This composition, written by William Llewellyn and arranged here for SATB chorus, is different from the one normally associated with this carol. However, it is still set to Christina Rossetti's haunting poem which depicts the pictoral and human attributes of the Incarnation. The imagery of winter follows the example of Milton's On the Morning of Christ's Nativity. It also follows the tradition, used by Milton, that at Christ's birth, the earth was covered with pure white snow

(Instrumental Play-Along Series Book with Online Audio for Cello). By Mannheim Steamroller. For Cello. Instrumental Folio. Softcover Audio Online. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Jeffrey E. Turner. Part(s); Score; SmartMusic; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 76 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44799).

Roy Clark Christmas Songbook for Guitar composed by Roy Clark. For guitar. This edition: Paperback. Collection. Christmas. Book. Text Language: English. 128 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Shawnee Press. Christmas Sacred. Octavo. Published by Shawnee Press

Fanfare Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-324-120

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2011. 36 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 324-120. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-324-120).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Weihnachten ist auch ein Fest des Brauchtums und der Tradition. Dies zeigt sich ganz besonders in den Weihnachtsliedern, die oft schon seit Jahrhunderten einen zentralen Platz in der christlichen Kultur einnehmen. A Medieval Christmas verwendet drei dieser alten Melodien, die sich heute noch weltweit größter Beliebtheit erfreuen: das mittelalterliche Loblied Gaudete, das englische Coventry Carol aus dem 14. Jahrhundert und das bekannte In dulci jubilo, das ebenfalls auf das 14. Jahrhundert zurückgeht.

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-355-5

Composed by Matthew Whittall. Score. Fennica Gehrman #55011-355-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-355-5).

Asked to contribute a carol to the already rich Finnish Christmas repertoire, music I've sung myself for many years, I was very aware of the things that mark the season for my adopted countrymen: peace, stillness, the cold landscape and home. When I came across Ester Ahokainen's gentle poem, so focused around these images, it seemed like providence. The resulting song is modest and warmly modal, departing only a little from Finnish tradition: a lingering dissonance here, a moment of quiet sentiment held slightly longer expected there. Like the words, the music opens outward in thanks at the end. Aattoilta was composed for the Helsinki Chamber Choir Christmas CD recording, and is dedicated to them.

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.286543

Arranged by Alejandro Rivas. Henry Leck Creating Artistry. Christmas, Concert. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 135 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.286543).

UPC: 888680896966. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Here is a sweet carol from the Venezuelan tradition. The text is in Spanish with an easy to read phonetic pronunciation guide. Piano, triangle and claves are provided in the choral score but an expanded instrumentation including flute, oboe, clarinet and string bass will make this a real feature in your Christmas concert.

SATB choir

SKU: PL.1219

Composed by Robert Lehman. Sacred, Adult, advent, anthem. Octavo. Composed 2012. Paraclete Press #1219. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.1219).

Beautiful carol in the English tradition. Begins lullaby-like in close harmony. Expands in range with vocal solos and intensity of harmony. Ends with quiet alleluias, as if at the manger.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.44799S

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Jeffrey E. Turner. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Duration 3:20. Belwin Music #00-44799S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44799S).

UPC: 038081517322. English.

A joyful departure from tradition, now set in 4/4 time by Jeffrey Turner, this fresh setting of the beloved carol is sure to add sparkle to any holiday celebration. Across the silent night, the blazing star of a solo cello beacons. A violinist follows, and the glory of a string orchestra suddenly bursts across the heavens. A twinkling piano announces that a child has been born unto the world; then, the high strings enter like angels singing from above. With its ending in 3/4, sure to put a smile on everyone's face, there's never been a happier birthday. (3:20) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

(Instrumental Play-Along Series Book with Online Audio for Alto Sax). By Mannheim Steamroller. For Alto Saxophone. Instrumental Folio. Softcover Audio Online. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Various, mostly SATB choir - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-RAB41

Composed by Various. Royal School of Church Music. Sacred. 94 pages. GIA Publications #RAB41. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-RAB41).

English.

16 well-known pieces from the worship-song repertoire in arrangements made specifically for choirs and singing groups to use as anthems. This collection of well-known pieces from the worship-song repertoire consists of arrangements made specifically for choirs and singing groups to use as anthems. Many of them have already been heard on the BBC's popular Daily Service, where listener-appeal and musical craftsmanship are both important. In their performance notes, the arrangers suggest a variety of scorings to increase the usefulness, flexibility and attractiveness of music which they see as firmly within the 'carol' tradition.

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Shawnee Press. Christmas Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Piano, SSA choir

SKU: LO.15-4085H

Composed by Bryan Sharpe. Choral. Christmas, General. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/4085H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-4085H).

ISBN 9780787789817.

This delicate setting incorporates and blends together two different tunes commonly associated with this carol text, Mueller and Cradle Song along with a verse in Spanish. The two tunes and languages are woven together seamlessly and creatively for a unique approach on this Christmas tradition. String ensemble parts are available to enhance this intimate and expressive offering.

(Instrumental Play-Along Series Book with Online Audio for Clarinet). By Mannheim Steamroller. For Clarinet (Clarinet). Instrumental Folio. Softcover Audio Online. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.35032003

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Shawnee Press. Christmas Sacred, Christmas/Advent Sacred. Octavo. Duration 345 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032003).

ISBN 9781540019806. UPC: 888680726621. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Unique, accessible to all ages, and stunningly beautiful describes this arrangement of the beloved carol. Incorporating the use of American Sign Language throughout, the piece begins in German sung by a soloist, then by the choir, singing then in English, then with “oos” and finally only “singing” with American Sign Language, filling the room with silent splendor. It is truly a work that will become a tradition for your choir. The ASL vocabulary is included in the choral.

Piano

SKU: BR.EB-9082

Composed by Jorg Birkenkotter. Solo instruments; Softcover. Edition Breitkopf.

World premiere: Seoul (Pan Music Festival), October 8, 1991

Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Score. Composed 1991. 22 pages. Duration 12'. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 9082. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-9082).

ISBN 9790004179567. 11.5 x 16.5 inches.

Jorg Birkenkotter im Gesprach mit Carolin Naujocks (DeutschlandRadio Berlin, Juli 1994) zum Klavierstuck Schwebung und Strenge: Das Stuck ist ziemlich gefahrlich ..., wenn man es nicht in einem ganz guten Raum hort, mit einer Akustik, in der man wirklich diese Nachhallsachen alle hort, dann kann man ganz schnell sagen, dass ist so traditionelle Wiener Schule-Musik ... Und wenn man dahinter hort, dann hort man eben schon, dass all diese traditionellen Klavier-Figurationen, die so an der Oberflache da sind, standig diese Nachhall-Welt auslosen. Und die ist dann eben doch eine andere, die dahinter ist. Aber es ist eben beides und es halt sich ... in Schach irgendwie. Zumindest am Anfang hort man ganz aufmerksam zu ... sonst hort man nur die virtuose Oberflache. ... Ich wollte nur auf den Tasten spielen: Also ganz normales, konventionelles Klavierspiel, das ist das eine. Und dann, was das auslost bzw. wo das aufgefangen wird ..., da fangt die Klangspielerei an, die vom traditionellen Klavierspiel wegfuhrt. Bezug zur Tradition ist riskant. Aber das macht ja auch nichts. Mir wurde es naturlich etwas ausmachen, wenn das umkippt zur falschen Seite, wenn es doch eben nicht die Ohren auf eine neue Art von Wahrnehmung richtet, was ich schon mochte. Ich will nur nicht die neue Wahrnehmung in irgend einer Wuste suchen, die es, glaube ich, auch gar nicht mehr gibt ... Ich glaube nicht, dass das ein vermittelnder Ansatz ist: Es geht von bestimmten Dingen aus und versucht dann, woanders hin zu kommen. Was soll ich vermitteln: Tradition und Avantgarde? Es ist eine ganz komische Sache: Ich habe Lust, ganz abseits von diesen Sachen etwas auszuprobieren, Sachen zu machen, die ich noch gar nicht gemacht habe, dass diese Sachen bis zu einem gewissen Grad ausgereizt sind. Das ist jetzt alles Spekulation: Da muss ich selbst abwarten, was mit mir passiert. CDs: Schwebung und Strenge Hwa-Kyung Yim (piano) CD col legno WWE 20055 Thomas Oesterdiekhoff (percussion), Hwa-Kyung Yim (piano) CD Cavalli Records CCD 247 Bibliography: Birkenkotter , Jorg: Schwebung und Strenge fur Klavier, in: Noten und Notizen, Mitteilungen der Hannoverschen Gesellschaft fur Neue Musik, Nr. 27 (Juli 2000), pp. 4-11.

World premiere: Seoul (Pan Music Festival), October 8, 1991.

Composed by Donald Moore. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43424).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: PE.HX9011

Arranged by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score and Part(s). HXmusic #98-HX9011. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9011).

The jaunty traditional melody (Here We Come A-Caroling) appears briefly in its original 6/8 time, before we're off on full-ensemble, straight-ahead swing. A brief sax soli and some short drum set interjections take the role of soloist. Nothing but holiday cheer from end-to-end. Top trumpet note: G 5.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: PE.HX9011S

Arranged by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score. HXmusic #98-HX9011S. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9011S).

The jaunty traditional melody (Here We Come A-Caroling) appears briefly in its original 6/8 time, before we're off on full-ensemble, straight-ahead swing. A brief sax soli and some short drum set interjections take the role of soloist. Nothing but holiday cheer from end-to-end. Top trumpet note: G 5.

Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 568 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Chorus a cappella

SKU: BR.CHB-5381-00

Composed by Howard Arman. Choir; stapled. Chor-Bibliothek (Choral Library). Song; Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Choral score. 80 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #ChB 5381-00. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.CHB-5381-00).

ISBN 9790004413821. 7.5 x 10.5 inches. English.

As director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, Howard Arman has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du frohliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du frohliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus. The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It's a Birthday and Wasn't That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain't That a Rockin' gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance.

Moderately Easy

SKU: WD.080689609176

The Carols of Christmas. Composed by Marty Parks. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Book. Word Music #080689609176. Published by Word Music (WD.080689609176).

UPC: 080689609176.

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New from Marty Parks and Word Music & Church Resources comes a fresh, yet familiar musical for your Christmas choir (with a little bit of “everything old made new again!”), as Marty crafts a NEW work filled entirely with warm and nostalgic arrangements of everyone’s favorite carols of the season!

With songs girded in the time-honored traditions and remembrances of Christmases past that somehow continue to make our Christmases in the present so meaningful to our lives and our families, HOW GREAT OUR JOY! is highlighted by Marty Parks’ musical signature featuring Large Print, No Repeats, and Time-Saving Vocals, perfect for any choir!

What once might have been perceived as being the perfect fit for Senior Adult Choirs is now perfectly appealing and appropriate for every choir! With a set of songs complemented by inspiring scriptures and narration, HOW GREAT OUR JOY! will bring to mind a Christmas concert setting festive and familiar, heartwarmingly honest, sacred and intimate, joyful and worshipful.

Chorus a cappella

SKU: BR.CHB-5380-00

Composed by Howard Arman. Choir; stapled. Chor-Bibliothek (Choral Library). Song; Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Choral score. 40 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #ChB 5380-00. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.CHB-5380-00).

ISBN 9790004413814. 7.5 x 10.5 inches. German / Latin.

As director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, Howard Arman has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du frohliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du frohliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus. The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It's a Birthday and Wasn't That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain't That a Rockin' gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance.

Composed by J. William Greene. Sacred. Collection. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.97-7781).