I saw three ships by John Rutter (1945-). For SATB choir and piano/brass ensemble/chamber orchestra (Brass ensemble: 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, percussion, harp (optional), Chamber orchestra: [2, 2, 2, 2-2, 0, 0, 0]-timpani, percussion-harp-strings). Mixed Voices. Christmas, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 2'. Published by Oxford University Press

By Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). For SATB Choir divisi and piano (Mixed Voices). General. Choral. Moderately easy. Piano/Vocal Score. 16 pages

SATB choir and piano, or brass, percussion, and organ, or orchestra - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-0103

Composed by Mark Shepperd. Christmas. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-0103. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-0103).

UPC: 688670501036. English.

A medley of well-known Christmas carols that may be performed with piano accompaniment or with orchestra. The orchestration features lush writing for the strings and beautiful woodwind solos. At around 12 minutes in length, it fits well into many different Christmas program formats.

Brass Version: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F, Trombone I and II), opt. Tuba, Percussion (Timpani, Wind Chimes, Sus. Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Glockenspiel), Organ

Orchestra: 2 1 0 0 -- 1 2 2 1 -- 1, tmp hp/pno str SATB Chorus.

By Lloyd Larson. For SATB choir and piano (organ) (with optional congregation, 2 trumpets (tuba), horn, 2 trombones, tuba, percussion). Sacred. Sacred Anthem

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, 2 or 3 octaves handbells, C instrument, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, trombone 1, trombone 2, percussion

SKU: GI.G-7202INST

Alleluia and Lenten Acclamation with Verses for All Sundays and Solemnities. Composed by James Chepponis. Chamber Music. Sacred. Full score and parts. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7202INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7202INST).

UPC: 785147720294. English. Text Source: Lectionary for Mass, 1998.

This versatile setting includes refrains for both the Alleluia and the Lenten Gospel Acclamation along with through-composed settings of the verses for all Sundays Solemnities, Feasts of the Lord and the Saints as well as a setting of the verses of the Easter Vigil Responsorial Psalm 118 for use with the Alleluia refrain. Although this majestic setting is scored for brass quartet, timpani/suspended cymbal, C instrument, guitar, and handbells it can also be performed simply using only Cantor and keyboard.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, 2 or 3 octaves handbells, guitar, C instrument, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, trombone 1, trombone 2, percussion

SKU: GI.G-7299INST

Composed by James Chepponis. Sacred. Full score and parts. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #7299INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7299INST).

UPC: 785147729990. English. Text by Cynthia Serjak.

Composed by Randol Alan Bass. Christmas, Sacred, 21st Century. Choral score. Randol Bass Music #RBM-011. Published by Randol Bass Music

(No. 4 of Four American Folk Hymns). By Mack Wilberg (1955-). For SATB choir and piano (4 hands)/orchestra/chamber orchestra/brass ensemble (Orchestra: 2.2.2.2-4.3.3.1-timpani.percussion-strings, Chamber orchestra: 3 trumpets, timpani, organ, strings, Brass: 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, organ). Mixed Voices. Choral, sacred. Vocal score. 16 pages. Duration 6'. Published by Oxford University Press

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, guitar, timpani, percussion, 2 or 3 octaves handbells - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-6896

Composed by James Chepponis. Pentecost, Pentecost A, Pentecost B, Pentecost C. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #6896. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6896).

UPC: 785147689607. English. Text by James Chepponis.

This composition may be performed with the scored forces (including brass quartet, percussion and handbells, to name a few), or it may be simplified by using only soloist, congregation, and piano/guitar accompaniment. The text emphasizes the kingdom of God and the gifts of the Spirit. Appropriate for Pentecost, confirmation, and celebrations of ministry. Guitar, C instrument, brass quartet, percussion (suspended cymbal and timpani) and handbell parts are optional Horn in F can be substituted for Trombone I.

Composed by Dan Forrest. For SATB choir, piano and organ, optional congregation, and optional brass quintet and percussion (2 trumpets, horn, 2 trombones, timpani, suspended cymbal and snare drum). Sacred. Score and parts. Published by Beckenhorst Press

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, oboe, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, trombone 1, trombone 2, violin 1, violin 2, cello, percussion, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10745

Come, Holy Spirit / Ven, Espíritu Santo / Halina, Espiritu. Composed by Peter M. Kolar. Pentecost. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 24 pages. GIA Publications #10745. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10745).

English, Filipino, Italian, Latin, Spanish. Text Source: Verses based on the Pentecost Sequence and Laudato Sí

Peter Kolar’s “Veni, Sancte Spiritus” is an exhilarating processional anthem for Pentecost or confirmation liturgies. It features driving orchestral percussion, an exuberant shout chorus, and a recurring woodwind theme inspired by the soundtrack to The Mission. In the spirit of Pentecost, the piece is multilingual and multi-stylistic, with lyrics in English, Spanish, Filipino and Latin. The piece even offers an optional call-and-response refrain for assembles to learn its multilingual text. “Veni, Sancte Spiritus” was composed for and premiered at the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) 2022 National Convention. Hearts will surely be enflamed with the Spirit upon experiencing this powerful work! .

SSATB choir; orchestra

SKU: HP.GC994O

Arranged by Jack Schrader. Piano Accompaniment with Optional Orchestra. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Set of Instrumental Parts. Hope Publishing Company #GC994O. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.GC994O).

UPC: 763628143282. Luke 2:8-15, Matthew 2:1,9-10.

Christmas Spiritual
Jack Schrader has given this favorite Christmas spiritual a relaxed, big-band, 'swing style' setting. Arranged for SSATB voices with piano or orchestra, this fresh setting is sure to fill the season with joy and good will. Jack's printed notes ask the singers to embrace the text that describes the mission of those first shepherd-followers and you, too, will be led to the Savior of Bethlehem. Ideal for both adult or youth choirs in either church or school. The full orchestration by Don Hart consists of parts for: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horns 1 & 2, Trumpets 1, 2 & 3 (or Tuba), Percussion 1 & 2, Harp, Rhythm, Violins 1 & 2, Viola Cello and Bass.

By Mack Wilberg (1955-). For SATB choir and piano/orchestra (3 flutes (III piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoon, 4 horn, 3 trumpets, 3 trombone, tuba, timpani, 3 percussion, handbells (optional), harp, organ (optional), strings). Mixed Voices. Christmas Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 24 pages. Duration 9'