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A Christmas Carol [level: Medium]
Sheena Phillips
voicing: SSAATBB | catalog number: SBMP 723 | duration: 4:25
| price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella
The G.K. Chesterton poem is treated to a hauntingly beautiful melody. Listen to this piece once, and you will long to hear it again.
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A cuckoo flew out of the woods [level: Easy]
arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
voicing: Unison | catalog number: SBMP 239 | duration: 2:40
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: flute, piano, opt. triangle
A delightful, upbeat arrangement of a Slovac carol; suitable for all ages.
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A la Media Noche [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 304 | duration: 4:30
| price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano, flute, percussion, claves, shaker, conga
The gals can really ring out on this festive arrangement. To be sung in Spanish, it will add a special merriment to the holiday concert.
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A La Nanita Nana [level: Easy]
arr. Ed Henderson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 374 | duration: 3:30
| price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano; opt. inst. charango, guitar, percsussion
The piano imitates a guitar rhythm. Three-part choral writing adds an ethnic feel to this Hispanic carol. For more color, add the instruments. [The text was modified after the recording was made, hence does not exactly match what is in the printed score.]
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A La Ru [level: Easy]
arr. Paul Stuart
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 283 | duration: 2:22
| price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano
Treble choirs young and old will enjoy this setting of the Hispanic folk song. The text is in Spanish with an optional English version. In unison and two parts, the middle three-part a cappella section may be sung by the full choir, a smaller group, or a trio. A sprightly piano accompaniment lends great flavor to this arrangement.
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Adam Lay Ybounden [level: Medium]
arr. Ian R. Loeppky
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1090 | duration: 1:40
| price: $2.15
accompaniment: djembe
Highly dramatic, open fifths sung by the men set the tone, with the tribal style of the arrangement intensified by the rhythmic impact of a djembe, and illuminated by the final melismas of the women. Bring vital life to a Christmas program with this special piece.
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Adeste [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes/Dan Hooper
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 371 | duration: 6:00
| price: $2.30
accompaniment: organ, handbells
“Angels We Have Heard on High“ joins “Adeste Fideles“ for a unique Christmas offering. Chant, handbells, optional audience/congregation sing-along, and a rousing, dramatic ending make this a great addition to the Christmas literature. Choirs can process in to this piece, a children’s choir could sing the unison melodic section—endless are the possibilities. Six minute duration.
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Alleluia, Rejoice! [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
| Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1093 | duration: 4:45
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: bells
The Hodie chant is skillfully combined with O Come Emmanuel. The piece may be sung in the round, or used as a processional. This is a great program opener or closer. Also available for SATB and TB
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Alleluyah Sasa! [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway
| Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 881 | duration: 3:50
| price: $2.50
accompaniment: percussion
A rhythmic, upbeat, Kenyan-style piece with a Christmas text, though it could easily find it’s way into programs year-round. The lyrics are tossed back and forth, the English often coming first in one voice part, the Swahili translation following in another. A great concert closer, this is a highly dramatic “alleluia.”
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Angels and Shepherds [level: Medium]
Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1195 | duration: c. 4:00
| price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, trumpet
A jewel of a Christmas piece, the shepherds tell their story, the angels sing the beloved carol that has them “heard on high,” and the piano and trumpet add stylish accompaniment. Have a listen and you will want to program this.
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Away in a Manger [level: Easy]
arr. Charlotte Bara
| Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 20 | duration: 3:00
| price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano
A quodlibet skillfully combining "Away in the Manger" with the Brahms "Lullaby." This combination of two beautiful melodies is sure to be an audience pleaser. The piano offers support in the style of the "Lullaby"; the voices have unison, two-part, and three-part texture.
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Before the Paling of the Stars [level: Easy]
J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 670 | duration: 2:30
| price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano or handbells, opt. windchimes
Set to a text by Christina Rossetti, the handbells add color, and the composer cleverly sneaks in the melody of What Child is This to lend a traditional flavor to this new Christmas piece.
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Before the Paling of the Stars [level: Easy]
Tom T. Shelton Jr.
| Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: Unison | catalog number: SBMP 1092 | duration: 3:50
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, violin
The delightful Christmas poem of Christina Rossetti is set to a beautiful melody presented in turn by the singers and the violin. An excellent piece for teaching vocal techniques to young singers, it has a range from Eb4-F5.
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Blessed be that maid Marie [level: Medium]
arr. Joy Sherman
| Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 53 | duration: 2:30
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: drum
This piece has appeared on many a Christmas concert, high school through semi-professional. The minor mode and simple drum part add a unique touch to this little known melody.
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Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind [level: Easy]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: Any | catalog number: SBMP 122 | duration: c. 3:00
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella
Whisper chorus. The audience will be amazed by this very effective contrast for the December program. Can be performed by any group. This piece is the second movement of Feast for Christmas.
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Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella [level: Medium]
French traditional - arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 205 | duration: 2:20
| price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano
Supported by a fabulous piano accompaniment, the voices breathe fresh life and new drama into this favorite carol.
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Calm on the Listening Ear of Night [level: Medium]
David Dickau
| Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 786 | duration: 4:10
| price: $2.25
accompaniment: flute
The flute adds to the beauty of the piece, with its introduction setting the mood, and interludes that lend an elegant touch. Limited divisi in the choral parts makes the piece quite accessible.
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Christmas Goes Classical [level: Medium]
arr. David Maddux
| Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 671 | duration: 7:50
| price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano
Borrowing from some of the most famous tunes in all of music literature, the arranger cleverly added a Christmas text giving us a unique and festive piece for the Christmas season. Mature voices recommended: perfect for the adult community choir. Hearing is believing this one—do listen to the excellent recording.
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Christmastide [level: Easy]
Tom Shelton
| Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: tr./ssa/solo sop. | catalog number: SBMP 1448 | duration: 4:30
| price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings, harp
This special piece set to beloved poems by Christina Rossetti has several performance possibilities. Perform it with piano accompaniment or with strings and harp. Assign the “treble” part to a soloist or to a children’s choir, or divide the choir so a section sings this part. Whatever the plan, this is bound to be an outstanding contribution to the Christmas concert.
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Coventry Carol [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
| Donald Brinegar Choral Series
voicing: SSATBB | catalog number: SBMP 599 | duration: 5:55
| price: $2.25
accompaniment: wind chimes, handbells
What would Christmas be without an arrangement by Ed Hughes! This one is delightful. Sing it in the round, from the balcony, as you process, or from the stage. Simply beautiful.
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Cuncti simus [level: Easy]
ed. Ricardo Soto
voicing: Unison | catalog number: SBMP 306 | duration: 2:30
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: optional instrument ensemble [Ostinato: suggested instruments are harp, guitar, strings, and handbells] [Melody: violin, flute, recorder or oboe] [Percussion: claves, congas, and finger cymbals]
The possibilities are numerous for this unison dance-like piece. Add a variety of instruments, use it as a procession, a concert opener or closer, a piece to surround your audience, with a tiny choir, or a huge choir. Great Spanish spirit. Directions for the instrumental ensemble are included in the choral score.
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Dadme albricias [level: Medium]
arr. Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 134 | duration: 1:36
| price: $2.25
accompaniment: harp/flute
A new setting of this favorite featuring exciting, virtuoso flute and harp accompaniment. It utilizes the original Castilian Spanish language and includes guidelines for pronunciation plus a pronunciation underlay, and an English translation. This is no. 1 of Tres Villancicos arr. Allaway.
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Dansaron (E la don, don) [level: Medium]
arr. Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 136 | duration: 2:30
| price: $2.10
accompaniment: harp/flute
A new setting of this favorite featuring exciting, virtuoso flute and harp accompaniment. It utilizes the original Catalon language and includes guidelines for pronunciation plus a pronunciation underlay, and an English translation. No. 3 Of Tres Villancicos, arr. Allaway.
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Deck the Hall [level: Easy]
arr. Paul Stuart
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 259 | duration: 0:45
| price: $2.15
accompaniment: Finger Cymbal, Hand Drum
A short, highly rhythmic, madrigal-like setting. A great encore.
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El Desembre Congelat [level: Medium]
arr. Robert Sieving
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 935 | duration: 2:45
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, flute
The Icy December, a charming Catalonian carol, is given artistic treatment with a flute adding color, and a piano lending support. Sing it in the original language or in English.
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Feast for Christmas [level: Medium]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 15 | duration: 13:00
| price: $5.95 printed score - $3.95 ePrint
accompaniment: brass (3 trumpets, 3 trombones) or piano
5 sections: The Christmas Tree; Blow, blow thou winter wind; On Christmas Eve; Sweet dreams, form a shade; Make we joy now in this feast. Festive and very special! Choral Journal review: A wonderful work for the chamber choir, or the elite large choir.
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First Noel, The [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 129 | duration: 4:10
| price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella
Conceived as a processional, the choral parts are easy as the choir walks, and become dramatic to reach a rousing climax as the piece ends and the choir is in its place.
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Gabriel's Message [level: Difficult]
arr. Joshua Shank
| Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB / solo quartet | catalog number: SBMP 644 | duration: 7:20
| price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella
Notes from the composer:I see this carol as a scene: Mary sits in the dark when light gently breaks in the room as the angel Gabriel reveals himself and slowly unfolds his wings. (The opening phrase is meant to convey this.) The rest of the piece is essentially a quiet waltz of profound, inner joy between the angel and the maiden.
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Gloucestershire Wassail [level: Medium]
arr. Paul French
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1354 | duration: 5:45
| price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano 4 hands
This arrangement has many possibilities for performance. The festive introduction presents the opportunity for a processional. Both the women and the men have verses of their own, inviting unique visual placement for each voicing group. An instrumental interlude before the final SATB verse offers the opportunity for all to process to their places for the remainder of the concert.
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain [level: Medium]
arr. Stecey V. Gibbs
| Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1096 | duration: 2:40
| price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella
A sprightly, festive arrangement of the favorite Christmas spiritual, this will have the audience sitting up and moving to the rhythm, the majestic final phrase perhaps bringing them up onto their feet.
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