The Christmas Song (SATB)

Arranged for SATB, here are five all-time classic Christmas songs with a warm and nostalgic feeling.O Holy Night and Silent Night both originated in 19th century Europe while Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas was introduced by Judy Garland in a 1944 Hollywood musical. Silver Bells was a 1950 Livingston-Evans pop hit but surely the most famous of them all is Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the 1940 song for which its composer had high hopes the moment he completed it. Conceived as a nostalgic number, White Christmas was a slow starter but went on to become a huge success and, for many, the ultimate Christmas song.These arrangements lend themselves to being performed separately or in seamless succession for a Classic Christmas recital audiences will love. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Joy to the World gets a gospel remake in this choral setting based on the recording by the contemporary group Avalon expertly arranged by Andre Williams. A great feature for community performances! Available for SATB SAB and SSA. Instrumental ePak and ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 3:50. This version is set for SATB with Piano and optional instrumental accompaniment.

Sight-singing is important in the development of independent musicianship. The music in this collection will aid in the development of this skill but also be interesting enough to motivate the singer and be substantive enough to be useful in a variety of performance applications.Song categories include Patriotic Christmas Folk Song Renaissance and Baroque Part Songs and Spirituals. All songs will stand alone as a cappella settings. Several songs also have optional Piano accompaniments. Sight-reading or analysis tips are included for each selection.

For Mixed Chorus and Piano or Amplified Guitar-Beautiful poems by American poets Sara Teasdale and Phyllis McGinley each telling a very human Christmas story. Teasdale's Carol contrasts the magnificence of the songs of angels and kings with the baby Jesus who fellasleep before the song was done. McGinley's Ballad is a retelling of the ancient legend of Befana the Housewife always too busy to greet the new-born babe until it is too late.For SATB chorus with Piano oramplified Guitar.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer-This piece was originally concieved when Phillip Brunelle was in the 9th Grade of his school career and was asked to translate a Christmas song into Latin. He chose Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer and recieved an A but with the admonition that his teacher has hoped he would choose something from the sacred repertoire. However Brunelle and Marks have created something wonderfully different to the usual Christmas repertoire and will make a fantastic addition to any Choral concert or performance this Christmas! Arranged for SATB with Piano Accompaniment.

Escape to a tropical paradise this Christmas with this happy holiday song! Bright Caribbean rhythms and buoyant melodies add a special sparkle. Ideal for choreography! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

a Christmas carol-Sweet was the Song is a traditional English carol dating from the 16th century depicting the Virgin Mary singing a lullaby to the new-born Jesus. This setting for mixed voices (no divisi) and organ reflects the text with gentle rocking phrases static harmonies and a simple melodic line. The music is coloured by soft dissonances conveying a sense of mystery and uncertainty.This piece is taken from a larger work An Old Belief which deals with the subject of religious faith in times of crisis. It was commissioned by Alan Brookes for Twickenham Choral Society who gave the first performance in March 2013 conducted by Christopher Herrick.

W. H. Neidlinger's The Birthday Of A King (Christmas Song) arranged by Carl Deis for SATB choir with Soprano or Tenor solo and Piano accompaniment.

Here is the eloquent and emotional Christmas song performed by Whitney Houston in the film The Preacher's Wife. Also available for: SATB SAB two-part choirs and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

Join the King's Singers as they celebrate an English Christmas Eve service with seasonal yuletide songs. From mediaeval to renaissance romantic to contemporary folk and pop their repertoire is all encompassing. Taken from King's Singers Christmas these beautiful arrangements will certainly help spread the Christmas message. SATB arrangements for mixed choir.

SATB-A merry medley of secular Christmas songs arranged by Audrey Snyder for SATB choir with Piano accompaniments perfect for Christmas concerts.

Christmas Collection-This collection of songs from the King's Singers' repertoire spans the period from the mid-seventies to the late eighties. Arranged for mixed voices SATB with piano accompaniment.

Featuring the famous theme by Ennio Morricone with additional words and music reflecting on the annunciation of Mary this expressive work shares the miracle of Christmas in a very unique way. A stunning work that is especially good for community performances! Oboe part included in octavo.