(SSS and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481620. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(SSA and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481590. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(SSA Chorus, Harp or Piano). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481644. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Composed by Lynn Shaw Bailey. Fold. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 3:15. BriLee Music #BL1121. Published by BriLee Music

Arranged by Alexander L'Estrange. Choir Secular. For with Piano (SAB). Choral Octavo. Faber Choral Singles. Secular. Published by Faber Music

Composed by Eugene S. Butler. Octavo. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Carl Fischer #CM09430. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9430).

SAB choir and piano

SKU: LO.65-2125L

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Arranged by Michael Lawrence. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Choral score. Lorenz Publishing Company #65/2125L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.65-2125L).

ISBN 9780787789961.

Ball ads 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?.

(Key of G). Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. For SAB choir, keyboard with optional string quartet (Key of G). Hope's All-Time Best Selling Choral Series. Wedding, Love, Hymntune, Children, General, Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Arranged by Teena Chinn. For Choir. (SSA). Choral Octavo. Choral Octavo. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Moderate (grade 3).

Composed by Traditional American. Arranged by Kyle Pederson. School, Church. Walton Choral. Octavo. Walton Music #WW1813. Published by Walton Music

Choir Secular (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.45670

(A Song for Christmas). Composed by Greg Jasperse. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-45670. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45670).

UPC: 038081514093. English. Sal Sabella.

A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. Invite your audience to sing along on the final full-voiced refrain. Recording provided by Western Michigan University's Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Composed by Amanda McBroom. Arranged by Philip Lawson. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Secular. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Gregor Aichinger. Arranged by Crawford R. Thoburn. For Choral (SSA). Ssa/a cappella. Mark Foster. Print on demand - publisher prints this title after order is received. 8 pages. Shawnee Press #MF0937. Published by Shawnee Press

By Mark Hayes. For TTB/TBB choir and piano (with optional concert band). Concert. Octavo

(Anonymour Early English Carol). Arranged by James Mccray. For SSA choir, keyboard (rehearsal only). Octavo. Duration 1 minutes, 48 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Arranged by Tom Shelton. For Choral (SSA). Walton Choral. Octavo. Walton Music #WLG155. Published by Walton Music

Choral SSA choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9773

Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9773. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9773).

ISBN 9781491164440. UPC: 680160923342. Key: C# minor. English. Christina Rossetti.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,                                                       Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;                                                               Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,                                                             In the bleak midwinter, long ago.What can I give Him, poor as I am?                                                                                        If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;                                                                         If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;                                                                        Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.The text from this beloved poem of Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was originally published in an 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly, under the title A Christmas Carol. In the first of its five stanzas, the speaker describes in great detail a bitingly cold winter scene, void of both warmth and light. By the final stanza, the speaker's thoughts turn inward, asking what gift they may offer the infant Jesus, meek though they believe themselves to be.The poem was later set by English composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934) as a contribution to the English Hymnal in 1906 and remains the most popular setting today.London-born Rossetti came to be regarded not only as one of the greatest female poets of her time, but as an outspoken advocate on several societal issues, including slavery and cruelty towards animals.In this setting, word painting is of the utmost importance. Careful attention to word stress throughout the course of the piece will make the performance all the more captivating. Descriptive lines such as “frosty wind made moan” should be conveyed with swelling crescendos, like frigid gusts of frozen air.While this piece features an original tune, the beloved Holst melody is also featured briefly, beginning in m. 28. Take care to bring this out.There are plenty of other allusions to wintry scenes scattered throughout the choral parts as well as the accompaniment. I encourage you to put your sleuthing “hats” on and find them all. It will make the learning experience much more memorable and fun.

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.293963

By Train. Arranged by Jacob Narverud. Shawnee Press. Pop. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.293963).

ISBN 9781540052490. UPC: 888680940553. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Recorded by Train, this recent hit is a happy and sweet selection about love and friendship. Instrumental parts are available but this sincere selection can be performed with guitar only or even a cappella and is available for many voicings including 2-part and men's choirs.

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.293961

By Train. Arranged by Jacob Narverud. Shawnee Press. Pop. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.293961).

ISBN 9781540052476. UPC: 888680940539. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Recorded by Train, this recent hit is a happy and sweet selection about love and friendship. Instrumental parts are available but this sincere selection can be performed with guitar only or even a cappella and is available for many voicings including 2-part and men's choirs.

SAB choir, voice solo, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument, B-flat instrument, violin 1, violin 2, cello, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9703

Arranged by Tony Alonso S.J. Christmastide. Christmas. Tune Name: Londonderry Air. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #9703. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9703).

UPC: 785147970309. English. Text by Adam M. L. Tice.

Taken from the collection Encounter: From the Heart of Pope Francis, G-9616, the stunning text for this beloved tune is matched only by the outstanding arrangement. This surprisingly simple piece will easily find the perfect home in your choir for the Christmas season.  Learn a little more about this piece in this short interview with Tony Alonso. Listen to the recording and preview the score to A Weary Couple in this score video.