Orchestra - intermediate

SKU: HL.49002149

Score. Composed by Francesco Manfredini. Edited by Helmut W. May. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Concertino (Chamber Orchestra). Classical. Score. Composed 1718. Op. 3/12. 23 pages. Duration 10'. Schott Music #CON94. Published by Schott Music (HL.49002149).

ISBN 9790001022859. UPC: 073999621150. 9.0x12.0x0.097 inches.

It was the Weihnachtskonzert (Christmas concerto) in C major that won special popularity continuing a tradition which was cultivated by Corelli with his pastoral at the end of Op. 6 No. 8 or by Torelli in his Op. 8 No. 6 and reaching to the pastoral in Handel's Messiahs and to the sinfonia in the second cantata of Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas oratorium. This, finally, originates from the music-making of shepherds - coming from the Abruzzi and from Calabria to Rome at Christmas to play the shawm and the bagpipes in front of the cribs. Hence the popular consecutive thirds and the sustained bass tones characterizing the first Largo, a genuine siciliano in the rocking, typically dotted 12/8 time.

SKU: WD.080689966323

Composed by David Clydesdale. Arranged by David Clydesdale. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. CD choraltrax. Word Music #080689966323. Published by Word Music (WD.080689966323).

UPC: 080689966323.

Arranged with Middle-Eastern flair, Graham Kendrick's inspiring hymn is reimagined by David T. Clydesdale in a Christmas setting; moving from Advent to Christ's birth to the Second Coming, Morning Star would make a terrific program finale.

Various instruments

SKU: WD.080689096082

Composed by David Clydesdale. Arranged by David Clydesdale. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Orchestration. Word Music #080689096082. Published by Word Music (WD.080689096082).

UPC: 080689096082.

Arranged with Middle-Eastern flair, Graham Kendrick's inspiring hymn is reimagined by David T. Clydesdale in a Christmas setting; moving from Advent to Christ's birth to the Second Coming, Morning Star would make a terrific program finale.

Choral (digital production kit)

SKU: HL.35022825

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Press. Cantata, Christmas. Shawnee Press #DRK5001. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35022825).

UPC: 747510191995. 5.5x7.5 inches.

From jubilant glorias to gentle manger lullabies, this inspirational cantata celebrates the wonder and splendor of Christmas. Traditional carols and newly composed seasonal anthems blend with thoughtful narration to help create a meaningful experience for your community of faith.

This thrilling cantata has a full line of companion products to support your rehearsal and performance including our unique Digital Resource Kit, which brings you devotions, rehearsal tips, artwork, performance options, and more.

Includes: A Christmas Flourish; Carol of Longing; Advent Jubilation; The Coming Joy; A Call to Christmas Joy; Journey to Bethlehem; Upon a Midnight Clear; The Beautiful Impossible; A Noel Proclamation.

SATB chorus and piano - intermediate

SKU: BP.BP2316

Composed by Greg Habegger. Arranged by Molly Ijames. Church Choral. Advent,Christmas. Octavo. Beckenhorst Press #BP2316. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.BP2316).

6.88 x 10.5 inches.

Molly Ijames' arrangement of this newly written Christmas hymn frames the nativity story in a haunting narrative about the darkness of waiting and the coming of Christ's light. Each stanza explores different aspects and metaphors of the darkness/light themes, vividly brought to life by the musical text-painting of the setting. For SATB chorus and piano, with optional string orchestra and percussion.

SATB choir

SKU: WD.080689708237

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. Word Music #080689708237. Published by Word Music (WD.080689708237).

UPC: 080689708237.

Made popular by Jonathan Cain is this new fulfilling anthem, Wonder of Wonders. Encouraging and cheerful, the lyrics of this song remind us just how miraculous the birth of Jesus was. How wonderful it must have been on that night for all who witnessed the King of kings, coming down to make a way for us.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2320-01

Arranged by VanDoren. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #RWS-2320-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2320-01).

Every child imagines what it might be like to observe Santa Claus coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. This programmatic work suggests how a movie soundtrack for that annual event might sound! Starting with a clever tango and ending with a cartoon-esque chase scene, this witty work from Evan VanDoren will engage the imagination of your students and audience alike!