SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, oboe, cello, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10015

Composed by Liam Lawton. Arranged by Paul Tate. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Day. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10015. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10015).

UPC: 785147001515. English, Latin.

** GIA no longer publishes nor sponsors the work of Paul A. Tate. Pieces for which Tate served as an arranger remain on our website as the original work of the composer.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10314

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Advent, Christmastide, Lent, Eastertide, Ordinary Time. Sacred. 64 pages. GIA Publications #10314. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10314).

ISBN 7851471031413. English, Latin. Text Source: Antiphons tr. Charles Thatcher, verses, The Grail, 1963.

Entrance Antiphons for the Church Year contains thirty antiphon texts from the Graduale Simplex, translated from Latin and set to newly composed music. The psalm verses appointed for these antiphons are taken from the Grail translation (1963). As with the Responsorial Psalm of the Mass, the assembly sings the antiphon after its intonation by the cantor/choir, repeating it after each verse of the psalm. The number of psalm verses which are sung may vary according to need. The singing of the doxology, Glory to the Father, while recommended, is optional. In several cases (e.g., Christmas and Easter), the assembly sings a refrain—a simple acclamation in Latin—and the actual antiphon text is sung by the cantor/choir. The antiphon functions as a first and final verse. It is thought that liturgical singing in the early Church consisted in part of such short acclamatory phrases. Many of the antiphons in this collection are proper to a specific Sunday, solemnity, or feast. The rest are seasonal in nature and, like the common Responsorial Psalms of the Lectionary, may be chosen according to what seems best for the occasion. The antiphons of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday could be used at daily Masses during their octaves. Notations in the scores of some antiphons suggest alternate occasions when they are appropriate. Regarding performance, these compositions were conceived with flexibility in mind. Assembly participation and instrumental accompaniment are assumed. SATB choral singing is effective, but not necessary. Discrete use of descants where provided can lend an air of festivity. Psalm verses might be sung by an entire choir, by a small group or cantor, or a combination of both.

Organ, 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 - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-6352

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by J. William Greene. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Tune name: MENDELSSOHN. Sacred. 8 pages. GIA Publications #6352. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6352).

UPC: 785147635291.

Here’s one to grab the attention of the assembly before the Christmas Eve worship begins! A splendid display of heraldry by the brass gives way to the brilliant toccata for organ. The brass rejoins with the ageless tune for “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.” This Fanfare-Toccata also can be performed to great effect on Christmas morning or as a concert piece. Horn in F can be substituted for Trombone I.

SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment, flute, violin - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8036

Composed by Philipp Nicolai. Edited by Patrick M. Liebergen. Arranged by Johann Kuhnau. Christmastide, Epiphany. Choral. Tune Name: Wie Schön Leuchtet. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8036. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8036).

UPC: 785147803607. English. Text Source: 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern' Translation: Catherine Winkworth. Text by Phillip Nicolai.

Although a part for flute (or violin) is provided to emphasize the hymn tune, there are other creative instrumental opportunities to explore. Use a cello or bassoon for the bass accompaniment line. The organist is encouraged to experiment with different registrations and colors. The tenors will want to be well warmed-up, and the occasional tenuous bass section will appreciate the support from the keyboard. The Flute and Violin parts are optional. .