Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: FJ.ST6428

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Series; String Orchestra. FJH Beginning Strings. A fun new piece to help ring in the holiday season! An original theme based on the sound of chimes in D major recurs (and includes a very simple vocal part if you choose to add choir!) throughout the work. In between refrains are melodies from Ding Dong. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6428. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6428).

UPC: 241444375846. English.

A fun new piece to help ring in the holiday season! An original theme based on the sound of chimes in D major recurs (and includes a very simple vocal part if you choose to add choir!) throughout the work. In between refrains are melodies from Ding Dong Merrily on High and Jingle Bells. Optional keyboard and simple percussion adds a great deal of holiday spirit. This one will be easy for your beginners, and they will surely enjoy the sleigh riding spirit!

About FJH Beginning Strings

Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: FJ.ST6309S

Score Only. Arranged by Bob Lipton. Series; String Orchestra. FJH Developing Strings. Multicultural. Score. Duration 1:30. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6309S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6309S).

English.

This beautiful, traditional Catalonian song, also titled El Noi de la Mere (The Mother's Child), has been sung as a Christmas carol; however, it is also quite popular with classical guitarists. Folk-like melodies weave through unexpected harmonies to give this piece a joyous, yet sophisticated mood. Strings play pizzicato throughout to honor its guitar roots. Perfect as a change of pace for a winter program, or at any time of year!

About FJH Developing Strings

Slightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5

SATB choir, Organ - Medium

SKU: PL.0938

Composed by David Halls. Parish. Choral, Christmas. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0938. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0938).

* English traditional carol set to highly rhythmic music * immediate and attractive, each voice has their chance to shine! * organ creates energetic spirit with constant flow of eighth notes * a cappella verse has lively harmonice changes that are exciting to hear.

2-part equal voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-008208

Composed by Ed Bolduc. Advent, Christmastide, Eastertide, Easter 3 C, Advent 4 B, OT 13 A. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #008208. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008208).

UPC: 641151082080. English.

Here is a wonderful piece based on Psalm 89 for your young adults and teens. Ed writes in a style that appeals to the contemporary side of liturgical music, but more traditional ensembles are finding his compositions refreshing and a pleasure to learn and perform as well. Uses: Advent, Advent 4 B, Christmas at the Vigil Mass, Easter, Easter 3 C, OT 13 A, Anointing of the Sick, Covenant, Praise, Love of God for Us, Adoration, Song, RCIA, Ordination, Mission.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.35970S

Composed by Robert Sieving. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Ballade. Christmas; Secular; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-35970S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.35970S).

UPC: 038081411767. English.

This piece will remind audiences of other non-traditional seasonal pieces in the style of American standard songs with their evocations of sleigh rides, apple cider, and cozy hearths. The melodic style and contemporary harmonies suggest a time when gatherings of friends and families are remembered with pleasure and a particular kind of American nostalgia for days gone by.

Choir Sacred (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48413

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-48413. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48413).

UPC: 038081552361. English.

In the tradition of his highly regarded original spirituals, Greg Gilpin offers this all-new a cappella Christmas selection. Intuitive harmonies and just the right amount of repetition in the memorable chorus make the piece both readily learnable and easy to memorize. Call-and-response verses toss joyful syncopations between sections of the choir, and quickly changing dynamics enhance the style.

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.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48947

This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48947. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48947).

UPC: 038081562711. English. Words by Andy Beck; Brian Fisher; music by Andy Beck.

After weeks of waiting, it's finally time to open those holiday gifts. As the kids gleefully tear into their presents, wrapping paper, ribbons, tags, and bags go flying---it's a gift wrap riot! This rockin' hand jive is a total blast. The vocal parts pretty much teach themselves, so there's plenty of time to add the familiar hand motions or learn Andy's full choreography (printed in the score and available as a free ChoreoTrax video online). If holiday novelty numbers have become a tradition at your school, you won't want to miss this one!

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.

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48946

Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48946. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48946).

UPC: 038081562704. English. Words by Andy Beck; Brian Fisher; music by Andy Beck.

After weeks of waiting, it's finally time to open those holiday gifts. As the kids gleefully tear into their presents, wrapping paper, ribbons, tags, and bags go flying---it's a gift wrap riot! This rockin' hand jive is a total blast. The vocal parts pretty much teach themselves, so there's plenty of time to add the familiar hand motions or learn Andy's full choreography (printed in the score and available as a free ChoreoTrax video online). If holiday novelty numbers have become a tradition at your school, you won't want to miss this one!

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, organ - Medium Difficult

SKU: PL.0319

Composed by Richard Elfyn Jones. Choral, Christmas. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0319. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0319).

Make Ye Merry uses an anonymous 15th century text with both Latin and English in a joyous, dancelike setting. Mr. Jones has contrasted both the joy and the mystery of Christ's birth in music that is by turns lyric and playful. The ecstatic joy of the Alleluia peals forth brilliantly in this work. There is the rhythmic underpinning that comes from the oldest traditions of the carol while the harmony and vocal lines are more contempory in sound. The organ part is challenging and colorful in style. Make Ye Merry would make a superb finale to any carol concert.