SKU: LO.99-2332L
UPC: 000308117929.
“Candles and Carols” is perfect for the small- or medium-sized choir for Advent and Christmas. The considerable talents of Pamela Martin and Mark Hayes have created an intimate, participatory experience for both choir and congregation, which celebrates the traditional Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love by observing the tradition of lighting the Advent candles. This work may be performed in individual movements throughout the weeks of Advent and Christmas, or in its entirety for any Advent Sunday, for Christmas Eve/Day, or for special seasonal celebrations. As each candle is lit and each narration spoken, beautiful settings of familiar carols—each having a newly written verse by Pamela Martin—may be sung by the choir, the congregation or any combination of the two. Choral part-writing is very accessible, and optional vocal solos are featured on some carols. The work may be performed with a full orchestra, a smaller ensemble, or a fully orchestrated Accompaniment CD.
SKU: HL.35029671
UPC: 884088994273. 5.25x7.5 inches.
Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture, narration, carols and candles, this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular, there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushed whisper of the “Candlelight Processional” to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols, this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotional closing.Includes: Prologue; Processional; Prepare and Celebrate; Advent Longing; Come, Long-Expected Jesus; Awake! Arise! Rejoice!; Carols of Joy and Hope; Joy to the World; A Christmas Madrigal; Turn Your Heart to Christmas; A Festive Christmas Flourish; Silent Night, Holy Night.Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-3, hp, pno/harpsi, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Chamber Orchestra (fl, ob, cl, tpt 1, opt. tpt 2, hn (sub tbn), tbn, perc, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, keybd) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.
SKU: HL.35027292
UPC: 884088497866. 5.25x7.5 inches. By Joseph M. Martin.
It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation. The new cantata, Winter's Grace , from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light and washes the sanctuary with the message of hope, peace, joy and love using a program of candles, scriptures, prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar carols will engage the listener and ease the learning process. There is a full line of support products available to facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work.The Digital Resource Kits contains: 1. PowerPoint Presentation (using winter images & Nativity images) 2. Rehearsal Tips 3. Choir Devotionals 4. Children's Program (Coloring Pages & Games) 5. Decoration & Performance Ideas 6. Creative Movement Videos (Watch a creative arts teams perform interpretive movement demonstrations for some of the songs) 7. Reproducible Lyric Sheets 8. Promotional Materials (poster, program, flyers) 9. Composer Bios.
SKU: LO.99-2979L
UPC: 000308131482.
The journey from Advent to Christmas is filled with vivid images of beloved traditions: the lighting of candles and Christmas trees as the light of Christ glows with increasing intensity; decorations of evergreens, symbols of the promise of rebirth; the emergence of stars atop the trees to guide the pilgrim journey; the presentation of gifts in celebration of God's great gift to us all. Throughout the centuries, believers have sung carols that celebrate these traditions, and A Garland of Carols combines these elements. It includes five suites, one for each Sunday in Advent and a fifth for Christmas Eve. Each includes an opening carol for choir and a closing medley for choir and optional congregation, as well as narratives for candle-lighting and inspired stories and scriptures for that suite's theme. The flexible choral texture makes it ideal as a one-rehearsal program for larger choirs or as an easily rehearsed program for smaller ensembles.
SKU: LO.30-2820L
UPC: 000308131475.
SKU: GI.WW1723
UPC: 785147015062. English. Text by Daniel Elder.
Midwinter Song is a Christmas carol that calls us to love, faith, and hope. With a beautiful and supportive piano accompaniment and accessible vocal lines, this work will appeal to a wide variety of levels. Susan Labarr's Midwinter Song is a new work for Advent or Christmas. Labarr opens the piece with a gentle piano solo that perfectly captures the mystery of the poetry—the words seem to travel out of a time in the deep past and give homage to the neglected art of both rhythm and rhyme. In particular, the description of the world gathering in amber halls in the first verse wonderfully conjures images of medieval casltes or mead halls lit only with firelight and candles, full with the sound of carols. Choral Journal, May 2019, Volume 59, Number 10.
SKU: HL.2050751
UPC: 797242173394. 6.75x10.5x0.308 inches.
WATCHNIGHT is, in many ways, a traditional Christmas Eve service, with all of the moments that have defined similar services over the years; quiet music, children reading the Christmas Story, candlelight and communion. But this musical worship time is a quiet celebration of waiting, a rekindling of the child's soul in all of us, a reminder that the mystery and magic of God's plan for Christmas Day is still alive...if we will see it again through the eyes of a child. Walk through WATCHNIGHT with an open heart, let your childlike soul be “led home” through the singing of carols, and the hearing of the Christmas Story, enacted by children. Share the Lord's Supper and the lighting of candles to welcome the Child. Know that the Child of Bethlehem wishes to have the child of your soul holding His hand. Tiny Babe of Bethlehem Won't you take my hand again; Wake the child that has my name, So I will never be the same.
SKU: HP.8335
UPC: 763628183356. Tom S. Long.
Christmas Musical This adult Christmas cantata comes from the writing team of Tom Long and Allen Pote. Traditional carols, original music, lyrics, and scripture from the gospels of Luke and Matthew are all used to tell the Christmas story. Options are provided for using candles and actor tableaux to embellish the performance. The performance time of 25 minutes makes this ideal for use as part of the worship service. The orchestration is by Joel Raney, which includes a Conductor's Score as well as Percussion (windchimes, chime, suspended cymbal, orchestra bells, timpani, snare drum, tambourine, triangle, bell tree), Flute, Oboe, Trumpet in B-flat, Horn in F, Cello, and Electric Bass.
SKU: WD.080689483677
UPC: 080689483677.
For centuries, believers have celebrated the season of Advent (or coming) in anticipation of the celebration of Christ's arrival. Hope Arriving offers a unique and refreshing means to easily yet powerfully usher in this special season. Five anthems (one for each Sunday of Advent plus one for Christmas) are included, centering around the five candles/themes of Advent and Christmas. Each song can be performed separately during Advent and Christmas or together as a special, 25-minute Advent worship experience. David Hamilton brings his signature of stunning arranging/orchestrations in a perfect blend from chamber to fuller instrumentations. Christy Semsen's optional narrative offers the opportunity to have church laypeople and/or families to read prior to each song. An optional devotional booklet is available separately for choir members or the entire church to enrich the experience. Songs include the breathtaking Be Born In Me (as recorded by Francesca Battistelli) along with favorite carols and two brand new songs penned by David Hamilton (Glory to God and Tiny Little Town). Create an unforgettable Advent experience for your church and community with Hope Arriving.
