SKU: MN.56-0086
UPC: 688670220890. English.
Despite the subtitle “A song for Christmas,†this lyrical piece touches on the entire life of Christ that follows, and concludes with a message of love, hope, and peace. The piano accompaniment is of moderate difficulty, the choral parts are moderately easy. Available in SAB and SATB voicings.
SKU: MN.50-5050
UPC: 688670550508. English.
This sturdy tune from Southern Harmony has been given a new setting for SATB and piano or chamber orchestra. The choir parts are moderately easy but sound impressive; there is one place where the tenor section has the high refrain while the other sections sing accompanimental material. Quite a lot of it is unison or two-part singing. The accompaniment adds to the rhythmic drive. Duration 3:00
SKU: OU.9780193530065
ISBN 9780193530065. 12 x 9 inches.
For SATB and piano or organ or orchestra This sprightly setting of a sixteenth-century English text tells the tale of a jolly shepherd named Wat. With an upbeat triple metre and a joyful swing feel, this carol has imaginative, contrasting textures, a memorable refrain, and a rousing finish.
SKU: MN.60-1006A
UPC: 688670004995.
Based on GLORIA. A usable setting of this favorite Christmas carol. This is a setting that stays close harmonically to what congregations are used to hearing. Solid brass writing and soaring descant at the end. Easy to learn. Useful for worship services or for festive Christmas services. When brass is used, organ should play from the Full Score (MN.60-1006). When performed without Brass, the organist should play from the Choral Score.
SKU: MN.80-834
UPC: 688670808430.
Communion song. Text is versification of familiar scriptural passages appropriate to eucharistic liturgy. Though technically easy, this work displays rich harmonic vocabulary. Choral Score includes reproducable congregational hymn insert. Full Score is fuller setting for choir plus additional accompaniments. Cantor/Congregation Score is setting in basic form with simple accompaniment.
SKU: HL.347024
UPC: 840126926521. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
Nick Strimple has composed a set of three easy anthems, and lacking in difficulty is absolutely true. But elegant and distinguished also describes these settings of familiar texts. The words by 19th century English poet John Bowring is the least known text, but it is timeless and speaks of God's enduring love. The organ accompaniment contains scrumptious suspensions and resolutions for an anthem that works equally well as a choral piece, a solo, or for unison choir.
SKU: MN.50-1149
UPC: 688670511493. English.
Written for the 2018 National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival, this setting of IHR KINDERLEIN KOMMET is moderately easy for the choir but can be brightened up even more by use of optional harp, oboe, and cello. A light and playful ritornello introduces the piece and each subsequent verse, and concludes as well. Playful and charming.
SKU: MN.50-5001
UPC: 688670550010. English.
This new edition of the tried and true ÒBlessing, Glory, Wisdom and ThanksÓ will lift the spirits of your congregation. The text is more accurate to the original German, and the editorial suggestions make it easy for you to prepare your singers. Instrumentalists and/or piano may be used to double the large choir or the select choir for added security. A cappella performance is optional.
SKU: OU.9780193514379
ISBN 9780193514379. 11 x 9 inches.
For SATB and soloists (M-S, T, & B), with organ and flute or small ensemble With this majestic work Chilcott takes on a landmark of the choral repertory, the Christmas Oratorio. Words from St Luke and St Matthew are intertwined with 16th-19th-century poetry to create a compelling retelling of the Christmas story.
SKU: MN.50-2014
UPC: 688670520143. English. Isaiah 40:21-31.
Composer Terre Johnson sets an adaptation of Isaiah 40:21 in the first person, so it appears as if God is speaking through the choir in this anthem of reassurance. The violin and clarinet sometimes support and sometimes soar above the choir. Easy SATB writing makes this a useful and satisfying offering, especially appropriate for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year B. Duration: 3:00.
SKU: OU.9780193528147
ISBN 9780193528147. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB unaccompanied Parry presents a fresh take on this popular 15th-century macaronic carol through appealing imitation, strong rhythmic interest, and imaginative harmonic language, leading to a satisfying Tierce de Picardie.
SKU: OU.9780193529014
ISBN 9780193529014. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB unaccompanied In this lively 6/8 setting, Assersohn explores a macaronic 15th-century text ('A Patre Unigenitus/Through a maiden is come'), with its exclamations of 'Eya!' reinforcing festive celebration. Featuring modal harmonies and energetic rhythms, this carol is a fresh, uplifting, and accessible addition to any Christmas programme.
SKU: MN.60-6600
UPC: 688670666001. English.
An easy but striking congregational hymn setting of the tune RUSTINGTON to a text by Shirley Erena Murray. Stanzas one and three are in unison (three with descanting ahs). Stanza two invites the choir and even the congregation to sing in four parts! This can be as streamlined as you need it to be, but can also expand by use of the optional Brass Quintet, Handbells, Timpani, and Crash Cymbals.
SKU: KJ.8659
An Animated, Easy To Sing Setting Of A 15th Century Latin Text. Ideal For A High School Or Church Program. Grade 2 New Issue 1986.
SKU: OU.9780193530058
ISBN 9780193530058.
SKU: MN.50-6195
UPC: 688670561955. English.
This easy but effective festival anthem begins with the text, I Sing the Mighty Power of God set to original music by the composer. Then, in a gentler contrast, the traditional melody and text to How Can I Keep from Singing are heard. The closing section includes elements of both tunes and texts. Optional solo instrument or handbells add to the celebration (10 bells needed out of a three octave set). Duration: 3:30.
SKU: MN.50-6096
UPC: 688670560965. English. Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 43:2,5,10,18-19.
Your choir and congregation will love this original piece with a text by the composer adapted from Proverbs and Isaiah. Tranquil but resolute, the music and message are one of trust and reassurance. Simple and sweet, this music is easy to learn and rewarding to sing. Duration 3:30.