By John Rutter (1945-). For Solo soprano, SATB choir and piano/chamber orchestra (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinet, 2 bassoon, 2 horn, 2 trumpet, 2 percussion, harp, strings). Mixed Voices. Christmas Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 2'

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.35028997

(from Festival of Carols). Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Christmas, Christmas Sacred, Concert. CD only. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35028997).

UPC: 884088906320. 4.75x4.75 inches.

Uses: Advent, Christmas, Concert

Scripture:Isaiah 11:10; John 3:16; Hebrews 1:5; Revelation 22:13

This lovely pairing of two ancient carols is an exquisite delight for Advent and Christmas services. Crafted elegantly with careful attention to color and dynamics, this truly unique coupling is a seamless presentation of both melodies. Passages of a cappella mix with gracious piano or orchestral accompaniments while an optional baritone solo becomes the voice of prophecy proclaiming the hope of a coming Messiah. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD (Accomp., SplitTrax, Perf.), Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Bassoon, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1 & 2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Harp, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass). Duration: ca. 4:10.

Arranged by Dan Forrest. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Westminster Choir Series. Sacred. Full score. 18 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8720ORCH).

Choir and various instruments - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1071B

Composed by Philip Young. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1071B. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1071B).

UPC: 688670004452.

Parts include: Flutes I and II Clarinets I and II Bassoon Horns I and II Trumpets I, II, and III Trombones I and II Tuba Glockenspiel/Bell Tree.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone 1 and more. - Grade 5

SKU: CF.SPS78

Composed by Victor Herbert. Symphonic Band (SPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 3+12+12+6+6+3+12+24+24+6+6+8+8+6+6+9+18+18+27+8+8+8+8+9+9+9+9+12+3+6+6+40+6 pages. Duration 7:37. Carl Fischer Music #SPS78. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS78).

ISBN 9781491152553. UPC: 680160910052. Key: Bb major.

Festival March is presented in a new edition arranged by Richard Summers. It is a tour de force composition for advanced bands and hearkens back to a bygone era during the golden age of the band movement. Directors and students will hear operatic music from composer Victor Herbert who is best known for his Christmas classic, Toyland. This is a richly scored masterpiece that deserves to return to standard status in concert band repertoire. We are proud to bring you this new setting of this cherished classic.
Festival March by Victor Herbert was written for the Pittsburgh Symphony and first performed under Herbert’s direction in Chicago on Dec. 9, 1901 celebrating the 12th anniversary of Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Also known as the Auditorium Festival March, he included it many times for programs of a festival nature. The main theme Auld Lang Syne, a famous Scottish folk song, is incorporated many times along with brass fanfares, interludes and march melodies. This band arrangement is very similar to the original orchestral composition. The missing string parts, the addition of the saxophone section and other band instruments, editing of the superimposed triplets against sixteenth notes, to one or the other, and articulations suitable for the band, were major challenges. The style of early twentieth-century American music is captured here. This arrangement will give band musicians access to a fine piece of music that could only be appreciated by orchestra musicians up to now. Although suitable for many occasions, this piece is a great way to begin or end a December holiday concert.  Notes to the ConductorVictor Herbert’s music can be interpreted in a romantic style, which is the conductor’s responsibility to read in nuance and musicality. The beginning and other triple-tonguing sections of this piece have a March of the Toys quality to it.  The interludes and Auld Lang Syne sections are legato and musical. The March sections can also be shaped musically.About the ComposerVictor Herbert was born in Ireland in 1861 and raised in Germany. When he moved to America in 1886, he joined the Metropolitan Opera as principal cellist and eventually composed many works including forty-three operettas on Broadway from the 1890s to World War I, including Naughty Marietta and Babes in Toyland. Victor Herbert conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony from 1898 to 1904 and then was the conductor of his own Victor Herbert Orchestra. He formed ASCAP with a group of composers in 1914 and was the director until his death in 1924. Among his thirty-one compositions for orchestra, Festival March was a favorite of his and was eventually published by Carl Fischer Music.  .

Choral (digital production kit)

SKU: HL.35028867

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Harold Flammer Christmas. Advent, Cantata, Christmas. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35028867).

UPC: 884088888633. 5.25x7.5 inches.

From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music, the cantata combines traditional sounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children, Go Where I Send Thee and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements together in a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB, CD-ROM Full Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2, alto recorder, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet 1 & 2, Bassoon, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1 & 2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Harp, Piano, Synth, Solo fiddle, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass), Printed Full Orchestration, Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute, Violin, Cello, Mandolin, Guitar, Percussion and Piano), StudioTrax CD (accompaniment only), SplitTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack (Book/CD combo), RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant, reproducible), Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint, Choir Devotionals, Poster, Program, Flyers, Children's Program PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.

By John Edmondson, Anne Mcginty. Discovery Concert Band. Grade 1.5. Size 9x12 inches. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn in F/Clarinet, Bassoon/Bass Clarinet

SKU: AP.1-ADV8425

For Woodwind Quintet. Arranged by Edgar Herzog. 5 or More; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind Ensemble - Quintet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV8425. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV8425).

UPC: 805095084252. English. Traditional.

O Tannenbaum (Maryland, My Maryland) has been arranged by Edgar Herzog for woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn in F / clarinet, bassoon / bass clarinet). After initially introducing the theme in a mere cloud of sound, the piece, then, starts off in a Cajun / New Orleans groove. All of the voices of the woodwind quintet have their solo spots. More and more independent voices join in falling into the groove, and thus, intensifying the tune. Shortly after the climax---Is it the turkey or the presents?---the festivities are concluded in a short and classical manner. But, wait! It is a little musical joke that finally rounds the evening off.