Full orchestra

SKU: LO.30-4038L

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Arranged by Michael Lawrence. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Instrumental parts. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/4038L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-4038L).

UPC: 000308159974.

Ballads have been used throughout history to tell a story through music. Pepper Choplin has long used his signature musical voice to tell the meaningful stories of our faith, so itâ??s especially fitting that heâ??s brought the timeless story of Christmas alive once more with The Ballad of Bethlehem. Available for SATB or SAB choirs with rehearsal aids and accompaniment options ranging from piano only to a thrilling full orchestra written by Michael Lawrence to recorded tracks, this stunning cantata dramatically moves from a recollection of ancient prophecies through the quiet manger scene to its joyous conclusion featuring a rousing call to â??Shout with the Shepherds!â? This season, let the folk-like energy of Pepper Choplinâ??s unique voice bring The Ballad of Bethlehem to you and your listeners. â??O sing a ballad of Bethlehem. I want to hear it once more. I love that story so often told to generations before.â?.

Orchestra

SKU: LO.30-2871L

Based on Pat-a-Pan. Composed by Mary McDonald. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Orchestral score and CD with printable parts. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/2871L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-2871L).

UPC: 000308132496.

Based upon the popular seventeenth-century carol Pat-a-Pan, this exciting arrangement by Mary McDonald tells the story of the shepherds who, awakened by an angel in brilliant starlight, run to Bethlehem to see the Child who is born the Lamb for all mankind. Easy to prepare and sing, it has several equally effective accompaniment options. (From the cantata Celebrate His Name! Proclaim His Birth!, SATB--65/2032L; SAB--65/2033L) Instrumentation: 2 Fl/Piccolo, 2 Cl, Hn, 2 Tpt, Tbn, Tuba, 2 Perc, Pno, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass, Digital String Reduction.