With a quiet and ethereal beginning this choral is contemporary with a classical flavor. The text while connected to the Christmas season can be used at any performance throughout the year. A strong selection for beginningchoirs and young singers. Available separately: 3-part mixed PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:14.

The Christmas story is told in a gentle lullaby for SSA voices. Unison 2-part and 3-part harmonies weave throughout and delicately paint the text while calmly teaching the singer nuance and quiet singing. Available separately: SSA PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:26.

Discovery Level 2-This setting of a poem by Emily Brontë captures the introspective and quiet mood of a cold bleak but beautiful winter landscape. The minor key open fifth harmonies quiet dynamic level and legato phrases set the tone of the piece. An excellent selection for beginning and developing SSA ensembles! Available separately: SSA VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Robert Lau's “Is Your Heart Prepared for a King?” became an instant classic when it was first released. The SAB and two-part mixed voicings make this poignant Advent contemplation accessible to choirs of any size.“Is Your Heart Prepared for a King?” packs a lot of power into one quiet inquiry. Meditate on the answer this Advent season.

Greg Gilpin has taken this familiar English spring carol and spun an elegant choral of simple unisons lush harmonies and solo opportunities. The sweet piano accompaniment only tugs at the heart strings more. There is a short acappella section. Never pushing this lovely setting teaches the importance of quiet dynamics blending musical expression and vocal support. A Branch of May is a beautiful selection for a concert festival and/orgraduation. Available separately: SATB SAB.

Beginning with a slow and quiet vocal intro this favorite spiritual increases in tempo with a hushed energy and builds in sound with each subsequent verse. Creative choral writing fills the piece with harmonies and interestingmelodic lines between vocal parts. A standout for your women's choir performance!

Consuelo Velazquez's Bésame Mucho(Kiss Me Much) for SSA choir. Start a quiet fire with this mellow Latin jazz chart. Lush harmonies and fluid melodic lines are featured to create a great change of pace for any concert. English and Spanish lyrics included. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

This lyrical and emotional setting by John Leavitt creates a harmonic tapestry that perfectly matches the text of unknown origin: “Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there I do not sleep ” Creating anatmosphere of hope and assurance it begins softly and gradually builds to a full and dramatic expression then recedes into quiet reflection. Available separately: SATB SSA TTB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts available as aprinted edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 (in A) bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 3:00.

With a delicate touch this quiet manger song of praise is heartfelt. The optional handbell accompaniment will enhance the rich vocal and piano writing. Easy to prepare and perform yet highly effective.

One of the best known and oft-quoted poems from World War I Greg Gilpin's setting of this text is exquisitely solemn quiet and emotional. The musical interpretation is filled with rich harmonic structures supporting a haunting melodic motif creating beautiful selection for remembrance of veterans at home and abroad.

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Matthew 1:23 Lilting with anticipation this Advent original is a solid choice for the season. Hope forms the foundation of the text that moves us through the points of Child of promise Child of mercy and Child of Heaven each with increasing intensity until floating like a prayer the piece ends in quiet whispers of assurance. Approachable in its voicing yet impressive in its tonal effect this song is decorated with joy and light! Highly recommended!

A Cantata for Christmas-Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture narration carols and candles this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushed whisper of the Candlelight Processional to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotional closing. A full line ofsupport products is offered including a stunning orchestration by Brant Adams. Includes: Prologue Processional Prepare and Celebrate Advent Longing Come Long-Expected Jesus Awake! Arise! Rejoice! Carols of Joy and Hope Joy to the World A Christmas Madrigal Turn Your Heart to Christmas A Festive Christmas Flourish Silent Night Holy Night.

Discovery Level 1-This gentle song from the folk era of the 1960s achieved even greater popularity when it was performed by John Denver and the Muppets in 1979 in their Christmas special and subsequent album. Now a classic performed worldwide it will bring a moment of quiet reflection on the meaning of the season to your concert.