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.

Arranged by Mac Huff. For Choir. (SAB). Choral Octavo. Christmas Pop Choral Series. Secular, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Portraits of the Season). By Larry Shackley. For SAB choir and piano (with optional orchestra). Christmas, Sacred. Cantata

For Him all Stars. (15 Carols for Upper Voices). For Upper voices (SSA) accompanied and a cappella (Ring the bells: 2 flutes, oboe (optional), 2 clarinets, bassoon (optional), 2 horns, trumpet, 2 trombones (optional), glockenspiel (optional), harp/piano (optional), strings; Love came down at Christmas: Strings Scots Nativity (brass): 2 trumpets, horn, t). Upper Voices. Christmas, Choral Collection. Vocal score. 88 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

By Jerry Estes. For Choir. (SSA (with Opt. Sign Language)). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Peace/Brotherhood, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Level 3 (grade L3).

Composed by Andy Beck. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Chanukah; Christmas; Secular; Winter. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43625).

Choral (3-Part Mixed choir)

SKU: HL.371409

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Al Stillman and Robert Allen. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Discovery Choral. Christmas, Holiday. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 255 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.371409).

ISBN 9781705148174. UPC: 840126994988. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

This timeless holiday classic, arranged by Roger Emerson, makes the perfect addition to any holiday concert. Vocal lines move easily by step and the beautiful, rich piano accompaniment stirs the heart yearning to be home for Christmas.

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

SKU: AP.24004

Composed by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Choral Octavo. Choral and Christmas. Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-24004. Published by Alfred Music (AP.24004).

UPC: 038081261089. 9x12 inches. English.

Warm the hearts of your audience with this tender lullaby appropriate for all choirs. A delicate melody gracefully floats over rich harmonies and echoed counter-lines through musical quotes from Silent Night and Away in a Manger. Sweet and lovely.

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.35032624

Composed by Victor C Johnson. Shawnee Press. Christmas, Winter. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032624).

ISBN 9781540043740. UPC: 888680908140. 6.75x10.5 inches.

“And as the snow falls from above, we fill our hearts with joy and love and tidings of peace to one and all.” A picturesque choral for winter, rich with nostalgia and glowing vocals. A beautiful selection for Christmas or holidays as well as winter-themed concerts.

Composed by Jameson Marvin. For SSA choir, a cappella. Christmas, Advent. Difficulty: Medium. Octavo. 9 pages. Published by Paraclete Press