(Tinsel-Time Fun for Christmas Choir!). Arranged by Various. For SATB choir, piano accompaniment. Christmas. Difficulty: moderate. Choral score. Published by Word Musi

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.347321

Composed by Tim Sharp and Timothy Michael Powell. Fred Bock Publications. Appalachian, Christmas Secular, Folk. Softcover. 100 pages. Gentry Publications #JG0741. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.347321).

ISBN 9781705153505. UPC: 840126926927. 6.75x10.5x0.268 inches. Timothy Michael Powell/Tim Sharp.

This work grew out of the co-creator's love for the tunes and texts coming out of the Appalachian Mountains and the shape-note and early Moravian singing tradition. In the words of Tim Sharp, “We took the image of bands of angels singing and playing at the Nativity as reported in the second chapter of Luke's gospel, transported that image to Appalachia, and Angel Band is the result.” Containing 8 carols (mostly familiar), a processional and recessional, Angel Band is a fusion of ideas ranging from medieval tunes to contemporary bluegrass.

Arranged by Shirl Jae Atwell. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Winter. Grade 2.5. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Music

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, 2 or 3 octaves handbells - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7791

Composed by Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmans Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune Name: Irby. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7791. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7791).

UPC: 785147779100. English. Text by Cecil Frances Alexander.

Thanks to the venerable Lessons and Carols tradition, many choirs begin their Christmas programs or preludes with a setting of the hymn “Once in Royal David’s City.” This Hal Hopson setting also includes optional parts for string quartet and handbells.

Arranged by Stephen Bulla. For String Orchestra (Score and Parts). Easy Music For Strings. Grade 2. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: LO.99-2861L

A Joyful Christmas Acclamation. Composed by Mary McDonald. Arranged by Larry Shackley. Choral, cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Bulk performance CDs. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2861L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2861L).

UPC: 000308129342.

Compo sers Mary McDonald and Larry Shackley have combined their musical gifts with the inspired lyrics of Pamela Martin to create a captivating thirty-minute cantata for SATB or SAB choirs. In this unique work, the many names of Christ foretold in the Old Testament are used to proclaim the familiar story of Christmas: Emmanuel, God With Us brings to life Mary's visit from the angel; Son of David depicts the journey to Bethlehem; and King of Kings involves the Wise Men and the congregation in worship. Lovely original melodies stand alongside familiar carols to create a musical experience suitable for churches of all traditions. A simple, scriptural narration joins the seven choral pieces, and an optional joyous instrumental overture sets the stage with a medley of Christmas favorites. The orchestration of this work is within the range of many churches, with the option of using digital keyboard along with a small group of woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

(Featuring: The Holly and the Ivy / God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen / The First Nowell). Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Young Band. Form: Medley. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Grade 2. Published by Belwin Music

SATB choir & Org

SKU: ST.Y287

Composed by Rhian Samuel. SATB and Organ. Vocal Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #Y287. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.Y287).

ISBN 9790220223198.

Comp osed for the internationally regarded Choir of New College, Oxford, and its conductor Edward Higginbottom, Rhian Samuel's What Cheer? is a bright and uplifting new setting of words already familiar to singers from popular carols by William Walton and Peter Warlock. The scoring is for SATB choir and organ, with optional short solos for soprano, alto and bass.

An eminent and established song composer, Samuel has brought to this text, originally from a 16th-century commonplace book compiled by Richard Hill, her own idiomatic response to the tradition of music for Christmas. Though written for one of the world's great vocal ensembles, What Cheer? is well within the range of accomplished amateur choirs, and the effective scoring for voices captures in ringing choral sounds the buoyant optimism of this poetic celebration of Christ's birth.

SATB choir divisi, keyboard - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-6045

Composed by Linda Cable Shute. Creation, Nature. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6045. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6045).

UPC: 688670560453.

Herbe rt Brokerings beautiful text expresses delight in the beauty of nature, and draws parallels between this gift of beauty and the gift of Christ. The melody is lyrical and easily learned. The premier performance of this piece was at A Rose in Winter 2002: International Carols and Traditions, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

SKU: LO.99-3344L

Choral, cantatas. Eastertide. Bulk performance CDs. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3344L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3344L).

UPC: 000308140767.

The Easter Story retells Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection, and exaltation to the right hand of the Father in a simple yet profound story that engages the heart, mind, and imagination. The musical score draws upon folk sources, including The Sacred Harp and The Columbian Harmony, spirituals, carols, and songs from English, Irish, and Hebrew traditions. The choral score is carefully crafted for choirs of all sizes and is enhanced by three solos. Two speakers share Ken Bible's compelling narrative which is beautifully underscored by piano accompaniment or Michael Lawrence's brilliant orchestration.