SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14035285

Composed by Peter Warlock. Music Sales America. Classical. Choral Score. Music Sales #NOV310462. Published by Music Sales (HL.14035285).

The Five Lesser Joys of Mary begins with a conventional Nativity scene - the ox and the ass for warmth, the star, the Wise Men - to verses attributed by Warlock to one Daniel Lawrence Kelleher, editor of Christmas Carols (No. 18 in the second series of Augustan Books of English Poetry) where the anonymous verses were published.

The fourth stanza recounts Jesus 'Confounding the doctors, the poor little Child,' while the fifth carries us to Calvary and a singularly lame conclusion as Mary 'Saw Jesus droop over and lie very still, She thought of the good times they had long ago When He'd droop in her arms and she'd singhusheenlo.'

Strophically composed, with small variations, Warlock's tenderness seems generic.

Choral SATB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9761

Composed by Dale Peterson. Duration 3 minutes, 37 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9761. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9761).

ISBN 9781491162491. UPC: 680160921249. Key: C major. English. Dale Peterson. Original.

The text Can Love Be Found in a Manger? was inspired by the four candles of the Advent Wreath which symbolically represent: hope, peace, joy, and love.  Can we still find these emotions in an event of long ago? Yes! We find them in the manger, in a star’s bright light, in a baby’s first cry, and even “tonight” as we both sing and reflect.The questions asked by the text give an opportunity for the choir to sing beautifully arched phrases with the emphasis on the word found. Do not be reluctant to bring down the dynamics at the end of these phrases. It will be important for the singers to carefully follow the dynamic indications throughout the piece. Be especially careful of intonation and balance in measures 54-56. In measures 87-90, avoid singing the Stille Nacht fragment too loudly.  In the last two measures, sopranos, tenors, and basses should yield to the altos as they move up on the final “tonight.”When sung with sensitivity and thoughtfulness, it is the composer’s wish that hope, peace, joy and love be found by singers and listeners.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.2050274

Praise Gathering Choral. Easter. Softcover. 160 pages. PraiseGathering #A08424. Published by PraiseGathering (HL.2050274).

UPC: 797242192791. 6.75x10.5x0.42 inches.

Come close and listen to a story that will change your life. A great conflict is about to be decided. This conflict has been gaining momentum since the foundation of the world and nothing can stop this war. Battle lines are being drawn that will determine the fate of the world. On one side stands the Almighty and all of the hosts of Heaven, on the other the enemy and all of the legions of hell. And in the middle -- in the very epicenter of the vicious battle -- there hangs a lone figure on a wooden structure that is stained with blood. This forsaken and condemned man has the appearance of a beaten and broken beggar. But make no mistake, He is a King. His blood is royal beyond comprehension. He knows what is at stake. He knows what is required, He knows the pain and suffering a full and irrevocable victory will cost. This is the account of events that sound like legend, that stretch the imagination beyond reason. Yet all that you will hear is absolutely and eternally true. Come close and listen to a story that occurred long ago, in a far off land, once upon a cross.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.2050267

Praise Gathering Choral. Christmas. Softcover. 128 pages. PraiseGathering #A08417. Published by PraiseGathering (HL.2050267).

ISBN 9781705153451. UPC: 797242013799. 6.75x10.5x0.318 inches.

Randy Vader, Jay Rouse, and Camp Kirkland present the powerful sequel to THE WONDERS OF HIS LOVE. Christmas is a modern day miracle of ancient origin. Two thousand years of human history have not diminished the importance nor the implications of the Incarnation. The joy of that event will resound for millennia to come. As we celebrate the antiquity of the Christmas story, we must be mindful of the significance the account of the coming of Christ has on our lives today. The Light that shone from Bethlehem, from Galilee to Jerusalem, from a rugged cross to the Father's throne; that Light still shines in the darkest night it will lead us home. The visions of a star, a stable, shepherds, wisemen, a young mother and father, and a tiny baby in a manger of hay, are still wreathed in wonder and awe. The tidings of great joy that reach to us from that time long ago in that place far away, resound with this great promise and truth... “the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” (Matthew 4:16).

Composed by Brad Nix. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/5694L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Choral, Vocal SATB choir with optional Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Piano

SKU: HP.C6291

Arranged by Mark Hayes. Piano with optional Woodwind quintet (available separately). Hymn Arrangements, Christmas, Birth of Jesus Christ. Octavo. 12 pages. Hope Publishing Company #C6291. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6291).

UPC: 763628162917.

Popular hymn by Marty Haugen This Christmas hymn is exquisitely arranged for SATB choir with an optional woodwind quintet that further enhances the charm and elegance of this melodious setting. The poetic text retells the story in a fresh way, Holy Child within a manger, long ago yet ever near, come as friend to every stranger, come as hope for every fear..

Performance/Accompaniment CD

SKU: HP.C6291C

Arranged by Mark Hayes. Piano with optional Woodwind quintet (available separately). Choral Performance/Accompaniment CDs. Hope Publishing Company #C6291C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6291C).

UPC: 763628962913.

Popular hymn by Marty Haugen This Christmas hymn is exquisitely arranged for SATB choir with an optional woodwind quintet that further enhances the charm and elegance of this melodious setting. The poetic text retells the story in a fresh way, Holy Child within a manger, long ago yet ever near, come as friend to every stranger, come as hope for every fear..

Arranged by Lloyd Larson. (SATB). Scripture References: Isaiah 7:14 -- Isaiah 9:6 -- Zechariah 9:9. Hymntune, Hymntune and Sacred. Print Music Single (SATB with optional 3 octave Handbells). 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Composed by Jerry Estes. Shawnee Press. Christmas, Christmas Secular, Winter. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

SATB Chorus

SKU: JU.JMG1370

Composed by Janet McMahan. Anthems. Octavo. Jubilate Music Group #JMG1370. Published by Jubilate Music Group (JU.JMG1370).

UPC: 850055807563.

Perfect as a candlelight benediction or full anthem in the context of a Christmas service, this sending forth song encourages all who sing and hear it to indeed carry the light of love into the world, striving to reflect the Holy Child born long ago. The mostly two-part vocal scoring makes this a singable repertoire addition that is also unforgettable.