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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Baby Born in Bethlehem
Victor C. Johnson.
Quoting Go, Tell It On the Mountain, the excitement surrounding Christ's birth
is brought to life with this rockin' gospel-style Christmas original. Add a driving
piano bass line and an optional synth track accompaniment, and you have a
piece sure to add energy to any choral concert or church service!
10513107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513108 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513165 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Beautiful the Story
Gregg Sewell.
Seamless modulations and exceptional voice leading are the foundation of this
original setting by Gregg Sewell. This gentle ballad is accessible for any SATB
choir, but memorable. The carol lyrics by Joseph Simpson Cook are from a
collection of medieval Latin songs originating from Finland and tell the beautiful
story of the Savior's glorious birth.
10519449 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Bethlehem
Phillips Brooks & William H. Neidlinger/arr. Lloyd Larson.
The 19th-century poet Philips Brooks was inspired on his journey to the Holy
Land when he traveled to the town of Bethlehem one Christmas Eve. It became
the basis of his famous poem O Little Town of Bethlehem for which Lloyd
Larson has crafted a new melody in this charming choral anthem. The text also
draws from William Neidlinger's The Birthday of a King. This setting comes
from Lloyd's cantata "Were You There on That Christmas Night?"
10514069 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10514070 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10514071 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Call His Name Jesus
Tony Wood, Nick Robertson & Allie Lapointe/arr. Cliff Duren.
Recounting the story of the angel's appearance to Mary to tell her that she
would bear a Son and call his name, Jesus. This tender and compassionate
anthem, an inspiring and worshipful sog, is accessible for ensembles of any
size. With stirring lyrics, and intricate vocal harmonization, this delightful song
of praise will surely lead to worship.
10524487 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10524488 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10524489 Stem Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
10524490 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.99
Carols of Rejoicing
Various Composers/arr. Brad Nix.
An exquisite medley of traditional carols from the pen of arranger Brad Nix.
With a delightful piano accompaniment, this offering of classic carols is sure to
become a favorite of your ensemble. Perfect for your Christmas services, you
will find yourself swept away by this glorious work!
10514322 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Celtic Noel
James Koerts.
James Koerts treats The First Noel to a spirited Celtic flavor in this festive
anthem. Engaging and energetic, this arrangement includes a blend of
traditional lyrics with familiar and original melodies that will inspire a joyous
Christmas mood!
10521118 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10522510 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10522511 Instrumental Parts
Hand Drum, Violin & Conductor's Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Adore Him with O Come All Ye Faithful
Tony Wood, Don Poythress, Frederick Oakeley & John Frances Wade/
arr. David Wise & David Shipps.
Made popular by contemporary artist Kari Jobe, this worshipful anthem has a
quality like a lullaby, retelling the story of the birth of Christ. A tender reading
that begins on the journey to Bethlehem and ends, victoriously, with the birth
of a King.
10524479 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10524480 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10524481 Stem Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
10524482 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.99
All Is Well
Michael W. Smith & Wayne Kirkpatrick/arr. Bruce Greer.
A tender and moving treasure from the pen of Michael W. Smith and
Wayne Kirkpatrick, this exceptional arrangement features a child's solo at
the beginning and stirring choral parts for the ensemble. Incorporating the
traditional carol Silent Night and a lovely flute obbligato, this arrangement will
surely bring you to a place of wonderment and worship as you celebrate the
birth of Christ.
10514317 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
All Is Well
Michael W. Smith & Wayne Kirkpatrick/arr. Lloyd Larson.
This Lloyd Larson setting of Michael W. Smith's contemporary classic captures
the tender and simple melodic interpretation found in the artist's own rendition,
while at the same time creating a lush choral version to enhance the Christmas
worship experience. It spans the spectrum dynamically while underscoring the
overall theme that Emmanuel has been born. New for this year, we offer SAB
and SSA settings.
8071556 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10514060 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10514061 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8071557 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8071558 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10514062 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
All My Heart This Night Rejoices
arr. Brian Buda.
A classic sacred poem and beautifully inspired music are paired together in
this auspicious creation. The music emerges from the text, giving it renewed
meaning and lifting it to new heights. Stretch your choir artistically as you
explore the many beauties of this distinctive Christmas selection.
10516431 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
All Praise to Thee
Elaine Hagenberg.
All Praise to Thee is a beautifully written anthem for Christmas. The text is
based on Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ from a chorale written by Martin Luther
and first published in 1524. Composer Elaine Hagenberg makes this truly
accessible for a wide variety of choirs, both large and small. Exceptional music!
10513791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Angels Watching Over Me
Joel Raney.
This tender song of the angels is combined with another sweet folk melody, All
Through the Night to create a Christmas lullaby to the Christ child. This setting
comes from Joel's top-selling cantata, "Sing with the Angels!"
10514105 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10514107 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10514109 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
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