Choral (SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.49046402

SATB a cappella. Composed by Javier Busto. Choral. Christian, Classical, General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 240 seconds. Schott Music #C59681. Published by Schott Music (HL.49046402).

ISBN 9781540086655. UPC: 840126910292.

The Christmas miracle is canonically admired in this six-part setting by Javier Busto. The soprano leads, the other voices follow with no offset. The three-part hallelujah, which is sung first by the women and then by the men and ends tutti in the forte, leads to a jubilant conclusion.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [horn], 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3106209

Cantata for the 1st Sunday in Advent. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. 1x 31.062/21 oboe 1, 1x 31.062/22 oboe 2, 1x 31.062/31 horn 1, 1x 31.062/32 horn 2. Coppenrath series, Hymns by Martin Luther: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. German title: Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland Ii. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Advent, Christmas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1724. BWV 62. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.062/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3106209).

ISBN 9790007043605. Key: B minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach's second cantata starting with the text Come now, God's chosen saviour (II) BWV 62 was first performed in 1724 on the 1st Advent Sunday (which, at that time, was the only Advent Sunday with church music in Leipzig) and belongs to the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. As was usual for chorale cantatas, the unknown librettist used the first and last verses of Martin Luther's hymn verbatim for the opening chorus and the concluding chorale but adapted the texts of the inner verses. After two contrasting arias - the one dance-like, the second almost heroic - an almost enraptured accompagnato (Wir ehren diese Herrlichtkeit, und nahen nun zu deiner Krippen), in which the soprano and contralto mostly sing in parallel thirds and sixths, leads to a simple concluding chorale. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3106200.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [horn], 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3106213

Cantata for the 1st Sunday in Advent. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. Coppenrath series, Hymns by Martin Luther: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. German title: Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland Ii. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Advent, Christmas. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1724. BWV 62. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.062/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3106213).

ISBN 9790007043636. Key: B minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach's second cantata starting with the text Come now, God's chosen saviour (II) BWV 62 was first performed in 1724 on the 1st Advent Sunday (which, at that time, was the only Advent Sunday with church music in Leipzig) and belongs to the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. As was usual for chorale cantatas, the unknown librettist used the first and last verses of Martin Luther's hymn verbatim for the opening chorus and the concluding chorale but adapted the texts of the inner verses. After two contrasting arias - the one dance-like, the second almost heroic - an almost enraptured accompagnato (Wir ehren diese Herrlichtkeit, und nahen nun zu deiner Krippen), in which the soprano and contralto mostly sing in parallel thirds and sixths, leads to a simple concluding chorale. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3106200.

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.45400

Arranged by Alan Billingsley. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-45400. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45400).

UPC: 038081511405. English. Alan Billingsley.

This rhythmic rendition of the traditional carol is a blast! The funky feel craves choreography (on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video), a likely addition, as accessible writing will make note learning a breeze. A new half-time bridge leads into a key change just before the final groovin' verse.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SATB choir - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-RCA435

Composed by Joanna Forbes L'Estrange. Advent. Royal School of Church Music. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #RCA435. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-RCA435).

Text Source: 7 Advent Antiphons.

Inspired by the seven O Antiphons traditionally sung immediately preceding Christmas. L’Estrange begins with a refrain that floats over a drone in the lower voices. As the anthem progresses, tight harmonies weave in and out both above and below the drone in a sea of harmony that pleads for the Savior to come. The final chord is a moment of breathtaking beauty.