Handbells (3-6 octaves) - Level 2+

SKU: LO.20-2057L

Composed by Kevin McChesney. Christmas. Handbell score. Lorenz Publishing Company #20/2057L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.20-2057L).

ISBN 9780787762995.

The artistry of Don Chapman and Kevin McChesney is evident in this shimmering arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol. A syncopated, repetitive motive unites this piece with undulating rhythmic vitality. The restrained energy of this piece make it an ideal addition to any Christmas service or concert.

SATB choir with orchestral or piano accompaniment (3333 / 4331, timp, 3 perc, hp, org, stgs [opt. handbells])

SKU: EC.RBM-014

Composed by Randol Alan Bass. Arranged by Randol Alan Bass. General. Christmas, Sacred, 21st Century. Choral score. Duration 4:00″. Randol Bass Music #RBM-014. Published by Randol Bass Music (EC.RBM-014).

English.

This stand-alone arrangement was excerpted from the final section of the larger work Christmas Flourish [RBM-103]. The setting is begins in a restrained, but martial, fashion and becomes fuller and more exuberant over the course of its 4-minute duration. As it concludes majestically with great orchestral flourish and fervor, this music is most useful when presented as Holiday concert finale. Duration: 4:00″.

Choir Sacred

SKU: AP.35524

Composed by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. CD. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred. CD. Alfred Music #00-35524. Published by Alfred Music (AP.35524).

UPC: 038081397207. English.

Familiar strains from traditional O Come, All Ye Faithful echo through the modulating midpoint of this joyous holiday original. Shifting tonality during the noel refrains is highly effective and easily achieved. A perfect way to greet the holidays!

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SATB choir - Level 4

SKU: CA.990800

Composed by John Van Buren. Edited by Kurt Suttner. Carus Novus; Contemporary choral music. German title: Gloria. Sacred vocal music, Mass sections, Christmas, Prayer, Praise and thanks. Full score. Composed 1996. Duration 6 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.908/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.990800).

ISBN 9790007087012. Language: Latin.

John Van Buren's Gloria was composed in 1996 for the Maulbronner Kammerchor, which introduced this work in Germany and on tours to Russia and Argentina. It has since also been heard in Italy, Holland and the USA. John Van Buren writes about his work: The beginning of my Gloria is initially very restrained, even cautious. It is extremely chromatic, the sound only gradually opening out to become a song of praise. The work grows in a steady crescendo until it arrives at an 8-part fortissimo sound (B major). Finally, the expression of great vitality gives place to a soprano melody which floats calmly above the choral sound, and the work dies away pianissimo.

By Enya. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Softcover. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Soli SSA, Coro SATB, Ob, Tr, 2 Vl, Va, Bc - Level 3

SKU: CA.4000159

Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Edited by Gunter Graulich. Arranged by Paul Horn. 1x 40.001/71 oboe, 1x 40.001/81 trumpet. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Vivaldi-Archiv. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Mass sections, Christmas, Praise and thanks. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1713/1717. RV 589. Duration 29 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.001/59. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4000159).

ISBN M-007-25413-1. Key: D major. Latin.

The Gloria in D Major RV 589 is Vivaldi's most famous sacred work and it is among his most important church music compositions. An independent work in one movement, it was probably composed between 1713 and 1717 for the Ospedale della Pieta, one of the orphanages of Venice in which young girls received a thorough musical training. The musically representative work is divided into 12 sections which differ in scoring, movement type, key and expressed emotions. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.4000100.