By Sandra Milliken. For SSAA choir and percussion. Modern, Christmas. Intermediate. Octavo. Published by Edition Peters

Female choir (SSAA) a cappella - intermediate

SKU: HL.49043921

Composed by Johannes Eccard. This edition: Folding. Sheet music. Choral. Octavo. 4 pages. Schott Music #C56106. Published by Schott Music (HL.49043921).

ISBN 9790001197427. German.

The a cappella choral setting Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich for four-part women's choir written by the 1553-born composer Johannes Eccard from Muhlhausen in Thuringia is, indeed, a real pleasure. The German-language text is borrowed from an old Latin Christmas carol, singing of the miracle of Nativity in two verses. Eccard manages, in an engaging manner, to musically express the joyous atmosphere of this poem. All four female voices (SSAA) join imitatively in the angelic chant of joy one after the other, while central words like 'freudenreich' [joyful], 'Himmelreich' [kingdom of heaven], 'Jungfrau' [virgin] or 'Mutter' [mother] are particularly embellished. This is exhilarating and easy-to-perform utility music for Christmas church services.

SSAA choir and piano, with optional cello or brass, strings, and percussion - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1141

Composed by Grant Cochran. Christmas, 21st Century. Choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1141. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1141).

UPC: 688670511417. English.

This piece begins simply and blossoms into a rich choral tapestry as the music develops. The solo cello adds a meaningful touch. The familiar FOREST GREEN melody is used throughout.