A Christmas Introit

Uses: Call to Worship Christmas Introit Service Music Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38 Luke 2:10-14 Here are three processionals that ring in holiday services with elegant polish and charm. New tunes to treasured words are repurposed to be festive Introits for any combination of voices. Two choices for handbells - an ostinato-like ring and sing option or a full bell choir accompaniment - add brilliance and a joyful spirit! An essential resource for your Christmas worship planning. Full bell choir accompaniment (3 oct.) available as a digital download.

A festive and easily-prepared choral introit based on 'Joy to the World' is contrasted with the beloved 'Love Came Down at Christmas' by Christina Rosetti. The result is a budget-stretching selection for the busy Christmas season that is special and very effective. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

The Oxford Book of Christmas Music for Organ, Bk 2. The second Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music comprises a diverse collection of seasonal organ music, covering the Church's year from Advent to Epiphany. The music is stylistically varied, and the pieces are drawn internationally from across the centuries with a mixture of established repertoire set alongside newly commissioned works.

Uses: Call to Worship Christmas Introit Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:11 From the first leaping melodic interval this enjoyable flourish for Christmas encourages and delights. This anthem is one of those rare pieces that works equally as well with smaller ensembles as it does with large choral groups. Announcing the birth of Christ with a cheerful lilt you will find the part-writing easily achieved and the piano supportive and filled with colorful impact. Add the handbells for a double dose of joy! Part for Handbells (3 oct.) available as a digital download.

This vibrant and rhythmic offering sparkles with joy! Perfect as a Christmas introit, the anthem features contrasting sections that ultimately come together as one. The optional brass and percussion will enhance the excitement of the piece. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Composed for the Eucharist of Christmas Night 2004 at the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary Rochester in the year of the 1400th anniversary of the cathedral's foundation.Missa Carolae wascommissioned for Rochester Cathedral and first performed there on 24 December 2004 by the Rochester Cathedral Choirs directed by Roger Sayer.Missa Carolæ was written for the 1400th anniversary of Rochester Cathedral thesecond oldest cathedral in England. Performances there begin with a ceremonial procession that follows the movement of a boy chorister accompanied by pipe and drum from the High Altar to a large crib placed in the Nave gathering the choirs (singing from different parts of the cathedral) and principal clergy in the course of the procession. The work though not literally for dancing is intended to invoke a dance-like spirit which is true to theorigin of the carol as a simple dance form. The choir parts should be very well known so that the singers can sing with the whole of their bodies and not just their voices. It is suitable for liturgical or concert use.

Popular Christmas mass based on carol melodies. Mass text in Latin with introit in English. Original scoring for Mixed Voices Organ Piccolo Brass Percussion and optional congregation.Congregation parts available: CH70961.Vocal Score available CH70950

Chuck Bridwell a Baptist music director in Waco Texas has adapted this well-known Spanish carol for use in churches and schools everywhere. Maintaining a Renaissance flare with a cappella voices and percussion his joyfulChristmas text makes for a great anthem or introit. The repetitive nature makes it an easy learn but the energy of the piece will ensure an enthusiastic response. Includes Percussion part.