SKU: BP.1146
John Carter and Mary Kay Beall have teamed up to craft an SATB anthem perfect for the intermediate choir looking for that special selection for their Christmas service. With alternating section of unison melodies and four-part writing, the well-known story is transformed into a brand new experience. Also, available in SSA.
SKU: MN.70-102
UPC: 688670701023. English.
Movement II from the Suite on the NativityBased on 14th and 15th century German carol tunes for SATB chorus, SA voices (children's chorus) and chamber orchestra (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet in C, Harp, Timpani, Chimes, Glockenspiel, Triangle, and Strings) in six movements. Performance time of entire suite approximately 15 minutes.
SKU: HL.1437387
UPC: 196288204558.
Looking for something different for Christmas or Winter Concert? Try this moving and exciting setting of The Woods - (Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening), by Randy Jordan, for SSAATTBB choir, keyboard, and cello. The picture of the snow covered woods comes to life in this rendition, invoking images of the quiet, and yet majestic awe of the scene. This setting is sure to challenge the intermediate/advanced choir, but they will be rewarded with an emotional tour of one of the most iconic poems of all time, down to the very last sounds of sleigh bells slowly vanishing in the distance.
SKU: GI.G-9014
UPC: 785147901402. English. Text Source: 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' Translation: Christopher Idle. Text: Phillip Nicolai.
Nearly every classically trained pastoral musician will recognize the tune by Philipp Nicolai and the harmonization of J. S. Bach. Lynn Trapp here offers the assembly a way to join in this venerable Advent hymn by providing them an appropriate (and familiar sounding) refrain to slip in between the major phrases of the hymn. The verses are sung by cantor or choir or both.
SKU: MN.50-1068
UPC: 688670510687.
Traditional English carol, with optional Easter text. Incorporates dance-like accompaniment. Appropriate for church or school concert use.
SKU: MN.50-1016
UPC: 688670510168.
Sophisticated, artistic work on old English carol text. Motet style.
SKU: MN.50-1012
UPC: 688670510120.
Text/tune by composer. Divisi in soprano and bass requires good choir. Good vocal writing-lush climactic sections.
SKU: XC.HRMG1951
Latin. Text source: Traditional.
A new work for choir, brass quintet, organ, timpani and cymbals. This setting of the Gloria delivers a tapestry of melodic richness and rhythmic energy. A strong sense of architecture guides the listener through the three contrasting movements. Trotta’s work is a rare example of music that is both grounded in tradition and appealing to the modern listener. Exciting and inspiring!  .
SKU: GI.G-RCA435
Text Source: 7 Advent Antiphons.
Inspired by the seven O Antiphons traditionally sung immediately preceding Christmas. L’Estrange begins with a refrain that floats over a drone in the lower voices. As the anthem progresses, tight harmonies weave in and out both above and below the drone in a sea of harmony that pleads for the Savior to come. The final chord is a moment of breathtaking beauty.
SKU: MN.80-103
Meditative text by composer reflecting hope in the Christ Child amid struggles and darkness of life. Responsorial choir only or choir/cantor and congregation. Includes reproducible congregational refrain.
SKU: MN.50-5181
UPC: 688670551819. English, Latin.
The energetic opening movement of the larger Magnificat setting by this composer.
SKU: XC.HRMG2161.2
UPC: 785147104957.
Lush harmonies and vivid imagery create a absolutely gorgeous a cappella setting of Margaret Deland's text which depicts the Christmas story from the point of view of the shepherds calmly sleeping and being awoken by a dazzling light.
SKU: GI.G-10672
English. Text Source: John H. Hopkins Jr., 1820-1891, alt. Text by John H. Hopkins, Jr. Scripture: Matthew 2:1–11.
SKU: GI.G-10685
English. Text Source: Based on Zephaniah 3:14-18. Scripture: Zephaniah 3: 14–18.
The percussion part is for Guira, Shaker or Hi-Hat and Djembe or Bass Drum.
SKU: XC.HRMG2245
UPC: 785147108856.
This majestic and triumphant new work for Christmas heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a troubled world. Quoting Nowell Sing We from the Trinity Carol Roll, the piece is a wonderful concert processional or closer. Scored for organ only or orchestra. It can be performed in English, or in English with Latin interpolations. The duration is seven minutes. The service version – shortened in length with reduced forces (approx. 4 min) - is available separately.
SKU: MN.50-1020
UPC: 688670510205. Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda.
Jaroslav Vajda text. Hymn-anthem setting with new tune (SCHNEIDER) by composer. Hymn available separately for congregational use,.
SKU: XC.HRMG2161
UPC: 785147105954. English (opt. Latin). Text source: Traditional. Scripture: Luke 2.
Explore the majesty, mystery, and wonder of the Nativity with this five-movement work for choir, soprano, bass, and orchestra which tells the story of the Nativity according to the Gospel of Luke. Within the full work are two a cappella movements that paint a more intimate portrait of the birth using traditional text and a text by Margaret Deland. Songs included are: Adeste Fidelis, Shepherd's Carol (a cappella), And there was in the same country, O Magnum Mysterium (a cappella), By the splendor of the heavens. Work may be performed in Latin and English or English only.  .
SKU: MN.50-5558
UPC: 688670555589. English.
A spirited setting for choir and 4-hand piano of a traditional English carol and includes a brief hint of “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.â€.
SKU: GI.G-10198
UPC: 785147019817. English. Text by Chris de Silva.
SKU: MN.80-100
UPC: 688670801006.
Liturgical settings that may also serve as short independent anthems and responses.
SKU: XC.HRMG2161.4
UPC: 785147101055.
A wonderfully expressive a cappella setting of the traditional Christmas text. Carefully prepared dissonances and use of close harmonies thoughtfully paint the text as a sense of awe and wonder permeate the setting. The work concludes with the opening material sung on Alleluia with a soaring soprano descant. May be performed in English or Latin.
SKU: MN.50-1043
UPC: 688670510434.
Lilting 17th century chorale (WARUM SOLLT ICH/EBELING) gracefully reflects gentle metered stresses of text.