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Christmas & Holiday
l Psallite!—Roger Emerson. Younger choirs will develop important part-singing skills with this contemporary treatment of the Latin text used by Michael Praetorius at the turn of the 17th century. Syncopation and vivid dissonance make this an exciting and impressive work for Christmas and concert performances. 10309761 Three-Part Mixed ..........1.95 10309763 Two-Part .................1.95 10309764 P/A CD..................19.99
Hu O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen. An exemplary composition to display the musicianship of better a cappella choirs, this choral opus evokes the mystery of the Nativity with rich melodic and harmonic colors. Emotive and deeply fulfilling, it has become Lauridsen's most performed work. 1985530 SATB ....................1.90 10318318 DVD-Shining Night: A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen .........24.95
lu O Tannenbaum—arr. William Hall. Better men's choirs will shine on this impressive a cappella setting of the traditional carol, which uses both English and German text. 10313225 SATB ....................1.95
u Ogo Ni Fun Oluwa! (Glory to God in the Highest!)—Rosephanye Powell. Here is an exuberant a cappella celebration of Christmas in the Yoruba language of Nigeria, with throbbing percussion and call-and-response vocal phrases. The singers encourage the audience to shout and clap with them in a shared experience of rejoicing. This is a wonderful processional or concert opener! 10278879 SATB ....................1.95 10309731 SSAA....................1.95
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Purifoy. The wonders of nature and the winter landscape are the images evoked in this reflective work for treble voices. Accessible for younger ensembles, yet with a sophisticated flair, this will sparkle in your holiday concert! "... Streams of moonlight share their glow, casting jewels on the snow. How in awe I hold the sight on a peaceful winter's night." 10309735 Two-Part or SA ............1.80
a Peaceful Winter's Night—John
Pacem Noel—arr. Larry Clark & Rae Moses. This is absolutely superb! The famous Mozart canon Dona Nobis Pacem is paired with The First Noel for choir with keyboard and optional flute, or for choir with concert band. The way the two melodies fit together is quite remarkable! The perfect choice for a combined choral and instrumental concert during the holiday season, Pacem Noel may be sung and played by middle-school through high-school ensembles. Highly recommended! 10192427 SATB ....................1.80 10283728 Instrumental Parts Strings ..45.00 10283732 Full Score Strings ..........6.00 10071717 Band Set & Score.........60.00
l Past Three O'Clock—Douglas E. Wagner. The lyrics of the old English carol Past Three O'Clock are set to an original melody and then partnered with The First Nowell, creating a sparkling new work for Christmas and holiday concerts. The optional bell part adds the perfect sound for December. 10297141 SAB .....................1.95 10297142 Two-Part .................1.95 10295929 Multi-Song Accomp. CD ...44.99
l Piper's Carol/Carol of the Bagpipers— Mary
gentle flute obbligato floats over the lyrical strains of the traditional Sicilian Carol of the Bagpipers, which is combined with a lilting original partner melody, Piper's Carol, for a delightful young choir showcase. 10298239 Two-Part .................1.80
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l Resonet in Laudibus (Sing Out, Dear Children)—Michael Praetorius/ed. Braun. Here is a Baroque masterwork (1621) in modern notation and edited by William Braun. Scored for mixed voices in seven parts, with continuo and optional string consort, it offers many performance options. It may be sung in English, German or Latin; instruments (recorders, flutes, violins) may substitute for the treble parts; optional strings may be added. However it is performed, it is great music that is a joy to hear! 10304871 SSAATTB.................2.10 10304872 Instrumental Parts.........40.00
l Ring the Bells!—Rosephanye Powell. Happi- ness abounds in this joyful original work recorded by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. A wonderful choice for community concerts, it may be performed with piano or with the colorful contemporary orchestration! 10309786 SATB ....................1.80 10309787 Instrumental Parts CD-ROM ................55.00
l Rise Up and Follow that Star—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Your singers will enjoy the gospel- style chords and occasional blue notes in this exciting setting of the traditional spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow. It has a nice, light feeling and a happy sound. 10308662 SATB ....................1.80 10308663 Three-Part Mixed ..........1.80 10308664 P/A CD..................26.99
4 Rise Up and See the King—Mary McDonald. What a brilliant marriage of two seemingly contrasting tunes in this setting by Mary McDonald! The spiritual, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow has been combined with Andre Crouch's Soon and Very Soon in such a seamless way that it almost seems these melodies have always resided together. The gospel-styled
piano accompaniment is a
wonderful addition to the mix, and blends well with the choral lines. The addition of an optional tenor solo and hand clapping will further serve to enhance the impact of this superb selection. It is not to be missed! 10309123 SATB ....................1.80
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u Salvation Is Created—Pavel Tschesnokoff/arr. Robinson. Now available in this simplified edition, Tschesnokoff's famous work is now accessible to choirs at the middle-school level. With text in English, this is an exciting learning experience for developing a cappella choirs! 10011620 Three-Part Mixed ..........1.65 10303380 SSA .....................1.80
4 Santa Makes the "Rounds"—arr. Janet Gardner. Here's a medley of four traditional rounds, each with "Santa" lyrics: Christmas Is Coming; Little Tommy Tinker;
Nobody Home and Come, Follow Me. With this, you'll be able to teach the rounds kids need to know while you present them in a new way for a great holiday performance! 10304392 Two-Part .................1.80 10295929 Multi-Song Accomp. CD ...44.99
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Secrets of Snow—Amy F. Bernon & Laura Feldman. "The snow has secrets it's willing to share. Just catch a few flakes falling from the frosty air..." The wonder of a fresh, new snowfall captures a child's imagination in this lively, rhythmic original. Your young singers will enjoy a bright, sparkling moment when they sing it in their winter concert! Highly recommended! 10275985 Two-Part .................1.95 10275987 P/A CD..................24.95
4u See That Baby—Jay Althouse. Your SATB choir will sound vibrant performing this memorable a cappella Christmas spiritual! It features strong dynamic contrasts, short solos, and a touch of Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Singable and very entertaining, this is a fine example of Jay's signature writing style! 10303544 SATB ....................1.95
4u See the Newborn Baby—Steve Kupfers- chmid. Your a cappella choir will delight in this spiritual-style original, singing softly at first so as not to wake the sleeping child, then joyfully as he awakens, and softly again as he goes back to sleep. The effect is simply marvelous, as though the choir were actually performing at the manger in Bethlehem. Short and easy to sound good on, this is very nicely done! Highly recommended! 10303404 SATB ....................1.80
lu Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium)—Ola Gjeilo. For a cappella mixed voices with violin or cello (parts included), this soundscape on the traditional O Magnum Mysterium text has long phrases that seem to suspend the listener in space. A full six minutes in duration, it is a stunningly beautiful contribution to the repertoire for medium-advanced choirs! 10304873 SSAATTBB ...............2.25 10304091 CD-Northern Lights........15.00
4u Rise Up! (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow)— Mark Hill. Exciting and fun, this swing-style arrangement of the popular Christmas spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow incorporates blues harmonies and regular syncopation to make it really come alive. The repeated patterns allow for quick rehearsals that are fun for the singers and director! The modulation ramps up the excitement and propels the piece to a stellar finish. 10307659 SATB ....................1.95
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4 Shout for Joy with Mary Had a Baby— arr. Greg Gilpin. Easy percussion and rhythm instruments make for a festive, holiday selection. Both Christmas spirituals are seamlessly combined for a selection that's fun in rehearsal and exciting in performance. A choral treat for choir and audience! 10311011 SATB ....................2.05 10311012 SAB .....................2.05 10311014 P/A CD..................26.99 10311015 Instrumental Parts.........40.00
l Sing Gloria!—Joel Raney. This original composition is a setting of the "Gloria" text adapted from Luke 2:14. Classic choral writing and optional instrumental parts for oboe, strings and harp provide color and sparkle to this powerful work for the Christmas season. 10305857 SATB ....................2.20 10310027 P/A CD..................26.95 10310029 Instrumental Parts.........24.95
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