2 trumpets, 2 trombones, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone and rhythm

SKU: LO.30-3725L

Composed by Marty Parks. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Instrumental score and parts. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/3725L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-3725L).

UPC: 000308154450.

Instr umental Ensemble Score and Parts for 10/5347L Buckle up for this rousing rendition of the classic Christmas carol “Angels from the Realms of Glory.” This sparkling arrangement will have your choir and congregation smiling and tapping their toes as they celebrate the joyous Christmas message!

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.1161485

Composed by Pietro A. Yon. Arranged by John Leavitt. Brookfield Christmas Choral. Christmas. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 250 seconds. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.1161485).

UPC: 196288121992. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Isaiah 7:14, John 1:14, Matthew 1:18-23.

A quintessential Christmas classic! This arrangement is “on point” at every turn with stellar part writing and a creative accompaniment. Respectful to the source material, this octavo is equally at home in concert halls and sanctuaries. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: LO.99-4055L

Composed by Marty Parks. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/4055L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-4055L).

UPC: 000308154467.

Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for 10/5347L Buckle up for this rousing rendition of the classic Christmas carol “Angels from the Realms of Glory.” This sparkling arrangement will have your choir and congregation smiling and tapping their toes as they celebrate the joyous Christmas message!

Voice Dominant CD

SKU: HP.C6331V

Piano with optional Orchestra. Choral Performance/Accompaniment CDs. Hope Publishing Company #C6331V. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6331V).

UPC: 763628863319. Music Arr. Joel Raney. Timothy Dudley-Smith.

From the musical, 'Sing Christmas!' This popular hymn text is a paraphrase of The Song of Mary, recorded in Luke 1. The message calls for Christians to proclaim the greatness of the Lord, the greatness of his name, the greatness of his might, and the greatness of his word, in each of the four stanzas. Equally effective with piano accompaniment or full orchestra, this setting originally appeared in Mary McDonald and Joel Raney's best-selling Christmas musical, Sing Christmas! code number 8901.

SATB choir and Piano - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-0084

Composed by Benjamin Harlan. Christmas. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-0084. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-0084).

UPC: 688670500848. English.

This charming Christmas anthem pairs an 1866 text with a fresh, new tune. Approachable writing with some unison and two-part mixed textures. It specifies piano, but could be adapted for organ almost at sight. Tender and lyrical, this would be a great Christmas Eve piece for even a smaller SATB choir.

Choir; rhythm

SKU: HP.C6184C

Arranged by Joel Raney. Piano with Optional Rhythm or Orchestra. Christmas, Sacred. Choral Performance/Accompaniment CDs. Hope Publishing Company #C6184C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6184C).

UPC: 763628961848. Words by John W. Work.

Traditional Spiritual with words by John W. Work This beloved Christmas spiritual is set in a soulful, gospel blues style and comes from Joel Raney's popular gospel Christmas cantata, Joy!, code no. 8721. The syncopated rhythms and dynamic choral parts make this a perfect choice for school concerts and church programs.

Soli SST(A)TB Voices, ST(A)TB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Vl, 2 Va (Vl, Va), Vc/Tiorba/Org, Basso Continuo - Level 3

SKU: CA.2102914

Mitternachtsmesse zu Weihnachten. Composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Edited by Hans Ryschawy. French Sacred Music. Violoncello. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin, Christmas. Single Part, Cello. H 9. 20 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 21.029/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2102914).

ISBN 9790007198220. Text language: Latin.

Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Christmas mass, the Messe de Minuit, is throughly in the French tradition, celebrating the joyful news of the Birth of Christ with cheerful happiness. In this midnight mass, composed in 1694, ten traditional French Christmas hymns have been rearranged, lending the work a dance-like energy alongside charming tone coloring. In independent movements the relatively small instrumental ensemble consisting of two flutes, strings and organ plays a significant role in the musical events of this mass, alternating with various combinations of the vocal parts. Solo voices are only used together in small ensembles and, in accordance with the practices of the period, the boundaries between solo ensemble and choir are fluid, meaning that these solo passages can also be sung by members of the choir. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2102900.

SKU: LO.99-3011L

A Christmas Journey to the Light of Christ. Composed by Lloyd Larson. Choral, cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Bulk performance CDs. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3011L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3011L).

UPC: 000308132090.

The story of faith is often reflected as a journey from darkness to light. The Old Testament speaks of Israel living in bondage and darkness, awaiting the light of the promised Messiah, and His coming is punctuated by light every step of the way: a bright angelic host proclaiming the news to Judean shepherds keeping watch over their flocks; a shining star inviting Magi from afar to the young Christ-child in an act of worship and praise. The book of John refers to Jesus as the light of all people (Jn 1:4). Jesus even referred to Himself as the light of the world (Jn 8:12). It is this imagery of light that provides the unifying thread for Behold the Star! This extended work for choir, narrators, and congregation is a blend of original and familiar carols. It may be performed in a single worship experience or in smaller segments over the weeks leading to Christmas. Behold the Star! is an inspirational reminder that Jesus, the light of the world, has indeed come!

SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.1002019

Christmas cantata. Composed by Christian Ehregott Weinlig. Edited by Klaus Winkler. Ein Kind Ist Uns Geboren (Kantate). Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Advent, Christmas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1798. Duration 9 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.020/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1002019).

ISBN 9790007140434. Language: German.

This is a beautiful and rewarding composition by a former member of the famous St. Thomas Boys Choir in Leipzig and later Dresden Kreuzkantor. Inspite of the relatively easy level of difficulty, its effect will not fail to impress. This three-movement Christmas cantata for mixed choir and orchestra makes it possible to perform the piece both in worship services and in concert. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1002000.

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.10-5327L

Composed by Patti Drennan. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/5327L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-5327L).

ISBN 9780787766535.

Patt i Drennan and gospel music are a powerful combination, which is evident in this joyous Christmas collaboration with lyricist Rose Aspinall. Original melody and text meld effortlessly into the classic carol “Sing We Now of Christmas.” Choirs will love the brief four-part contrapuntal section that brings this piece to a climactic conclusion!

Choir

SKU: AP.47738

Composed by Ted Hutchinson. Arranged by Thomas Fettke. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred. CD. Alfred Music #00-47738. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47738).

UPC: 038081544311. English.

Made popular by American Idol star David Archuleta and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on their Glad Christmas Tidings album, this original carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of two animals in the stable. And the night skies rang as the angels sang, when love came down to the earth. Appropriate for both school and church.

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.

Full orchestra

SKU: LO.30-3693L

Composed by Marty Parks. Choral, cantatas. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Full score. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/3693L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-3693L).

UPC: 000308155006.

Full Score for 65/2098L This celebratory work from Marty Parks is filled with festive interpretations of classic carols and worshipful original songs that highlight the beauty of the Christmas story. Arranged with practicality in mind, it is sure to make choirs of all sizes and skill levels sound their best. The choral voicings are rich and full while the vocal ranges maintain an accessibility throughout. The orchestration, also written by Marty, beautifully complements the choral writing. From the anticipatory, joy-filled opener, O Come, Emmanuel!, to the exciting finale that combines O Come, All Ye Faithful and Son of the Father’s Love, this incredible selection is filled with the sounds and spirit of Christmas!

Soli SB, SATB Choir, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Violins, Viola, Basso continuo

SKU: CA.3105711

Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 1. Sacred vocal music, Christmas. Single Part, Violin 1. Composed 1725. BWV 57. 12 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.057/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3105711).

ISBN 9790007206567. Language: German/English. Text: Lehms, Georg Christian. Text: Georg Christian Lehms.

The first performance of this cantata, which belongs to Bach's third annual cycle of cantatas, took place on the 2nd day of Christmas in 1725. With the exception of the closing chorale, with a text from 1711 by Georg Christian Lehms, the text of the cantata refers to St. Stephan, the first martyr of the New Testament and patron saint whose name day occurs on 26 December. In a dialog between the Soul (Soprano) and Jesus (bass) the struggle with sin is recounted respectively in two expressive arias arias. The entire orchestra is involved in the first movement as well as in in the closing chorale together with the choir. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3105700.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello/contrabass - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3710511

Christmas oratorio. Composed by Gottfried August Homilius. Edited by Uwe Wolf. This edition: Complete edition. Gottfried August Homilius - Selected Works. Die Freude Der Hirten Ga 5. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Oratorios, Christmas. Single Part, Violin 1. HoWV I.1. 16 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 37.105/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3710511).

ISBN 9790007214340. Language: German. Text: Buschmann, Ernst August. Text: Ernst August Buschmann.

After the Passions-Cantate ,,Ein Lammlein geht und tragt die Schuld of 1775, the Christmas Oratorio is the second major vocal work by Homilius to appear in print during his lifetime. With an unusually large instrumental contingent, Homilius set the, at that time, much beloved pastoral theme of the shepherds in a most sophisticated manner. Each movement presents a clearly differentiated, atmospheric scene, distinct from all the other movements. This applies to the varied pastoral music, as well as to the representation of the mighty God by an angel, whose entrance is accompanied by trumpets and timpani. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3710500.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello/contrabass - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3710500

Christmas oratorio. Composed by Gottfried August Homilius. Edited by Uwe Wolf. This edition: Paperbound, Complete edition. Gottfried August Homilius - Selected Works. German title: Die Freude Der Hirten Ga 5. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Oratorios, Christmas. Full score (complete edition / selected edition). HoWV I.1. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 37.105/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3710500).

ISBN 9790007091583. Language: German. Text: Buschmann, Ernst August. Text: Ernst August Buschmann.

After the Passions-Cantate ,,Ein Lammlein geht und tragt die Schuld of 1775, the Christmas Oratorio is the second major vocal work by Homilius to appear in print during his lifetime. With an unusually large instrumental contingent, Homilius set the, at that time, much beloved pastoral theme of the shepherds in a most sophisticated manner. Each movement presents a clearly differentiated, atmospheric scene, distinct from all the other movements. This applies to the varied pastoral music, as well as to the representation of the mighty God by an angel, whose entrance is accompanied by trumpets and timpani.

Basso (cello/double bass) (SATB - 0.0.0.0 - 3.0.0.0 - timp - str - bc)

SKU: BR.OB-32120-26

Cantata for Christmas Day - Urtext. Composed by Johann Kuhnau. Edited by David Erler. Choir; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Cantata; Baroque. Sheet Music. 12 pages. Duration 25'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 32120-26. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-32120-26).

ISBN 9790004350515. 10 x 12.5 inches.

This cantata is a composition by Kuhnau for the first of the Christmas holidays [Christmas Day] and one of his most extensive works. It is underlaid with the free poetry of a hitherto anonymous author, not including any Bible or chorale texts. Though the dating has not yet been clarified, the structure - two recitative-aria pairings, framed by two magnificent tutti movements - indicates a genesis period within the last years of the composer's tenure as St. Thomas cantor in Leipzig. Additional indications are the triple use of the da capo form as well as the four-part vocal setting, partly differentiated in solo and tutti, taking the individual parts to the limits of their ambitus as was later customary with Johann Sebastian Bach.Particularly noteworthy are two details of the instrumentation: Firstly, there are three violin parts in the score, the first of which has to master an exceptionally virtuoso solo part. Secondly, in the third movement, Kuhnau expressly notates an obbligato organ solo part, not to be found in any of his other extant compositions. This virtuosic part also already foreshadows the later and far more famous obbligato organ parts in various Bach cantatas.

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.286419

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Camille Saint-Saë and ns. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. Discovery Choral. Christmas, Concert, Festival, Holiday. CD. Duration 110 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.286419).

UPC: 888680895075. 5.0x5.0x0.148 inches.

Excerpted from the beautiful Christmas Oratorio by Saint-Saens, this movement is a wonderful addition to any Christmas, Winter or general middle school concert program. The optional string quartet accompaniment lifts this work to the top of your program.

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.10-5730MD

Composed by Phil Nitz. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas, General. Medallion Music #10/5730MD. Published by Medallion Music (LO.10-5730MD).

ISBN 9780787777791.

In a “bluesy gospel” style led by a soulful tenor solo, Love Is the Reason Why, written by Lyn Rowell, recorded by the Gaither Vocal Band, and this arranged by Phil Nitz is an energetic tune that celebrates Jesus’ love displayed in his birth and death. Speaking of the Christmas story as well as referencing the cross, grave, and resurrection, this arrangement can be programmed during the Christmas season or throughout the year to celebrate God’s love given to us through Jesus.

SKU: LO.99-3729H

Composed by Andre J. Thomas. Choral. Christmas. Performance/accompaniment CD. Heritage Music Press #99/3729H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.99-3729H).

UPC: 000308147896.

Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for Shout for Joy (15/3469H) This high-energy Gospel rendition of a classic Christmas spiritual was written for and premiered by Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir. Flush with rich choral writing and the occasional divisi found in each section and accompanied by a jammin' piano part, this is sure to be a satisfying, feel-good Christmas choral experience for choir and audience alike!

For String Orchestra. Composed by Stuart Ross Carlson. Southern Music. Softcover. Southern Music Company #SO106C. Published by Southern Music Company (HL.210377).

SKU: WD.080689690020

A Musical for Christmas. Composed by Thomas Fettke. Arranged by Tom Fettke and Russell Mauldin. Choral, cantatas. Modern Christian. Practice trax. Word Music #080689690020. Published by Word Music (WD.080689690020).

UPC: 080689690020.

The most extraordinary act of giving the world would ever know happened at Christmas. Yet do you find yourself lost without the ability to respond appropriately - how can we thank God sufficiently for the gift of his Son? The heavenly Father only desires one thing, the gift of our heart, in return. The life-changing message of The Jesus Gift is thoughtfully wrapped in the moving words and music of cherished Christmas songs (ranging from favorite carols to contemporary offerings by Michael W. Smith and Shannon Wexelberg) and beloved standards (such as Light of the Stable and The Jesus Gift). Veteran arranger Tom Fettke and master orchestrator Russell Mauldin have fashioned a 37-minute musical that is long on impact yet moderately easy to prepare and to present. Featuring a single narrator and several solos, this musical is ideal for choirs of limited size or rehearsal time. The Jesus Gift is the perfect offering for your congregation and community to experience this Christmastime!