SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9281

Concertato on MENDELSSOHN. Arranged by Robert J. Powell. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune name: MENDELSSOHN. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9281. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9281).

UPC: 785147928102. English. Text Source: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Text by Charles Wesley.

For many of us, brass embellishment is an easy default for a celebration like Christmas. A proven master of hymn concertato arrangements for parishes presents us with a stately, dignified, and inspiring version of this carol employing organ and (optional) string quartet.

SATB choir, organ accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7631

Composed by Douglas J. Kingsley. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7631. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7631).

UPC: 785147763109. English, Latin. Text Source: Antiphon for Vespers for the Feast of the Nativity; Translation: Douglas J. Kingsley.

This short piece may be sung in English or in the original Latin. The accompaniment features a joyously active right hand over chords in the left hand and pedal. The perfect choice for Midnight Mass or a call to worship on Christmas morning!

Mixed choir (SATB); organ ad libitum - intermediate

SKU: HL.49018273

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Choral. Choral score. Composed 2009. 6 pages. Duration 2'. Schott Music #ED13295. Published by Schott Music (HL.49018273).

ISBN 9790220131721. 8.25x11.75x0.052 inches. Latin.

During his time as Master of the Queen's Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies wrote a new carol for Her Majesty the Queen each Christmas. Ave, Plena Gracia , written for Christmas 2009, was the fifth in this series after An Heavenly Song, Wonder Tidings, The Yule-tide Bell and Kings and Shepherds all of which are published in the Schott Royal Collection.First performed in St. James's Palace by the choir of the Chapel Royal on the Epiphany at the end of the 2009/2010 Christmas period, Ave, Plena Gracia is a short and traditional Latin setting that would be perfect for amateur choirs looking for new repertoire.

SATB choir and piano or orchestra (2122 – 4331 – Glk, Chimes 2 – Strings – SATB Chorus) - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-7715

Composed by Taylor Scott Davis. Christmas, Christmas-Sacred, Christmas-Secular/Holiday. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-7715. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-7715).

UPC: 688670577154. English.

Assembly, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.80-106

Composed by Matthew Koraus. Advent, Baptism of Our Lord, Christmas. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #80-106. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.80-106).

UPC: 688670801068. English.

This cheerful set of Eucharistic Acclamations, based on the Christmas melody Resonet in laudibus, was written for assembly, SATB, and organ with optional brass quartet. It is clear that Matthew Koraus knows what works for an assembly. The Holy, Holy and the Amen involve the congregation in a call-and-response fashion, which, combined with the use of a familiar melody, makes it very easy for them to participate. Each of the three memorial acclamations are included, as are two versions of the Amen, one simple and one more involved. For Christmas through the Baptism of the Lord; also appropriate for Advent in a pared down presentation.

SATB choir and piano or orchestra (2122 – 4331 – Timp 3 – Hrp – Strings – SATB Chorus) - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-7711

Composed by George Frideric Handel and Taylor Scott Davis. Christmas, Christmas-Sacred, Christmas-Secular/Holiday. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-7711. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-7711).

UPC: 688670577116. English.

SATB choir and organ or piano, with optional children's choir and trumpet (Trumpet parts include Trumpet in B-flat and C.) - Intermediate

SKU: EC.9254

Composed by David Conte. Christmas, Epiphany, Christmas-Sacred. Octavo. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #9254. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.9254).

UPC: 600313492549. English.

A creative combination of two texts appropriate for Christmas or Epiphany. Eugene Field was an American writer best known for his children's poetry. His poem Star of the East describes the events from the gospel of Matthew in which wise men from the East came to Jerusalem. The composer skillfully includes PUER NOBIS by Michael Praetorius. Children's choir or an ensemble of treble voices join the chorus to bring the piece to a close. A beautiful trumpet descant is included, often reinforcing the PUER NOBIS tune.

SATB choir, organ accompaniment, 3 octaves handbells - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9335

Composed by Robert Farrell. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9335. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9335).

UPC: 785147933502. English. Text Source: Puer natus in Bethlehem, Latin, 14th c., tr. unknown.

The handbell part is optional.

SATB choir, piano reduction - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7764

Composed by Gerald Custer. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Evoking Sound. Music Education. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7764. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7764).

UPC: 785147776406. English. Text Source: “Kit Smart’s Carol” by Christopher Smart, 1722–1771, “Wedderburn’s Carol” by Martin Luther, tr. John or Robert Wedderburn, 16th c. Text by Christopher Smart.

If you have a college choir, or an above-average high school or church choir, and if you've grown a bit weary of the same or similar Christmas repertoire year after year, look at these settings of two classic carols: a 16th-century translation of part of Luther's Vom Himmel hoch and an 18th-century work by an under-appreciated poet.  .

SATB choir, organ accompaniment, handbells - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10845

A Child Is Born in Bethlehem. Arranged by Robert Farrell. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune Name: Puer Natus. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #10845. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10845).

Latin. Text Source: Latin, 14th c.

SATB choir, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9115

Composed by Jeremy Young. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 20 pages. GIA Publications #9115. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9115).

UPC: 785147911500. English. Text Source: Vv.: 'A Hymn on the Nativity of My Saviour', Ben Jonson, 1572-1637, ref.: Jeremy Young. Text by Ben Jonson.

This lively Christmas anthem employs a light hemiola in the chorus to set the rhythmic tone, while the accompaniment helps propel the piece forward. The playfulness between SA and TB voices keeps this buoyant choice for Christmas exciting and approachable for your congregation and choir. .

SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8407

Composed by John Siler. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day, Baptism of the Lord. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #8407. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8407).

UPC: 785147840701. English. Text Source: Trad. English carol, alt.

Uplifting and joyful, this spirited arrangement of the traditional English carol is an absolute delight. The text chronicles the life of Jesus through his baptism. This anthem is appropriate for use throughout Christmastide and for the Baptism of the Lord.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, 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, tuba, timpani - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10682

Concertato on MENDELSSOHN. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune name: MENDELSSOHN. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #10682. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10682).

English. Text Source: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Text by Charles Wesley.

The brass quintet and timpani parts are optional.