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.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabass, Organ

SKU: CA.4067205

Composed by Johann Gottlieb Naumann. Arranged by Paul Horn. German title: Missa in D. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Choral Score. Composed 1794. 24 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.672/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4067205).

ISBN 9790007219918. Key: D minor. Language: Latin.

Johann Gottlieb Naumann, who today is becoming increasingly well known, achieved recognition during his lifetime as a composer of operas, among them the first Swedish national opera, Gustaf Wasa. In addition he wrote a large number of sacred compositions for the Court of Dresden, where he was employed for many years, including the present Missa in D minor, which was still performed well into the 20th century. This work, probably composed for Christmas in 1794, displays a decidedly pastoral character in the Gloria and Agnus Dei and moreover, is distinguished by charming solo woodwind parts. Score available separately - see item CA.4067200.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabass, Organ

SKU: CA.4067213

Composed by Johann Gottlieb Naumann. Arranged by Paul Horn. German title: Missa in D. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1794. 12 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.672/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4067213).

ISBN 9790007219956. Key: D minor. Language: Latin.

Johann Gottlieb Naumann, who today is becoming increasingly well known, achieved recognition during his lifetime as a composer of operas, among them the first Swedish national opera, Gustaf Wasa. In addition he wrote a large number of sacred compositions for the Court of Dresden, where he was employed for many years, including the present Missa in D minor, which was still performed well into the 20th century. This work, probably composed for Christmas in 1794, displays a decidedly pastoral character in the Gloria and Agnus Dei and moreover, is distinguished by charming solo woodwind parts. Score and part available separately - see item CA.4067200.

by William Bay. For all recorder. Sacred, duets. Level: Intermediate. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabass, Organ

SKU: CA.4067211

Composed by Johann Gottlieb Naumann. Arranged by Paul Horn. German title: Missa in D. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Violin. Composed 1794. 12 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.672/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4067211).

ISBN 9790007219932. Key: D minor. Language: Latin.

Johann Gottlieb Naumann, who today is becoming increasingly well known, achieved recognition during his lifetime as a composer of operas, among them the first Swedish national opera, Gustaf Wasa. In addition he wrote a large number of sacred compositions for the Court of Dresden, where he was employed for many years, including the present Missa in D minor, which was still performed well into the 20th century. This work, probably composed for Christmas in 1794, displays a decidedly pastoral character in the Gloria and Agnus Dei and moreover, is distinguished by charming solo woodwind parts. Score and part available separately - see item CA.4067200.

SKU: WD.080689332975

Composed by Kathie Hill. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Director's aide and video. Word Music #080689332975. Published by Word Music (WD.080689332975).

UPC: 080689332975.

In this follow-up to their best-seller Fish Tales, Kathie Hill and Melody Morris share the stories of Balaam's donkey, the Good Samaritan, and Jesus riding into Jerusalem. Through these Donkey Tales, children will learn about the obedience God requires, the love we can show our neighbors and the humility that led Jesus to the cross. Kids will love the Tex's Dude Ranch setting where they help owner Tex Arkana tell her Donkey Tales to the accompaniment of the Ranch Hand Band. The country, western swing, bluegrass and rockabilly styles will enhance the setting and energize your choir while the storybook format allows for multiple narrators and simple drama. Best of all, Donkey Tales can be presented in full or as mini-musicals of four to five songs each. So quit horsing around...order Donkey Tales today!

Fakebook (spiral bound) for Eb instrument. With introductory text, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, discography and black & white photos. 400 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

For voice and piano. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With vocal melody, lyrics and chord names. Disney. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 240 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Clarinet Choir

SKU: IS.CC6340EM

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Hideaki Iwai. Woodwinds - Clarinet. Kansai Clarinet Society. Metropolis Music Publishers #CC6340EM. Published by Metropolis Music Publishers (IS.CC6340EM).

ISBN 9790365063406.

Jesu , Joy of Man's Desiring is the most common English title of the 10th and last movement of the cantata 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben', BWV 147 (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life), composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1716 and 1723. Today, it is often performed at wedding ceremonies as well as during Christian festive seasons like Christmas and Easter, slowly and reverently. This is, however, in contrast to the effect suggested by Bach in his original scoring for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuo. The music's wide popularity has led to numerous arrangements and transcriptions such as the present one for clarinet octet or choir by Prof. Hideaki Iwai.

Fakebook for bass clef instrument and voice. With introductory text, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, discography and black & white photos. 400 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Various. For Vocal, Piano Accompaniment. Vocal Collection. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Lyrics/Chords Ukulele

SKU: HL.232108

By The Beatles. Ukulele. Pop. Softcover. Composed 2014. 384 pages. Hal Leonard #NO91894. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.232108).

ISBN 9781783052738. UPC: 888680677329. 4.5x7.5x0.899 inches.

Complete lyrics and chords to 195 Beatles songs, including: Across the Universe • All My Loving • All You Need Is Love • And I Love Her • Back in the U.S.S.R. • The Ballad of John and Yoko • Birthday • Blackbird • A Day in the Life • Day Tripper • Dear Prudence • Drive My Car • Eight Days a Week • Eleanor Rigby • Good Day Sunshine • Got to Get You into My Life • A Hard Day's Night • Help! • Helter Skelter • Here Comes the Sun • Hey Jude • I Saw Her Standing There • I Want to Hold Your Hand • In My Life • Let It Be • The Long and Winding Road • Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds • Penny Lane • Revolution • Something • Ticket to Ride • Twist and Shout • When I'm Sixty-Four • While My Guitar Gently Weeps • Yellow Submarine • Yesterday • and more. 4-1/2 inches x 7-1/2 inches.

SKU: WD.080689320972

Composed by Kathie Hill. Choral. Christmas. Director's aide and video. Word Music #080689320972. Published by Word Music (WD.080689320972).

UPC: 080689320972.

Today we have the freedom to demonstrate our faith as we pray in public, attend church or witness to others. But what if our faith in God was judged only by our response to crisis? Queen Esther kept her faith a secret to silently influence the Persian court, but it was dramatically demonstrated when she risked her life to plead for the salvation of her people. In Kathie Hill's Esther-Ordinary Faith, your children will learn the value of a living faith as they create a first-hand account of the events in Esther's life. In the musical, a fictional scribe, Zerox, details Esther becoming queen through God's intervention in Haman's plot and Mordecai's appointment as the king's adviser. And, as Zerox tells the story, he experiences the testimony of Esther and develops his own faith in God and His grace. All this is done through gritty songs and witty dialogue between these characters and the residents of Susa, the Susans. Songs like God Is in Control, The Eleventh Hour, While You Sleep and In That Moment, will help children understand the sovereignty of God and the confidence we can have in trusting Him with the greatest of problems by displaying our own Esther-Ordinary Faith! Ages: 2nd - 8th Grades.

10-part Brass Ensemble - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2783

Composed by Giovanni Gabrieli. Arranged by Elliot Chasanov. Italian Renaissance. Coil bound score & parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2783).

Hodie Christus natus est (Today Christ is Born) is an a cappella double-choir choral motet from Gabrieli's famous Sacrae symphoniae of 1597. Mr. Chasanov has arranged this music beautifully for a 10-part brass ensemble of two 5-part choirs (double brass quintet).

The music is full of remarkable rhythmic counterpoint demanding full concentration from the performers.

The 4 minute arrangement is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.

This is an ideal choice to be used for general recitals or as a jubilant work for the Christmas period.

Instrume ntation:
4 Trumpets in B-flat
2 Horns in F
2 Trombones or Euphoniums
2 Tubas (or Bass Trombones)
substitute Trombone parts for the Horn parts.

America's All-Time Favorite Songs for God and Country (Library of Series). Arranged by Amy Appleby. Music Sales America. Gospel, Sacred, Sacred. Softcover. 320 pages. Music Sales #AM985314. Published by Music Sales

Cantique de Noel. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Arr. Calvin Custer. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Concert Full Orchestra. Level: 3.5 (grade 3.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 266 pages. Duration 6:09. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Handbells 2-3 octave handbell choir. & opt. flute - Level 2

SKU: HP.1917

Composed by Barbara B. Kinyon. Christmas, Devotion, Sacred. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing Company #1917. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.1917).

UPC: 763628119171.

Old French Carol Many bell choir directors today are in need of well-written 2-3 octave selections. Barbara Kinyon is one of the finest writers in the area. Thus, we recommend Barbara's well crafted arrangement of the old French Carol, The Sleep Of The Child Jesus.

Composed by Rebecca Bonam. Keyboard. For piano. Instructional. Sacred. Moderately difficult. Accompaniments. Published by SoundForth

SKU: WD.080689407772

Composed by Allan Douglas. Arranged by Allan Douglas and Sarah Huffmann. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Posters (12-pak). Word Music #080689407772. Published by Word Music (WD.080689407772).

UPC: 080689407772.

For music ministers looking for an Easter musical that is strong on content and excitement yet easy to rehearse and perform, Jesus Is Alive! is your answer. Created by Dale Mathews and including such beloved classics as Celebrate Jesus, He's Alive and Gerald Crabb's The Cross, this accessible musical features dynamic original arrangements by Russell Mauldin, Gary Rhodes, Robert Sterling and Lari Goss, expertly revoiced by Allan Douglas and Sarah Huffman for unison choir with occasional two-part singing and no solos. At less than 30 minutes in length, Jesus Is Alive! is an ideal addition to your Easter morning service, allowing ample time for additional celebratory observances and a sermon. Deborah Craig-Claar has provided a sensitive Scripture-based narration for a single narrator that beautifully weaves together the themes of Jesus' redemptive sacrifice and His victory over death. Let Jesus Is Alive! declare the eternal truth to your church this Easter: Jesus is alive - today and forevermore!

Cantique de Noel. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Arr. Calvin Custer. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Concert Full Orchestra. Level: 3.5 (grade 3.5). Conductor Score. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

The Songs of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr. Performed by The Beatles. Lyrics only. Complete lyrics to every song ever recorded by The Beatles. Size 7x10 inches. 256 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Trombone 1 & 2

SKU: WD.080689424878

Composed by John E. Coates. Christmas. Hym-trombone 1 & 2/melody. Word Music #080689424878. Published by Word Music (WD.080689424878).

UPC: 080689424878.

In the past twenty years, worship styles in many churches have transformed, emphasizing a personal worship that strives for intimacy with the Father. This renewal led some ministries, perhaps unintentionally, to abandon the great hymns of our faith in favor of newly composed worship songs. Other ministries, in an effort to create a balanced worship style, mixed the new with the old, sometimes with results that only amplified the differences between the two. Hymns for Praise & Worship bridges the stylistic gap between modern-day worship songs and the hymns of our Christian heritage. A select advisory board of active music ministers, Word Music staff and key choral arrangers were assembled to pinpoint fifty-six hymns from the vast array of hymnody, not only for their musical quality, but for the messages that they bring to worshippers today. Veteran choral arrangers John E. Coates and Travis Cottrell have been creating new settings of hymns for their own congregations for years. Their experience as worship leaders brought not only musicality, but also congregational and choral pragmatism to each new arrangement in Hymns for Praise & Worship. With all of the same editions and features as the Songs for Praise & Worship series, this collection is designed to work hand-in-hand with existing resources for worship. Various stylistic changes make these settings flow easily, appeal to the modern ear, and correlate with the styles of contemporary praise & worship songs. Throughout this book you will encounter variations from traditional time signatures, intuitive syncopated rhythms, and substituted chords and harmonies. Even the few hymns with more traditional settings are treated in a manner that takes the congregation on a journey through the verses, sometimes in a more through-composed manner, and usually culminating in a climactic conclusion. Each of the changes was not implemented arbitrarily, but with the goal of making the timeless messages of each hymn leap from the page in new and exciting ways. Two added features of Hymns for Praise & Worship are the demonstration and accompaniment recordings. While the songs in the collection are well known, the new arrangements are not. The staff of Word Music felt that it was vital to provide audible resources to teach and lead worship to best communicate the desires of the arrangers. All of the core editions (Choir/Worship Team, Worship Planner, Keyboard Edition, Guitar Edition) reflect the verses and voicings used on the recordings.

by Stacy Phillips. For fiddle. All styles, fiddle tunes. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 268 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Band concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS121F

Arranged by Gene Milford. SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 14 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS121F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS121F).

ISBN 9780825885068. UPC: 798408085063. 9 x 12 inches.

Yule or Yuletide is an ancient midwinter festival in areas of Northern Europe, and today Yuletide is often used in reference to the Christmas and New Year's season. Gene Milford has arranged the classic Wassailing Song along with the Sussex Carol to reflect the festive Yuletide season and the cheer we feel while caroling among others in the winter snow. Your group will love playing this at their winter concert.

SKU: WD.080689894329

Composed by Travis Cottrell. Arranged by Travis Cottrell, Phillip Keveren. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. CD choraltrax. Word Music #080689894329. Published by Word Music (WD.080689894329).

UPC: 080689894329.

Featu ring exciting new praise-themed verses and a dynamic arrangement, this vibrant song from Gateway Worship is a contemporary reframing of the classic hymn for today's congregation.

Hymns & Holidays Level 5. By Carol Tornquist. Sacred Folio. Softcover. Size 9x12 inches. 32 pages. Published by Word Music.

Piano/Vocal Selections. Composed by Irving Berlin. Vocal Selections. Softcover. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard