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n A La Nanita Nanaarr. David Eddleman. This
Mexican folk song is instantly recognizable with
gentle Latin rhythms and a peaceful tenderness.
Fluid vocal lines sing over a nicely characteristic
piano accompaniment that is reminiscent of a
Spanish guitar. Sing this in Spanish or English for
a lovely sacred moment or multicultural feature in
your December concert. Highly recommended!
1728369 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3298645 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 A La Nanita Nana (with Coventry Carol)arr.
Greg Gilpin. A La Nanita Nana and Coventry Carol
sing one after another in this gentle choral setting.
The piano rocks sweetly below the lilting text,
creating a unique pairing of the familiar carols.
A quiet and tender selection for treble voices, this
will be a highlight of your Christmas program!
10509010 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10509009 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
A La Nanita Nanaarr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
This hauntingly beautiful arrangement features the
gentle feel of a lullaby and an interesting mixture of
major and minor modes. Adapted and translated
from the traditional carol, it alternates between
English and Spanish lyrics, with phonetic subtext for
the Spanish. The guitar-like piano accompaniment
enhances the Spanish flavor very nicely!
10067773 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067774 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457269 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067775 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Adam Lay YboundenSheldon Curry.
Hearkening back to the days of medieval poetry,
wandering minstrels and mystery plays, hear the
sounds and musical styles of early Britain. The
ancient Christmas poem takes on a whole new
vitality in a rousing 6/8 raucous dance feel. The
optional Hurdy Gurdy is playable by any of several
"drone" instruments, synthesizer or, if you can
find one, a real Hurdy Gurdy. The percussion
instruments and oboe are also optional but add a
real sense of flair to the occasion. The celebration
winds up in a canonic jig of boundless joy.
10281158 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10281160 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10281161 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
H African Alleluiaarr. 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!
3142379 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8063847 SAB or Two-part Mixed. . . . . 2.25
10191619 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H
African Noelarr. Dave & Jean Perry. The Perrys
have done a super job arranging the popular African
folk song African Noel for today's choirs in both
schools and churches! Layered voices and call and
response between the soloist and choir highlight the
choral texture. The optional percussion parts add a
special touch to this exciting Christmas selection.
8045304 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8045312 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.85
8045320 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
8045338 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 15.00
Ht African Noelarr. 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.
1927433 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10518754 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht African Noelarr. Victor Johnson. A superb
a cappella arrangement of the traditional African
carol! Optional percussion parts for sticks, shaker,
bongo or African drums, triangle and tambourine
will lend an exciting rhythmic flavor to your
performance. With plenty of repetition and an
infectious "hook," this is an exceptionally strong
choice for any Christmas performance!
3025954 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3253754 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10011486 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 Ale Punarr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This vibrantly
rhythmic and percussive setting of the traditional
Spanish tune is all decked out with a new English
text and is absolutely infectious. The original
Spanish is offered as a performance option,
along with a pronunciation guide and translation,
although the piece may be performed entirely in
English. Percussion parts for tambourine, triangle,
finger cymbals, jingle bells and wood block are
included which will add a festive flair to this exciting
multicultural creative programming gem. A learning
resource page is included.
10512942 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512943 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512944 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512946 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512947 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512948 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4 Arre Borriquitoarr. D. Farrell Smith & Shelley
J. Smith. Arre Borriquito is a traditional Spanish
song that celebrates the Christmas season. The
rider encourages the little donkey to "hurry up,
we don't want to miss the festival in Bethlehem!"
The opportunity to sing a Spanish song with its
alternative pronunciations of vowels and consonants
gives the singer insight to language diversity in the
world. Rhythmic growth can be developed through
the use of optional percussion. A fun, fantastic
closing selection for any holiday concert!
10501217 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Avanza NavidadRuth Morris Gray. Entirely in
Spanish, this lively original song for Christmas will
shine for your concert. Simple harmony and the use
of imitation make this an easy choral work to teach.
The adorable message of "Hurry, hurry, Christmas!
I can't wait one more day!" will create a fun, up-
tempo selection. Add percussion instruments for
more performance excitement and musical learning.
10453542 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453545 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
4 Baloo Baleeriearr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Baloo
Baleerie is a beautiful Scottish lullaby appropriate
for seasonal or general use. The text is in English
with Gaelic subtext, along with an accessible
pronunciation guide. The vowels of the text lend
themselves to teaching beautiful tone. Lovely,
lyrical, and simply beautiful!
10510062 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht BetelehemuWendell Whalum/arr. Barrington
Brooks. This Nigerian carol will impart a very
special, dramatic flavor to your holiday concert!
Sung a cappella or with optional percussion
(conga, bongos, tambourines), it is a remarkable
piece, with the original Yoruba text throughout. The
helpful pronunciation guide will enable your singers
to convey all of the authentic color and feeling!
5327986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1843051 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l A Brazilian CarolKen Litton. The innocent beauty
of this folk tune adaptation will captivate you from
the very first note. Presented with care, this exquisite
berceuse for the Christ Child gives a melodic
chronicle of the nativity event. Moving back and forth
from major to minor, this engaging miniature has
many layers of beauty. Clarity in both the vocal and
instrumental writing offers directors an uncluttered
and accessible piece for holiday programming.
10516476 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Child of PeaceDavid Waggoner. Here is
a simple, eloquent expression of peace, in six
languages: French, Hebrew, Zulu, Pashto, Italian
and Malay. The inspiring message and lyrical
music are guaranteed to make this a favorite with
your students and audiences. "Let us be children of
peace...and together we will see a better world..."
Highly recommended!
10089161 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10089162 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
H Dormi, Dormi (Sweetly Slumber)arr. Mary
Goetze. Alternating between 6/8 and 2/4, this quiet,
flowing Italian carol setting by Mary Goetze is a
popular choice for unison voices both on Christmas
programs and also in contests and festivals.
1542885 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Duermete (The Angels' Lullaby)arr. Victor
C. Johnson. With its sweet melodies, sensitive
accompaniment, and optional flute obbligato, this
setting of a traditional Spanish lullaby is sure to
charm your audiences. In addition to the original
Spanish, two sets of English lyrics - one for general
use and the other for Christmas - offer flexible
performance options. A pronunciation guide for the
Spanish text is also included.
10307394 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307395 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Duermete, Mi Corazonarr. Judith Herrington.
This lovely arrangement of a Bolivian lullaby
features easy Spanish text, with English translation.
Elegant in its simplicity, with lyrical melodic lines
and supportive accompaniment, this is very sweet
for developing choirs.
10512715 SATB or SAB or SAT . . . . . . . 2.10
10358627 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 El Desembre Congelatarr. Russell Robinson.
Painting the scene of a cold and windy December
night and the birth of the Christ-child, or "Rose,"
this Catalonian carol is set for young male voices
using first the Catalan language, then English.
Supported by a flowing piano accompaniment,
the melody is shared by both parts and joined by
a simple descant where the option of a cappella
singing is given.
10508274 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Fa La La Noelarr. Ruth Elaine Schram. A la
Media Noche; Deck the Hall and Noel Nouvelet
represent three nationalities in this bright medley.
With a quick-moving pace and pulse in two, the first
"fa la la" establishes the festive mood. This work
intriguingly mixes major and minor modes to keep
your choir on their toes and the listener engaged!
10457322 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457323 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457596 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
t Fum, Fum, FumShaw & Parker. This delightful
arrangement of the traditional Spanish dance carol
may be performed with piano or a cappella. A truly
enjoyable telling of the Christmas Story.
398529 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10049532 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 16.95
n Fum, Fum, Fum!arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
All the old-world charm and festive feeling of the
popular Catalonian carol come to life in this spirited
arrangement! The dancing rhythms, percussive
"fum" motive in the voices and optional flute really
make it exciting, while the limited vocal ranges
make it singable by developing mixed choirs.
Highly recommended!
10065349 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10509897 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Gatatumbaarr. Judith Herrington. Celebrate
a Spanish Christmas with this smart, skillful
arrangement. A pronunciation guide and
translation are provided for this fun cross-cultural
holiday number.
10451972 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 2.10
H Hope for ResolutionPaul Caldwell & Sean Ivory.
In its juxtaposition of a European chant melody and a
song from South Africa, this work is a deeply moving
celebration of diversity. Combine your choral forces
from children to adults on this choral tapestry that
centers on Of the Father's Love Begotten and Thula
Sizwe (Nation, Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable
musical offering in your December concert.
3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
3295353 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Huron CarolMark Burrows. This haunting carol
has now been beautifully set for mixed voices. The
Huron Carol text stirs new imagery in the mind of
both singers and listeners, bringing the Christmas
story to life in a new way. Both accompaniment
and vocal parts are simple to put together, and
the flute highlights the carol's Canadian Native
American character.
10356800 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant (He Is Born, The Holy
Child)arr. Audrey Snyder. This delightful setting
really sparkles! With English and French lyrics, an
optional third voice part and a very nice, bouncy
piano accompaniment, this is a strong choice for
young voices!
3143666 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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