(A Simple Service for Choir and Congregation). By Anna Laura Page; Jean Anne Shafferman. For SAB choir (2-part mixed choir), piano 4-hands (with optional percussion, digital keyboard, 3 octave handbells). Christmas, Sacred. Cantata

(A Simple Service for Choir and Congregation). By Anna Laura Page; Jean Anne Shafferman. For SATB choir, performance CD. Christmas, Sacred. Cantata

(A Simple Service for Advent, Christmas Eve, or the Hanging of the Greens). By Jean Anne Shafferman. Arranged by Anna Laura Page. For SATB choir (2-part mixed), piano (with optional instrumental accompaniment). Cantatas. Advent. Collection with performance CD. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Sing Noel!. (A Carol Service (Percussion Score)). By Hal H. Hopson. Choir Sacred. This edition: Percussion Score. Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Worship Resources. H.W. Gray. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Choral (digital production kit)

SKU: HL.35028368

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Christmas. DVD. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35028368).

UPC: 884088651671. 5.25x7.5 inches. Joseph M. Martin.

Uses: Advent, Christmas

Scripture: Luke 2

From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols” service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs, this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments for congregational participation, handbell ringers, and children's choir, if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; O Come, All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise, Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB, SAB, iPrint Orch CD-rom, Printed Orchestration, iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom, iPrint Handbells CD-rom, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack, RehearsalTrax CDs, Digital Resource Kit (Power Point, Poster/Program PDFs, Rehearsal Tips, Choir Devotionals, Children's Program, Composer Bios). Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) or ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

A Treasury of Choral Works and Scripture for Concert, Pageant, and Service. By Tom Fettke. Christmas and Sacred. 96 pages. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company.

By Hal H. Hopson. For SATB choir, flute, congregation, organ, optional trele choir, handbells, percussion, string quartet. Choral Music. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers.

Double Bass Quartet - Grade 8

SKU: BT.YE0075

Arranged by Robert Rohe. Classical. Set (Score and Parts). Yorke Edition #YE0075. Published by Yorke Edition (BT.YE0075).

Four Double Basses. Eight well-known Christmas carols in a new guise. Score and parts.

The Programme of Christmas Carols was first performed in New Orleans in 1976. In its original version, the players were required to wear Dickensian costume and a seasonal narrative preceded each of the carol arrangements. The texts appear below.

Duration without text: c.20 minutes
Duration with text: c.45 minutes

Introduction by Robert Rohe

The introductory text, assembled with the kind assistance of Father Peacock of Loyola University of New Orleans, was designed for use where the receptivity of the audience warrants. So little is known about thebeloved Christmas carols, it is fitting that a brief sketch of the carols' past be used to enhance the familiar music.

If desired, the introductory text may be omitted at the discretion of the performers.

The brief text preceding each carol should be used to acquaint the audience with what to expect, from a quartet that will be playing the unexpected. The text also will pace the program and will extend performance time to around 45 minutes.

In performance, the bass viol quartet of New Orleans wore peaked caps, and turtle necked sweaters to simulate the street performers of Dickens' time. The choice of four string basses for this program was to bring the closest relatives of the true viol into play.

History and development of the Christmas Carol

The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ has been observed for nearly 2,000 years, through the ritual of the Christian Church, with part of that ritual being devoted to celebration in song. In those early days, church music was sung only, no musical instruments taking part in the service.

The type of song used by the church had the name 'plain-song'. It was a single line of melody, plain and unadorned, sung by one or more voices. By the year 1660 A.D., it had developed a second name, 'The Gregorian Chant', after Pope Gregory, who encouraged the use.

15 sacred carols and Christmas hymns. Composed by John Rutter (1945-). Mixed Voices. Vocal score. 64 pages. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193416130).