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4 Breath of Winter—David Waggoner &
Greg Gilpin.
"Autumn gives a final sigh, smoky
clouds across the sky. Now the snow begins to fly
on the breath of winter." Gorgeous imagery captured
in a choral work that is elegant and mysterious,
accompanied by compelling piano writing. For mixed
voices as well as women's, this simple and poetic
piece will be a stunning moment for your choir.
10737597 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10737598 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10737599 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Canticle of Winter—Joseph M. Martin.
"When gentle snow starts falling, and quiet winds
breathe low, the song of winter beauty sings on
and on again." A sensitive and introspective text
paired with an artistic accompaniment, long flowing
melodic lines, and gorgeous harmonic textures
makes this the perfect selection for December or
winter concert programming.
10736721 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10756516 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Catch a Snowflake—Thornton Cline/
arr. Mac Huff.
"Catch a snowflake, hold it in your
hands and remember the magic of the season."
This nostalgic pop ballad recalls the joy of the first
snowfall with childlike wonder. A gentle setting, with
a charming piano motif and pleasing voice-leading,
this song is a wonderful winter programming choice
for mixed and treble choirs.
10716140 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10716142 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10716143 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10759789 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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December Snow—Matthew Armstrong.
A stunning winter feature for an accomplished
women's choir. This original composition opens with
an optional solo moving into a three- and then four-
part voicing. Long flowing vocal lines, lush harmonies
and heartfelt lyrics will make this a favorite of the
choir and the audience. Highly recommend!
10736553 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Falling Snow—Mark Burrows.
Wonder... oh, the gentle wonder of softly falling
snowflakes and the beauty that they create as
they fall on sidewalks, housetops and in the trees!
Memorable melodies abound in this fresh winter
showpiece that is filled with opportunities for word
painting, phrasing, and lyrical, soft singing. This
piece is sure to be a favorite with your students and
audiences. A learning resource page is included.
10601709 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10648366 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
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Frost—Franklin Gallo.
Haunting melodies, neo-Baroque harmonies, a
beautiful piano accompaniment, and an unexpected
parallel major turn that softens the "Bite, frost,
bite!" all help the music paint the poignant poem
Winter by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. This is a welcome
addition to the quality SAB choral repertoire for the
sophisticated three-part mixed choir.
10715673 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Glow—Eric Whitacre.
Simple and welcoming, Glow was performed for
the first time by the World of Color Honor Choir
at Disney's California Adventure Park. The Honor
Choir, made up of over 700 singers from across
America, were selected to be part of the night-time
spectacular Winter Dreams show.
10558643 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10605643E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . 25.00
How Like a Winter—Ruth Morris Gray.
"How like a winter hath my absence been, like a
winter, from thee..." This artful setting of a text
by William Shakespeare works equally well as a
winter piece or as a secular concert work. Sing the
liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe
the tempo nuances to attain the most expressive
performance. Haunting!
10604441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10274943 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10274944 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
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In Olden Days (A Wintertime Whimsy)—
Amy F. Bernon.
Villagers anxiously anticipate the
arrival of winter with a sense of awe and excitement.
The first snowfall is cause for singing, dancing and
numerous celebratory festivities! Creating a cozy
atmosphere, this upbeat and rhythmic creative
original celebrates a sense of community as all await
the special season to come.
10757026 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757027 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757028 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
In Winter—Victor Johnson.
Softly stealing into the quiet moments of winter,
this reflective piece evokes images of falling snow
amid the graying sky of the season. Luscious
harmonies, memorable melodies, and an artistic
accompaniment grace this gorgeous original piece
that incorporates familiar strains of Still, Still, Still
to create a tender, introspective mood. Highly
recommended!
10519885 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10351516 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366651 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10590432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366652 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Jingle Bells—arr. Mark Hayes.
Based on an arrangement recorded on Barbra
Streisand's A Christmas Album back in 1967, this
delightful choral adaptation uses clever rhythmic
twists and tempo and key changes to make the
traditional carol sparkle! Highly recommended!
10361641 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10361642 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10361643 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10361644 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10361645 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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Longing for Spring—Ruth Elaine Schram.
Written to sound like an awakening, the lovely
musical lines and beautiful harmonies support an
introspective, allegorical text that will bring out the
very best in young singers. Set in the minor mode, a
longing for the return of spring is captured by both
the music and the text and offers the ensemble
the chance to communicate those ideas to the
audience. Great concert selection!
10736767 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
A Marshmallow World—Peter De Rose/
arr. Greg Gilpin.
Here's a nice, gently swinging
treatment of the familiar pop novelty from 1949, with
sleigh bells on the recorded track and an optional
third voice part for middle school boys. This is
guaranteed to set a nostalgic, snowy mood! Now
available in three-part mixed and SSA voicings.
Highly recommended!
10737695 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10029503 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10737694 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10029504 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Peace Returns Again—Donna Butler Douglas.
"Stars are sparkling on this frozen night.... Wonder
fills the silence, and peace returns again." A lilting and
tuneful melody, shared between parts, with wonderful
harmonic moments and picturesque lyrics all
combine to present a lovely winter snapshot. Perfect
for the beginning choral ensemble.
10736773 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow!—
Sally K. Albrecht.
Feel the excitement that comes
with the first flakes of the year. A bright, cheery,
Broadway-style melody is echoed back and forth
in this upbeat song. Pair this catchy tune with
choreography from the When We Sing! DVD for
even more fun!
10752257 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752258 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
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Tundra—Charles A. Silvestri & Ola Gjeilo.
Majestic scenes from Ola Gjeilo's native Norway
inspired Charles Silvestri's text for this contemporary
tone poem. The words and music are fused in a
poignant, lyrical way to convey the intense beauty of
the landscape. An excellent winter feature or festival
choice for mature women's choirs.
10276418 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10297376 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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White Fields—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid.
"Snow is falling, gently
falling in the town tonight. In the morning we'll go
walking through the fields of white." With lyrics
based on a poem written by James Stephens in
1915, this winter selection features canon form
and straightforward voice-leading, making it easily
learned and accessible for young choirs. The
lush harmonization in the vocal parts and piano
accompaniment are perfectly partnered with the use
of the glockenspiel and alto metallophone that add
an icy, tinkling texture in this sparkling winter feature.
A learning resource page with application of the
standards is also included.
10757102 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Winter Is at Hand—Ruth Morris Gray.
"When clouds appear, when wise men put on
their cloaks, when great leaves fall, the winter is at
hand." This sensitive setting of Shakespeare's text
from Richard III features well-crafted harmonies
along with a lovely and supportive piano part.
This evocative winter feature provides wonderful
opportunities to work on long phrases, breathing,
blend, and balance.
10752474 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752475 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752476 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Winter's Waking—Amy F. Bernon.
What a lovely, evocative winterscape piece for
all 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!
10684787 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10307490 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10307491 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10737139 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10307492 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
WINTER CHORAL FEATURES
Here are the best of this year's new winter pieces, plus the best sellers from last year.
Be sure to consult our "Best Selling" ads for the most popular winter pieces from seasons past!
