1997 Christmas Choral Music

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Unison/2-part

Angel Carol, The - Huff (2-part) - 1.25: With echoes of "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", this beautiful original offers elegant piano writing and expressive canonic choral textures. Accompaniment cassette. 16.95

Angels Are Singing - arr. Larson (2-part) - 1.20: Traditional Polish melody skillfully arranged for 2-part choir; part of The Houston Children’s Chorus Christmas Series.

Born This Christmas Day - arr. Strid (2-part) - 1.30: A partner song with "Il Est Ne, le Divin Enfant". Optional cassette - 14.95.

Candlelight Carol - Snyder (2/3-part) - 1.25: This lovely original uses the imagery of candlelight as a metaphor for the important values of peace, hope, and love.

Carol of the Bells - arr. Spina (SA) - 1.25: A singable 2-part arrangement with a skillfully developed piano accompaniment.
Carol of the Dance, The - Goemanne (SA) - 1.40: Delightful original with optional timpani and flute; for the intermediate to advanced young treble choir.
Christmas Fanfare - Althouse (2-part) - 1.30: Enthusiastic setting for choir and keyboard, blending traditional Latin and English Christmas texts. Accompaniment tape - 16.95
Christmas Stars - Miller (2-part) - 1.25: Featuring interesting major/minor contrasts, lyrical melodies, and a sensitive text.
Ding Dong! Merrily on High - Leavitt (2-part) - 1.25: From the cantata "Hodie", this wonderful setting of the traditional English carol will add sparkle to any concert!
Do You Hear What I Hear? - arr. Snyder (2-part) - 1.40: Fresh, new arrangement especially appropriate for young choir. Optional string bass and finger cymbals or accompaniment cassette - 16.95
Don’t Make Me Play That Grandma Song Again - arr. Emerson (2-part) - 1.40: This hilarious holiday spoof will bring down the house! Accompaniment cassette - 16.95
Gifts of Christmas, The - Poorman (2-part) - 1.30: Gentle, ballad-like setting with optional cassette - 16.95
In Dulci Jubilo - Crocker (2/3-part) - 1.25: Using the familiar 14th century text by Heinrich Suso, this delightful new musical setting allows young voices to sparkle. Optional instruments.
Let’s Celebrate His Birth - Simms (2-part) - 1.25: Calypso-style original for the young choir. Accompaniment tape - 16.95.
Music in the Air - arr. Strid (2/3-part) - 1.25: A partner song with "Jingle Bells". Accompaniment tape - 16.95.
On Christmas Night - arr. Lindh (u/2-part) - 1.20: Accessible arrangement for unison children’s choir of the traditional English carol, Sussex Carol. Optional handbells
One Star - Althouse (2-part) - 1.50: A new setting reminiscent of the popular "Carol of the Drum". Optional percussion (included in the score) as well as optional parts for partial winds, synthesizer and percussion. Accompaniment cassette - 14.95.
Patapan, Noel - arr. Liebergen (U/2-part) - 1.30: A charming pairing of two popular carol tunes, Patapan and We Three Kings of Orient Are. Appropriate for both school and church.
Peaceful, Silent Night - arr. Schram (Unison) - 1.25: Arrangement of the traditional "Silent Night" with the addition of new, original material.
Quintet of Carols, A - arr. Althouse (2-part/SSA) - 1.50: Upbeat and interesting setting of 5 popular carols. Accompaniment cassette - 19.95.
Reindeer Hop, The - Lawrence (2-part) - 1.25: This 50’s style fun piece will have your audience hopping in the aisles!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - arr. Huff (2-part) - 1.40: Spread a little Christmas cheer 50’s-style with this fun doo-wop setting. Accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Santa’s On His Way - arr. Hayes (2-part) - 1.20: The traditional "Jingle Bells" "revved up" for the "up-to-date" choir. Part of the Houston Children’s Chorus Christmas Series.
Seven Feet of Snow! - Albrecht (2-part) - 1.30: Fun 2-part selection for young choirs, with accompaniment tape - 14.95.
Shepherd’s Lullaby, A - arr. Strid (2/3-part) - 1.30: A partner song that pairs a charming new melody with Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella.
Sweet Singing in the Choir (Carol Medley) - arr. Crocker (2-part) - 1.40: Here’s a wonderfully refreshing 3-minute medley of seasonal favorites. Includes: The Holly and the Ivy, Angels We Have Heard on High, and Ding Dong! Merrily on High.
This December (I’ll Remember You) - Althouse (2-part/SSA) - 1.30: Original in a 60’s pop-rock style with optional cassette - 16.95.
Thornwood Carol - arr. Herrington & Glick (2-part) - 1.20: A wonderful example of the German medieval melody. optional obligato instrument.
Three Spanish Carols - arr. Snyder (2-part) - 1.95: This charming set of Spanish folk carols will bring interest to every performance. Optional percussion adds sparkle.
Tiny Baby, Starry Night - Besig (2-part) - 1.30: A gentle Christmas lullaby written in partner song style; appropriate for performance by both school and church choirs. Tape - 16.95.
Twelve Days of Christmas, The - arr. Balent (SA) - 1.30: This lively new arrangement of the popular tune has been designed to be performed with band or piano accompaniment.
Very, Very, Merry Christmas - arr. Brymer (2-part) - 3.50: This 15-minute medley features a variety of seasonal favorites in four flexible sections, and it is easily adaptable to a number of different concert situations. Accompaniment tape or CD - 50.00.
We Sing Noel - Moore (2-part) - 1.30: Based on a canon by the German composer, Michael Praetorius. Optional flute or C instrument.
What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby - arr. Gilpin (2-part) - 1.25: An easy, two-part choral setting of the ever-popular African-American Spiritual.
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - arr. Christopher (2-part) - 1.25: This superb pairing of the traditional carol and the Bach classic, Sheep May Safely Graze", combine to create a expressive musical tapestry. Optional orchestration includes flute, violins, and cello. Accompaniment tape also available - 16.95
Who Is This Child? - arr. Schram (2/3-part) - 1.25: Arrangement with additional words and music of What Child Is This?
Winter Magic - Perry (2-part) - 1.25: The magical feel of frosty windows, colored lights, tinsel, and presents is captured in this original partner song.

SSA & TTBB

Ave, Ave, The Angel Sang - Lau (TTBB) - 1.20: Beautiful, lyric setting of the Annunciation text. Also published for SATB and SSA and SAB.
Balulalow - Schram (SSA) - 1.25: This is a wonderfully sensitive and expressive lullaby that will work well in any holiday concert. The accompaniment is especially effective in providing harmonic support and assisting in tuning.
Cantique de Noel - arr. Levi (SSA) - 1.25: An excellent arrangement of this very popular Christmas selection for the developing treble choir.
Celebrate This Day Together - arr. Liebergen (SSA) - 1.25: This is the first piece found in Pierre Clereau’s collection of pieces based on the poetry of the French Renaissance poet, Pierre de Ronsard. First published in 1575, this a cappella piece can be performed with simple instruments doubling the vocal parts, as would have been the practice of the time.
Fum, Fum, Fum - arr. Susa (TTBB) - 1.50: Slightly different arrangement of this familiar Catalonian carol for the medium to advanced men’s choir. Terrific piano accompaniment.
Great Day - Marsh (TTB) - 1.25: Spiritual-style original for the developing men’s choir. Optional bells.
Hacia Belen va un borrico - arr. Shields (SSA) - 1.40: Challenging arrangement for the treble choir of this well-known Spanish carol. Optional percussion: castangettes, tambourine & drum.
How Far Is It To Bethlehem - arr. Ferguson (SSA) - 1.25: Very accessible arrangement of this beautiful English carol.
I Just Heard Some Good News - Althouse (TTBB) - 1.20: New voicing of this best-selling, Spiritual-style, original.
Little Town - Simpson (SSA) - 1.20: A new, refreshing original utilizing the familiar text of "O Little Town of Bethlehem". Optional strings.
Look-A That Star - Althouse (TTBB) - 1.30: A cappella Spiritual-style original; tenor solos - very accessible.
Moon of Wintertime, The - Mabry (SSA) - 1.40: Lovely arrangement of the haunting 16th century French tune.
Now Joseph Was An Old Man - arr. Rice (TTB) - 1.10: Simple setting for the developing choir of the English folksong, The Cherry Tree Carol.
Sing Softly a Lullaby - arr. Varner (SSA) - 1.20: A setting of the familiar melody by Loys Bourgeois (1551).
Soldier’s Hallelujah - Singh (TB) - 1.25: An exciting original for the developing men’s ensemble; optional drums.
There Is No Rose - Daley (SSAA) - 1.30: Challenging a cappella original, utilizing the well-know medieval text.
There Is No Rose - Garcia (SSA) - 1.20: Accompanied (not easy) choral original (not hard) of the medieval text.
White Christmas - arr. Shaw (SSAA) - 1.40: Irving Berlin’s classic in an exquisite a cappella setting.
White Christmas - arr. Shaw (TTBB) - 1.40: Irving Berlin’s classic in an exquisite a cappella setting.

SAB

Angel Carol, The - Huff - 1.25: With echoes of "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", this beautiful original offers elegant piano writing and expressive canonic choral textures. Accompaniment cassette - 16.95
Bethlehem Wind - Martin - 1.30: An Advent anthem expressing God’s great gifts of hope, peace, love and joy, led by the promise of God’s son, the Messiah.
Celebrate This Day Together - Clereau/arr. Liebergen - 1.25: This is the first piece found in Pierre Clereau’s collection of pieces based on the poetry of the French Renaissance poet, Pierre de Ronsard. First published in 1575, this a cappella piece can be performed with simple instruments doubling the vocal parts, as would have been the practice of the time.
Christmas Fanfare - Althouse - 1.30: Enthusiastic setting for choir and keyboard, blending traditional Latin and English Christmas texts. Accompaniment tape - 14.95.
Christmas Samba - Curry - 1.25: This happy Christmas original spreads the good news with sparkling vitality. Accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Creation Will Dance and Rejoice! - Angerman - 1.30: This is an advent anthem with a text adapted from Isaiah; preparing for the birth of the Christ Child will bring healing salvation to all.
Do You Hear What I Hear - arr. Snyder - 1.40: Fresh, new arrangement especially appropriate for young choir. Optional string bass and finger cymbals or accompaniment cassette - 16.95
Don’t Make Me Play That Grandma Song Again - arr. Emerson - 1.40: This hilarious holiday spoof will bring down the house! Accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Gifts of Christmas, The - Poorman - 1.30: Gentle, ballad-like setting with optional cassette - 16.95
Glory to God - Handel/arr. Liebergen - 1.30: This edition of one of the most popular choruses from "Messiah" is appropriate for performance by both school and church choirs.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen - arr. Christopher - 1.25: Singers and listeners will delight to this contemporary setting of the Traditional English carol. Accompaniment cassette - 16.95
God With Us - Schram - 1.30: An advent anthem whose theme is the fulfillment of ancient prophecy through the birth of Jesus, Immanuel - God with us.
Hark! The Angels Sing Gloria! - arr. Liebergen - 1.30: A blend of two popular works: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", and Vivaldi’s "Gloria". This new arrangement for choir and optional trumpets is appropriate for both school and church choirs.
Holly Jazzy Christmas - arr. Anderson - 1.25: This is a wonderfully singable upbeat jazz setting of the Johnny Marks classic, "Holly Jolly Christmas". Accompaniment cassette - 16.50
I Bring You Good News! - Larson - 1.30: An original Christmas anthem composed in the spirit of a traditional Gospel tune.
Let’s Celebrate His Birth - Simms - 1.25: Calypso-style original for the young choir. Accompaniment tape - 16.95.
Little Boy Jesus - Simms - 1.30: An original spiritual, appropriate for both school concerts and worship. It may be performed with keyboard, or a cappella.
Manger Carol - arr. Liebergen - 1.30: The two famous "Away in a Manger" motifs are combined in a subtle and lovely way, augmented by a flute obbligato.
Noel, Noel, Noel! - Strid - 1.30: An original madrigal especially appropriate for the training choir.
One Star - Althouse - 1.50: A new setting reminiscent of the popular "Carol of the Drum". Optional percussion (included in the score) as well as optional parts for partial winds, synthesizer and percussion. Accompaniment cassette - 14.95.
Patapan Noel - arr. Liebergen - 1.30: A charming pairing of two popular carol tunes, Patapan and We Three Kings of Orient Are. Appropriate for both school and church.
Prayer at the Manger - Besig - 1.30: A gentle Christmas anthem that partners with "Away in a Manger." An optional flute part is included in the music.
Quintet of Carols, A - arr. Althouse - 1.50: Upbeat and interesting setting of 5 popular carols. Accompaniment cassette 16.95.
Rise Up, Shepherd, Behold That Star! - arr. Kern - 1.30: Terrific blending of "Rise Up Shepherd, and Follow" and "Behold That Star!" Accompaniment cassette - 14.95.
Riu, Riu, Chiu - arr. Spevacek - 1.40: A secular, and very accessible arrangement for young voices of this very well-known anonymous Spanish carol.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - arr. Huff - 1.40: Spread a little Christmas cheer 50’s-style with this fun doo-wop setting. Accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Shepherd’s Nowell, The - Page - 1.30: A Christmas anthem that incorporates "The First Nowell". Optional flute part is included in the score.
Shoot Shall Come Forth, A - Horn - 1.25: A wonderful setting of the Isaiah text for chorus and organ. Also available for SATB chorus.
Sweet Singing in the Choir (Carol Medley) - arr. Crocker - 1.40: Here’s a wonderfully refreshing 3-minute medley of seasonal favorites. Includes: The Holly and the Ivy, Angels We Have Heard on High, and Ding Dong! Merrily on High.
This December (I’ll Remember You) - Althouse - 1.30: Original in a 60’s pop-rock style with optional cassette - 16.95.
Three Spanish Carols - arr. Snyder - 1.95: This charming set of Spanish folk carols will bring interest to every performance. Optional percussion adds sparkle.
Tiny Little Baby is Born - Althouse - 1.30: Original in the spiritual style; with accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Very, Very, Merry Christmas, A - arr. Brymer - 3.50: This 15-minute medley features a variety of seasonal favorites in four flexible sections, and it is easily adaptable to a number of different concert situations. Accompaniment tape or CD - 50.00.
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - arr. Christopher - 1.25: This superb pairing of the traditional carol and the Bach classic, Sheep May Safely Graze", combine to create a expressive musical tapestry. Optional orchestration includes flute, violins, and cello. Accompaniment tape also available - 16.95
Yet a King - Althouse - 1.30: An anthem for Advent and Christmas eve. The text speaks to the preparation for the birth of the Son of God, the savior of all, born a child, yet a king.

SATB

African Noel - arr. Harlan - 1.25: The traditional spiritual arranged with optional percussion.
Angels Glory Hallelujah Sing - Page - 1.30: An energetic Christmas anthem expressing the theme of the glad tidings of the angels: glory to God in the highest, Jesus Christ is born!
Bethlehem Wind - Martin - 1.30: An Advent anthem expressing God’s great gifts of hope, peace, love and joy, led by the promise of God’s son, the Messiah.
Christmas Fanfare - Atlhouse - 1.30: Enthusiastic setting for choir and keyboard, blending traditional Latin and English Christmas texts. Accompaniment tape - 14.95.
Christmas Samba - Curry - 1.25: This happy original spreads the good news with sparkling vitality.
Come Hear the Christmas Story - Butler - 1.25: Refreshing setting of an anonymous verse which retells the glory of that Christmas night.
Come, See the Baby - Althouse - 1.30: An original, spiritual style - a cappella.
Deep Peace - Schram - 1.30: Setting of an ancient Gaelic prayer for peace. Appropriate for concerts, or Worship; it may be performed by both school and church choirs at Christmas or throughout the year.
Ding Dong! Merrily on High - Leavitt - 1.25: From the cantata "Hodie", this wonderful setting of the traditional English Carol will add sparkle to any concert!
Dixit Maria - Hassler - 1.25: The text serves as the antiphon for the Vesper service on the Feast of the Annunciation: Mary said to the angel: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to your word".
Don’t Make Me Play That Grandma Song Again - arr. Emerson - 1.40: This hilarious holiday spoof will bring down the house! Accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Fa, la, la, la, la - arr. Williams & Curry - 1.20: A great jazzy medley of several favorites. A must for audience appeal!
Four Lullabies for Christmas - Strommen - 1.75: Well-known lullabies from Poland, Italy, Czechoslovakia and Germany are beautifully assembled in this arrangement. Accompaniment cassette - 16.50
Gifts of Christmas, The - Poorman - 1.30: Gentle, ballad-like setting with optional cassette - 16.95
Glory to God - Handel/arr. Liebergen - 1.30: This edition of one of the most popular choruses from "Messiah" is appropriate for performance by both school and church choirs.
God’s Gift - Schwoebel - 1.30: Fairly challenging selection expressing the great gift of the Messiah to mankind.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen - arr. Christopher - 1.25: Singers and listeners will delight to this contemporary setting of the traditional English carol. Accompaniment cassette - 16.95
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice - arr. Grotenhuis - 1.35: Original setting of the traditional German text with optional youth choir and brass accompaniment (included in the score).
Good Tidings to You - arr. Scott - 1.25: A medley featuring "Jingle Bells", and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".
Hark! The Angels Sing Gloria! - arr. Liebergen - 1.30: A blend of two popular works: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", and Vivaldi’s "Gloria". This new arrangement for choir and optional trumpets is appropriate for both school and church choirs.
He is Born - Talley - 1.40: Text is adapted from the traditional 19th century French carol. Particularly suitable for young choirs.
He is Born! - arr. Haberlen - .95: May be performed by a chorus at any level in a church service, a Madrigal dinner performance or holiday concert. May be sung in English or the original Spanish setting of this villancico: Dame albricias, hijos d’Eva.
Hodie Christus Natus Est - Leininger - 1.30: SATB double chorus with optional double brass quartets.
Holly Jazzy Christmas, A - arr. Anderson - 1.25: This is a wonderfully singable upbeat jazz setting of the Johnny Marks classic, "Holly Jolly Christmas". Accompaniment cassette - 16.50
Hush, Hush, Sweet Mary’s Child is Sleeping - Mengel - 1.25: The reverent tone and rocking ¾ meter give this peaceful, lyrical piece the flavor of a lullaby as it progresses from unison to 4-part writing.
I Bring You Good News! - Larson - 1.30: An original Christmas anthem composed in the spirit of a traditional Gospel tune.
Jesus Child - Butler - 1.30: This gentle 6/8 piece in classic carol style flows consistently in an easily learned pattern.
Jesus is Born - Smith - 1.25: Exciting, poly-rhythmic setting for SATB choir, keyboard, and triangle.
Little Boy Jesus - Simms - 1.30: An original spiritual, appropriate for both school concerts and worship. It may be performed with keyboard, or a cappella.
Lo, How a Rose - arr. Gawthrop - 1.85: Challenging but lush a cappella setting of the traditional German melody. Very rewarding for the advanced choir.
Magnificat - Schubert - 1.30: Skillful editing presents an attractive selection for the advanced choir.
Manger Carol - arr. Libergen - 1.30: The two famous "Away in a Manger" motifs are combined in a subtle and lovely way, augmented by a flute obbligato.
Nowell: Glad Tidings - Kirk - 1.35: A wonderfully effective setting of the medieval carol that utilizes unison singing. Accompaniment alternates combines keyboard and 3 handbells.
One Star - Althouse - 1.50: A new setting reminiscent of the popular "Carol of the Drum". Optional percussion (included in the score) as well as optional parts for partial winds, synthesizer and percussion. Accompaniment cassette - 14.95.
Patapan, Noel - arr. Liebergen - 1.30: A charming pairing of two popular carol tunes, Patapan and We Three Kings of Orient Are. Appropriate for both school and church.
Peace Came to Earth - Scott - 1.50: Another Vajda text beautifully set by K. Lee Scott with optional french horn; optional congregation part is also included.
Prayer at the Manger - Besig - 1.30: A gentle Christmas anthem that partners with "Away in a Manger". An optional flute part is included in the music.
Quintet of Carols, A - arr. Althouse - 1.50: Upbeat and interesting setting of 5 popular carols. Accompaniment cassette - 19.95.
Repeat the Sounding Joy - arr. Scott - 1.75: A musical mosaic of three beloved carols: Joy to the World, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, and Away in a Manger". A very playable Accompaniment part enhances the chorus.
Ring Peace On Earth - arr. Page - 1.30: A new setting for SATB choir, keyboard and optional 3-octave handbells of the Ukrainian Bell Carol. Handbell parts are included in the score.
Rise Up, Shepherd, Behold That Star! - arr. Kern - 1.30: Terrific blending of "Rise Up Shepherd, and Follow" and "Behold That Star!" Accompaniment cassette - 14.95.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - arr. Huff - 1.40: Spread a little Christmas cheer 50’s-style with this fun doo-wop setting. Accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Run, Run, Shepherds! - Page - 1.30: A joyous anthem for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or Christmastide.
Share the Spirit of Christmas - Chinn - 1.25: This original text expresses a wonderful sentiment for anyone to share. Accompaniment cassette available - 16.95.
Shepherd’s Nowell, The - Page - 1.30: A Christmas anthem that incorporates "The First Nowell". Optional flute part is included in the score.
Song in the Air, A - arr. Butler - 1.30: The very familiar and beloved melody is given a setting which highlights its simplicity and tenderness. A lovely soprano obbligato enhances the last verse.
Star of Beauty - Facer - 1.25: A gentle piece well suited to the Advent season. This quiet and plaintive anthem leads us to follow the star to the manger.
Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sang - Ross - 1.25: Charming setting for SATB chorus and keyboard or harp.
There is a Crown - Gallina - 1.25: Gentle, yet skillful setting for a cappella chorus.
There’s a Baby Born in Bethlehem - Althouse - 1.50: An energetic and joyous anthem that is appropriate for Christmas and Epiphany. Instrumental parts available, as well as a tape - 16.95.
This December (I’ll Remember You) - Althouse - 1.30: Original in a 60’s pop-rock style with optional cassette - 16.95.
Three Spanish Carols - arr. Snyder - 1.95: This charming set of Spanish folk carols will bring interest to every performance. Optional percussion adds sparkle.
Tiny Baby, Starry Night - Besig - 1.30: A gentle Christmas lullaby written in partner song style; appropriate for Performance by both school and church choirs. Tape - 16.95.
Tiny Little Baby is Born - Althouse - 1.30: Original in the spiritual style; with accompaniment cassette - 16.95.
Together at Christmas - arr. Strommen - 2.50: A medley including "Winter Wonderland", Let it Snow!", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", and "A Marshmallow World".
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - arr. Helvey - 1.50: The traditional tune with a wonderful piano duet accompaniment that enhances the joy of this favorite melody.
Two Christmas Chorales - Bach/arr. Haberlen - .95: This edition is designed to present two practical contrasting chorales that can be performed by choirs with or without various instruments. The two chorales are "Wachet auf" from Cantata 140, and "I Stand Beside Thy Cradle" from Christmas Oratorio.
Very, Very, Merry Christmas, A - arr. Brymer - 3.50: This 15-minute medley features a variety of seasonal favorites in four flexible sections, and it is easily adaptable to a number of different concert situations. Accompaniment tape or CD - 50.00.
What Sweeter Music Can We Bring? - Young - 1.20: A cappella setting for SSAATTBB chorus of the traditional text.
White Christmas - arr. Shaw - 1.40: Irving Berlin’s classic in an exquisite a cappella setting.
Yet a King - Althouse - 1.30: An anthem for Advent and Christmas eve. The text speaks to the preparation for the birth of the Son of God, the savior of all, born a child, yet a king.

Cantatas

Angels of Christmas, Purifoy - SATB and SAB - 5.95: The story of God’s gift of the Incarnation told through the eyes of the holy angels.; The cantata is appropriate for a late evening celebration on the Sunday before; Christmas, on Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.

Christmas Canticles (A Cantata of Carols in Four Suites),5.95 Harlan - SATB -: Classic carols and beautiful new original songs are woven together in four; Suites to create a work perfect for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

The Christmas Story (A Cantata for Young Voices), Pooler - 2-part - 3.25: Optional dialogue, flute, handbells and triangle or finger cymbals; allow a great variety of options in presentation.

Classic Noels (Classical Masterworks with Christmas Carols), arr. Purifoy -: SATB and SAB - 3.95

Coming of the Savior, The (According to the Gospel of Luke),SATB - Englert - 5.95: Commentary by Reverend Lawrence E. Mick sheds light on the meaning; of the images and symbols in St. Luke’s narrative, and the story comes; to life in song with carols and new selections.

Emmanuel Has Come, arr. Taylor - SATB - 5.95: With Emmanuel comes every gift heaven has to offer. Celebrate, with this; cantata, all the gifts we receive from the Messiah.

Eve of Miracles, The (An Advent Cantata), Sewell - SATB and SAB - 5.95: A work of unique character that tells the story of the journey of faith that; led Mary to the "Eve of Miracles".

Festival of Lessons and Carols, A, Hopson - SATB - 6.95: An extended, 50-minute work presenting under one cover the traditional; service of Lessons & Carols which began in England in 1880. A variety; of carols are used in several voicings with many options for accompaniment.; A congregational part is also available that includes all the lessons as well; as the carols sung by the congregation.

Gifts of Christmas, The, Smith - SATB and SAB - 5.95: This cantata celebrates the countless good deeds accomplished in the; story of the birth of Jesus. The gifts of Christmas are many, and live long; after that wonderful night in Bethlehem where shepherds knelt and; angels sang.

Gospel Magnificat, Ray - SATB - 1.95
Great Light, A, Butler - SATB and SAB - 5.95: Soloists and choir tell of the wondrous birth of Jesus; and, the congregation; also joins in the affirmation with the singing of familiar carols.

How Great Our Joy, Fettke - SATB - 5.95: This cantata captures the imcomparable sense of joy surrounding the; birth of Christ. Every note shouts "Hallelujah!"

How Sweet the Sound, Cutter - SATB - 6.00: Traditional carols masterfully woven together with the added; accompaniment of handbells, flute, oboe, bassoon and organ.

Light of the World, Smith - SATB and SAB - 5.95: This cantata focuses on the concept of light as a symbol of Christ:; God’s first light.

Living Creche, The (The Christmas Story in Scripture, Legend and Song),: Page/Shafferman - SATB - 7.95; A celebration in scripture that involves the entire congregation.; scriptures from Advent through Ephipany are illustrated with the; singing of carols.

A Long, Long Way to Bethlehem, Sewell - U/2-part - 4.95: The theme of this cantata for young voices is simply and eloquently; expressed with flowing melodies and scripture quotations. Easy to; learn, yet meaningful to all who hear it.

Night of Wonder (A Cantata for Advent or Christmas), Althouse & Albrecht -: SATB - 6.95; For chorus, keyboard, narrator and speakers with optional accompaniment; for brass quartet, flute, 2 clarinets, and drum. Six choruses and five; readings trace the journey from the Advent prophecy to the annunciation; to the birth of the Savior. The cantata may also be lengthened with suggested; resources to create a special Christmas program.

Nowell, Nowell Emmanuel (A Christmas Worsip Service), Martin & Kirkland -: SATB & SAB - 5.95; Follows the traditional "lessons & carols" format followed by a candle-; lighting ceremony.

Promise Fulfilled, The, Smith - SATB and SAB - 4.95: This cantata is offered for those congregation who wish to celebrate the; and dramatize the connections between the Messianic prophecies and; the events of Christ’s birth.

Rejoice in His Coming (A Musical for Christmas), Callaway - SATB - 5.95: Beautiful new songs and familiar carols are blended with narration and; optional drama to create a 35 minute musical appropriate for Christmas; or Advent.

Sing Gloria!, Smith - SATB - 6.95: This cantata rejoices in the practice of singing to express joy - for the; coming of the Savior

Why Were There Shepherds? (A Christmas Family Service), Kaiser - SATB - 5.95: This cantata beautifully combines music, scripture, narratives, and drama; to tell the moving and heartwarming story of one man’s search to find the; answer to a question that has haunted him since childhood: Why were; there shepherds at the manger?

Wonderful Counselor!, Purifoy - SATB and SAB - 5.95: A setting of the Christmas story as told through the prophecy of Isaiah,; and the account of the shepherds and angels.

Carol Collections

Carols for Choirs, ed. Rutter & Willcocks - Volumes 1-4 - 13.95 each
Chester Book of Carols, The - 7.95
Christmas in Song, ed. Preuss - 3.50
Concordia Book of American Carols, The, ed. Carl Schalk - 7.50
Joy to the World, Rutter - 5.95
O Holy Night, Rutter - 5.95
100 Carols for Choirs, ed. Rutter & Willcocks - 16.95
Season of Carols (Shaw/Parker carol settings) - 4.95
Shaw-Parker Book of Christmas Carols, The - 8.95
Shorter New Oxford Book of Carols, The - 16.95
This Is Christmas (A Complete Collection of the Alfred Burt Carols) - 6.95
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Rutter - 4.95

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