SKU: MH.1-59913-050-5
ISBN 9781599130507.
Charles Dickens certainly would have known the three carols in A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS. They were among the best-known and best-loved carols of the Victorian Era, and were a staple of the repertoire of roving waits, or carollers, that appear in his novels. Today this music is as familiar as Santa Claus and Tiny Tim. THE FIRST NOWELL was first collected in Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern by William Sandys in 1833. It is most probably 200 years older than that. The Oxford Book of Carols contains nine verses, which makes it an ideal processional for Christmas or Epiphany (the feast commemorating the coming of the Magi). COVENTRY CAROL, or Lully, Lullay, comes from the medieval tradition of mystery and miracle plays. In 1534 the Pageant of the Shearman and Tailors Guild included a scene in which the mothers of Jewish children sang this haunting lullaby after hearing the horrifying order: Herod the king, In his raging, All young children to slay. The music is anonymous; the text believed to be by Robert Croo. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH is probably of French origin, but the English long ago adopted it as their own. Besides the French text, Les Anges dans nos compagnes, it is known in several versions and by several titles, including Angels from the Realms of Glory, When the Crimson Sun Had Set, and Westminster Carol. It belongs to a category known as macaronic carols, which mix vernacular verses with Latin refrains - in this instance, Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory be to God on High). Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1, 2 F Horn 2, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 5 Tubas, 1 Timpani, 2 Bells & Chimes, 3 Percussion 1: small triangle, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, snare drum, bass drum, 2 Percussion 2: large triangle, finger cymbals.
SKU: WD.080689716171
UPC: 080689716171. Resource Material by Deborah Craig-Claar.
From the dynamic team of David T. Clydesdale and Deborah Craig-Claar comes Let Heaven and Nature Sing!, a top ten collection of all-time favorite traditional Christmas carols that reaches beyond a presentation and invites the entire congregation to rejoice. A must for every church, this classic collection can be used throughout Advent - from Christmas pageants to worship services to candle-lit Christmas Eve services. Calling these carols traditional does not mean that they are ordinary... the masterful orchestrations and rich sounds of the Symphonia of London and Master's College Chorale make them fresh and new expressions of praise. Deborah Craig-Claar adds a whole new level of ministry to these songs with creative ideas and resource material including dramatic programming and staging suggestions right in the choral book. Let Heaven and Nature Sing! will inspire your musicians, and lift up the voices of the entire congregation into a soaring celebration of Christmas worship.
SKU: LP.765762160309
UPC: 765762160309.
Christmas Mosaic is a touching musical portrait of the very essence of Christmas the wonder of Christ's incarnation the mystery of His being expressed in song. These arrangements beautifully tie together recognizable music that spans generations (even centuries) and express the broad spectrum of moods we all feel at Christmas...a holy hush moments of quiet introspection jubilant praise and full-voiced celebration From the stately opening proclamation found in the Fanfare for the Messiah to the soaring melody of O Come O Come Emmanuel the audience is reminded of the dark days of anguish for ancient Israel which ended with birth of the Messiah. The work continues with the beautiful standard Come Thou Long-expected Jesus building into a celebratory choral proclamation followed by the soft refrains of Of the Father's Love Begotten . Culminating in a wonderful worship medley of Come Celebrate Jesus with Joy to the World this work is sure to become a congregational favorite. Masterfully arranged and orchestrated by Marty Parks this 40-minute Advent and Christmas presentation is perfect for the small or medium-sized choir! Additional songs featured include: O Little Town of Bethlehem; Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring; Emmanuel God with Us; How Great Our Joy! and many others. The format usefulness and flexibility provides you with several unique programming options for your use including: Choose to use the book as a collection for Sunday Worship during Advent and throughout the Christmas season. The songs may be used individually as you program a concert pageant or a Singing Christmas Tree. A Christmas Eve service is available that includes several choral settings So here it is--a mosaic of the sounds colors emotions and moods of Christmas tha any choir can present confidently.
SKU: LP.765762142626
ISBN 765762142626. UPC: 765762142626.
Kids and Christmas go hand-in-hand and what better time for children to sing than at the most wonderful time of the year! From the familiar popular carols of years gone by to the present popular styles of today's music this collection of arrangements for kids is perfect for any and every occasion. The beautiful guitar accompaniment for Silent Night! Holy Night! will set the perfect stage for a beautiful Christmas Eve offering by children; upbeat and rock style tracks for The Whole Story Medley will provide the answer to opportunities to sing at the mall or in a pageant; and the gorgeous arrangement of What Child Is This? that provides the unique combination of an adult solo with children's choir will thrill any audience.
SKU: HL.125118
UPC: 884088988180. 8.5x11 inches. Charles Wesley/Bryan Jeffrey Leech/Hart Morris.
In stately elegance Hart Morris dresses this familiar carol with procession and pageantry. Building from an a cappella simplicity the anthem swells with organ and optional woodwinds into a full and glorious finish.
SKU: LP.OR-2340
UPC: 765762101104.
This is a magnificent setting of O Come All Ye Faithful with Angels We Have Heard on High. It would add ecstatic excitement to the opening of your Christmas pageant or concert. Or use it as a Call to Worship on the Sunday before Christmas Day or as an introduction to a time of seasonal praise and worship. Follow it with a number of congregational carols Christmas hymns and praise and worship songs.
SKU: AP.50862
ISBN 9781470666743. UPC: 038081585352. English.
The Quest of the Magi was one of the working titles for John Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol, We Three Kings. Written in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City, We Three Kings tells the tale of the Magis' journey to find a newly born king in a faraway land and the precious gifts they brought with them. This piece focuses more on the journey of following yonder star. Traveling across many countries in the first century was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery, and possible death, not to mention these men were traveling with some of the most precious and expensive cargo one could possess. This piece chronicles the magi acquiring myrrh, frankincense, and gold for their journey. Each treasure is represented by its own motif and woven into Hopkins' original carol. (2:45).
SKU: AP.50862S
ISBN 9781470666750. UPC: 038081585369. English.
SKU: GI.G-005816
From Kevin's recent and successful Christmas Solo: A Children's Musical., you'll find this bright and rhythmically alive two-part choral work just the right thing for your younger singers at Christmastime. If you like this one, you must see the complete musical. Sing Hallelujah to the Newborn King is an excellent choice for a Christmas pageant or carol service. Thanks, Kevin, for this wonderful addition to our repertoire for children.
SKU: LO.99-2061L
UPC: 000308114102.
The unrestrained joy and resplendent pageantry of the Christmas message are dramatically captured in a brilliant offering for the worship space or the concert stage. The handbell and keyboard parts present no major technical impediments as they seamlessly weave in and out of four familiar carols. The thrilling Brant Adams orchestration helps to heighten the effect with either your instrumentalists or by use of the available Accompaniment CD.
SKU: HL.35030336
UPC: 888680060626. 5x5 inches.
Uses: Christmas Eve, Christmas, ConcertScripture: Luke 2:8-20 An ancient tune, a new text, and a fresh approach generate a powerful anthem for Christmas programming. The theme in minor and 6/8 moves forward in a lilting processional delivering the fear and jubilation of the Shepherd's celebration. Whether performed with full orchestration or just piano accompaniment, this carol will be a commanding choice for festivals or holiday pageants. Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
