Two Christmas Spirituals

For SATB accompanied and unaccompanied Christmas Spirituals For Choirs is a fresh and inspiring collection of 12 new spiritual arrangements and original pieces in a gospel style for groups of every size and ability. All the best-loved spirituals are here whilst the new songs are sure to become tomorrow's 'classics'.

Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du fröhliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus . The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It?s a Birthday and Wasn?t That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain?t That a Rockin? gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte a Cappella

Daryl Runswick's vivid gospel arrangements are a sparkling addition to the Christmas repertory for upper voice choirs and will be loved by singers and audiences alike. This collection of five Christmas spirituals from North America and the Caribbean are idiomatically arranged by Daryl and come with useful tips to help inexperienced choirs sing in a gospel style.

Cette collection spéciale contient spirituals, airs édifiants, des mélodies envoûtantes et chants traditionnels, utiles tout au long de la saison de l'Avent et de Noël. / Piano

No. 2 of Three Spirituals-Warren rejuvenates this standard Christmas spiritual by skilfully varying the metre between 7/8 and 6/8 in the refrain and presenting each verse differently. This clever arrangement is perfectly suited for concerts and church services alike.

This setting of the traditional African American Christmas spiritual features a baritone soloist supported by unaccompanied mixed voices. Varying in tone color dynamic contrast and texture from verse to verse this selection will enhance Christmasprogramming in school community and church!

Uses: Christmas Youth Choir Scripture: Luke 2:8-9 Psalm 96:3 Matthew 28:19 A traditional spiritual is re-tooled into a cheerful Christmas spiritual announcing the birth of Jesus. Crafted for success this one-rehearsal-wonder is a sure-fire-winner for ensembles of any size. A bouncy joyful piano part supports the learning and reasonable ranges make this brief anthem truly accessible.

An exciting, original, a cappella Christmas spiritual from Jay Althouse in the tradition of his 'No Room,' 'Have You Heard?,' and 'Whisper! Whisper!' Lots of effective dynamic contrasts make this a thrilling choral work for both singers and audience. Lush, slow middle section contrasts with up-tempo opening and closing sections. A quality choral work for your Christmas concerts. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

An exciting, original, a cappella Christmas spiritual from Jay Althouse in the tradition of his 'No Room,' 'Have You Heard?,' and 'Whisper! Whisper!' Lots of effective dynamic contrasts make this a thrilling choral work for both singers and audience. Lush, slow middle section contrasts with up-tempo opening and closing sections. A quality choral work for your Christmas concerts. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Turtle Creek Series-This original Christmas spiritual will delight the congregation. Beginning with a bass ostinato line the tenors join and then the women enter in a rhythmic and energetic pattern. Including some divisi for the women and aninteresting key change “Mary Sat A-Rockin'” explores the full range of dynamics and will be a memorable selection for Christmas.

Spiritual-From our 'Music Of Black Americans' series comes this powerful arrangement of the Christmas spiritual. Arranged for: SATB soprano solo and a cappella

Spiritual-Another great arrangement from Robert Page! This is a very popular Christmas spiritual for treble voices.

Infectious from the very beginning, this Christmas spiritual is dynamic and delightful! The classic call/answer format allows for select soloists or sections. The anthem builds to an exciting finish. The piano accompaniment supports the solid choral scoring. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

This original a cappella Christmas spiritual is packed with rhythmic vitality and inspiring lyrics. Features a great hook and call-and-response solos. Available: SATB a cappella TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.