Christmas in a minute: SATB: Vocal Score

In Love Came Down At Christmas the words of Christina Rossetti's well-known Christmas poem are set to music by the British composer John Joubert.Commissioned by Nicholas Fisher for the choir of Gloucester Cathedral this four minute piece is arranged for unaccompanied SATB chorus.

Patrick Hawes' Quem Pastores scored for SATB chorus and solo Harp.In this atmospheric three minute piece the Choir and Harp combine to create a befitting backdrop to the Christmas story with the Shepherds the Wise Men and the Angels offering their praise to the newborn Christ.

This is the Vocal Score for British composer Harry Escott's O Viridissima Virga which explores a fresh take on the Christmas story by delving into women's poetry from the late 19th and early 20thcenturies arranged for SATB. The first performance of O Viridissima Virga took place on the 5th December 2010 at St. Bride's Church in London performed by the choir of St. Bride's.Lasting around 25 minutes the texts on which the composition is based are those written by females around the turn of the 20th century presenting an innovative and fascinating approach to the periods of Advent and Nativity witha constant undercurrent of foreboding that backgrounds even the most beautiful parts of the piece's melody. The poems are frames by two settings of hymns to the Virgin Mary written by a 12th century BenedictineAbbess.  Composer Harry Escott has studied at Oxford University and the Royal College of Music and is primarily known as a composer of film scores. He has written for criticallyacclaimed films such as Hard Candy Deep Water Shame and Welcome to the Punch. 

Cheryl Frances-Hoad's There Is No Rose for SATB.Winner of the Bach Choir Carol Competition premiered at the Royal Albert Hall during their Christmas Concert 1995.Duration: 3 minutes

POD-The Crib is a work for Unaccompanied SATB Choir by composer Martin Shaw. A choral song for Christmas the work sets a poem by C. M. Baines and a full performance would last around 8 minutes.

Renowned Welsh composer Paul Mealor's Sanctuary Haunts was commissioned by the University of Aberdeen and first performed by the award-winning choir 'Polyphony.' This sheet music is for unaccompanied SATB Choir (with divisi). The piece lasts around 12 minutes and is split into three settings: I. Sanctuario by R.S Parkes (trans. John Barnes)II. Lantern of Stone by Peter DavidsonIII. Locus Iste Each of these movements flows nicely into the next while they can be performed separately if the performers so desire. Sanctuary Haunts was commissioned by the University ofAberdeen to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the consecration of King's College Chapel and was premiered by 'Polyphony' conducted by Stephen Layton at King's Chapel on 5th February 2010. It is dedicated to Professor Sir Duncan Rice. Perhaps best known for his work 'Wherever You Are' that attained Christmas number one in 2011 Paul Mealor has also composed 'Ubi Caritas et Amor' which was commissioned for the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Sanctuary Haunts is a wonderful composition that is sure to inspire and uplift any audience.

Celebrating Peace on Earth-Peace on earth. It's been a prayer since the beginning of time. God's people have longed for it for centuries. Dennis and Nan Allen have carefully crafted a service that will remind us of the peace God provides for Christmastimeand for our personal lives all year. Familiar carols and an original Allen song make this 30-minute work appealing for a variety of choirs.Performance options include use of the ChoirTrax CD (split-trax andinstruments only) orchestration or live with just piano and/or organ.Song titles include: Carol of the Bells (instrumental); O Come O Come Emmanuel (with “I Heard the Bells on ChristmasDay”); It Came upon the Midnight Clear; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; Silent Night; and He Is My Peace.

Medley-Here's an easy swingy 4-minute medley of three favorite carols in a fresh contemporary style that will add sparkle to any Christmas program! Great for pop jazz and concert choirs it includes: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen;What Child Is This?; Deck the Hall. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx bsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:40.

Medley-Christmas favorites arranged in a Baroque style combined with the theme from Handel's Water Music will create a colorful 3-minute collage that will delight every audience! Singable phrases and a joyful continuo-style accompaniment will create a festive atmosphere for church and concert performances!

A joyful little piece for a school concert that reminds us in the midst of the bustle to 'take a little minute and care'. From the Accent On Youth series