SKU: AP.43852S

UPC: 038081506951. English. Traditional.

Each of the 12 days brings a snippet from a different holiday tune in this fun arrangement that uses the easy keys of G and D. As the days are added, it becomes a fun-filled challenge. Surprise comes on the12th day with Hallelujah Chorus! (7:00).

SKU: LO.30-3708MD

UPC: 000308154146.

Orchestral Score and CD with Printable Parts 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: SU.18070030

A single-movement setting of traditional sacred Christmas Carols. Suitable to open or close a program.Includes: O Come, O Come Emanuel; Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks; In the Bleak Mid-Winter; Away in a Manger; Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella; In Dulce JubiloOrchestra Duration: 12’30 Composed: 2022 Published by: John Thomas Dodson Performance materials available on rental:.

SKU: AP.44830S

UPC: 038081518213. English. Traditional American.

Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the warmth of a hearth---the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols arranged by Andrew Dabcyznski. The simple modal melodies of Star of the East and Babe of Bethlehem are passed throughout the orchestra, before concluding with the stirring spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow. The keys, meters, and bowings are all playable by second-year string students, but intermediate and advanced students also will find this to be a satisfying holiday concert piece. (3:30).

SKU: LO.30-3732L

UPC: 000308154603.

Set of Parts for 65/2106L Joel Raney calls on Celtic musical traditions and instrumentation to deliver a refreshing sound for Christmas! The orchestration by Ed Hogan incorporates Irish flutes, drums, acoustic guitar, and fiddle to paint vivid imagery of a beautifully lush and green Irish countryside. Familiar Christmas carols appear, as do some familiar Christmas texts set to beloved Irish and Welsh folk songs. An ethereal opening sets the stage before breaking into an exuberant rendition of I Saw Three Ships. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Away in a Manger; Gentle Mary Laid Her Child; and the beloved Angels We Have Heard on High all make appearances as the work progresses, culminating with a rhythmic re-imagining of O Come, All Ye Faithful set to the traditional Scottish melody Loch Lomond. One of the highlights of this musical is O Holy Night, written for soloist and choir and set to the timeless tune, LONDONDERRY AIR. Present the Christmas story in a uniquely captivating way with this imaginative work!

SKU: AP.47435

UPC: 038081542102. English.

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shaped-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes The Babe of Bethlehem, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, and Star in the East will carry you to the wind-swept, snow-covered Appalachian Mountains. Beautiful orchestral scoring will provide a full sound for any ensemble.

SKU: AP.44781S

UPC: 038081516936. English. Traditional German Carols.

A terrific multicultural addition to any beginning holiday concert, this arrangement by Sandra Dackow is a spirited rendition of three traditional German carols. These contrasting carols---Lasst uns froh und munter sein, O Come Little Children, and an unnamed traditional tune---are a fun way to introduce cut time and reinforce bow lifts to young string players. (1:45).

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