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4 Blue Christmas—arr. Roger Emerson.
Developing treble or men's choirs will love to
perform this nostalgic holiday standard from an
earlier era! With a gentle country feel throughout,
and solo opportunities for your singers, this selection
offers an excellent option for teaching phrasing and
musical expression to young choirs. Your audience
will love to hear this tender expression of holiday
sentimentality made famous by Elvis and so many
other singers through the years.
10734007 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10734005 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10759723 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Carol of the Bells—Mikhail Leontovich &
Peter Wilhousky/arr. Steve Kupferschmid.
Even your youngest singers can enjoy Carol of
the Bells with this sparkling arrangement for treble
or mixed voices with piano accompaniment. The
unison version includes optional glockenspiel or
chimes. Easy, festive and fun, this is essential
repertoire for young choirs! Now available in new
voicings, for SATB, SSA and TTB ensembles.
10735268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Carols, Bells, and Boughs of Holly!—
Alan Billingsley.
This fast-paced mini-medley
is overflowing with holiday merriment! From the
rollicking Here We Come A-Caroling and regal
Good King Wenceslas to the sweet ballad I Heard
the Bells on Christmas Day with the rhythmically
charged Deck the Hall, it's three minutes of
Christmas cheer. This makes the perfect finale for
your holiday concert. Consider adding choreography
and using the fantastic accompaniment CD for a
show-stopping performance.
10751913 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10751915 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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Christmas Canon (Pachelbel's
"Canon in D" with Traditional Carols)—
arr. Lon Beery.
Three traditional carol favorites
are tastefully arranged and tied together with
Pachelbel's enduring canon. For added charm, choir
members may play sleigh bells during the canon
interludes between Jingle Bells, Deck the Hall and
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Festive and memorable!
10738839 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751881 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Ding-A Ding-A Ding—Greg Gilpin. This very
cool original is a masterpiece of vocal layering, a
"sound experience" for a cappella voices as bells.
All voices sing together in the middle section before
returning to vocalized bell effects. "Merrily on high,
hear the bells ring. Merrily, the heavens sing. Merrily
on high, hear the bells ring. O'er the earth, they ding
dong ding." Now also available in an accessible
two-part treble or TB voicing with optional
accompaniment, this is appropriate for the holidays
or any festive occasion throughout the year!
10737274 TB with opt. Accompaniment. . . . . 2.10
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For This Is Christmas Day—Mary Donnelly
& George L.O. Strid.
Celebrate the Christmas
season with this lilting original that will showcase
your young singers at their best! In the spirit of a
medieval Christmas celebration, this piece utilizes a
mix of English and Latin text in a dance-like setting
that incorporates the familiar Sussex Carol melody.
With attention to the vocal needs of changing
voices, well-crafted melodies and harmonies and a
supportive accompaniment, this is a festive selection
for holiday programming! Includes an optional flute
obbligato, and an accompaniment track with helpful
audio resources for learning is available.
10696074 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10696075 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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The Holly and the Ivy—arr. Russell Robinson.
A beautiful selection for holiday concerts doubling
as a terrific teaching piece for mixed meter, this
arrangement also features accessible vocal parts
and a lilting, playable accompaniment. This festive
choral respects its traditional British folk roots while
introducing a fresh musical feel sure to be enjoyed
by both choir and audience. Highly recommended!
10737616 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Holly and the Ivy—
arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
The traditional carol
is partnered with original words and music in this
charming holiday selection for young choirs. It offers
a wonderful opportunity to feature an instrumentalist
on flute or other C instrument. "May the holly and
the ivy bring hope and joy to you." Now in a beautiful
SATB setting, terrific for developing choirs!
10735267 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling—
arr. Audrey Snyder.
Ideal for developing choirs!
This accessible setting of the Andrews Sisters
classic offers a sleigh-ride full of merriment! This
bright and cheery song offers great teaching
opportunities to build intonation and diction skills.
Includes a chromatic solfege warm-up exercise to
help with the chromatic vocal lines in the song, and
there are additional audio resources available with
the P/A CD. Useful and festive!
10715683 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10760279 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Joy to the World! (Medley)—
arr. Roger Emerson.
This festive medley of
Christmas songs allows younger choirs to develop
a variety of styles while building important choral
performance skills. Accessible and well crafted,
this will be a quick learn at the busiest time of the
year. Songs include: We Three Kings in a jazz waltz
setting, O Come, O Come Emmanuel in a plaintive
slow jazz arrangement, and a rockin' Joy to the
World for a rousing finish. A fantastic closer for your
holiday concert!
10688996 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10760288 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Little Jack Frost Get Lost—Al Stillman &
Seger Ellis/arr. Jacob Narverud.
Something for
all ages! This little-known gem from the American
songbook laments the return of Jack Frost and
pleads for him to "get lost." A novel swing number
made popular by Bing Crosby and Peggy Lee, and
more recently covered by Seth MacFarlane and
Norah Jones, this vocal jazz arrangement will add
humor and spirit to your winter concert.
10737922 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10737923 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10737925 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10737926 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
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Lullay, Infant Holy—Ruth Elaine Schram.
A gentle pairing of two beloved Christmas carols,
the Polish carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly and the
English Coventry Carol. Together they create a lovely
lullaby setting for the celebration of the birth of the
Christ child. This gentle piece will set up a moment
of quiet reflection and introspection in your concert
or worship service.
10757044 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . . . . . . 2.25
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On a December Night—Jay Althouse.
This sparkling contemporary carol from Jay Althouse
in 5/4 time is a fresh addition to any winter program!
Features an evocative text that speaks to special
sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays. Choirs
will find the harmonies both approachable and
satisfying. "Tis the season of good cheer. Make the
yuletide bright. Friends have come from far and near
on a December night." Festive!
10752148 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752149 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
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Over the River and Through the Wood—
arr. Greg Gilpin.
Brimming with rhythmic energy,
this arrangement is a fresh new take on a holiday
favorite. With a charming melodic motif in the piano
accompaniment and entertaining extras between the
verses, each verse is written in a memorable way
that will delight your developing choir. With a nod to
the nostalgic feel of the holidays, this piece will be a
great opener for your holiday concert or a wonderful
Thanksgiving selection.
10737940 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10737941 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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The Peace Carol—Bob Beers/arr. Audrey
Snyder.
This gentle song from the folk era of the
1960s achieved even greater popularity when it
was performed by John Denver and the Muppets
in their Christmas special and subsequent album.
A poignant classic now arranged for developing
treble and mixed choirs, it will bring a moment of
quiet reflection on the meaning of the season to your
concert. Touching!
10717624 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10760362 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Personent Hodie—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
"On this day earth shall ring with the song children
sing. To the child born a King, sing we alleluia!"
This well-known 16th century carol text and melody
is embellished in this creative setting. Alternating
between Latin and English text, with piano
accompaniment and optional 3-octave handbells,
this sparkling arrangement is equally appropriate for
the concert stage or the worships setting. A learning
resource page for application of this piece to the
teaching standards is included.
10757107 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757105 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town—
Haven Gillespie & J. Fred Coots/
arr. Audrey Snyder.
"Yes, he's makin' a list, and
checkin' it twice..." This hip, swingin' arrangement
of the holiday standard is very cool and sounds
fresh, with some finger snaps and a super recorded
track. Now available for SSA choirs. "Watch out!"
Highly recommended!
10716108 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10030910 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95
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Sing We Now of Christmas—Cristi Cary Miller.
A joyous setting of the traditional French carol with
a new English text and original melodic material
cleverly woven in between the traditional stanzas.
A supportive piano accompaniment provides
rhythmic interest while the well-crafted harmonies
ring out the festive greeting "Noel!"
10688670 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10696076 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.99
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'Til the Season Comes Round Again—
arr. Cristi Cary Miller.
This well-crafted setting for
younger and developing choirs extends a heartfelt
wish to cherish the special times, offering a perfect
way to close any holiday program. "And we'll all join
hands and remember this moment, 'til the season
comes 'round again."
10696071 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10696073 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Tiny Little Baby Born in Bethlehem—
Cynthia Gray.
This original Christmas piece from
Cynthia Gray has the feel of a traditional spiritual
presented in an upbeat, modern style that will
have your choir singing for joy! Lots of accessible
syncopation and a fun melodic treatment that
mirrors the text is presented with just enough
repetition and contrast to create a dynamic concert
piece for Christmas. Highly recommended!
10757020 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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Walk to Bethlehem—Ruth Morris Gray.
Young mixed choirs will shine with this original
Christmas spiritual that is well crafted for
success. Perform with the upbeat gospel piano
accompaniment or a cappella for even more
programming options.
10696077 Three-Part Mixed opt. A Cappella . .2.10
10696078 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.99
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Wenceslas Canon—arr. Andy Beck.
Words from the English carol Good King Wenceslas
are set to the melody of Hey, Ho, Nobody Home
for a whole new take on the familiar carol. Canonic
writing ensures success, and the stately walking
tempo suggests a processional. A light percussion
accompaniment, including handbells or Orff
instruments, adds a Renaissance feel. Ideal for
developing choirs!
10752459 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752461 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FEATURES
Finding those arrangements that are perfect for middle school choirs can be
a daunting task. Here are some new Holiday selections that will hit the mark!
