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n Somewhere in My Memoryarr. Audrey
Snyder. The magical atmosphere of a cold, snowy
Christmas Eve is brought to life in this melodic song
from the movie "Home Alone." "...all of the music,
all of the magic, all of the family home here with
me..." Use the recorded accompaniment or perform
live with the string orchestra.
10030677 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10030681 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10030683 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Starry Night of WinterLaura Farnell. The
text and music are artfully set in this evocative
original work, painting a haunting image of a
starry sky over a barren winter landscape, then
drawing a musical comparison to the blanket of
flowers soon to follow in the spring. For two-part
voices with optional descant, this is wonderful for
developing tone and expression in young voices!
Highly recommended!
10278937 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10278938 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
Stars I Shall FindVictor C. Johnson. "There
will be rest, and sure stars shining over the
rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest,
serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and
low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's
picturesque poem sparkles with wonderful musical
imagery! Soaring melodic lines, an artfully crafted
accompaniment, contrasting dynamics, and warm,
colorful harmonies create a magical effect. This is
an extraordinarily good choice for performances all
year! Highly recommended!
10047919 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10519884 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366693 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047922 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
(from "Frostiana")Randall Thompson. Based
on one of the most famous of Robert Frost's
poems, this setting by Randall Thompson is an
excellent choice for men's voices. It has become
a classic in the repertoire.
344978 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
n This Winter's NightBrian Tate. The simplicity
of this work for mixed voices is captivating! With
interesting 6/8 and 3/4 alternating meters, major/
minor shifts and imitative vocal textures, it will
provide a special concert moment for your choir.
10447344 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H
Throw Open Your Shutters! (A Festive
Madrigal)Amy Feldman Bernon. The festive
style of this high-energy original will add a
colorful flair to any program! Jaunty accents
and staccatos in the middle "Hey! Ding-a
dong" sections highlight the wonderful interplay
between voice parts and add to the merriment
as the piece builds to a thrilling climax. Useful for
Christmas or any time of year!
3253739 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10011577 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10011578 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10011579 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Twelve Carols of Christmasarr. Mark
Weston. Mark Weston seamlessly weaves
together twelve well-known songs of the season
in this perfect program finale. Easily learned
vocal parts balance the musical variety, and the
colorful synth-track accompaniment adds to the
festive spirit. Medley includes: The Twelve Days
of Christmas; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Pat-a-
Pan; Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop; I Heard
the Bells on Christmas Day; Here We Come
A-Caroling; Deck the Hall; Fum, Fum, Fum; Good
King Wenceslas; O Christmas Tree and We Wish
You a Merry Christmas.
10513098 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10513063 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Up on the Housetoparr. Cristi Cary Miller. This
perennial favorite is arranged with easy, layered
parts and an irresistible rock feel! Your students
will have fun with the independent part singing and
easy rock syncopations.
10508275 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10508276 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10518433 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
H Various Themes on Fa-La-Laarr. Chuck
Bridwell. This amazingly creative arrangement
is now available in revised and newly published
editions! It opens with a traditional setting of Deck
the Hall which develops into a humorous collection
of Fa-La-La variations, including musical moments
from Rossini's William Tell Overture; Beethoven's
Fifth Symphony; Strauss' On the Beautiful Blue
Danube and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. This
is guaranteed to be the novelty hit of your holiday
season! Highly recommended!
10047335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047336 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047337 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047338 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10089315 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10047339 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Velvet ShoesRandall Thompson. Now available
for mixed or treble voices, this is a stunning setting
of the famous winter poem by Elinor Wylie. "Let us
walk in the white snow in a soundless space; with
footsteps quiet and slow, at a tranquil pace, under
veils of white lace..." The choral parts sing easily, and
the piano interludes add their own winter imagery
between verses. A reflective selection that will be a
beautifully expressive moment in your concert!
10097785 SSATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
345603 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55
Wassail!arr. Catherine Delanoy. Optional
baritone notes make this rousing setting of the
traditional Gloucestershire Wassail a perfect fit
for changing male voices. The bell-like piano
accompaniment adds to the festive spirit of the
piece, and there is an opportunity for a cappella
singing as well. A great concert opener!
10274356 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.50
n We Wish You a Merry Christmasarr.
Catherine DeLanoy. This skillful arrangement of the
holiday concert staple contains polyphonic sections
which add to the madrigal flavor of the carol. Short
and sweet, at under two minutes' duration, it's the
ideal concert closer. Have your choir clasp hands
while they sing it!
10303436 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H We Wish You a Merry Christmasarr. John
Rutter. Unquestionably classy! John Rutter is a
master at taking well known music and breathing
new life and freshness into it. His brilliant setting
of this traditional Christmas favorite is singable by
any size choir. For an extra special treat add the
optional orchestration (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon,
percussion, and strings). Add this exceptional John
Rutter setting to every holiday program!
1672898 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
1680172 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4t Welcome Now, the HolidayGreg Gilpin. "Icicles
hanging, snowflakes falling, sparkling, shimmering,
all around. Winter wonderland, hear it calling.
Welcome now, the holiday..." This original a cappella
work is the perfect opener or processional for your
holiday concert. A light melodic line of descriptive
phrases sings above vocals that accompany with
a breathy bounce. A wonderfully unique and fun
selection that's easy to learn and sing!
10590184 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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When I Hear the Sounds of ChristmasAndy
Beck & Brian Fisher. Bring out the sentimental side
of Christmas with this nostalgic original. A touching
text reminisces about many delights during this
special time of year. Logical choral writing and an
unforgettable hook make this beautiful ballad a
delight to sing and a breeze to teach.
10604672 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604673 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604674 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604675 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604676 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
While the Snow Lay SleepingJohn Parker &
Heather Sorenson. There is a moment of stillness
just before snow falls, when the barren earth lies
in wait. That point in time is strikingly depicted in
this ethereal contemporary choral. An exquisite
piano, a soaring cello, and an expressive choir
bring the moment to life with delicate poignancy
and cinematic grandeur.
10514956 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514957 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514959 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n White Is in the Winter Nightarr. Audrey
Snyder. From Enya's album And Winter Came
comes this appealing winter soundscape. Her
unique musical and lyrical ability evokes a quasi-
Renaissance dance feel that will make a wonderful
opening number or processional for a holiday or
winter program. The recorder and hand drum parts,
playable by students, will enhance the ancient, old-
world atmosphere!
10518689 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518690 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518691 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10518693E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
l Winter ComesCharlotte Lee & John Ness Beck.
John Ness Beck's iconic arrangement of Once
in Royal David's City is paired with new words by
Charlotte Lee to create an evocative December
concert feature about the natural splendor of the
changing seasonal landscape. "Sun reflects on frosty
trees and meadows; silver rivers glisten anew..."
10590576 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10590577 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Winter DreamJames DesJardins. Here is the
ideal "winterscape" piece for unison voices, equally
appropriate for children's or women's choirs.
The artful piano accompaniment provides ample
harmonic support throughout, while the vocal
melody has a dreamy quality so appropriate to the
winter scene depicted in the text. "Autumn close
your eyes; your song is passing to silent, silver
skies and fading light. For a thousand frosty miles,
icy voices call, and a million frozen stars begin to
fall..." Add the optional violin part (included) to put
the finishing icy touch on your performance.
10303407 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 Winter Looking BackJohn Parker & Patti
Drennan. In this evocative personification of winter,
the season tells its own tale with lilting melodies
and sweeping vocal lines that intertwine with an
elegant text. "I am winter, I remember all the frigid
days gone by. Feel my fingers 'round you slipping.
Let your wintry memories fly..."
10590579 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10590580 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Winter MagicCatherine DeLanoy. Your singers
will have a blast as they sing about all their exciting
winter activities! Fun and energetic vocals are
enhanced by the student-played percussion for an
outstanding winter showcase.
10511602 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10518707 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 The Winter WindMary Donnelly & George
L.O. Strid. A delicate piano accompaniment and a
chromatic flute obbligato set the wintry scene for
this evocative treble choral with no mention of the
holidays. Both the topic and the tessitura are perfect
for younger singers. A final Picardy third symbolizes
the arrival of spring. Highly recommended!
10604625 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604579 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Winter's WakingAmy F. Bernon. What a
lovely, evocative winterscape piece for young
and developing choirs! The original text and tune
compellingly personify "Winter" as we imagine her
wandering through "a deep sky of onyx...frozen
stars falling from her hands." This piece views
the season from an intriguing perspective, and
will bring an unforgettable touch of mystery to your
winter performance! Highly recommended!
10307490 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10307491 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10307492 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n A Wreath of Carolsarr. Greg Gilpin. Weaving
the colors and sparkle of the season throughout,
this terrific medley of eight popular carols is just
what you want for your holiday concert! Included
are: Here We Come a-Caroling; Jingle Bells; Deck
the Hall; I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day; The
First Noel; O Christmas Tree; We Wish You a Merry
Christmas and The Twelve Days of Christmas. This
is skillfully and tastefully arranged and, at only a
little over three minutes in duration, it's a medley
you'll want to perform in every holiday concert this
year and for years to come! Highly recommended!
3301509 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3301510 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3301511 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10454094 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3301513 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3301512 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 55.00
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Secular SATB
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Carol of the Bells—
Mikhail Leontovich & Peter Wilhousky.
1204775 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Carol of the Bells (Teen Chorus Edition)—
Mikhail Leontovich/arr. Wilhousky.
246157 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Let There Be Peace on Earth—Craig Courtney.
10458773 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10460744 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
10458774 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Ding-A Ding-A Ding—Greg Gilpin.
10029457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
In Winter—Victor Johnson.
10519885 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10366652 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
And Sweet Singing in the Choir—
arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
10513056 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Stars I Shall Find—Victor C. Johnson.
10047919 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10047926 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
I Wish You Christmas—John Rutter.
10065954 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10065957 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy—arr. Jeff Funk.
3262151 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
Five Favorite Holiday Songs (And Five Fabulous
Decades of Music)—arr. Alan Billingsley.
10514833 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10514837 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
10548789E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . .50.00
10514967 DVD-With A Song
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . . .39.99
Here We Come A-Caroling—arr. Kirby Shaw.
10517212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
The World for Christmas—Anders Edenroth.
10357005 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10357006 Instrumental Parts opt. Piano . .6.00
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day—
Jean Baptiste Calkin/arr. Ryan O'Connell.
10514872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10514875 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind—John Rutter.
1218767 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.80
10478873 Instrumental Score. . . . . . . . . .25.95
10478874 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The Winter's Night—Nicholas Myers.
10047607 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
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