from Ceremony of Candles-Uses: Advent Christmas Eve Christmas Epiphany ConcertScripture: Isaiah 60:1; Daniel 12:3Alive with shining energy this time-honored carol tune is given new poetic clothing and adorned with atreasury of musical delights. From the opening dance-like gestures in the accompaniment to the more classical styled interludes this octavo is a “tour de force” for your holiday concerts. A surprise middle sectioncontrasts with a quote from Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring before surrendering once again to the almost jocular happiness of the theme. For Advent Christmas or Epiphany this anthem will be a festive favorite. Availableseparately: 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 Harpsichord Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:21.

Here's a festive anthem of celebration with a timeless message. The sparkling words and music come together to create an anthem of joy. Use the opening as an introit followed by a processional with congregational involvement.

Get ready to have a camp meeting with this oldtime favorite. Stan Pethel proves himself once again the king of the gospel toe-tappers with this lively new number available with a rousing LiteTrax accompaniment option. The basses have a chance to shine and everybody will be sure to give this winner a rousing ?Amen? when the last notes are sung! Great!

The Novello Book Of Hymns is a collection of 50 favourite hymns, inspiringly and engagingly written for SATB Choirs. Edited by David Hill, all the arrangements in this book are designed to be singable by congregations without music, and can be used in any church or school service.As well as providing uplifting versions of hymns, these arrangements also work well as easy anthems, enabling church and school choirs to learn an often striking and dramatic piece of music quickly and easily.The hymns have been arranged by a range of well-loved composers including Richard Lloyd, John Bertalot, David Hill, Stephen Jackson, Philip Moore, Christopher Robinson and many others.Editor of the collection David Hill is a Choral Advisor to Novello. He is Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, Musical Director of the Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, Associate Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society, and Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Incorporates Special Starlight by Carl Sandburg-A magical Christmas scene - this carol tapestry includes I Wonder As I Wander Rise Up Shepherd and How Brightly Shines the Morning Star all with a connecting narration from Carl Sandburg's poem SpecialStarlight. Perfect for setting a special mood for December concerts. Recorded by the Phoenix Bach Choir. Used by Permission. Performance Time: Approx. 8:50.

Brass Instruments-Includes: 2 Tpts 1 Horn In F 2 Tenor Trombones Tba Percussion (One Player: Timpani Sus. Cymbal Triangle) _x000D_Note: if desired the brass and percussion may be paired with the piano accompaniment (in the choral octavo) instead of organ.Full orchestra also available: HMC2163a

This work for viola chorus and percussion was commissioned by the London Symphony Chorus and was first performed in October 1994 at the Barbican Hall London by Yuri Bashmet and the London Symphony Chorus conducted by StephenWestrop.The remarkable text of the Troparion written by the great Byzantine poetess-nun Cassiana was the inspiration of The Myrrh-Bearer. The text informed the architecture of the music. The viola solo represents MaryMagdalen as the cello solo represented the Mother of God on The Protecting Veil. This is where the resemblance between the two pieces ends.In The Myrrh-Bearer the Chorus symbolises ???us??? the ???sins of the world??? from???stylized dictatorships??? to ???the frivolous inane escapist vanities of the world ??? the to cries of ???help??? after the cosmic catastrophe and finally reaching an apocalyptic climax in the words ???We have no king by Caesar;??? adownright condemnation of God in the Earthly power.In a surreal way the Magdalen???s ???sin??? shines through in the viola music because she recognises the Godhead and the endless ???Kyrie eleison??? chanted by the semi-chorusrepresents her repentance and whatever is left of a ???repentant??? world.The Myrrh-Bearer explores the whole range of the viola climbing from the depths up to the highest notes and then falling again at the end after theMagdalen???s recognition of the Risen Christ ???Rabboni.???The last stroke of the gong in the viola???s final bottom C gives a deliberately ominous end to the piece.This is a special item which is made to order. Please e-mail ourMail Order Department for further information.