After the success of 'Christmas a cappella' (BA 7573) for mixed choir Graham Buckland has now turned his attention to an edition for female voices. This collection includes popular Christmas melodies in traditional as well as more popular settings from many countries around the world including USA UK France Germany Austria Poland and the Czech Republic. All pieces are arranged for two female voice parts with a piano accompaniment but a third optional voice part is also included in many cases. This edition presents one of the most comprehensive collections of Christmas choral settings for female voices.Collection of international Christmas songs forfemale voicesFor two to three parts with piano accompanimentTraditional as well as more popular settingsAll song texts in German and English A selection:A child this day is born / Adeste fideles / Angels from the realm of glory /A virgin most pure / Away in a manger / Deck the hall! / Entre le b?uf et l? ne gris / Es ist ein Ros entsprungen /Fröhliche Weihnacht überall! / Go tell it on the mountain / I saw three ships / Joy to the world / Les anges dans nos campagnes /Macht hoch die Tür / Nun komm der Heiden Heiland /O Heiland reiß die Himmel auf / O Jesulein süß / Orientis partibus / Quando nascette Ninno / Stern über Bethlehem /The angel Gabriel from heaven came / The Carol of the Drum /The first Nowell / We wish you a merry Christmas /Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternThe editorGraham Buckland is a conductor and composer and studied in Cambridge London and Brno. He is now university music director in Regensburg.

The Novello Primary Chorals: Easy Christmas is the perfect book to introduce ensemble singing to class or choir featuring seven classic Christmas tunes for everyone to enjoy. These are some traditional festive tunes in simple vocal arrangements including both unison and part singing. The best of seasonal pop songs are represented here such as Jingle Bell Rock Merry Xmas Everybody and Wonderful Christmastime. Also included are very easy Piano accompaniments and Guitar chord symbols. What better way to herald in Christmas than hearing a class or a choir sing such popularsongs as an ensemble? All of these tracks are big favourites so are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers. Rick Hein has expertly arranged the songs in a simple way but so that they remain really good fun to perform. Get your small choir singing these great versions of fun Christmas tunes with the Novello Primary Chorals: Easy Christmas sheet music. Performers will love these harmonies that are ideal for the holidays and audiences are certain to thoroughly enjoy all the familiarly festive songs.

The spirit of Christmas rings and sings loud and clear in this delightful holiday medley! Each with a “bell” theme the medley contains four traditional favorites arranged in a musically clever way for all to enjoy and sing.

(Hodie Christus Natus Est)-Uses: Christmas Call to WorshipScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12The traditional Latin text “Hodie Christus natus est ” sets the foundation for this charming Christmas introit well suited for any choirof unison or treble voices. The optional second voice part adds the feeling of antiphonal singing while optional finger cymbals enhance the joyful proclamation of Christs birth. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD.Duration: ca. 1:50

A medley of bell carols for any combination of two-part voices and handbells. David Angerman's clever “Ring We Now of Christmas” combines the familiar “Sing We Now of Christmas” and “Ukrainian BellCarol” with new text and the traditional “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Scored for three-octave handbells and piano or hand chimes could be substituted if bells are unavailable. A wonderful opportunity toput ensembles together for a holiday concert or festival.

Discovery Level 2-Here is a delightful arrangement of the traditional Irish-English carol that is especially good for younger ensembles. Featuring careful attention to ranges this work accommodates the changing voice and will be an excellentaddition to Christmas concerts. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.

This sparkling setting of the traditional French carol has a dance-like quality that infuses the entire work! Whether performed by voices and keyboard or the optional chamber orchestration it will be an accessible addition toChristmas concerts and worship settings. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.Duration: ca. 1:45.

This arrangement of the traditional carol The Twelve Days of Christmas is a warm and engaging rendering of the song with some embellishing syllables and well-judged Piano accompaniment arranged for two Voices SA by composer Eric H Thiman.Baritone composer and teacher Frederic Austin was best known for his restoration of The Beggar’s Opera as well as its sequel Polly and the thousands of performances of the work in London and abroad.

Christmas means so many things to so many people – tradition humor sentiment and even glitz! “Forever Christmas” is a spectacular revue covering all aspects of the Christmas holiday in eight flexible sections with choreography and staging by John Jacobson. Join in the celebration and sing of all the memories and joys of this special holiday season! Available: SATB Director's Score SAB Director's Score 2-Part Director's Score SATBSinger's Edition SAB Singer's Edition 2-Part Singer's Edition Preview CD ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 35:00.

Traditional American-Another excellent arrangement by Robert PageThis is a lively and fun addition to any Christmas program! From the traditionalChristmas tune

Now available for SAT(B) and 2-Part choirs you'll bring down the house with this Christmas rocker. Especially good for developing choirs in middle and high school! Available separately SAT(B) TBB 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD.

Traditional-This familiar poem is set to the tune of Chopsticks and is sung mostly in unison it is a sure-fire piece for junior high.

From our Accent On Youth series. Great for a children's choir or Jr. HighFun song about the different names and traditions for Christmas

Uses: Christmas EpiphanyScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12Jubilant and dance-like this flexible anthem works perfectly for Christmas or Epiphany services. The traditional text celebrates thebirth of Christ while an optional text for verse 2 recounts the journey of the Wise Men who came to see Jesus. Unison or 2-part treble choirs will enjoy singing the spirited PERSONENT HODIE tune accompanied by piano and optionaltambourine. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:40