By Ivo Antognini. For 2-part treble choir, cello and piano or organ. Octavo. Published by Alliance Music Publications

2-part equal voices, 2-part mixed voices, piano accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-4505

Composed by Daniel C. Meyer. Children. Simple Gifts. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #4505. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-4505).

Text by Frances Havergal.

Composed by Gary Daigle. Simple Gifts. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9835. Published by GIA Publications

Composed by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00- 48488. Published by Alfred Music

Choir Secular (2-Part choir; Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.48854

Composed by Text adapted from the poem by Elinor Wylie. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48854. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48854).

UPC: 038081561783. English. Andy Beck.

Andy Beck brings his gift for vivid text painting, evocative piano motives, and tuneful melodies to a favorite wintertime poem. Though not a word-for-word setting, the themes of the Elinor Wylie's words are evident from the snow-covered introduction, winding melody, and expressive andante, to the silken harmonic palette and lacy choral layers. Choose this piece with the confidence that it has been carefully constructed to encourage musicality and artistry from any ensemble. Program the eloquent concert and contest work from fall to spring, anytime there might be snow on the ground. We shall walk in velvet shoes . . . under a veil of lace. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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.

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48823

Composed by Andrew Bruhn. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Peace/Brotherhood; Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-48823. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48823).

UPC: 038081561479. English.

Inspired by the music and philosophy of Mr. Rogers, this tender song is a gift from the composer to his students. Heartfelt verses pose questions to singers about their feelings and lead to five important virtues: kindness and gladness, compassion and joy, and love. The dolce tempo marking requests a sweet tone from the voices and a delicate touch at the piano. There's a lot to be learned here, both musically and emotionally.

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.

SA (with Organ). Composed by Alexander L'Estrange. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Faber Edition: Choral Signature Series. Sacred. Choral Octavo. Faber Music #12-0571572103. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571572103).

By Mark Patterson, J. Paul Williams. (2 part). Fred Bock Publications. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 11 pages. Published by Fred Bock Music Company.

((Choral Medley)). By Stephen Schwartz. Arranged by Mac Huff. 2-Part. Broadway Choral. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Ruth Elaine Schram. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Christmas. Level: Moderate (grade III). Choral Octavo. Published by Alfred Publishing.

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

By Ruth Elaine Schram. For Choir. (2-part). Choral Octavo. Christmas. Level: Moderate (grade 3). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Sonja Poorman, Berta Poorman. For Choir. (2-part). Choral Octavo. Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

2-part equal voices, 2-part mixed voices, cantor, voice solo, assembly, piano accompaniment, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7218

Composed by Michael Mahler. Leavensong Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #7218. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7218).

UPC: 785147721802. English. Text by Michael Mahler.

When presented in an acoustic-pop style, the appeal of this piece will be immediate. Through the composer’s beautiful baptismal text, which is both personal and communal, we are reminded of the wondrous gift that a helpless infant can be for us.  For cantor or soloist.

By Allan Naplan. For Choral (2-Part). Transcontinental Music Choral. 8 pages. Transcontinental Music #993372. Published by Transcontinental Music

2-part equal voices, keyboard accompaniment, flute, oboe, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10310

Composed by Jan Michael Joncas. Simple Gifts. Sacred. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10310. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10310).

English, Spanish. Text Source: Based on Psalm 23 / Basado en Salmo 23(22); Translation: Santiago Fernández. Text by J. Michael Joncas. Scripture: Psalm 23.

Based on Psalm 23, the text of “Shelter Me / Protégeme” is paraphrased to adapt the psalmist’s sentiments to respond to present anxieties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its soothing, melodic refrain invites congregation participation. This is the edition for two-part equal voices.   Terry Donohoo and Anthony Reed accompanied by Amy Kuebelbeck have recorded the work in a duet version for two mixed voices. Listen here. .

2-part mixed voices, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9503

Composed by Bob Moore. Advent 4 B, Advent 4 C, Visitation, Assumption, Immaculate Conception. Simple Gifts. Sacred. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9503. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9503).

UPC: 785147950301. Latin. Text Source: Trad. Latin, 13th c.

When creating our Simple Gifts series, we envisioned the following as the standard: a quality piece by an established composer who could craft simple, but never simplistic, music for smaller choirs. Bob Moore’s setting of the “Ave Maria”—which certainly fits this description—will have use throughout the church year. Choirs will enjoy the flowing lyricism of the vocal writing, so aptly joined to this venerable text.

By Aaron Copland. Arranged by Janet Day. (2 part). Boosey and Hawkes Secular Choral. Size 6x10.5 inches. 20 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

2-part equal voices, 2-part mixed voices, keyboard accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-9515

Arranged by John A. Behnke. Advent. Simple Gifts. Tune Name: Jefferson. Sacred. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9515. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9515).

UPC: 785147951506. English. Text Source: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Text by Charles Wesley.

This pairing of text and tune has a standard place in denominational hymnals. John Behnke has created a simple setting of this essential piece of Advent repertoire. This is just the type of choral setting needed amid all of the musical preparations for Christmas!

2-part mixed voices, piano accompaniment, C instrument - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-9228

Composed by Bob Moore. Baptism of the Lord, Easter Vigil, Children. Simple Gifts. Sacred. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9228. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9228).

UPC: 785147922803. English. Text Source: Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized from Hymnal 1982, rev. Text by F. Bland Tucker.