The House of Christmas comes from a set of three carols settings of poems by G.K. Chesterton. Duration: 3mins 40s. Composer's Note: G.K.C. was a great traveller and on his wanderings a friend to everyone he met. In his own house he was famed for his warmth and hospitality. It is not surprising then that The Inn was for him almost a spiritual symbol. In all of my settings of his poems I have tried to convey the sense of a yearning journey of life coupled with the joy of finding something thought lost forever: we travel to a place that if we are truthful wenever really left. The idea at the centre of The House of Christmas that I dramatise is Chesterton's: that joy is a 'gigantic secret' which resides at the end of all our travelling.

A Cantata for Christmas Preview Pack ( Book/Listening CD)-The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent Christmas and Epiphany the anticipation incarnation and proclamation of Christ's birth is presented. Each movement is from a different nation filling the work with a tapestry of musical diversity. The overall theme of unity and peace on earth is timely giving many options for creative presentations. Colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams capture the diversity that is so much a part of this meaningful work. A smaller chamber orchestration is also available as well as a full line of support products.Songs include: A Joyful Journey of Carols - Hear the Song Heard 'Round the World - An Advent Prayer - Prepare the Way of the King - Ges¨ Bambino - Rejoice! Christ Is Born! - A Unity Carol - Music of the Morning Star - Prayer for Peace. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tba timp perc 1-4 hp kybd vn 1-2 va vc db) and Consort (fl cl tpt 1-2 tbn bls perc kybd) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

An anthem written for the Sunday after Christmas with a message to carry the spirit of Christmastide throughout the year. Hope and joy are revealed in the birth of our Savior and this anthem calls the world to come and behold thatprecious miracle. A pleasant flowing melody leads the piece onward beckoning the listener to follow the warmth of a shining star to find true light. The writers have utilized the classic “In the Bleak Midwinter” andupdated it with a relevant new text which points the church toward the coming year and the spiritual journeys lying ahead. Once again Nancy Price and Don Besig provide the singing church with beautiful and useful material.“A Time for Hope A Time for Joy” is a sure statement of faith to treasure the feeling of Christmas all year long.

From jubilant glorias to gentle manger lullabies this inspirational cantata celebrates the wonder and splendor of Christmas. Traditional carols and newly composed seasonal anthems blend with thoughtful narration to help create ameaningful experience for your community of faith.This thrilling cantata has a full line of companion products to support your rehearsal and performance including our unique Digital Resource Kit which brings youdevotions rehearsal tips artwork performance options and more.Includes: A Christmas Flourish; Carol of Longing; Advent Jubilation; The Coming Joy; A Call to Christmas Joy; Journey to Bethlehem; Upon a MidnightClear; The Beautiful Impossible; A Noel Proclamation.

Joseph Martin and the creative team that brought you The Winter Rose and Journey of Promises now present their latest major work The Voices of Christmas. Using beloved carols and new anthems especiallycomposed for the cantata the story of Christmas unfolds through the “voices” of witnesses (narration) and is echoed in the voices of the choir as they sing the good news of the Savior's birth. Beautiful orchestrationsby Brant Adams are available as well as a full menu of companion products and support material. Familiar carol melodies abound: The First Noel • The Gallery Carol • St. Denio • O Come O Come Emmanuel • GodRest Ye Merry Gentleman • Masters in this Hall • Adeste Fideles • Still Still Still • In Dulci Jubilo – making this joyful cantata a splendid choice for your holiday programming.

from Journey of Promises-Uses: Christmas EpiphanyScripture: John 7:42 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2: 1-8This is a mosaic of splendid carols celebrating the birthplace of the King of kings! Once in Royal David's City; O Sing a Song of Bethlehem; O Little Town of Bethlehem; and Angels We Have Heard on High all are here and brilliantly orchestrated by Brant Adams. This is ideally fashioned for a Christmas pageant or for hangingof the greens commemorations. Splendid! Also available: iPrint Orchestration and StudioTrax CD.

Joseph Martin and the creative team that brought you The Winter Rose and Journey of Promises now present their latest major work The Voices of Christmas. Using beloved carols and new anthems especiallycomposed for the cantata the story of Christmas unfolds through the ?voices? of witnesses (narration) and is echoed in the voices of the choir as they sing the good news of the Savior's birth. Beautiful orchestrationsby Brant Adams are available as well as a full menu of companion products and support material. Familiar carol melodies abound: The First Noel ? The Gallery Carol ? St. Denio ? O Come O Come Emmanuel ? GodRest Ye Merry Gentleman ? Masters in this Hall ? Adeste Fideles ? Still Still Still ? In Dulci Jubilo ? making this joyful cantata a splendid choice for your holiday programming.

Uses: AdventScripture: Isaiah 42:10; Psalm 96The sorrowful journey of a people in search of hope there is a deep longing in the character of the theme and through it we are reminded of our own needfor a Savior. There is an opportunity for a solo to add an intimate ambience to the opening and enhance the expressiveness of the presentation. Available: SATB Orchestration StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Uses: Epiphany Christmas concertScripture: Matthew 1:2-18Anchored by the chorus of We Three Kings the inspired words of this choral anthem guide us to the light of Christ. We mirror thejourney of the magi and discover the Christ-child waiting to receive us. Harmonically interesting the piano part weaves a texture of mystery while the words help us to see a contemporary parallel to our own spiritual journey.Consider using the optional flute & handbells.

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Celebrating those who first journeyed to the manger this anthem reminds us that everyone can be a part of the Christmas miracle. The sweeping melody presents this inspiringtext that penetrates the seeker's heart with the true meaning of Christmas.

There is no rose may be considered as having three distinct but musically interlinked phases. The first is reflective in nature a set of musings on the mysteries of Mary as the Mother of God the nature of God Creation and the Trinity; the music lends a sense of the rising expectation appropriate to the season of Advent. This increasing tension breaks out into the angelic chorus Gloria in excelsis Deo a brief glimpse of something other which is then echoed by the fading repetitions of Gaudeamus (we rejoice). Finally the poem moves on joining the procession towards Christmas; a new key the expanding range and Transeamus (we go/proceed/cross over) fading intothe distance serve to provide a musical metaphor for the journey.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers offering pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Andrew Cusworth (b.1984) read music at Magdalene College Cambridge where he was also an Organ Scholar. Recent compositions include Factum est silentium for double choir and organ which won the first New Music for St Paul’s Cathedral Composition Competition and Give ear O ye heavens which was shortlisted for the King James Bible Trust Composition Awards. 'This is a piece whose effect greatly exceeds its simple means and it would be welcome in any serious carol service.' - Jeremy Summerly Choir & Organ

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Praise Team Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Romans 6:23 II Corinthians 9:15 Here is presented a contemporary rethinking of the oft set For unto us a Child is born passage from prophecy. A message that illuminates the deeper reasons for Christ's journey to earth gives this anthem a fullness that transcends many seasonal selections. The text drives home its lesson of inclusivity and grace. Strong music... stronger sermon! Score and Parts (fl ob cl bn tpt 1-3 hn tbn 1-2 tbn3/tba perc hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

This setting of Videntes Stellam aims to explore the extremes of emotion surrounding the revelation of Christ. The piece begins by depicting the vision of the star and the journey of the Kings utilising a bright harmonic language in the Organ and emphatic cascading outbursts of praise from the Choir periodically interrupted by more reflective iterations of the text. Following a final declaration of exaltation and joy the piece concludes with a peaceful and reverential picture of the giving of gifts to the infant Jesus fading away as the Organ takes up the original theme under the final statement of '… myrrham' from the Choir.Suitable forevensongs or concerts throughout the whole of the Advent Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Videntes Stellam was the 2013 winner of the New Music for St Paul's Cathedral Composition Competition.

Here is a wonderful Christmas piece with a tune that will capture your heart not once but twice. The end of each verse has a hook that draws you in but you fall all the way when you hear the joyful chorus. The text celebratesChrist's birth and the leadership that journeys with us from that time forth.