By Mary Lynn Lightfoot. For SSA choir, piano, Finger Cymbals. Secular Christmas. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

(Volume 2). For Choral (2/3 Part Mixed Teacher Edition). Methodology Chorals. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral SAB chorus

SKU: XC.SAB2201E

Composed by David Bobrowitz and Gail Bobrowitz. Novelty. Novelty. Octavo. Excelcia Music Publishing #SAB2201E. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.SAB2201E).

9 x 6 inches.

Scatbeedoo is a great way to introduce the concept of scat singing using scat syllables, without the pressure of actually improvising. In an upbeat jazz style, all members of the chorus will get a chance to show off their skills. Scatbeedoo will be pure fun for the singers, the chorus director, and of course, the audience!

By Mary Lynn Lightfoot. For 3-part mixed choir (SAB), finger cymbals and piano. Secular Christmas. Octavo

By Lloyd Larson; Niel Lorenz. For SAB choir and piano. Christmas, Sacred. Cantata. Published by Exaltation Publications.

(SSS and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481620. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(SSA Chorus, Harp or Piano). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481644. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(SSA and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481590. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.268497

(Medley). By Nat King Cole. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Jazz Chorals. Medley, Oldies, Standard, Vocal Jazz. Octavo. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.268497).

UPC: 888680736057. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Nat King Cole received 28 Gold record awards during his amazing career as a singer, band leader, movie star and TV host. Among his hits are Ramblin' Rose, Too Young, Mona Lisa and of course, Unforgettable. Kirby Shaw brings his creative style to this group of American standard songs. This is a musical heritage worthy of discovery.

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.268498

(Medley). By Nat King Cole. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Jazz Chorals. Medley, Oldies, Standard, Vocal Jazz. Octavo. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.268498).

UPC: 888680736064. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Nat King Cole received 28 Gold record awards during his amazing career as a singer, band leader, movie star and TV host. Among his hits are Ramblin' Rose, Too Young, Mona Lisa and of course, Unforgettable. Kirby Shaw brings his creative style to this group of American standard songs. This is a musical heritage worthy of discovery.

Choral SSA choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9773

Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9773. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9773).

ISBN 9781491164440. UPC: 680160923342. Key: C# minor. English. Christina Rossetti.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,                                                       Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;                                                               Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,                                                             In the bleak midwinter, long ago.What can I give Him, poor as I am?                                                                                        If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;                                                                         If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;                                                                        Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.The text from this beloved poem of Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was originally published in an 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly, under the title A Christmas Carol. In the first of its five stanzas, the speaker describes in great detail a bitingly cold winter scene, void of both warmth and light. By the final stanza, the speaker's thoughts turn inward, asking what gift they may offer the infant Jesus, meek though they believe themselves to be.The poem was later set by English composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934) as a contribution to the English Hymnal in 1906 and remains the most popular setting today.London-born Rossetti came to be regarded not only as one of the greatest female poets of her time, but as an outspoken advocate on several societal issues, including slavery and cruelty towards animals.In this setting, word painting is of the utmost importance. Careful attention to word stress throughout the course of the piece will make the performance all the more captivating. Descriptive lines such as “frosty wind made moan” should be conveyed with swelling crescendos, like frigid gusts of frozen air.While this piece features an original tune, the beloved Holst melody is also featured briefly, beginning in m. 28. Take care to bring this out.There are plenty of other allusions to wintry scenes scattered throughout the choral parts as well as the accompaniment. I encourage you to put your sleuthing “hats” on and find them all. It will make the learning experience much more memorable and fun.