Both a dedicated carol singer and an authority on the history of English music Nicholas Temperley here offers a unique book of 37 carols dating from the fifteenth century to the present.For over fifty years he has sung edited and composed carols each Christmas and in Christmas is Coming the fruit of his enthusiasm is combined with his wealth of knowledge to produce an outstanding and original new collection. As John Rutter observes in his Foreword the book does not pointlessly duplicate what can be found in many other carol books but has a personality and purpose of its own.Twenty-two fresh and practical arrangements include carols from Austria France Germany Mexico Poland and the USA alongside music both rare and familiar from the rich heritage of the English carol tradition. As well as eight of his personal favourites from J. S. Bach to Charles Ives the author includes seven new compositions of his own settings of medieval and traditional texts that reveal his skill as a choral composer whose command of style ranges from the humorous to the profound.In addition to sample programmes and translations there are invaluable notes on the performance and history of individual items plus an historical summary of the genre as a whole: everything in fact to make Christmas is Coming an indispensable companion for singers who wish to enrich the seasonal repertoire for concerts churches and traditional Yuletide carolling.

This Fantasia is founded on the following traditional English carols: The Truth Sent From Above (Herefordshire) words and tune; Come All You Worthy Gentlemen (Somerset) words and tune; On Christmas Night (Sussex) words and tune; There Is A Fountain (Herefordshire) tune only; together with fragments of other well-known carol tunes. The work is scored for ordinary full Orchestra with Organ and set of bells (ad lib.) or String Orchestra with Organ or Piano. Alternatively it may be accompanied by Organ or Piano alone played from the Vocal score with an optional solo Cello part (H212). A chorus part for performance bysolo Baritone and TTBB is also available (W41). The chorus is required to sing in four different ways:1. Singing the words.2. Singing with closed lips.3. Singing \'Ah\'.4. Singing with half-closed lips i.e. with a short \'u\' sound as in the word \'but\'. Watch Pasadena Master Chorale performing Ralph Vaughan Williams\' Fantasia On Christmas Carols:

A Holiday Musical for Young Singers-A Holiday Musical for Young Singers. It's holiday time and the clock is ticking! The elves are happily bustling around putting the final touches on the presents that Santa will soon be delivering to children all around the world. Everyone is excited - except for lead elf Carol. Holiday Time? Big deal! Carol is the definition of the word grump. In the dictionary under the word grump there are no words just Carol's picture! Join the fun as the ghosts of holiday past present and future each pay a visit to Carol and help her see why holiday time IS a big deal and that it's never too late to change! This delightful 30-minute holiday musical features 6 songs for unison voices withoptional harmony and a script with 20 speaking parts easily adapted to casts of varying sizes. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements choreography dialog and helpful production guide. Singer books provide vocal lines and dialog. Top off your performance with the professionally-produced orchestrations on the Performance/Accompaniment CD. Available: Teacher Edition Singer Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (with vocals) Perf/Accomp CD. Performance Time: Approx. 30 minutes. For Gr. 3-6.

Voiceworks at Christmas is a great collection of seasonal songs for all choirs. Building on the superb resources of Voiceworks 1 and 2 Peter Hunt here presents an inspired new collection of pieces for Christmas ranging from plainsong to jazz carols gospel songs and folk pieces to well-known carols in sparkling new arrangements and brand new carols by living composers. With excellent practical rehearsal notes and an accompanying CD Voiceworks At Christmas meets the needs of all choral groups and overflows with festive cheer.30 fabulous carols and songs from unison to four-part harmony and beyondpieces for all occasions sacred and secular: schoolconcerts Advent and Christmas services carol-singingideal for youth and community choirs school groups (key stage 3 upwards) choral societies church and choral groups of all ages and experiencesvast range of repertoire: plainsong and early music spirituals folk pieces carols in jazz styleintroduces carols from the West Gallery and Sacred Harp traditionswell-known carols in fresh arrangements and new songs by living composerstips and hints for warming up and preparing to rehearsea complete lesson or rehearsal plan for each songphotocopiable pagesCD with performances of all the songs

Gathered from of our most successful seasonal cantatas this compilation of beloved carols is designed to work as choral anthems or for choir and congregational corporate singing. Erase the boundaries between loft and pew bybringing the church body together in the embrace of time-tested Christmas and Advent selections. Fully orchestrated by Brant Adams these arrangements will lift your sanctuary singing to new heights. Congregants sing along whilethe choir adds power depth and harmonic color. The final verses of these Christmas standards are among some of the most inspiring passages you will ever experience. These arrangements will be used year after year for?Hanging of the Green? gatherings ?Lessons and Carol? services or for festival hymn singing during the holidays. Available separately: SATB Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD Combo) Orchestration CD-ROM(Score and Parts for Flute 1

Célébrons les vacances dans le monde entier! Après un titre de la chanson joyeuse, vos élèves seront ensuite profiter de la présentation de chants traditionnels et chants venus de 15 pays différents. Le script en option (10 narrateurs par chanson) décrit les coutumes et les traditions saisonnières qui se produisent dans chaque pays pendant la saison des fêtes. Pourquoi ne pas parcourir le monde à Noël? C'est un excellent choix pour les écoles-et groupes de jeunes de l'église, aussi. / Choeur

Célébrons les vacances dans le monde entier! Après un titre de la chanson joyeuse, vos élèves seront ensuite profiter de la présentation de chants traditionnels et chants venus de 15 pays différents. Le script en option (10 narrateurs par chanson) décrit les coutumes et les traditions saisonnières qui se produisent dans chaque pays pendant la saison des fêtes. Pourquoi ne pas parcourir le monde à Noël? C'est un excellent choix pour les écoles-et groupes de jeunes de l'église, aussi. / Choeur

This exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol will live in your library for years to come. Dynamic choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and a colorful chamber orchestration equally showcase the talents of your choir, your accompanist, and the arranger. A magnificent pièce de résistance for the concert hall or sanctuary! Instrumental parts available as digital download. / Choeur

Sing Noel Alleluia! This is your festive finale moment for holiday programming! A masterful rendition of a cadre of colorful Christmas carols, this choral tour de force is sure to be a hit with audiences everywhere. The significant piano part is filled with supportive yet artful moments sure to delight the accompanist, and with multiple voicings and a chamber orchestration available, this will work for almost every type of ensemble. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Singspiel zu Weihnachten. Par BOHM RAINER. makes use of well-known Christmas carols / Opéra-opérette / Répertoire / Choeur d'Enfants 1 Partie, Paroisse et Instrument

A Cantata for Christmas-Composed in both traditional and blended choral stylings this cantata weaves the historic symbolism of both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God into the Christmas story. Through original songs and traditional carols singers and listeners are reminded that this story is not just an event in history but a living story that still impacts the world today. Narration solos congregational participation and optional children's voices along with gorgeous orchestrations by Keith Christopher all work together to make this service a time of both celebration and worship. Songs include: Overture/Sing Christmas! - And So We Wait - It Came upon a Midnight Clear - Who's the Little Baby?- Sleep Little Lion Sleep Little Lamb - Where Is Peace Tonight? - In This Moment - Angels from the Realms of Glory - Carol of the King. Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn tpt 1-3 hn 1-2 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc 1-2 timp hp pno rhy vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Fantasy on Old Carols. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Good Christian Men, Rejoice - God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen - Come Ye Lofty, Come - The First Nowell / La musique de Noël de Gustav Holst est touchante par sa fraîcheur et sa chaleur. Composée en 1910, cette fantaisie, basée sur quatre noëls anglais anciens, témoigne de la créativité et de l’imagination du compositeur. Originellement pour Choeur mixte et Orchestre ou Orgue, Robert van Beringen en a réalisé cet arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie/Brass Band et Choeur ( ad lib. ). / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Choeur

Christmas Cantata-It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation. The new cantata Winter's Grace from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light andwashes the sanctuary with the message of hope peace joy and love using a program of candles scriptures prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar carols will engage the listener and ease the learning process. There is a full line of support products available to facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practice hints interpretivemovement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the work. Includes: A Winter's Song Celebration for Advent Hop Peace Joy and Love Carols ofAdoration Let the Earth Resound With Praise! A Silent Holy Night and more