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4 New Fallen SnowStan Pethel. Poignantly
crafted words and music illustrate the scenic beauty
of the winter landscape and characteristic sounds of
the season in this accessible choice for developing
mixed choirs. "New fallen snow, an awesome sight,
as rooftops turn from brown to white; New fallen
snow so fresh and bright, in the moonlight on this
night." Optional oboe or violin part included.
10513069 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n The Night before ChristmasMark Weston.
What a delightful mixture of traditional tunes and
texts! The classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore,
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas," is set to the
melody of Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, and
familiar phrases of Up on the Housetop and Jolly Old
Saint Nicholas are cleverly woven in, culminating in
a cheerful spoken "Merry Christmas!" This is as
easy as it is fun! Highly recommended!
10513082 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H No School Tomorrow (If It Snows)Jay
Althouse. No student or teacher can deny the
jubilant joy when a surprise snow storm cancels
school! Here's a fun filled look at the "wish" for an
unexpected vacation from the books! Light upbeat
feeling in 4/4 - perfect for the holiday concert. Easy
two-part writing!
1714997 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Over the Riverarr. Andy Beck. Young and
developing choirs can't go wrong when two
singable melodies combine and complement
each other as well as they do in this inventive
arrangement of the traditional Over the River and
Through the Woods. Sing the familiar tune the first
time, the lilting new melody the second, put them
together, and you're ready to go! Don't miss the
galloping hooves and horse whinnies on the festive
accompaniment track!
10515001 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10030009 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10030010 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95
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Parade of the Wooden SoldiersLeon Jessel/
arr. Greg Gilpin. How can you lose, with this classic
holiday marching song... and kazoos? It's an easy
novelty arrangement that sparkles with all the fun
of the season. Your young singers will want to sing
it - and play it on their kazoos - again and again!
10509028 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10509029 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Pat-A-Panarr. Andy Beck. You won't find a
better arrangement of this carol for young voices!
With singable vocal ranges and parts (included) for
optional hand drum and finger cymbals, this is a skill-
building teaching piece as well as a highly effective
performance selection. Highly recommended!
10008428 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10008429 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n Ring Bellsarr. Susan Brumfield. The ringing of
Christmas bells adds joy to a merry season! Young
choirs will shine in this easily-learned setting of the
traditional German carol Kling Glckchen. The part
for handbells (included) is especially nice!
10455161 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Ring the Bells, It's Christmas!Douglas
E. Wagner. This bright, cheerful work for the
Christmas season cleverly incorporates the Deck
the Hall motive. The optional idiomatic bell part
adds just the right bit of sparkle for this terrific
concert opener!
10457259 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457464 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Rocking SongDave & Jean Perry. Warm and
lilting, this charming multimeter lullaby includes
unison passages as well as lovely three-part and
two-part harmonies. Built-in echoes allow the
melody to be shared by all voice parts. Alternate
text options are provided for Christmas use.
3076734 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10512888 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512889 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n Santa Makes the "Rounds"arr. Janet
Gardner. Here's a medley of four traditional rounds,
each with "Santa" lyrics: Christmas Is Coming; Little
Tommy Tinker; Hey, Ho, Nobody Home and Come,
Follow Me. With this, you'll be able to teach the
rounds kids need to know while you present them
in a new way for a great holiday performance!
10304392 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10295929 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Snow Is FallingMary Donnelly & George L.O.
Strid. "Snow is falling, whirling, twirling...inviting
us to come and play." It's every child's winter
dream! This easily-learned two-part selection will
showcase choirs in elementary and middle school
at their best, with a minimum of rehearsal time.
Highly recommended!
10441913 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455120 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Snowflake Carolarr. Steve Kupferschmid.
Still, Still, Still and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star fit
together simply and beautifully in this charming
partner-song arrangement. The music-box piano
accompaniment and a few word changes enhance
the magical feeling of a snowy night when all is
hushed, the world is sleeping, and the little star is
twinkling, "up above the world so high, just like a
snowflake in the sky." Highly recommended!
10065267 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4 That's What Christmas Means to MeDarrell
Parrish. A "music box" introduction in the piano
sets the stage for this delightful holiday song in
triple meter. "Music in the air. Joy is everywhere.
Christmas is here again..." The positive, upbeat
message of this lovely tune will be a welcome
addition to any holiday concert. "Let's celebrate the
season, but think about the reason for the message
of the season..."
10501218 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Thirty Second Fa La LaDonald Moore. Yes! It
only takes thirty seconds to perform this unique and
tasty "Fa La La!" Use it as a warm-up exercise, a
concert opener, closer, or even a surprise encore!
A terrific vehicle for teaching independence of parts
and dynamic contrasts, this is also an introduction
to imitative style and a cappella singing!
3294559 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275967 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275969 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 This is WinterAmy F. Bernon. This secular
original contrasts the quiet mysteriousness of a cold
winter night with the celebratory "snow globe" feeling
of a snowstorm. Moving from minor to major and
incorporating key and tempo changes, this piece will
challenge and intrigue young and developing singers.
A learning resource page is included.
10512936 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 2.10
10512938 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512939 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
l Three Easy Carolsarr. Catherine DeLanoy.
Jingle Bells; Deck the Hall and We Wish You a
Merry Christmas make up this holiday medley for
developing choirs. Sung without the piano, it can
be taken "on the road" for caroling. Arranged
with flexibility in mind for the many needs of the
developing choir, this will be fun for all!
10509866 Two-Part Mixed or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Under Winter MoonAndy Beck. Accompanied
by a delicate piano (symbolizing falling snow) and
an optional cello (the lustrous moon), expressively
rich choral parts capture the beauty of a winter
night. It quiets the mind and touches the soul. The
cello part is available from the publisher's website.
10355972 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355973 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10352508 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10361690 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.99
4 When Sweet Winter Comes AgainCynthia
Gray. Capturing the anticipation and excitement
of the first snowfall of the season, this gleeful
song is perfect for choirs who are just beginning
to experience the joy of part-singing. The inspired
writing includes a simple round that can be
effectively sung in two, three or four parts, making it
easily approachable by young choirs large or small.
10512950 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512951 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Winter CanonThomas Tallis/arr. Andy Beck.
Sung in unison, two, three, and eventually four-
part round, this beautiful melody was penned by
sixteenth century master of polyphony Thomas
Tallis. An excellent teaching piece, the lyrical tune,
set with an original winter text, sits so well in the
voice. As a special touch, phrases from In the Bleak
Midwinter are artfully woven throughout.
10452914 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452916 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452917 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452918 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452920 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Winter FantasyJill Gallina. Jill's knack for writing
melodies that sound great together is evident in this
easy, fun choice that couples Jingle Bells with an
original melody. A supportive piano accompaniment
helps with learning and performing!
1427228 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
l Winter Sleigh RideDave & Jean Perry. Here's a
bright wintertime feature in the spirit of an eastern
European snow song. With lively syncopated
entrances, tuneful melodies, and independent voice
parts, it's just so easy to sing. And, with no mention
of the holidays, it's just as easy to program.
10514960 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514961 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514962 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n A Winter WishDave & Jean Perry. This
animated original opens with a lively, rhythmic
theme. After a contrasting legato section, the
rhythmic idea returns in an echo pattern, leading to
a sparkling finish. Your students will enjoy sharing
this happy seasonal message with their audiences!
10011591 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366604 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366605 P/A CD for Unison Only . . . . 26.95
10011710 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 39.95
WinterlightAmy F. Bernon. Sing your way
through the season performing this delightful, lilting
original that explores the wonders and distinctive
images of winter as seen through the eyes of youth.
"Winterlight...it's a glittering winter's night...it's a
shivering, silver, shining silent night..."
10047268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301355 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10011596 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301356 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10048007 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
3301616 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 39.95
n WintertimeAudrey Snyder. This setting of a
poem by Emily Bronte captures the introspective,
quiet mood of a cold and bleak, but beautiful winter
landscape. The minor key, open fifth harmonies,
quiet dynamic level, and legato phrases set the tone
of the piece. An excellent selection for beginning
and developing SSA ensembles!
10447342 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10454980 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
4 The Wonder of the SnowEarlene Rentz.
Take a walk through the silent, gentle snow and
engage your singers in the delightful imagery of
this charming winter piece. The memorable vocal
parts are paired with an accompaniment of equal
importance, and opportunities abound to teach
young singers about vowel unification, soft singing
and expressivity.
10512963 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512964 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Shout Allelu!—Roger Emerson.
10437427 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10455146 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Under Winter Moon—Andy Beck.
10355973 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10361690 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . .39.99
In Winter—Victor Johnson.
10351516 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366652 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
How Like a Winter—Ruth Morris Gray.
10274943 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10275227 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . .44.99
Carol of the Bells—Mikhail Leontovich &
Peter Wilhousky/arr. Patrick Liebergen.
3250842 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Christmas Star—John Williams/
arr. Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi.
10452900 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Winter Canon—
Thomas Tallis/arr. Andy Beck.
10452916 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452920 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
African Noel—arr. Victor Johnson.
3025954 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Carol of the Bells (Teen Chorus Edition)—
Mikhail Leontovich/arr. Wilhousky.
245977 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Fa La La Noel—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
10457322 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457596 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Christmas in About Three Minutes—
Mark Weston.
3296671 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3254349 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . .44.95
I See a Star—Greg Gilpin.
10307408 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Beautiful December—Amy F. Bernon.
10275713 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067591 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy—
arr. Jeff Funk.
10047639 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
The Bells of Christmas Medley—
arr. Greg Gilpin.
10363362 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10369750 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . .44.99
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