Recital Music has developed a large exciting and eclectic catalogue of Christmas music for choirs in recent years. Some works are published for the first time others are in new editions and we aim to provide accessible and enjoyable choral music for choirs of all ages and abilities. Enjoy!Shout for the King! is a joyous and vibrant carol for junior choir and piano. It's Latin-American influence has proved popular with choirs and audiences alike and a double bass and percussion can easily be added for extra energy and atmosphere.Chord symbols are included for optional double bass or guitar accompaniment.The composer writes: 'Shout forthe King! was composed one evening in December 2004. At the time I was training as a Primary School teaching assistant and involved in playing the piano for the school's various Christmas musical events and concerts. It was the first time I had written both lyrics and music which both came to me at the same time. I subsequently taught the song to the children in the days which followed which they loved and it was the first time a 'real' composer had written anything for them. A week later it was premiered at the school carol concert with me playing the piano.I have always wanted to write a new and catchy Christmas carol drawing influences from all the familiar ones we know and love every Christmas. I also wanted the melody of the verses and chorus to be catchy and repetitive and would be easy and enjoyable for junior choirs to learn. I have always had a fondness for Latin-American rhythms hence the happy groove which I think add to the appeal!'Born in Cardiff in 1975 and trained in piano and flute at school Jay Mackie studied composition as an undergraduate at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama from 1997-2000 and completed an MMus gaining a distinction in Composition in 2004.At college Jayson received three scholarship prizes for composing where his Wind Quintet was a featured work at the ISCM's World Music Days

From their album A Pentatonix Christmas the quintet brings us a contemporary take on this seasonal favorite. Modern harmonies and and rhythms are used for the chorus and a vocal solo sets the whole thing up. This is a sure fire hit in your winter or Christmas concert!

Together We Sing Series-Celebrate the season with this delightful medley using some of our favorite Christmas melodies. Unique in its spiritedness in a minor key the piece builds to a majestic finish in a major key for the final carol making this a wonderful opening selection or grand finale for your concert. The optional brass quintet accompaniment will add extra Christmas joy to your performance. Duration: ca. 4:00

Full of colorful and expressive harmonies your choir will find deep beauty in this setting of a treasured spiritual. This moving testament of hope is supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment or use the optional Percussion and String Quintet for a truly special presentation. Highly recommended! Score and Parts (perc 1-2 vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.