(C Edition). By Various. By Various. Fake Book. Softcover. 464 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Song Cycle for Soprano and Piano. By Vincent Persichetti. Text: Wallace Stevens. For Piano, Soprano. Piano/Vocal Score. 105 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

(Bass Clef Edition). By Various. By Various. For Bass Clef Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 464 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: HL.48021088

Composed by James Macmillan. Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. 72 pages. Hal Leonard #M060117817. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.48021088).

UPC: 884088649074. 7.25x10.25x0.169 inches.

Britannia was written in 1994 as a celebration of a major force in our musical life, the British orchestra. The work fulfils a commission from British Telecommunications plc with the Association of British Orchestras as part of the BT Celebration Series, and provides all the major UK orchestras with a new concert overture for performance in the 1994/95 season. Britannia is a ten-minute orchestral fantasy based on patriotic themes. There is no programme of story as such but the tapestry ofpopular melodies and resonant allusions, given their new and unfamiliar contexts, may provoke some surprising scenarios in the mind of the listener, particularly at a time when petty chauvinism threatens to rear up once again throughout Europe. The piece grows outof a short sketch written earlier this year, Memoire Imperiale, which is based on a march tune by General Reid, an 18th century British army officer who established the music department at Edinburgh University. This theme and the imperial themes of Elgar andArne are thrown into a volatile concoction with other materials an Irish reel (which becomes a jig), a Cockney drinking song, other march tunes and a hazy Celtic modality. All the main ideas are presented in a quick and stark succession during the fast opening section. The slow middle part begins with aserene canon which is gradually undermined by military allusions on brass and percussion. This confrontation leads to the works climax followed by an unsettled coda. Britannia is dedicated to Libby MacNamara of the Association of British Orchestras.

SATB Choir, piano, assembly - Easy Medium

SKU: AU.9781506486420

Composed by Jayne Southwick Cool. GladSong. Christian. Octavo. Augsburg Fortress #9781506486420. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506486420).

ISBN 9781506486420. 7 x 10.25 inches.

Jayne Southwick Cool wrote the text and tune of this gently flowing hymn-anthem, which speaks to the mystery and wonder of the Incarnation. The piano accompaniment borrows melodies from well-known carols to enhance the text and help the listener make the connection between the new words while drawing on memories of the familiar. Easily learned and perfect for the Christmas season.

Composed by Donna Robertson. Creative hymn tune preludes. Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, General. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.6120).

By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SAB (with Narration)). Choral Octavo. Christmas. Level: Level 2 (grade L2). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

SSA choir and piano (Upper Voices - 3 parts or more) - Very Easy to Easy

SKU: OU.9780193524804

Composed by Sarah Quartel. Secular Choral - Upp. Voices. Songbird. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 3'. Oxford University Press #9780193524804. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193524804).

ISBN 9780193524804. 10 x 7 inches.

For SSA and piano Grow is a warm and heartfelt setting of words by the composer that celebrate human personal growth, comparing this to the season change from winter to spring. A rocking piano part underpins the eminently singable vocal lines, and a scat section draws the piece to a reflective close.

Choral SAB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9452

Composed by Vicki Tucker Courtney. Fold. Performance. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 7 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9452. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9452).

ISBN 9781491142608. UPC: 680160900107. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Text: Emily Bronte. Emily Bronte.

Audiences will be mesmerized with Bronte's text coupled with Courtney's haunting melodies as it takes the listener to a season of diverse beauty - winter. This piece is sure to add diversity to any holiday program.

Piano solo

SKU: HH.HH490-SOL

Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. Edited by Sarah Jenner. Arranged by C.D. Stegmann. Playing score. Edition HH Music Publishers #HH490-SOL. Published by Edition HH Music Publishers (HH.HH490-SOL).

ISBN 9781910359815.

Hayd n’s Symphony No. 85, ‘La Reine de France’, belongs to the set of six ‘Paris’ Symphonies, Nos. 82–7, composed in 1785–6 to a commission by the directors of the Concert de la Loge Olympique at the instigation of the Comte d’Ogny and were first performed by that society during the 1787 season. The soubriquet ‘La Reine’ was attached to the work soon after its first performance (and was included in the first edition of printed parts) reflecting its status as a favourite work of Marie Antoinette.

(7 Early Intermediate to Intermediate Piano Duet Arrangements of the Season?Ûªs Most Nostalgic Carols). Arranged by Melody Bober. For Piano. Book; Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands). Memories Series. Christmas; Winter. Early Intermediate; Intermediate. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Choral (SSA Choir) - easy to intermediate SSAA and Organ. Composed by Raimund Wippermann. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Choral. Classical, General Worship, Sacred. Softcover. 8 pages. Schott Music #C55250. Published by Schott Music

Unison/2 Part Choir, keyboard, opt C instrument - Easy

SKU: AU.9781506479835

Composed by Timothy Shaw. Augsburg Choral Library. Christian, Sacred, Christmas. Octavo. Augsburg Fortress #9781506479835. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506479835).

ISBN 9781506479835. 7 x 10.25 inches.

Beauty and flexibility abound in Timothy Shaw's strophic setting of the beloved Apple Tree Carol. Written in a minor key with a pensive mood, the unison stanzas could be shared by children, soloists, or choir sections. Optional vocal harmony and instrumental obbligato add further texture options. While not limited to the Christmas season, this is a great addition to your next Lessons and Carols service or to sing during Christmas worship.

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.35032682

Composed by Michael Barrett. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Christmas/Advent Sacred, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 165 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032682).

UPC: 888680912277. 5.0x5.0x0.196 inches. Isaiah 40:3, Luke 7:27, Mark 1:3, Matthew 11:10.

Starting with a musical quote from the beloved French carol NOEL NOUVELET and reimagining it as an Advent statement, this SAB octavo is a must-do for the season of light. The anthem gives way to a light jazz feel in minor and declares the important Isaiah prophecy so associated with Advent lectionary readings. The ranges are friendly to ensembles of any size. Thumbs up! Score and Parts (fl, cl, tpt, tbn, b, perc 1-2, syn) available as a digital download.

Handbells 3 octave handbell ensemble - Level 2

SKU: HP.1161

Arranged by Susan Rucker. Christmas, Sacred. Handbell score. Hope Publishing Company #1161. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.1161).

UPC: 763628111618. John 3:16, Luke 2:7-20.

Three octave arrangement of a Christmas selection by Susan Rucker
Handbell directors looking for a level two Christmas selection have a winner in this three octave arrangement. Susan Rucker, writing in a transparent, flowing style has penned a perfect Christmas season selection.

By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SATB (with Narration)). Choral Octavo. Christmas. Level: Level 3 (grade L3). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

2-part mixed choir, keyboard - Easy

SKU: AU.9781506486604

Composed by Brian Wentzel. Augsburg Choral Library. Christian. Octavo. Augsburg Fortress #9781506486604. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506486604).

ISBN 9781506486604. 7 x 10.25 inches.

Brian Wentzel writes a partner song for GREENSLEEVES with the text from this familiar communion hymn and creates a wonderful anthem useful throughout the year and particularly beautiful during the Christmas season. The gentle new melody flows over the familiar tune with ease in this accessible two-part anthem with supportive piano accompaniment.

(E-flat Edition). By Various. By Various. For Eb Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 464 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

2-Part Mixed Choir, piano, flute - Easy

SKU: AU.9781506479903

Composed by Anne Krentz Organ. Augsburg Choral Library. Christian, Sacred, Easter. Octavo. Augsburg Fortress #9781506479903. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506479903).

ISBN 9781506479903. 7 x 10.25 inches.

Anne Krentz Organ has composed a creative and elegant 2-part mixed setting of a text from the Song of Solomon. Imitative part-writing and mixed duple and triple meters make this anthem both approachable and interesting. A beautiful addition to Easter Sunday or anytime during the Easter season.

SATB Choir, organ, opt. trumpet - Easy-medium

SKU: AU.9781506479866

Composed by Richard Clemmit. Augsburg Choral Library. Christian, Sacred, Epiphany. Octavo. Augsburg Fortress #9781506479866. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506479866).

ISBN 9781506479866. 7 x 10.25 inches.

Richard Clemmitt writes a joyful and energetic setting of the tune NOEL with a text by Carl P. Daw, Jr. Learned with ease, choirs will particularly enjoy the tuneful part-writing of the second stanza. A wonderful anthem for the Season of Epiphany.

Handbell choir handbell (3-5 octaves handbell choir) - Grade 3

SKU: BP.HB627

Composed by Brenda E. Austin. Arranged by Brenda Austin. Handbell choir music. Octavo. Beckenhorst Press #HB627. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB627).

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir with 2 to 7 octaves of handchimes. Level 3. Singing bell and simple chime chords underscore the opening of Brenda Austin's arrangement of the hymn tune DIVINUM MYSTERIUM. Flowing accompaniments take over as the piece grows in emotion and dynamics until a bold, triumphant verse, which fades back to the same delicate texture as the opening. A fitting choice for concert or worship during the Advent season and beyond.

Arranged by David Mathie. For Tuba Quartet. Christmas Carols Traditional. Moderately advanced. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics