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'

(Cantata for Christmas). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Ruprecht Langer. For SSATB choir, ST vocal soli, 2 flute, 2 oboe, 3 trumpet, timpani, 2 violin, viola, basso continuo. This edition: Paperbound. Cantatas, Christmas. Full score. Text language: German/English. BWV 191. Duration 18 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

By George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Edited by Hans Joachim Marx. Arranged by Andreas Kohs. For soprano voice solo, alto voice solo, tenor voice solo, bass voice solo, SSATB choir , violin (2), viola (2), cello, basso continuo (cello, double bass, organ) (2 Solo Sopranos/Solo Alto/Solo Tenor/Solo Bass/Mixed Choir: SSATB/2 Violins/2 Violas/Violoncello/Basses (Violoncello/Contrabass/O rgan)). This edition: Paperback, Urtext edition. Replaces BA 4002-90. Psalm 109. Piano reduction. Language: Latin. HWV 232. 93 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn (1809-1847). Edited by R. Larry Todd. For SSATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello/contrabass. Stuttgart Urtext Edition. German title: Kyrie in d. Mass Sections. Level 3. Complete orchestral parts. Language: Latin. Composed 1825. A 3. Duration 11 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

Weihnachtskantate. By Felix / Luther Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Edited by Lehmann, Karen / Lehmann, Karen. For Soli SBar, SSATB Choir, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Cellos, Contrabass. Full score available separately - see item CA.4018900. Cantatas; Stuttgart Urtext editions; Use during church year: Christmas. Piano/Vocal score. Language: German/English. Composed 1831. 32 pages. Duration 16 min. Published by Carus Verlag (German import).

By Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn (1809-1847). Edited by R. Larry Todd. For SSATB Choir, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabass. D-Moll (D minor). Stuttgart Urtext editions. Score available separately - see item CA.4048200. Mass sections. Level 3. Vocal score. Language: Latin. Composed 1825. 12 pages. Duration 11 min. Published by Carus Verlag

(Cantata for Christmas). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Ruprecht Langer. For SSATB choir, ST vocal soli, 2 flute, 2 oboe, 3 trumpet, timpani, 2 violin, viola, basso continuo. This edition: Paperbound. Cantatas, Christmas. Vocal score. Text language: German/English. BWV 191. Duration 18 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

SSATB Choir, Piano

SKU: CA.924400

Composed by Peter Cornelius. Arranged by Denis Rouger. Secular choral music. Separate edition with CD. Lieder, Secular choral music. Full score. Op. 15, No. 1. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.244/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.924400).

ISBN 9790007244392. Key: B flat major. Language: German. Text: Cornelius, Peter.

Sei mein! was written and composed by Peter Cornelius in 1865 for his future wife Bertha Jung. The composer set the poem in short rhyming lines using the scheme aaabcccb, recounting with loving humor what his beloved means to him. These art songs were originally composed not for chamber choir, but for solo voice and piano. Denis Rouger has carefully adapted them to suit the requirements and expressive possibilities offered by a larger ensemble, without losing the any of the qualities of the original in the process. Each part in the choir has a melodic line drawn from the harmonic and rhythmic framework. In the process, the variety and refinement of the choral language combines with an enormous flexibility in form and expression, as French melodies or German art song demand from a soloist and pianist. The songs have been recorded by the figure humaine chamber choir on the CD Kennst du das Land ... (Carus 83.495).

SSATBB choir a cappella - Late Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1137

Composed by Matthew Culloton. Secular, Christmas, Advent, Christmas-Sacred, Lessons and Carols, 21st Century. Duration 2 minutes, 30 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1137. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1137).

UPC: 688670511370. English.

A lilting choral accompaniment evokes pizzicato sounds surrounding the tenor melody in verse one.  The other verses are set more conventionally but still reflect the goals of our Christmas with The Singers series: that the audience will enjoy the famliarity of the carol but be enchanted by the creativity of the arrangement. Challenging, but masterful in how Matthew Culloton treats the ensemble as a self-sufficient choral idiom. Duration 2:30.

SSATBB choir - Medium/Difficult

SKU: PL.0620

Composed by Randall Giles. Cathedral. Choral, Chant, General, Hymn. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0620. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0620).

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:6-14 * ancient Latin text with a 19th century translation as well * Christmas carol of intensity, yet with a gentle lilt * demanding yet rewarding vocal writing with a high tessitura * like the Gregorian chant, modal with a slightly modern flavor * occasional six-part writing adds brilliance and depth * slower pace demands good breath control and stamina.

Composed by Hal H. Hopson. Multi-Movement/Large Choral Work. Christmas, 21st Century. Choral score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.70-110).

SSATBB choir - Level 2

SKU: CA.315470

Arranged by Claus Bantzer. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Christmas Carols, Advent, Christmas. Full score. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.154/70. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.315470).

ISBN 9790007153663. Key: A flat major. Language: German.

SSATBB chorus

SKU: CA.339200

Composed by Flavio Bundi. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #339200. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.339200).

ISBN 9790007313142. Language: RAETO/EN. Text: Maissen, Michel.