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Christmas & Holiday
4 In the Bleak Midwinter—arr. Molly Ijames. Sensitive chorals and a haunting piano accompaniment set the tone for this exquisite choral for Christmas season. The much loved carol It is truly enhanced with composer Molly Ijames' gift for creating rich harmonies and a fresh rhythmic treatment. The inspired modulations add to this very rich choral setting of the beloved Gustav Holst melody and immortal Christina Rossetti lyric. 10307617 SATB ....................1.95
u In the Bleak Midwinter—Christina Rossetti & Gustav Holst/arr. Rouse. This is stunning for a cappella voices! Opening quietly, as the winter wind on flowing "oo" phrases, the music ebbs and flows with fresh tonal colors, cradling the words with exquisite care. This really does justice to the inherent beauty of the beloved carol. Highly recommended! 10274469 SATB ....................1.80
l Jesus Christ Is Born Today!—Anna Laura Page. With a three-note bell ostinato in a ring- and-sing format, this anthem offers a welcome flexibility for unison or 2-part choirs and features larger notes and text to facilitate learning as well. What better way to honor the birth of Jesus than to include children in that celebration? 10307619 P/A CD..................26.95
u Jolly Old St. nicholas—arr. Kirby Shaw. Hey there, Mister Santa Claus, better get here quick! Complete with finger snaps and cool vocal glissandi, this swingin' a cappella setting of the holiday favorite is tons of fun for concert choirs, vocal jazz ensembles and caroling groups! Highly recommended! 10278568 SATB ....................1.80
4 Joy to the World—arr. Mark Patterson. This exciting arrangement uses the traditional carol tune with a driving piano accompaniment. The arrangement may be sung in unison, or an optional second part may be added for more advanced singers. A simple glockenspiel part adds a smart texture to the piece and is easy enough to be played by young musicians. 10307295 Unison/Two-Part...........2.10
4 Let Earth Receive Her King—arr. Keith Christopher. Festive and upbeat, here is a simple medley for choir featuring three of your favorite carols. Includes Joy to the World; Away in a Manger and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Bright, and glorious for the Holiday season! 10310431 SATB ....................1.80 10310433 P/A CD..................26.99 10310434 Orchestration.............55.00
4 Light a Candle—Andy Beck. Begin with one voice and build to many as you use the candle as a symbol of peace and enduring traditions. "For, with the candle glow, we celebrate the season. So all the world will know the special reason..." At the end, four singers recite spoken holiday greetings, in Hebrew, Spanish and English: "Hanukkah Sameach," "Feliz Navidad," "Happy Kwanzaa" and "Merry Christmas." 10308011 SATB ....................1.80 10308012 Three-Part Mixed ..........1.80 10308013 Two-Part .................1.80 10308014 P/A CD..................26.99 10318416 DVD ....................26.99
Bidi Bom—David Eddleman. You won't want to miss this delightfully festive little piece that is a superb way to introduce a multicultural perspective into your holiday programming. Independent choral lines build a lively counterpoint over an easily mastered piano part that keeps the dance moving throughout the work. And, that accelerando at the coda will give your performance a real jolt of pleasure! For holiday concerts, or any time of year, this receives our highest recommendation! 3298641 3298642 3298643
10048150 TTB.................... 1.80
SATB .................. 1.80 SAB ................... 1.65 Two-Part ............... 1.65
Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)— Stephen Schwartz/arr. Huff. This lyrical, expressive original by Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz is a top choice for December concerts. A beautiful accompaniment provides the perfect underlay for the universal message: "We are glowing, growing miracles; we are lights." 10010366 SATB .................. 1.90 10010367 SAB ................... 1.90 10010368 SSA ................... 1.90 10309862 TBB ................... 1.90 10010369 P/A CD................ 22.95
Dai Diddle Dai (Hanukkah)— David Eddleman. This festive, exciting original captures the celebratory mood and ethnic flavor of Hanukkah with dance-like "Dai diddle dai" phrases. The middle section tells of the Hanukkah tradition: "Light the candles, put them in the window, burn them bright for all the world to see..." Then a bright key change, a faster tempo and dramatic dynamics take the piece to a thrilling conclusion on "dai dai dai dai da yah!" 10303402 SATB .................. 1.95
Deedle Deedle Dai (Hanukkah Is the Reason Why)—Lois Brownsey & Marti Lunn Lantz. Here's an upbeat original with fun-filled verses about each of the eight nights and eight lights of the Hanukkah season. Two memorable partner melodies on "Lai lai lai" and "Deedle deedle dai" make up the festive chorus of this Hanukkah number that your students will want to keep singing after the final "deedle dai!" 10274837 Two-Part ............... 1.80 10274848 P/A CD................ 26.99
Drum, Rum Tum (Hanukkah)— David Eddleman. Although written in a minor key, this original is a happy, spirited selection celebrating the arrival of Hanukkah. Crisp diction and dynamic and tempo variations are essential to effectively emulate the drum-like melodies. "Rum, beat a little drum, rum tum tum, Hanukkah has finally come!" 10303442 SATB .................. 1.95
A Hanukkah Celebration— Cristi Cary Miller. All the varied joys of Hanukkah are celebrated in this upbeat and well-crafted original work that is ideal for younger and developing choirs. Layered partner melodies and canonic and imitative sections make rehearsal easy and fun and performance a success! Optional melody instrument part included. 10310193 Three-Part Mixed ........ 1.95 10310194 SSA ................... 1.95 10310195 P/A CD................ 26.99
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Hanukkah, the Season of Light— Vicki Tucker Courtney. This expressive original concert work for Hanukkah is accompanied by piano, with optional cello. The poetic text reminds us of the meaning of this celebration and its history, and gives us the opportunity to pray for peace everywhere. 10297153 SATB .................. 1.95 10295929 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . 44.99
Hanukkah Tonight!— Vicki Tucker Courtney. Learn about the holiday and have fun singing this lively ditty, designed especially for two-part groups. No-fuss harmonies appear in the festive "lai, lai, lai" section and a long-tone countermelody embellishes the second verse. This is just what you want to sing and hear at Hanukkah! 10306950 Two-Part ............... 1.80 10308010 P/A CD................ 26.99
Hine Ma Tov—arr. Lon Beery. Two popular Jewish folk songs are joined in this creative medley based on a poignant text, which speaks of dwelling together in unity and harmony. A cello part is provided for the TTB voicing, while a violin part has been included for the three-part mixed and two-part settings. For any occasion with a unity or brotherhood theme, this is guaranteed to be a rewarding experience for your singers and audiences! Highly recommended! 10303151 Three-Part Mixed ........ 1.80 10303152 TTB.................... 1.80 10303153 Two-Part ............... 1.80 10295929 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . 44.99
Light a Candle—Andy Beck. Begin with one voice and build to many as you use the candle as a symbol of peace and enduring traditions. "For, with the candle glow, we celebrate the season. So all the world will know the special reason..." At the end, four singers recite spoken holiday greetings, in Hebrew, Spanish and English: "Hanukkah Sameach," "Feliz Navidad," "Happy Kwanzaa" and "Merry Christmas." 10308011 SATB .................. 1.80 10308012 Three-Part Mixed ........ 1.80 10308013 Two-Part ............... 1.80 10308014 P/A CD................ 26.99 10318416 DVD .................. 26.99
Ose Shalom (The One Who Makes Peace)—John Leavitt. This timely text from the Jewish liturgy is brilliantly set in a lovely original work by John Leavitt. Its simple message of peace is enhanced with soaring melodies and lyric instrumental lines, making it a strong choice as a multicultural or a Hanukkah feature. Very highly recommended! 3295478 3295479 3295480
3295481 P/A CD................ 26.99 3295482
SATB .................. 1.80 SAB ................... 1.80 Two-Part ............... 1.80
Instrumental Parts....... 25.00
S'vivon (The Dreidl)—arr. Darmon Meader. This lush, expressive a cappella setting, as arranged by Darmon Meader for "New York Voices," is perfect for ensembles of any size, including vocal jazz groups. It brings out all the beauty of the popular Jewish folksong, and then some. "Tell the story everywhere, a great miracle happened there. It's a golden festival of light..." 10192393 SATB .................. 1.50
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