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n African Alleluia—arr. Benjamin Harlan.
What a phenomenal rhythmic and melodic hook!
This Christmas staple for more than a decade is
brimming with vibrant African rhythms and stunning
dynamic contrasts. Church choirs, school choirs
and particularly men's choirs can enjoy this musical
celebration that is guaranteed to raise the roof! An
absolute must for your December presentations!
10191619 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
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African Noel—arr. Andre Thomas.
Andre Thomas is a master at the spiritual form, and
his skill is clearly evident in this gem! Easy to sing
tonally, but with divisi voices, the layers of sound
and the constant rhythmic patterns add vitality and
intensity and are sure to make this the highlight of
your Christmas program! Add the optional congas
and tambourine for that authentic effect. Don't miss
the exciting new men's arrangement!
10518754 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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The Darkest Midnight in December—
Stephen Main.
"The darkest midnight in
December, no snow or hail nor winter's storm shall
hinder us to remember the Babe that on this night
was born..." This traditional Irish text floats on a
palette of musical colors over wordless phrases
which evoke the stillness of the winter night and the
rustling of the wind. This award-winning composition
uses the celesta, or piano, to set a mood of mystery,
innocence and joy in the miracle of Christmas.
10445662 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Do You Hear What I Hear?—
arr. Harry Simeone.
This beautiful, haunting
melody has been sung by countless numbers
of singers for almost half a century. Available in
multiple voicings, with a variety of instrumental
accompaniment options, it is full and rich-sounding
with choirs of any size. If your choir has not sung
this recently, investigate it again with a different
accompaniment scheme, or combine adults and
children for an unforgettable addition to your
December tradition. It is a true choral standard!
762930 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10009392 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
763383 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10009391 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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The First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest. Dan Forrest's
setting of this beloved carol takes a wonder-filled,
reflective gaze inside the stable in Bethlehem.
The anthem takes its time to savor the beauty
and meaning of the scene, and to communicate
directly to the heart the miracle of the Incarnation.
Sweeping crescendos and tasteful piano lines deliver
the beloved message of this carol in a completely
unforgettable way. Captivating.
10281681 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10281682 Orchestration TTB . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
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Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Howard Helvey.
Allow two of your favorite pianists the joy of
accompanying this sparkling choral setting that
begins quietly and builds to a vibrant Christmas
dance. There is simply no better way to celebrate
the Christmas season, either in the sanctuary or
concert hall!
10366937 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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A Gift for the King—Laura Farnell.
"Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax..." This
beautiful, expressive original weaves fragments of
carols into the musical texture. With a reflective
text and a warm C-instrument obbligato, this is
a wonderful selection for school, church, and
community choirs at Christmas. The gift for the
King is a song of peace.
10517180 TB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain—
arr. David Angerman.
A well-loved spiritual
shines with new life in this contemporary version
that is sensitively voiced two ways for developing
voices. A fresh compositional approach gives a lively
brightness to this traditional spiritual. The text is a
challenge to share the good news and celebrate the
coming of the Light.
10306612 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen—
arr. Philip Kern.
This is, beyond a shadow of a
doubt, the finest arrangement of the traditional
Christmas classic to come along in years. Exceptional
choral writing with a fine piano accompaniment.
1603042 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (with
Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite")—
Tchaikovsky/arr. Larry Shackley.
Inspired by
his arrangement in The International Carol Library -
British Isles, Larry Shackley presents an imaginative
choral setting of the perennial Christmas favorite.
Perfect for worship and concerts, it features inventive
references to Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," and
the accompaniment lends additional sparkle to this
lively piece.
10520076 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10089837 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Going to Bethlehem—Jay Althouse.
Jay has done it again with this exciting original
Christmas spiritual that grabs hold of you in the first
measure and doesn't let go! Energized rhythms
propel this piece and create a sense of haste as
the visitors travel to the manger to see the newborn
King. The verses are repetitive but contain plenty of
surprises. A fresh work that's solidly rooted in the
classic spiritual traditions, this is an absolute must!
3302977 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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The Hands that First Held Mary's
Child—Dan Forrest.
An incredible text tells
the extraordinary story of a Child, whose journey
begins in Bethlehem, with the weathered hands of a
carpenter holding his newborn son. "The hands that
first held Mary's child were hard from working wood.
From boards they sawed and planed and filed and
splinters they withstood. This day they gripped no
tool of steel, they drove no iron nail, but cradled from
the head to heel our Lord, newborn and frail."
10366938 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10366939 Orchestration TBB . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Here Comes the Light—John Yane.
"Here comes the Light. Good-bye to darkness,
good-bye to night! In the eastern sky the stars are
shining bright, Oh, glory hallelujah, children, here
comes the Light." Sensible a cappella writing makes
this original seasonal spiritual accessible to choirs of
all sizes and abilities. The inclusion of the traditional
spiritual My Lord What a Mornin' is a perfect fit!
10367681 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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How Great Our Joy!—arr. Craig Courtney.
Give your choir and congregation the privilege of
experiencing this traditional German carol as never
before! Craig Courtney's setting for SATB choir,
piano and optional string quartet gently redefines
"joy" as it inspires everyone to a new level of
worship!
10312010 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10312011 Instrumental Parts
2 Violins, Viola & Cello . . . . . . . . 12.50
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A King Is Born—Sy Gorieb & Tim Hosman/
arr. Tim Sarsany.
If you're going to program
this infectious calypso with either your mixed or
men's group this December, make sure you pull
out all the stops with marimba, bass guitar, Latin
percussion and a good soloist! The result will be an
unforgettable Christmas moment that will ignite the
holiday spirit in your concert hall or worship space.
An absolute must!
10368630 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10368631 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10368632 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Mark Hayes.
The special magic of this wonderful Christmas
song comes to life in Mark Hayes' superb
arrangement! All the simplicity and innocence of
the original shine through the rich choral textures
and soaring orchestration. This is as good as it
gets for mixed, treble or male choirs!
10361708 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10008393 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95
10008394 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Love Came Down at Christmas—
Howard Helvey.
"Star and angels gave the sign."
Here is an absolutely stellar original melody on
this beloved text that renders the stillness and
mystery of the night of Christ's birth. Gorgeous
piano lines and an obbligato for oboe complete the
accompaniment scheme, and the final verse is as
uplifting as any you will hear during the Christmas
holiday. Very highly recommended!
10513802 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513803 Orchestration for TTBB . . . . . . . 80.00
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Noel, Noel—arr. Linda Spevacek. The traditional
English carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and
the French carol, Noel Nouvelet! (complete with the
original French lyrics as an option) are joined with an
enhancing, lyrical flute part to create one of the most
memorable arrangements available for the holiday
season! The minor mode is the perfect backdrop
for the "noels" which are creatively woven into both
carols. This piece works equally well in both school
and church settings.
10366870 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3296707 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Dan Forrest.
This powerful setting of a Christmas classic is sure to
become a favorite. Scored for SATB chorus, piano
duet and optional string quartet, the strong legato
chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment to a
magnificent conclusion that will leave you breathless.
A musical announcement of the glorious arrival of
Christ the Lord. Now available in TTBB voicing.
10513806 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10513807 P/A CD for TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10513808 Instrumental Parts
for TTBB String Quartet . . . . . . . 17.50
10513809 Orchestration for TTBB . . . . . . . 80.00
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Sing We Now of Christmas—Mark Hayes.
This exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol
will live in your library for years to come. Dynamic
choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and
a colorful chamber orchestration equally showcase
the talents of your choir, your accompanist, and the
arranger. A magnificent pice de rsistance for the
concert hall or sanctuary!
10453495 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453496 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453497 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks—
Craig Courtney.
Every syllable of Nahum Tate's
Christmas text is carefully rendered in Craig
Courtney's new melody, set for divisi choral forces
and piano. A sound rhapsody through every
measure, this is absolutely glorious music for mixed,
men's or women's choir that might be the expressive
high point of your December Christmas celebration.
10366987 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
CHRISTMAS FOR MEN'S CHOIR
