SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.65-2088S

Composed by Dale Wood. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Choral score. Sacred Music Press #65/2088S. Published by Sacred Music Press (LO.65-2088S).

ISBN 9780787759476.

The age-old story of our Lord’s birth, retold each year around the world, is made more real and more deeply felt when experienced through the beloved carols of this season of joy. Dale Wood’s organ settings of such carols have been re-imagined for chorus by Douglas E. Wagner in this work that can be effective as a service of lessons and carols, a Christmas cantata, or a carol collection for service or concert use. While there is a fair amount of nostalgia associated with these treasured tunes and texts, let not these feelings obscure our primary view as we strive to tread the true path this blessed time of year. As we each, in our own way, make our pilgrimage to the Babe lying in a manger, let us instead refocus our hearts and minds and Come Now to Bethlehem.

Composed by Kevin Memley. Score. Pavane Choral. 72 pages. Pavane Publishing #P9059. Published by Pavane Publishing

Soprano Voice and Piano

SKU: HL.14008339

Composed by Harold E. Darke. Music Sales America. Classical. Choral Score. 4 pages. Music Sales #NOV310537. Published by Music Sales (HL.14008339).

This work, When Christ Was Born of Mary Free, sets the words of a traditional carol dating from the 15th century sensitively in D minor for the verse, moving to a more joyous F for the Chorus. Darke's papers list this piece as having been scored for Soprano solo, Chorus SATB and Piano. Harold E Darke was an English composer and Organist of international renown. Darke composed extensively for choir and Organ. In 1916, he established the Monday lunchtime Organ recitals at St Michael's Cornhill which continue to this day, the longest-running such series in the world. His setting of Christina Rosetti's poem In the Bleak Midwinter created a melody and lilting Organ accompanimentthat has never fallen from favour. It is regarded as one of the greatest of Christmas carols.

SATB choir and piano or chamber ensemble (Chamber Ensemble: Flute, Oboe, Cello, and Harp) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1153

Composed by Neil Harmon. Christmas, Sacred, 21st Century. Instrument parts. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1153. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1153).

UPC: 688670511530. English.

Written in a sparkly, joyous 6/8, this is brand new music set to the beloved traditional text. The composer has specified piano for the accompaniment, but one can hear it being done on organ just as well. Alternatively there are parts for flute, oboe, cello, and harp. This composer's previous settings of well-known Christmas texts with brand new tunes have been very popular. Duration 3:30.

Composed by Jacob B. Weber. Full score. Concordia Publishing House #977884. Published by Concordia Publishing House

SAB choir, organ - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1107

Composed by Austin C. Lovelace. Christmas, 20th Century. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1107. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1107).

UPC: 688670511073.

Uniqu e call for Christians to have social conscience toward all people-young and old. Music contrasts joy and sorrow with shifts between major and minor tonalities.

SKU: GI.G-CD-459

Composed by Richard Proulx. Sacred. CD. GIA Publications #459. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CD-459).

In recent years chant has enjoyed a resurgence of interest and popularity. More Sublime Chant is an extension of the highly successful Sublime Chant, delving further into the glorious sounds of our past and once again featuring the voices of The Cathedral Singers under the direction of Richard Proulx. This beautiful recording includes Gregorian, Ambrosian, Mozarabic, and Sarum chants, many being recorded for the very first time! Chants for Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter are included, as are two mass settings. More Sublime Chant also features the complete Office of Compline, sung in English. The chants are realized in proportional, modal, and equalist rhythms, employing organum, drones, tone clusters, and ornamentation. The use of recorders, handbells, and small percussion, combined with the enchanting voices of The Cathedral Singers and the warm acoustics of Chicago's Columbus Hospital Chapel, make this recording yet another must-have for any music lover!  .

2-part mixed voices, organ or piano - Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1185

Composed by George Frideric Handel and Robert Van Howten. Choral Masterworks for Small Choirs Series. Catholic Year A The Nativity of Our Lord. Christmas, Advent, Baroque. Octavo. Duration 3 minutes, 20 seconds. Laurendale Associates #CH-1185. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1185).

From Messiah. This uplifting aria which declares thy light has come is echoed and expanded in the Joyful chorus which follows. The work has been cast as a charming two-part, any voices arrangement that is a traditional choice for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Duration 3:20.

By Gustaf Nordqvist, Edv. Evers, Norman Luboff. Arranged by Dan Davison. (SATB). This edition: WW1408. Walton Choral. 8 pages. Published by Walton Music.

SATB choir, Keyboard - Easy

SKU: PL.1147

Composed by Austin C. Lovelace. Parish. Choral, Epiphany, Christmas. Octavo. Paraclete Press #1147. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.1147).

Intriguing folk melody from the Cook Islands married to a joyful text of Timothy Dudley-Smith -- unison writing expands into simple four parts with canon at the end -- simple keyboard part for either organ or piano -- an excellent praise anthem for any time of the year.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, woodwinds, timpani, brass quartet, guitar

SKU: GI.G-018040

Composed by Steven R. Janco. Sacred. Full score. With guitar chord names. GIA Publications #018040. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-018040).

What has made this Mass rise to the top in popularity in parishes across the English-speaking world? Its adaptability. From parishes with keyboard and/or guitar and cantor to cathedrals with a large SATB choir and multiple instruments (organ, brass quartet, timpani, handbells), Mass of Wisdom has proven itself as a “Mass for the masses.” Its step-wise melodic patterns make it easy to learn without sounding musically trite in any way. Music directors agree that the through-composed Gloria is one of the most finely crafted of all the new musical settings of the prayer. That fine crafting extends to all components of this Mass, especially the acclamations sung during the Eucharistic Prayer. The multi-layered Hosannas in the Sanctus will delight the members of the choir as well as the singing assembly. This is a Mass setting that simply soars. It is a perfect setting for Ordinary Time, but music directors tell us that the Christmas and Easter seasons are made more glorious and joyful when this setting is sung, especially when the additional instrumentation is added. Dioceses and parishes that employed Mass of Wisdom as the first setting during the implementation of the new translation have found themselves returning to it time and time again. It truly has become part of the “Catholic musical DNA” across the United States and beyond.

SATB Choir and keyboard

SKU: SU.80101234

Composed by John Siler. Vocal/Choral, Sacred Choral. Choral Octavo. Zimbel Press #80101234. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101234).

This work is a joyous carol for Christmas and Epiphany -- festive and rhythmic. 8 pages Published by: Zimbel Press Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting perusalrequest@subitomusi c.com (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8, please write to sales@subitomusic.com.