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Comfort and JoyJoel Raney. This spirited
Christmas medley of God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen, Joy to the World and Joyful, Joyful, We
Adore Thee is bursting with energy and drive. Parts
for 4-hands piano, 3-octave handbells, synthesizer,
bass and percussion are available, and add to the
fun. The sounds of Christmas come alive in a festive
and joyous celebration!
10305850 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10310033 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10310035 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 24.95
t Coventry Carolarr. Darmon Meader. This
beloved English Christmas carol has taken on
a breathtaking new sound and presentation in
this surprising, beautiful and touching version for
a cappella mixed choir! Moving parts and dynamic
expression add to the elegance of this rendering
that is richly scored within the framework of four-
part harmony. An absolutely heart-stopping setting,
this is choral music at its best.
3298632 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
t Coventry Carolarr. Jay Rouse. This gorgeous,
lyrical a cappella setting gives the traditional
English carol a freshness that is quite stunning.
Elegant phrasing and jazz-tinged harmonies bring
out all the beauty of the original, and then some!
Highly recommended!
10304368 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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The Coventry Carolarr. Victor Cohen Johnson.
Here is an exceptionally nice treatment of the
familiar English carol with hauntingly beautiful vocal
lines and an austere piano accompaniment. Simple
yet effective treble colors give this setting its distinct
loveliness in concert or worship settings.
3201274 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10067560 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10067561 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 The Coventry Carolarr. Mark Hayes. "Lully,
lullay, thou little tiny child..." The way this
arrangement incorporates familiar strains of Bach's
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring with the cherished
English carol tune is simply ingenious! The drama
of the text is fully realized, as well, in this expansive
setting, supported throughout by the sumptuous
piano or chamber orchestra accompaniment.
Highly recommended!
10515742 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515743 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515744 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515745 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Cradle CarolVictor C. Johnson. Victor C.
Johnson's original melody beautifully blends with a
beloved carol and classic lyrics by Christina Rossetti
in this sensitive Christmas anthem. "Born in a stable,
cradled in a manger, in the world His hands had
made, Jesus, born on this day." From the cantata
"Bethlehem's Child." A perfect choice for Christmas
Eve or candle lighting services. Simply beautiful!
10453750 SATB with opt. Violin . . . . . . 2.05
10453752 SAB with opt. Violin . . . . . . . 2.05
10453753 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Cradle HymnKim Andre Arnesen. Kim Andre
Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is set to
a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts.
Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert
broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for
Christmas or any time of the year.
10513182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10524469 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
Dark Is the Silent Nightarr. Audrey Snyder.
Modal harmonies and countermelodies combine
with the traditional carol Silent Night to create an
extraordinary, reflective atmosphere for Christmas
concerts and services, taking your listeners back
to the time and place of the first Nativity. Optional
audience/congregation participation is welcomed.
10364689 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364691 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10398557E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
10379361E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
Ht Mary Had a Baby—William Dawson.
This a cappella Christmas spiritual for mixed voices and
soprano solo has lots of dynamic impact to make it exciting.
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Mary Had a Baby (with Joyful, Joyful, We Adore
Thee)—arr. Philip Kern.
Here is an exciting, upbeat
a cappella setting of the traditional spiritual which uses
Beethoven's ever-popular Ode to Joy theme from his
Ninth Symphony, with new seasonal lyrics - and the result
is nothing short of phenomenal. This is absolutely superb!
10363410 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10363411 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10363412 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Mary Sat A-Rockin—Greg Gilpin. Now available for
SSAB voices, this original a cappella Christmas spiritual
has all the right elements for an impressive choral
statement in December. Begin with a bass ostinato line,
add a tenor counterline, then bring in the other parts
with their own energetic, rhythmic pattern. With some
divisi and an interesting key change, Mary Sat A-Rockin'
explores the full range of dynamics and is sure to be a
memorable selection for winter concerts, worship settings,
or holiday festivals. Highly recommended!
3298723 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10303232 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10442062 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3301518 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Oh, What a Wonderful Child—Greg Gilpin.
This original gospel work is filled with musical energy! With
hand claps, an optional solo, and contemporary harmonies,
it is very exciting and uplifting. Whether you use the piano
accompaniment alone, add the instruments, or use the hot
accompaniment track, this will surely raise the roof in your
school or community Christmas program or worship service!
10363422 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363423 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363424 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10363871E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
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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
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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
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Rise Up! (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow)—
Mark Hill.
Exciting and fun this swing-style arrangement
of the popular Christmas spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd,
and Follow incorporates blues harmonies and regular
syncopation to make it really come alive. The repeated
patterns allow for quick rehearsals that are fun for the
singers and director! The modulation ramps up the
excitement and propels the piece towards a stellar finish.
10307659 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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Run to the Manger—Victor C. Johnson.
Everyone will want to "Run to the Manger" and spread the
news with this lively a cappella choral. The original tune,
which incorporates Go, Tell It on the Mountain, features a
traditional spiritual style, harmonies, and part writing. "Run
to the manger. There's a Baby born in Bethlehem!"
10089986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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Sing Noel Medley—arr. David Hamilton. Ignite the
exuberance of the Christmas season with this inspired
pairing of two marvelous titles: African Noel and Go, Tell it
on the Mountain. The authentic African rhythms translate
naturally to the spiritual and give it a vibrant freshness. And,
the addition of soloist and even children's choir open up
more possibilities for choirs of all ages to combine for a
mass presentation. This is the centerpiece of your Holiday
concert, worship service, pageant or school assembly.
10015755 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10015757 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10015758 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.99
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Somebody's Talkin' 'Bout Jesus—
arr. Bob Krogstad.
"Everywhere I go, somebody's
talkin' about Jesus." Beginning simply with the men
declaring the message, this impressive setting of a
Christmas spiritual builds to a thunderous statement of
joy that will resound through your concert hall or worship
space. Scored for mixed voices (with some divisi) and
piano, the piece offers plenty of solo opportunities and an
abundance of Christmas glory.
10454593 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Tis a Wonderful Thing—Jay Rouse & Randy Vader.
The New Orleans' jazz style of this choral not only makes
it fresh and unique, it makes it a whole lot of fun to sing!
Toes will tap and hands will clap, all in the joyful spirit of the
holiday season!
10279312 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10279313 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10279315 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10279317 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10279318 DVD Accompaniment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.95
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What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?—
arr. Victor C. Johnson.
This contemporary treatment
of the traditional Christmas spiritual opens slowly before
kicking into an up-tempo rhythmic groove that enhances
the urgency of the text. The final statement of the chorus
features a soloist or small group, bringing the arrangement
to a contemplative close.
10457303 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457302 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457516 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Wonderful Child—Jay Rouse. Set in a rousing gospel
style by Jay Rouse, this classic Christmas spiritual is sure
to move your congregation in a way like no other piece! It
is bursting with energy, passion, and joy in celebration of
Christ's birth.
10520106 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10520169 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10520204 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
