SKU: WD.080689882227

UPC: 080689882227.

Ginger Breadhouse, Carolyn Bells, Holly Branch, Candy Cane, Mary, and...Ned, Ted and Jed! These are a few of the names to be found among the cast of the new Simply WordKidz Christmas musical, The Christmas Cross! Created by Jeff Slaughter, with tracks produced and arranged by the team of Preston and Spencer Dalton, The Christmas Cross is a super-easy-to-learn, 27-minute musical designed to help you celebrate the season with the perfect setting for your kids choir!

In the opening scene, Miss Carolyn Bells, our children's choir director, is leading the kids through their first rehearsal for this year's Christmas Extravaganza. As they begin to share their thoughts on Christmas, the heart of the story comes to the forefront as Mary begins to tell everyone about the Christmas Cross - a very special ornament with special significance - an heirloom, handed down by her grandmother. As she explains the meaning behind the ornament...You can't have Christmas without the Cross..., this fun, lighthearted musical is beautifully and simply transformed into a powerful message about the love of God and the message of the Gospel.

Full of great new songs, in tandem with traditional carols and a humor-filled, Biblically-sound script, The Christmas Cross highlights Jeff Slaughter's signature brand of creativity. And, for the first time, he brings his unique style and infectious spirit to the Simply WordKidz Series, a fresh line of EZ-to-Sing-EZ-to-Perform musicals designed for both excellence and accessibility by the smallest of choirs, or for choirs with little rehearsal time. Bring an extra dose of Christmas cheer to your performance through the use of the production-enhancing DVD Accompaniment Track available, from WordKidz.

SKU: AP.35855

SKU: HL.35028365

UPC: 884088651640. 5x5 inches. Joseph M. Martin.

Uses: Advent, Christmas

Scripture: Luke 2

From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols” service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs, this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments for congregational participation, handbell ringers, and children's choir, if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; O Come, All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise, Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB, SAB, iPrint Orch Cd-rom, Printed Orchestration, iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom, iPrint Handbells CD-rom, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack, RehearsalTrax CDs, Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) or ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

SKU: HL.264694

UPC: 888680731069. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Here is a new twist on this traditional English carol. The vocal writing is light and rhythmic and will surprise your listeners. A piano part is offered as an accompaniment but this arrangement works just as well when sung a cappella. And optional hand clap and percussion parts make this a special piece within your winter concert.

SKU: LO.99-4020MD

UPC: 000308154153.

Performance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for 10/5316MD Marty Parks gives us a high-energy arrangement of the always-popular traditional French carol “Sing We Now of Christmas.” Written in the style of Mannheim Steamroller, it is the perfect anthem to open worship. Fun and festive throughout, it will inspire your choir to sing of Christmas as they never have before!

SKU: HL.267204

UPC: 888680734039. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Isaiah 9:7, John 19:38-42, Matthew 2:1-13, Psalm 72:10.

Excerpted from What Sweeter Music, this seasonal evergreen shines anew in a creative arrangement designed for success. Thoughtful directors will find this artfully rendered gem a splendid addition to their traditional Lessons and Carols services and holiday concerts. Each section of the choir will discover expressive interest and the accompaniment reflects the heart and hand of a pianist. A welcome addition to the Christmas canon! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: AP.46568

UPC: 038081531434. English. Traditional English Round.

A festive setting of the English round that will come together quickly at that busy time of year! A rousing antiphonal treatment (a fanfare) leads into the traditional tune, followed by a newly composed bridge. Later, the unison melody becomes a 2-part, and eventually a 3-part round. A wonderful opener for holiday performances!

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.

SKU: LO.99-2988L

UPC: 000308131659.

Based on James Montgomery's familiar text, this creative setting pairs the Angels from the Realms of Glory lyric with a traditional French carol rather than the customary REGENT SQUARE tune with which it is so often heard. This gorgeous and contemplative setting includes beautiful soaring melodies, a supportive accompaniment and a lovely optional part for violin.

SKU: HP.8251

UPC: 763628182519.

Christmas Musical
A Lessons & Carols service featuring both traditional and contemporary songs tied together with biblical readings telling the Christmas story. The Orchestration contains a Full Conductor's Score and parts for: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn in F, B-flat Trumpets 1 & 2, Trombones 1 & 2, Percussion (orch. bells, chimes, snare drum, susp. cymbal, congas), Timpani, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, and Bass.

Duration - 37 minute.