Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments forcongregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; OCome All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1 2&3 Trombone 1&2 BassTrombone/Tuba Timpani Perc 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass) iPrint Consort CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CDs DigitalResource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

Joseph Martin gives you the world in his new cantata that celebrates the carols and traditions of Christmas. Like a seasonal travelogue this work tells the story of Christ's birth with great color and variety. Pamela Martin'sthoughtful narration allows for several performance options and the glorious orchestrations by Brant Adams and Stan Pethel capture perfectly the spirit and joy of this festive work. Observe our unity in Christ with the mostexciting Martin cantata yet! Carols include: Joy to the World ? Angels from the Realms of Glory ? Silent Night ? Infant Holy Infant Lowly ? Niño Lindo ? Italian Pipers Carol ? Love Came Downat Christmas ? Go Tell It on the Mountain ? The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy ? Everywhere Christmas Tonight ? and many more. Perf. Time: Approx. 40 minutes.

Three new collections of varied pieces for orchestra for players from beginner to grade 3 standard.This collection of three books each containing eight varied pieces has been compiled to capture the imagination of young players and to introduce them to a wide range of musical styles.Special effects appropriate to each instrument provide additional learning points and great entertainment both in rehearsal and performance. There are glissandos for strings and trombone flutter tonguing for flute and trumpets (for those able to) and a range of vocal sounds for all!The scoring allows these pieces to be played by variouscombinations of instruments. Ideally your orchestra should have some instruments from each section but if not (for example no brass) then the supplementary piano part (available separately) can be used to fill the gaps. It can also be used to provide extra support in rehearsals.As well as the normal percussion parts some of the pieces make use of a drum kit. For orchestras without a drum kit player a drum kit and bass backing track is available to download free of charge either as MP3 or WAV files.OrchestrationDescant recorder Treble recorder Flute 1 Flute 2 or Oboe Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Alto Sax Bassoon Horn in F Horn in Eb Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trombone (Bass clef) Trombone (Treble clef) Timpani Drum Kit Percussion 1 Percuission 2 Percussion 3.Strings (Violin 1 Violin 2 Violin 3 Viola Cello Bass)Orchanics 1 contains:-Playing Tag (Richard Ling); Eastern March (Richard Ling); Autumn from Four Seasons (Vivaldi); Entertainer (Joplin); St.Anthony Chorale (Brahms/Haydn); Jazz Train (Richard Ling); Caribbean Carnival (Richard Ling); Hark the herald angels sing.

A time-honored favorite carol is given a fresh creative treatment with this new arrangement by Ted Ricketts. With its brass fanfares contemporary harmony and sparkling orchestration it can be a part of any orchestra's holidayprogram and a library staple for years to come.