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ADULT CHOIR
CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Rise Up Children, Arise!
Mary McDonald.
An upbeat and jubilant medley of two favorite spirituals, Rise Up Shepherd and
Go, Tell It!, from master arranger Mary McDonald. With an interesting gospel-
style piano accompaniment, an opportunity for a soloist, and even a call-and-
response section, this exuberant anthem will have singers and listeners alike
celebrating the birth of the baby born in Bethlehem!
10514350 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10514352 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow
arr. Mark Hahn.
Voices shine in this new arrangement of the African American Christmas
spiritual, Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow. With an underlying jazz idiom and a
fantastic accompaniment, this will be a highlight of your Christmas season.
Choirs will love the synergy of the vocal lines, especially throughout the layered
middle section. Don't miss this fresh take on a familiar carol.
10513705 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513706 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Rise Up Shepherds
arr. Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi.
All "jazzed up" for Christmas, here is a dynamic presentation of the traditional
spiritual as arranged by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi. The effective vocal
solos, plus electrifying brass parts combine for a memorable musical moment
in any worship service or concert setting.
10514031 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10514032 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10514033 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Run to the Stable
Charles McCartha.
Drawing on the beautiful Scottish folk melody, Loch Lomond, this intimate
and tender depiction of the story of Jesus' birth is beautifully set by Charles
McCartha. A tasteful obbligato complements the gently flowing Gaelic melody.
The optional part for Violin or C Instrument is included.
10513998 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10513999 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
The Shepherd's Lamb
Dan Forrest.
"A stable bare, a starlit sky, and under Heaven's watchful eye a miracle in
manger lay, the Lamb of God upon a bed of hay." This lovely text by Susan
Bentall Boersma is set to beautiful music by Dan Forrest. Scored for SATB
choir, piano, and optional woodwind duet (flute and oboe) or optional orchestra.
The optional children's choir part completes this sensitive treatment of the story
of Christ's birth.
10513817 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513820 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Shepherds Heard a Lullaby
Kathy Powell.
A sweet text by Kathy Powell joins the sound of a lullaby on the air calling to
the shepherds with images of the bright star that led them to the Christ child.
Interesting harmonic textures lead each verse to its climax. The accompaniment
and choral voice leading work together in a lovely blend. They create a singular
motif that depicts the journey of the shepherds and then invokes us to find the
love of God in the infant Jesus.
10519426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
O Come, Little Children
arr. Joel Raney.
With the winning combination of two beloved Christmas melodies along with
adult and children's voices, here is an intergenerational experience filled
with familiarity and charm. For Christmas worship or concerts, this is a lovely
addition in a refreshing approach, all in adoration of the Christ child.
10513996 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10513997 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
O Come, Little Children
arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
O Come, Little Children is paired with Angels We Have Heard on High in this
arrangement that is equally appropriate for school or church choirs. An open-
fifth motive on "Come, come..." adds an element of mystery and hushed
anticipation as the children approach the manger and the angels sing above.
This is very sweet for choirs at all levels!
10514988 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514989 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514990 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514991 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
O Children, Come
Keith & Kristyn Getty/arr. Joseph M. Martin.
Rustic and primitive in its form, this call-and-response anthem from Keith and
Kristyn Getty is powerful. This piece could include congregation, children's
choir, soloists, or other creative combinations of singers. Simple yet profound,
this selection is quickly learned but deep in its impact.
10516772 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10516773 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Peace, Peace
Rick & Sylvia Powell/arr. Fred Bock.
This lovely Christmas piece introduces a beautiful yet simple melody that
is surrounded by keyboard (optional handbells) and obbligato C-instrument
accompaniment. The warm melody is later joined by the familiar Silent Night to
create one of the most touching of Christmas selections. Don't miss the new
SAB choral arrangement and new orchestrations for this Christmas Classic!
Highly recommended!
1707496 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10513331 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
1573138 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
706952 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10527027 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
1571918 Handbell Part 3 Octaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
10527030 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10527031 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
A Peaceful Lullaby
Douglas Nolan.
A precious manger moment is delivered in this beautiful berceuse for
Christmas. Intimate and delicate, we peek into the stable and see the holy
family as they greet their Son and sing their first lullaby. A thoughtful choice for
Christmas Eve!
10516775 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Rejoice and Be Merry
Larry Shackley.
Full of tonal color and stylistic variety, this sparkling medley of British carols
includes: Sussex Carol; Rejoice and Be Merry; God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
and What Child Is This, all with simple vocal lines. Open your next December
program with the glorious sounds of Christmas!
10520006 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10520043 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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