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Sacred All Voicings medium / medium-advanced
n Personent Hodiearr. Mark Hayes. This grand
arrangement of the fourteenth-century German
melody features a mixture of unison, polyphonic,
and homophonic sections, echo effects, and
sudden dynamic shifts. In addition to the traditional
Latin text, Mark has written two additional English
verses that will work in a school or church setting.
With optional brass and percussion, this is
extraordinary! Highly recommended!
10457449 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457606 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10457458 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Percussion . . . . . . 29.95
Ht Riu, Riu, Chiuarr. Noah Greenberg. The most
well-known of Noah Greenberg's "Three Spanish
Christmas Carols of the Sixteenth Century," this
setting for SATB chorus, baritone or bass solo
and an accompaniment of tambourine or hand
clapping is a very welcome change of pace on any
performance. Includes Spanish and English texts.
1420538 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H Shepherd's Pipe CarolJohn Rutter. John
Rutter has become a master composer of Christmas
choral music and his lively Shepherd's Pipe Carol
will be a favorite of singers and audiences alike!
623884 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
n The Shepherds' Carolarr. Dan Forrest.
A beautiful arrangement of the traditional Austrian
carol As Lately We Watched, written for SATB
choir, piano and optional string quartet or string
orchestra. This gently flowing carol broadens on
verse three, offering an opportunity to pull out all
of the stops. "Shepherds, be joyful, salute your new
King... Christ, our dear Savior on earth now is born!"
A short, quiet piano interlude prepares us for the
poignant a cappella ending.
10094696 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10094697 Instrumental Parts
String Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10094698 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4t Silent Nightarr. Roger Emerson. Pentatonix has
released their own unique rendition of the beloved
Austrian carol Silent Night, with fresh harmonies and
contemporary vocal improvisations. Choirs and vocal
ensembles will love re-creating the special sounds
of this popular vocal group! Optional a cappella.
10518352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518353 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518354 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518356 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Sing Noel Medleyarr. 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
n Sing We Now of Christmasarr. Mark Hayes.
Voices and piano sparkle on this holiday favorite!
The French carol Noel Nouvelet is arranged in an
exuberant setting that will make your heart glisten
with Christmas joy. Your pianist will thank you, your
choir will thank you and your listeners will thank you
as well!
10281120 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
n Star CarolJohn Rutter. The masterful pen of
John Rutter created this marvelous Christmas
selection that has become a Christmas tradition
for mixed choirs. Use of children's choir or
orchestration with SATB choir will only enhance
your presentation.
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
6382782 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
n Still, Still, StillJoey Hoelscher. Few carols
capture the hush of winter and the wonder of Jesus'
birth with such beauty as this beloved carol. Using
a rhapsodic piano part and exquisite vocal layering,
the composer carries the listener away with the
dreams of joy and peace as the setting comes
to a breathless conclusion. Save a particularly
meaningful spot in your Christmas Eve service or
December concert for this stellar musical offering.
10366982 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
t Still, Still, StillMatthew Culloton. A choral
moment that will take your breath away! Set against
a gentle rocking syncopation, the familiar Austrian
carol is surrounded by a choral halo that recalls the
wonder of the first Christmas night with captivating
beauty. Divisi choral parts, a baritone solo, and
luscious a cappella harmonies come together in
an unforgettable setting that displays the artistry of
your choir as well as the mystery of the Nativity.
10368625 SATB with Baritone Solo . . . . 1.70
4 Sweet Little Jesus BoyRobert MacGimsey/
arr. Ken Berg. Robert MacGimsey's Christmas
classic is masterfully arranged in this dramatic,
sensitive interpretation, full of color and emotion.
Scored for women's choir with soprano solo and
piano accompaniment, it will be equally effective in
school or church settings. "Sweet little Jesus Boy,
born long time ago, sweet little Holy Child, and we
didn't know who You was." Highly recommended!
10509895 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H This Little BabeBenjamin Britten. This exciting
Christmas carol, originally for treble voices, comes
from Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols." The
accompaniment, written for harp, may also be
played by keyboard.
162636 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Three Contemporary Latin SettingsJerry
Estes. This special set of three short pieces is great
for captivating and motivating developing choirs.
The easy, repeated Latin phrases are carried by
compelling contemporary music. The serenity of
the Adoramus Te is contrasted with the driving
power of the Gloria, while the Kyrie bears style
contrasts within itself, along with rich harmonies.
For school or church, sung independently or as a
set, for holiday use or at any time of the year, this
has many unique performance uses.
1818616 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
l Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DayBob
Chilcott. This imaginative and fun setting casts
well-loved words in a new light, with catchy lines
and groovy rhythms. The appealing and upbeat
nature of the piece makes it an ideal addition to any
Christmas service or concert.
10527202 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
H Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DayJohn
Gardner. Since its publication in 1966, this
arrangement of a timeless carol has continued to
be a popular choice with mixed choral groups at
Christmas time.
624783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
H Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DayJohn
Rutter. Although based on an English Christmas
carol, the primary use of this John Rutter
arrangement for SSA chorus is as a deservedly
popular selection for contest or festivals.
4806493 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
4t Veni, Veni Emmanuelarr. Michael John Trotta.
A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and optional
percussion (triangle, tambourine and drum) infuse
the traditional Advent carol with such unrelenting
energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing!
Detailed performance notes give fascinating
historical perspective to the work, as well as
an English translation of the text, which is Latin
throughout. This is a unique take on the ancient
carol that will be an exhilarating a cappella highlight
of your Christmas concert!
10509932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
n What Child Is ThisCraig Courtney. A harm-
onically rich a cappella setting of the traditional
Greensleeves tune. This beautiful arrangement
offers two solo opportunities and is complete with
the alternate text "My True Love's Like a Red, Red
Rose," providing a wealth of performance and
programming opportunities.
10312024 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n What Strangers Are These?Dan Forrest.
Adapted from an old Scottish carol, this sensitive
new setting is accompanied with piano, flute and
classical guitar. The piece celebrates not only
Jesus' humble birth but the plan of redemption
that began to unfold at the stable in Bethlehem
on Christmas night. A rich musical tapestry, this
striking choral offering is particularly effective for
Christmas Eve services.
10366983 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10373846 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10366984 Instrumental Parts
SATB Flute & Guitar . . . . . . 17.50
10373847 Instrumental Parts
SSA Flute & Guitar . . . . . . . 17.50
n While Shepherds Watched Their FlocksCraig
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.
10366985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366986 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366987 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Sacred All Voicings
Medium-Advanced
n All My Heart This Night RejoicesZ. Randall
Stroope. "All my heart this night rejoices, as I
hear, far and near, sweetest angel voices..." The
composer has adapted portions of the original
English text translation in this magnificent a
cappella setting. Stroope's mastery of the choral
idiom is clearly evident in every phrase of this
deeply emotional work.
10030081 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
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
n 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
n The Darkest Midnight in DecemberStephen
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.
10067369 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10357004 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10445662 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Ding Dong Merrily on Higharr. Philip
Stopford. Split your a cappella choir in two
to perform this clever, entertaining setting of
the popular carol. Infused with colorful
textures and playful elements, it is cleverly
constructed - with great teaching potential - and
guaranteed to fill your audiences with seasonal
spirit! Highly recommended!
10455945 SATB/SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst/arr.
Darmon Meader. The Christmas classic by Gustav
Holst, with words by Christina Rossetti, is given
new life in this gorgeous accompanied setting by
the incomparable Darmon Meader. Appropriate
for ensembles of all sizes, it will melt the hearts
of all who hear it. Female and male soloists are
featured. Highly recommended!
10443569 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Lux AurumqueEric Whitacre. Celebrated
composer Eric Whitacre has written this essay
on a Christmas text that weaves a rich choral
tapestry of light and the soft singing of angels for
the newborn child.
3281698 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
lt Lux NovaEric Whitacre. A new imagining of
his beloved Lux Aurumque, Lux Nova was written
for performance at the 2014 iTunes festival. With
a timeless and beautiful Latin text by Charles
Anthony Silvestri.
10485441 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
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958827 Dozen 8" Candles . . . . . 74.95
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