Il Est Ne (He Is Born, Gloria!) (Traditional French Carol). By Traditional French Carol. Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Piano reduction/vocal score. Standard notation. 12 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

(From the Musical Ragtime). Composed by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty. Arranged by Mark Hayes. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Broadway; Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Billy Strayhorn. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. (3 Part Mixed). Discovery Jazz. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 11 pages. Published by CHERRY LANE.

Composed by Vicki Tucker Courtney. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 53 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Arranged by Thomas Steven Juneau. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 24 seconds. Carl Fischer #CM09446. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9446).

He Is Born. Composed by French carol. Arranged by Lynn Bailey Christopher Pillsbury. Sws. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Carl Fischer Music #CM9636. Published by Carl Fischer Music

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.

Arranged by James Jerome Williams. Octavo. 20 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer #CM09454. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9454).

(The Christmas Story from Prophecy to Fulfillment). By Pepper Choplin. For SAB choir and piano (with optional orchestra). Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Cantata

Arranged by Andrea Ramsey. For SSA choir, Descant, Optional Small Ensemble / Solo, Optional Percussion. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.428248

A Beatles Super Medley. By The Beatles. By George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. Pop Choral Series. Classic Rock, Medley, Novelty, Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock, Sixties. Octavo. Duration 240 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.428248).

UPC: 196288063391. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.

A Fab Four Medley with 18 classic songs in just four minutes!? As Brian Wilson once said, “There's no outdoing the Beatles.” Includes: All You Need Is Love, Blackbird, Come Together, Eight Days a Week, Eleanor Rigby, A Hard Day's Night, Here Comes the Sun, Hey Jude, I Want to Hold Your Hand, In My Life, Let It Me, Love Me Do, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields Forever, We Can Work it Out, With a Little Help from My Friends and Hello, Goodbye.

By Michael John Trotta. For SSA choir, Optional Flute. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Choral (3-Part Mixed choir)

SKU: HL.1723100

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Arranged by Mac Huff. Discovery Choral. Disney, Movies, Musicals, Pop. Octavo. Duration 180 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1723100).

UPC: 196288277750. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Three classic Disney songs, from writers Richard and Robert Sherman, are skillfully arranged for young voices in this delightful medley: “It's A Small World,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” and “I Wan'na Be Like You.”.

By David Eddleman. For SSA choir, keyboard. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 24 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Paul David Thomas. Based on Psalm 139. Octavo. Duration 2 minutes, 10 seconds. Carl Fischer #CM9471. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9471).

Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. For SSA choir, piano, optional flute 1 and 2. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 51 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Choral SSA choir

SKU: CF.CM9708

Celebrate Hanukkah!. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by JB Levine. 8 pages. Duration 1 minute, 25 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9708. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9708).

ISBN 9781491160039. UPC: 680160918638. Key: F major. Hebrew. Traditional.

The traditional Jewish practice for the holiday of Hanukkah is to recall ancient miracles and increase the light in the world by lighting a nine-stemmed menorah. One candle is added each night until the menorah is full on the eighth night. After lighting the candles each night, those gathered around the menorah sing these ancient blessings. The first two blessings are sung on all eight nights, and the third blessing is only sung on the first. This melody, first published in New York in 1922, is commonly used throughout the world. It is sung by crowds of thousands gathering to light a community menorah and small families gathering in their homes alike.

By Jeanine Tesori. Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. SAB. Broadway Choral. 36 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

(with Sheep May Safely Graze). By Johann Sebastian Bach, Nahum Tate, George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Keith Christopher. (SAB). Daybreak Christmas Choral. Sacred. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Daybreak Music.

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.365086

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Brookfield Choral Series. General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 280 seconds. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.365086).

UPC: 840126960792. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. III John 2, Jeremiah 14:1-22, John 14:27, John 9:1-41.

Written during the height of the pandemic, this song of spiritual and physical wellness speaks to many moments of need. Opening with the first few chords of O God, Our Help in Ages Past, the anthem is framed as a petition for God's healing mercy. The fragile melody gently rises and falls, breathing with the sincerity of the lyrics. In the silence help us hear words of hope and promise clear. Teach us not to live in fear. Lord of all, we pray to You. A true anthem of hope!

Composed by Reginal Wright. Bible: Ruth 1:16. Octavo. Duration 4 minutes, 9 seconds. Carl Fischer #CM9479. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9479).

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Octavo. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer #CM09085. Published by Carl Fischer

By Franz Schubert. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. Duration 1:00. Published by BriLee Music / Carl Fischer.

Composed by Earlene Rentz. For TBB choir. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 45 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Choral SSA Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9718

Composed by Meredith Tompkins. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 23 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9718. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9718).

ISBN 9781491160978. UPC: 680160919574. Key: D major. English. Manmohan Ghose.

Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. A Lament is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father's death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original 'image' of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement. As a nod to the poet's birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.
Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. “A Lament” is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father’s death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: “I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original ‘image’ of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement.” As a nod to the poet’s birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.

Composed by John F. Smith. Arranged by Jody Noblett. For TBB choir, keyboard (rehearsal only). Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 1 minutes, 28 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Earlene Rentz. For SSA choir. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 15 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer