By Ruth Elaine Schram, Mark Cabaniss. (Choirtrax CD). Daybreak Christmas Choral. CD only. Size 5x5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Joseph M. Martin. For SATB choir and piano accompaniment. Advent, Cantata. StudioTrax CD. Published by Music Sales.

(from Charlottes Web). By Sarah McLachlan. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. (Showtrax CD). Pop Choral Series. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard.

Choral (ChoirTrax CD)

SKU: HL.334900

Composed by Heather Sorenson. Daybreak Christmas Choral. Christmas, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 220 seconds. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.334900).

UPC: 840126910582. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Edmund H. Sears/Heather Sorenson. John 14:27, Luke 2:9-14.

From the cantata Little Lion, Little Lamb, the contours of this reimagined carol are fashioned with beautiful arching leaps, instantly endearing it to the listener. A good balance of unison and four-part writing expresses the miracle of the incarnation with sensitivity and sincere devotion. The B section offers some theater with distinctive layers of Gloria that crescendo with impressive impact. The final angelic proclamation fades into the Christmas sky with delicate and artful sonority. Heavenly! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, tpt 1-3, hn 1-2, tbn 1-2, tbn3/tba, perc 1-2, timp, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

By Janet Mcmahan-Wilson. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. (Choirtrax Cd). Daybreak Christmas Choral. CD only. Size 5x5.5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

An International Holiday Celebration. By John Jacobson, Roger Emerson. (Showtrax CD). Expressive Art (Choral). Published by Hal Leonard.

By John Jacobson, Roger Emerson. (Showtrax CD). Choral. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Teena Chinn. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral Series. Pop. CD. Published by Alfred Publishing.

A Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Harold Flammer. CD only. Published by Harold Flammer Music (HL.35030939).

Choir Sacred

SKU: AP.47641

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Sacred. CD. Alfred Music #00-47641. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47641).

UPC: 038081543345. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairla wn Middle School

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48872

Arranged by Andrew Parr. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Chanukah; Folk; Jewish Heritage; Sacred; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-48872. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48872).

UPC: 038081561967. English. Traditional Hebrew Folk Song.

An optional clarinet adds a festive flourish to this traditional Hebrew folk song arranged expressly for 3-part mixed singers. This specifically targeted voicing pays close attention to the most appropriate range and tessitura for developing voices, especially the guys. Four short lines comprise an entirely Hebrew text that celebrates the miracle of Hanukkah and the spinning dreidel (a pronunciation guide is included). S'vivon sov, sov, sov means Dreidel turn, turn, turn. Excitement abounds throughout, especially when a surprise slower section accelerates back to the first lively tempo, and then even faster for the final phrase.

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.

By Clydesdale & Clydesdale. Choral. Modern Christian: Christmas. Listening CD. Published by Word Music . Listening CD. Modern Christian: Christmas.

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3773L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3773L).