Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. On the great feast days, the Magnificat was given at the evening service in Leipzig, following the sermon. Bach twice set this poem (Luke I, 46-55). One of these compositions, for solo soprano, has been lost. Of the other Magnificat, Bach composed his first version, In E-flat, with four inserted Christmas pieces, prepared for the evening service that holiday, 1723. His revision of 1728-31, In D Major, omitting the Christmas movements, was intended for use on any major feast day. Bach composed the motets for special occasions, probably for the birthdays, funerals or memorial services of prominent Leipzig citizens. In this edition, five of the six motets are scored for acappella chouus: Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5 for double chorus (SATB/SATB), No. 3 for various combinations of three-, four- and five-part voices. Motet 6 is scored for SATB and continuo. / Mottet / Répertoire / Choeur

It's a casting call for the annual holiday revue and a host of familiar North Pole faces are lined up to audition, headshots and resumes in hand. Three Elves, a not-so-famous Reindeer, a stage-worthy Snowman, Mrs. C. herself, and regular kid Cameron make the first cut and are put to test by their never seen but consistently heard through a sound system director---Santa Claus! Fantastic Broadway-style songs (complete with easy dance routines) and a simple script (that requires almost no scenery or props) bring this fabulous musical to life. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Book is 100% Reproducible. / Choeur

Director Stageright and Music Director Highnote are busy leading the final rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant and holding a few last-minute auditions. Will they be able to find just the right trio to play the three wise men? Will Harold and the Angel Choir make their entrances on time? Appropriate for both schools and churches, the score of this simple-to-stage production features traditional carols and occasionally invites the audience to sing along! Works well with performers of any age. / Choeur

Following the success of Pop Warm-Ups and Work-Outs for Guys (08749926) and Pop Warm-Ups and Work-Outs for Choir Volume 1 (08753187), this sequel includes many of the latest pop song melodies and motives to inspire students to sing with gusto and to reinforce basic choral fundamentals common to all types of music.The ten songs featured in this second volume of Pop Warm-Ups And Work-Outs For Choir are preceded by suggestions for practicing and reinforcing skills such as breath control, ear training, vowel shapes, resonance, range extension and head voice development. The warm-ups can be used with changed or unchanged voices.The professionally-produced audio recordings present each exercise with and without singers, and are included via digital download. Pop Warm-Ups And Work-Outs For Choir Volume 2 is a valuable resource that will encourage students to sing out while building a better understanding of their amazing instrument - the human voice! Warm-Ups are based on the following songs: Ho Hey, Home, Best Day of My Life, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Moves Like Jagger, The Flight of the Bumblebee, Chasing the Sun, The Interval Song, The Christmas Song, Some Nights. Suggested for middle and high school choirs. / Voix

Just as Mary and Joseph moved from darkness into light, so do all when accepting the One True Light. This new 40-minute adult Christmas musical from Mary McDonald features fresh settings of carols along with beautiful new songs, and celebrates the Light of Christ. An optional candlelight moment is included, along with inspired narration and lighting suggestions to heighten the darkness into light theme. Reproducible Rehearsal Trax feature part-dominant tracks. / Choeur