Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From 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 forcongregational 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; OCome 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; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1 2&3 Trombone 1&2 BassTrombone/Tuba Timpani Perc 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass) iPrint Consort CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CDs DigitalResource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

From the best-selling Christmas cantata Canticle of Joy here is the thrilling ?Carol of the Faithful.? Based on the favorite Christmas hymn ?O Come All Ye Faithful ? this dynamic and powerfulanthem is joy unrestrained! Wonderfully fresh harmonies exciting syncopation and mixed meter congregational participation and a marvelous accompaniment with or without the orchestration make this fabulous octavo a definite highpoint for your Christmas celebration. For pageant use or any worship occasion during the Christmas season hold on to your hats and don't miss this triumphant song of praise!

Deluxe Score-For Full Orchestra with SATB Chorus and/or Children's Chorus. Includes: Somewhere in My Memory; Star of Bethlehem; Merry Christmas Merry Christmas. Full set includes 40 SATB octavos. Additional SATB octavos - 08740830 Children's Chorus octavos - 08740831

Study score format 22.5 x 16.5cmBach???s Christmas Oratorio composed in 1734 narrates the story of the birth of Jesus in a cycle of six cantatas with a text probably by Christian Friedrich Henrici (known as Picander) who provided several libretti for Bach during his Leipzig period.Like the St. Matthew and St. John Passions the Christmas Oratorio is narrated by an Evangelist and includes devices from Italian opera such as the recitative and aria. It was written to be performed during the thirteen days of Christmas of the Lutheran Church calendar (25 December 6 January) allowing the wondrous story of theGospel to gradually unfold.- Full score and performance material (BA5014) vocal score (BA5014-90) and study score (TP85) available for sale.- Urtext of the New Bach Edition.

Full Orchestration-Festival of Carols is a joyful celebration of the music of Christmas. Overflowing with tuneful praise this cantata based on the traditional ?Lessons and Carols? format includes thoughtful new readings byPamela Martin and optional parts for congregation children's choir and handbell choirs. There are over 20 classic carols incorporated into the work along with new seasonal selections composed especially for Festival ofCarols. Brant Adams adds his special touch with orchestrations that capture the very heart of the Christmas season. Your entire community of faith will go away encouraged and inspired by this Advent/Christmas worship event.

Orchestration/Conductor's Score-From Joseph Martin comes a cantata that is filled with the wonder and light of Christmas. This imaginative new work uses carols and candlelight to embody the hope of Christ. Featuring orchestration by Brant Adams and narration byPamela Martin this cantata empowers a director with many creative performance and programming options. Carols featured include: In the Bleak Midwinter ? Silent Night ? O Come Little Children ? What Child is This?? O Little Town of Bethlehem ? and many others. Amazing writing from the acclaimed composer of A World of Christmas and The Winter Rose.

Includes: Somewhere in My Memory; Star of Bethlehem; Merry Christmas Merry Christmas. Full set includes 40 SATB octavos. Additional SATB octavos - 08740830 Children's Chorus octavos - 08740831

Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas-From the inspired pen of Joseph Martin comes a new sacred work that will truly warm the hearts of all who hear it. Filled with classic carols as well as newly composed anthems this hopeful work is both familiar and fresh drawingthe congregation close with brilliant orchestrations and poetic narrations. This joyous Christmas gift shines new light upon the miracles surrounding the birth of Jesus. Unforgettable! A full line of support products are availableto help enable churches of every size to enjoy this outstanding new seasonal offering. Support products include a brilliant orchestration by Brant Adams in traditional format or on the exciting ?print-your-own? iPrintCD-ROM or use the outstanding StudioTrax CD. Shorten your learning time by using the RehearsalTrax CDs.

René Clausen Series-Rich full sonorous harmonies as only Ren? Clausen can write them! This magnificent arrangement of the beloved “O Holy Night” is a must for Christmas! Making a grand impression this anthem is quite accessibleto most church choirs with SATB divisi capabilities. It is not particularly difficult. Scored for piano or orchestra.

A Cantata for Christmas-From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches universities and community choruses. Highly recommended! Songs include: Veni Veni Emmanuel: People Look East: The Angel Gabriel: He Is Born the Divine Christ Child: Resonet in laudibus: What Sweeter Music: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day: WeThree Kings of Orient Are: Sing Noel Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-3 timp hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Orchestration-Here is one of the most recorded octavos of all time. This beloved standard is now available with a brilliant orchestration by Brant Adams. Every choir needs to rediscover the timeless beauty of a modern carol that has become partof the Christmas vocabulary of millions around the world. A true classic brought to you by Shawnee Press! Available separately: SATB (opt. snare drums and finger cymbals); SSA (opt. snare drums and finger cymbals); TTBB (opt.snare drums and finger cymbals); SAB (opt. snare drums and finger cymbals); SA (opt. snare drums and finger cymbals); Brass and Timpani parts; Orchestration Score and Parts; StudioTrax CD.

(Christmas Cantata)-It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation. The new cantata Winter's Grace from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light and washes the sanctuary with the message of hope peace joy and love using a program of candles scriptures prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar carols will engage the listener and ease the learning process. There is a full line of support products available to facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practice hints interpretive movement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the work. Includes: A Winter's Song Celebration for Advent Hop Peace Joy and Love Carols of Adoration Let the Earth Resound With Praise! A Silent Holy Night and more. Score and Parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Percusson 1&2 Harp Piano Timpani Trumpet 1 2&3 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone Tuba Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass.

from Die Fledermaus-Here is a delightful set of three popular selections from the Johann Strauss operetta Die Fledermaus that will be a joyful and effervescent finale or encore for community college and professional concerts at Christmas NewYears or any gala occasion! Includes: Act II Entr'acte and Chorus (“What a joy to be here”) Adele's Laughing Song Act II Finale