A Christmas Introit

(Hodie Christus Natus Est)-Uses: Christmas Call to WorshipScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12The traditional Latin text “Hodie Christus natus est ” sets the foundation for this charming Christmas introit well suited for any choirof unison or treble voices. The optional second voice part adds the feeling of antiphonal singing while optional finger cymbals enhance the joyful proclamation of Christs birth. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD.Duration: ca. 1:50

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.

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.

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.

Tim Sharp's adaptation of Isaac Watt's classic text set to the Tschesnokov melody makes a sparkling Christmas choral fanfare. The optional handbell part adds depth and color should you choose an accompanied performance. Availableseparately: SATB BonusTrax CD (08748249). Handbell part available digitally. Duration: ca: 2:00.

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.

James Whitbourn's Christmas mass incorporating carol melodies from France England Germany and Poland. This edition is the Vocal Score for use with the full ensemble of piccolo brass organ and percussion and doubles as theFull Score for a new reduction for SATB chorus optional piccolo and organ. Mass text in Latin with introit in English.

AdventSongs is an essential survival resource for seasonal Advent needs. Reaching deep into their years of experience as church musicians the successful songwriting team of Don Besig and Nancy Price provides a needfulcompilation of introits calls to worship a candle-lighting response and a benediction complete with congregational refrains. This beautiful assortment of meaningful Advent moments is a one-stop answer to all of yourpre-Christmas planning needs. AdventSongs will be a valued addition to your choral library for years to come.