SKU: LO.30-2871L
UPC: 000308132496.
Based upon the popular seventeenth-century carol Pat-a-Pan, this exciting arrangement by Mary McDonald tells the story of the shepherds who, awakened by an angel in brilliant starlight, run to Bethlehem to see the Child who is born the Lamb for all mankind. Easy to prepare and sing, it has several equally effective accompaniment options. (From the cantata Celebrate His Name! Proclaim His Birth!, SATB--65/2032L; SAB--65/2033L) Instrumentation: 2 Fl/Piccolo, 2 Cl, Hn, 2 Tpt, Tbn, Tuba, 2 Perc, Pno, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass, Digital String Reduction.
SKU: S2.30-3052SF
ISBN 9781429134224.
Here is the well-known Christmas text that we all love, with a gorgeous, lyric Pinkston melody and a compelling orchestration. This setting is an essential addition to your Christmas program.
SKU: BT.MUSM570367757
English.
As-sal mu alaykum Bethlehem combines selected words from O Little Town of Bethlehem (written by Phillips Brooks after his visit to the town in 1895) with the Islamic greeting meaning ‘Peace be unto you’. At a time when Bethlehem is beset with troubles, this optimistic carol brings together the two traditions in a spirit of solidarity - ‘Peace be unto you O little town of Bethlehem!’ Duration: 3 minutes.
SKU: HL.4008776
UPC: 196288202448. 9.0x12.0x0.347 inches.
Add an international flavor to your next winter concert with Michael Brown's inventive setting of this Nigerian Christmas song. The piece opens with a beautiful slow melody accompanied by an underlying rhythmic pulse. The second half is an exuberant celebration in a faster tempo complete with African drumming and joyous full band refrains.
SKU: PR.12540047F
UPC: 680160022007.
SKU: HL.35028867
UPC: 884088888633. 5.25x7.5 inches.
From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music, the cantata combines traditional sounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children, Go Where I Send Thee and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements together in a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB, CD-ROM Full Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2, alto recorder, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet 1 & 2, Bassoon, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1 & 2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Harp, Piano, Synth, Solo fiddle, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass), Printed Full Orchestration, Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute, Violin, Cello, Mandolin, Guitar, Percussion and Piano), StudioTrax CD (accompaniment only), SplitTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack (Book/CD combo), RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant, reproducible), Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint, Choir Devotionals, Poster, Program, Flyers, Children's Program PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.
SKU: LP.OR-9218
Traditional Christmas story with a twist - the Bethlehem kids and the shepherd kids don't get along until they find the same Savior. The Bethlehem Project begins with lots of humor and colorful characters but moves to a pointed message of love salvation and reconciliation. Kids love the music - a variety of styles including contemporary country '50s rock and roll calypso even rap. Fresh treatments of traditional carols along with original songs.
SKU: MN.50-1159
UPC: 688670511592. English.
This anthem from the original service of Lessons and Carols, incorporates a fresh new approach. This piece works equally well with organ alone or with an instrumental ensemble for added strength.
SKU: KJ.JB118F
UPC: 084027053553.
Written as a companion piece with Border Dance (JB117), Stranger At My Door is written in memory of Peg Bowden, a resident of southern Arizona, who was active in groups assisting migrants by providing food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance. Peg's book Stranger At My Door chronicles her involvements with a migrant who appeared at her doorstep one Christmas Eve in desperate need. Composer Jack Stamp opens this tone poem with a rendition of O Little Town Of Bethlehem accompanied out of time by a haunting melody in the low winds. An original melody, Peg's Theme and the hymn tune Bera (The Hymn of the Good Samaritan from 1849) are first presented plainly, then interwoven in a rhythmic fantasia of fugato fragments. Peg's Theme returns in its fully-harmonized form and the work ends in peaceful introspection. Solos for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Bass Clarinet, as well as solis for trumpets and trombones are featured. Although Stranger At My Door incorporates a well known Christmas carol, it is appropriate for all seasons due to its timeless message of selflessness in the face of danger.
