Uses: Christmas Christmas EveScripture: Luke 2:13-14This ancient carol from Canada mingles Native American imagery with the story of the Christ child. The novel arrangement returns the song to itsorigins utilizing a primal choral ostinato in the men's voices with the tuneful melody wafting above. Incorporating a full use of vocal ranges this “atmospheric” compositional approach hints at soaring angels andwinter wind. Pristine as fresh snow this a cappella offering provides a satisfying moment in your seasonal programming.

These choruses are from the composer's three-act opera Tess which is based on Thomas Hardy's novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. All three are from Act II which begins on a dairy farm on a May morning in late 19thcentury England.I. Winter is WhiteAngel Clare a budding gentleman farmer sings this song with his Harp for a gathering at the dairy. (the text is adapted from the Hardy poem 'The Seasons of HerYear.')II. AriseAct II iopens with dairymaids and men singing this chorus as they prepare for the day's work. (The text for the outer sections is based on a folksong quoted in the novel; the mkiddlesectiopn employs the Hardy poem 'Gallant's Song.')III. Come Let Us Chime (Wedding Song)Tess a country girl who came to the dairy to escape her dark past accapts Clare's proposal of marriage. Theyembrace the curtain falls and the wedding chorus is heard offstage. During the last few bars the curtain rises on the next scene - Tess and Clare in theur honeymoon cottage. (The text is by the composer.)

No. 2 of Four Carols of Christmas. The instrumental parts are printed in the back of the vocal score.

More Songs and Games for the Music Class-Bring singable songs and practical pedagogy together with 20 more children's songs rhymes and games from around the world! Songbook Three also features extension activities for the classroom historical references pedagogical indices and suggestions for including these songs in the First We Sing literacy-based music series available from Hal Leonard. In addition there are suggestions for Orff instruments and recorder along with seasonal and holiday songs singing games and songs just for fun. This third volume comes with digital access to songsheet PDFs for projection or print options and audio access to sing-along recordings featuring Inner Voices a group of 8-16 year-oldsingers from The West Texas Children's Chorus. Ideally suited for teaching musical skills this collection provides a vocabulary of music and play from which children can draw today. Adults and kids of all ages will discover the fun and enjoyment of listening learning singing and playing these songs for generations to come! 20 songs including: Bandyrowe Goin' to Boston I'se the Bye Little Sally Walker Steal Liza Jane T'was in the Moon of Wintertime and more! Suggested for grades 1-5.

Some of Alfred Music's finest writers have contributed to this special collection, which includes carol arrangements, famous texts, masterwork melodies, and original songs. Find selections for holiday concerts, winter recitals, church services, and community events in this one useful volume. / Voix Haute

John Luther Adams' Night Peace for antiphonal chorus (SATB) solo Soprano Harp and Percussion. 'Night Peace is based entirely on a single melodic line which is heard only once sung by thesolo Soprano at the end of the piece. This melody was conceived in the luminous stillness of a moonless winter night.' - John Luther Adams

Through luminous choral harmonies images of a winter night and echoes of scripture Cecilia McDowall's Advent Moon evokes deep human longing as well as the promise of the coming of light. Advent Moon is scored for SATB with Organ and optional Handbells which underscore both the haunting opening and the radiant conclusion of this piece.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:7 John 7:42There is a subtle Native American sound in this new anthem that perfectly matches the evocative poetry that uses nature as a backdrop for the Christmasdrama. The flute and opt. hand drum add to this flavor and infuse the whole with a distinctive memorable tonal impact. Tell the old old story in a fresh new way. Unique!

(from Summer Sun Winter Moon)-From the larger work Summer Sun Winter Moon this movement seeks to give voice to the series of words that the early American explorers had to translate: numbers seasons days. Full of musical imagery recurring motifsand a fresh textural treatment. Recorded by the Young People's Chorus of New York Francisco Nuñez Conductor. Available for SATB SAB or SSA.

(from Summer Sun Winter Moon)-From the larger work Summer Sun Winter Moon this movement seeks to give voice to the series of words that the early American explorers had to translate: numbers seasons days. Full of musical imagery recurringmotifs and a fresh textural treatment. Recorded by the Young People's Chorus of New York Francisco Nuñez Conductor. Available for SATB SAB or SSA.

One hundred and one chansons pour les parties, les mariages, les anniversaires, les Noël et les autres occasions spéciales. / Chant Et Guitare / Partition

15 mélodies de compositeurs américains - une sélection qui devrait intéresser en particulier ceux qui étudient le chant. Le CD contient l'accompagnent au piano. / Voix Haute Et Piano / Partition + Cd