Christmas Canons, Too for 4 part and piano (SATB). Christmas Carols. Christmas. Vocal score. Published by Aspen Grove Music

By George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Standard Library Series. Level: Moderate (grade III). Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Stephen McManus. For SATB choir, a cappella. Text: Liturgy of the Hours. Brief settings of the seven Magnificat antiphons for the last days of Advent. Advent. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9431

Entrance and Communion Antiphons for the Church Year. Composed by M. Roger Holland, II. Sacred. 40 pages. GIA Publications #9431. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9431).

UPC: 785147943105. English. Text Source: 1. Ps. 96:1, 3, 6-9, alt., The Revised Grail Psalms, 2. 1 Jn. 4:16, Ps. 103:1-2, 8, 10-12, 17-18a, The Grail, 1983, 3. Is. 7:14, Ps. 19:2-6, RGP, 4. Jn. 6:57, Ps. 119:1-2, 11, 49-50, 65, 72, 103, Grail, 1983, Ps. 2. Scripture: Psalm 96:1, 3, 6–9, 1 John 4:16, Psalm 103:1–2, 8, 10–12, 17–18a, Isaiah 7:14, Psalm 19:2–6, John 6:57, Psalm 119:1–2, 11, 49–50, 65, 72, 103, Psalm 23:5ad.

Noted composer M. Roger Holland has taken antiphons from the 2010 Roman Missal and paired them with psalm verses, creating compositions that have wide use in the liturgy. Some parishes will want to use these pieces on the appointed day for entrance or communion processionals. Others may find use for them throughout the entire year, perhaps using them as a weekly song through the season. The songs work well as stand-alone processional pieces and many choirs will want to use them as choir anthems or congregational songs during the preparation of the gifts and altar. While utilizing official texts of the Roman rite, they can be used by congregations of any denomination. Roger explores the wide breadth that is African American music, you’ll find lyric ballades, spiritualinspired offerings, gospel-style songs, and pieces with a more uptempo feel. This is the fourth volume in this series. Contains: O Sing a New Song • God Is Love • Behold Emmanuel • Communion Song For cantor or soloist.

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.

((from A Ceremony of Carols) SATB and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481613. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.35032412

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Cantata, General Worship, Sacred, Eastertide. Softcover. Duration 2820 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032412).

ISBN 9781540036537. UPC: 888680826604. 6.75x10.5x0.306 inches.

Festival of Faith is a celebration of the life and ministry of Christ. Through hymns, original anthems and scripture readings, we travel with Him down the dusty roads of Galilee and the ancient stone streets of Jerusalem. We climb the windswept hill of Calvary and enter the garden of resurrection. The orchestration creates a soundscape for this dramatic retelling and a full line of companion products are available to support your rehearsals and performance. This significant work is ideal for performances during Eastertide and will have a lasting impact on your community as they remember the life of the Savior. Songs include: Procession of Faith; And Can It Be That I Should Gain; A Call to Faith; Come to the Mountain; Prayer of Restoration; Festival of Palms; In the Breaking of the Bread; Shadow Garden; I Saw the Cross of Jesus; Easter People, Rise; A Call to Alleluia. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob/enghn, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

By Bernard Rands. (SATB). Schott. Size 7x10.5 inches. 43 pages. Published by Helicon.

By James Chepponis. For cantor, congregation, SATB choir, optional organ. Advent. Moderately Easy. Choral score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

(The Journey from Darkness to Light). By Lloyd Larson; Mary McDonald. For SATB choir, performance CD. Advent, Sacred. Cantata

Congregation, SATB choir, and organ, with optional handbells and piano - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0110

Composed by Howard Goodall. Full score & instrument part. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0110. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0110).

UPC: 688670221293. English.

The often-quoted Charles Wesley text is set here using the congregation as a central element of the music. First the phrases they sing are modeled by a soloist (or soprano section,)  then supported by the soprano line, but eventually the congregation is left on its own to hold a note now and then while the choir moves on. Emotional and compelling, the piece is written with several accompanimental options: Piano can be used, playing from the choral score. The full score shows an optional handbell part (5 bells in a 2-oct. range), a separate organ part, and a special piano part to be used only if done with organ.

Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 2 Obda, 2 Obca, 2 Vl, Va, Vcpic, Bc - Level 3

SKU: CA.3118349

Cantata for the Sunday Exaudi. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Special days, Easter and Eastertide. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1725. BWV 183. 12 pages. Duration 15 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.183/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3118349).

Key: A minor. Language: German/English. Text: von Ziegler, Christiane Mariane.

The cantata Sie werden euch in den Bann tun [They will banish you] BWV 183 for Exaudi Sunday is one of the cantatas composed on texts by the Leipzig poetess Christiane Mariane von Ziegler with which Bach concluded his second annual cycle of cantatas after he had abandoned the annual cycle of chorale cantatas at Easter 1725. The cantata opens with Jesus's words from the Sunday gospel reading in an accompagnato recitative for bass - representing the vox Christi - accompanied by four oboes which, together with the strings, are also deployed in the cantata's second accompagnato recitative. The first of the virtuoso arias is accompanied by violoncello piccolo, the second by two oboes da caccia together with the string ensemble. The cantata concludes with an unusually animated final chorale. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3118300.