Composed by Brian Tate. For Choral (SAB). Henry Leck Creating Artistry. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Nicholas Myers. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Lawson-Gould. Winter. 8 pages

Arranged by Andy Beck, composed by David Bryant, Gene Grier. Octavo for 3-Part mixed choir and piano accompaniment. Series: Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.37873

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Marti Lunn Lantz. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-37873. Published by Alfred Music (AP.37873).

UPC: 038081423456. English. Words by Lois Brownsey.

Everyone recognizes this Mozart melody, presented here with a vivid winter text. Perfect for younger singers--to touch upon music history, to ignite their imaginations.

Composed by Christina Rossetti, music and additional words by Victor C. Johnson. Choir Sacred. For Opt. C-Instrument (3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB)). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Choral SSA choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9773

Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9773. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9773).

ISBN 9781491164440. UPC: 680160923342. Key: C# minor. English. Christina Rossetti.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,                                                       Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;                                                               Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,                                                             In the bleak midwinter, long ago.What can I give Him, poor as I am?                                                                                        If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;                                                                         If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;                                                                        Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.The text from this beloved poem of Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was originally published in an 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly, under the title A Christmas Carol. In the first of its five stanzas, the speaker describes in great detail a bitingly cold winter scene, void of both warmth and light. By the final stanza, the speaker's thoughts turn inward, asking what gift they may offer the infant Jesus, meek though they believe themselves to be.The poem was later set by English composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934) as a contribution to the English Hymnal in 1906 and remains the most popular setting today.London-born Rossetti came to be regarded not only as one of the greatest female poets of her time, but as an outspoken advocate on several societal issues, including slavery and cruelty towards animals.In this setting, word painting is of the utmost importance. Careful attention to word stress throughout the course of the piece will make the performance all the more captivating. Descriptive lines such as “frosty wind made moan” should be conveyed with swelling crescendos, like frigid gusts of frozen air.While this piece features an original tune, the beloved Holst melody is also featured briefly, beginning in m. 28. Take care to bring this out.There are plenty of other allusions to wintry scenes scattered throughout the choral parts as well as the accompaniment. I encourage you to put your sleuthing “hats” on and find them all. It will make the learning experience much more memorable and fun.

By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher, music by Andy Beck. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Latin; Novelty; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Phillips Brooks, music based on Prelude in D Minor by Muzio Clementi. Choir Sacred. For Flute Obbligato (Women's Choir). Choral Octavo; Masterworks. Choral Designs. Christmas; Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic; Sacred; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Arranged by Michael Ryan. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Choral. Secular Christmas. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3681H. Published by Heritage Music Press

Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-45371. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45371).

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.47616

Composed by Gwyn Williams. Arranged by Charles McCartha. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-47616. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47616).

UPC: 038081543093. English.

The optional lilting flute and rhythmic hand drum parts lend a festive air to this song that celebrates the end of winter. Robust choral singing throughout beckons a change of season, and a soaring descant at the end signals the triumphant return of spring. A fully developed piece for winter and spring programs.

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.

By Pentatonix. Arranged by Mac Huff. Pop Choral Series. Winter, Traditional, A Cappella, Show Choir, Christmas, Concert. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Hal Leonard