Edition no.: BA 8957 ISMN: 9790006525515 Editor: Münden, Gerd-Peter Language(s) of work: German, English, Latin Language(s) of text: German, English Product format: Score, Anthology Includes the following individual parts: Mixed choir: SSATBB, Children's choir: SSA oder Youth choir: SSA oder Chor (gleichstimmig) Organ ad lib. Binding: Stapled Pages / Format: IV, 52 S. - 29,0 x 21,0 cm Year after year, during Advent and the Christmas season, compositions are sought which present well-known carols in a new light, whether it be compositions set for small or larger groups, for children or adults, with or without accompanying keyboard instruments. This collection by Gerd-Peter Münden presents carols in new settings as a welcome addition to the Christmas literature and will enrich the repertoire of an adults’ or children’s choir. - Well-known Advent and Christmas carols in new settings - With texts in German and English - With short Latin introductions as a part of each motet - Ideal for a children’s or adults’ choir during the Christmas season Contents There comes a galley, laden / Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen O saviour, open heaven’s gate / O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf O Lord, how shall I meet you / Wie soll ich dich empfangen Angels from the realms of Glory / Hört der Engel helle Lieder As I was watching o’er my sheep / Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht Good Christian men rejoice / Nun singet und seid froh The Editor Gerd-Peter Münden is one of the most creative German church-musicians today. From 1992 to 1999 he worked as the cantor in Minden, where he also directed the music school for choristers. From 1999 he has been the Cathedral-Cantor at the Braunschweig Cathedral and the director of the cathedral school for choristers. He is the initiator and artistic director of a successful school project throughout Germany encouraging youngsters to sing.

SAB Collection-Everyone loves to sing Christmas carols! So make it simple with this easy-to-use collection containing 50 well-known carols arranged for SAB voices. Ideal for holiday sing-alongs community or family get-togethers or house-to-house singing. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High - Deck the Hall - The First Noel - Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Joy to the World - O Come All Ye Faithful - Silent Night - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Up on the Housetop - We Wish You a Merry Christmas - What Child Is This? - and more.

Howard Goodall's beautiful Enchanted Carols is an exciting collection of 6 original Christmas carols as well as interpretations of traditional carols arranged for upper voices. Enchanted Carols is the second dedicated album from the Classic FM composer in residence and follows the chart-topping CD Enchanted Voices. Howard Goodall is an EMMY BRIT and BAFTA award-winning composer of choral music stage musicals film and TV scores and a highly respected broadcaster. He is currently Composer-in-Residence for Classic FM and is also England’s National Ambassador for Singing.

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments forcongregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; OCome All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Full Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CD Digital Resource Kit. Duration: 59:21 (with opt. congregational anthems) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; TheAdvent Rose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on “O Little Town of Bethlehem;” Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas; A Joyful Gathering of

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Holiday ConcertScripture: Luke 2:7; Micah 5:2A virtual potpourri of praise and celebration is found in this pleasing montage of Christmas classics. Sensitively presented forchoirs of any level and size this would be a quality selection for a Hanging of the Greens service or a Lessons and Carols program. Incorporates Sing We Now of Christmas Infant Holy Infant Lowly On This Day Earth ShallRing and He Is Born the Holy Child.

The Faber Carol Book is an exciting volume of Christmas carols and songs with an original contemporary twist designed to breathe fresh air into Christmas concerts. It contains forty pieces expertly edited and arranged by Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry capturing a variety of moods and styles through time – from contemporary arrangements of medieval and traditional carols to spirituals and music from around the world. There is also an impressive line-up of original pieces by some of today’s most highly respected choral composers including Howard Goodall Lin Marsh Peter Gritton Errollyn Wallen and Mike Brewer.This is the first of twoseparate volumes arranged in the SA(B) format of the Faber Young Voices series it is perfect for youth choirs or amateur adult choirs who have a dearth of male voices. An SATB version is also available - 0571521274. Both publications include undemanding keyboard accompaniment and suggestions for optional instrumental lines.

Uses: Christmas Concert Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38 Luke 2:6-8 This pleasing menagerie of carols is a treasure trove of memorable themes that sing It's Christmas! A running eighth note pattern gently leads us into the first carol In the Bleak Midwinter. The approachable SAB voicing provides a gratifying texture that shimmers with hope and promise. The Holly and the Ivy and Once in Royal David's City also make an appearance before quietly winding down to a lovely rendering of the final verse of the treasured Rossetti poem.

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Another Christmas was inspired by the breath-taking winter scenery and the carols that composer Alexander L'Estrange had just been singing on a trip to Switzerland with co-writer Peter Gritton. Although written in a ?light? style, it has a message for all of us, particularly those that have grown weary of, or disillusioned with, Christmas! This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3 part choirs (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion ? so get exploring and get singing! / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes SAB et Piano

Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here Hark theHerald Angels Sing Linus and Lucy O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.

This gospel-styled choral is packed with energy and fun tapping into familiar phrases from carols we all know and love. An upbeat selection that will bring the familiar in sound and text to your holiday or Christmas concert.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:39.

Chor zu dritt Band 5-Chor zu dritt with its three-part settings is aimed at the large number of choirs which cannot do full justice to the mainly four-part choral literature with divoded male voices. In Vol. 5 O little Town of Bethlehem the singers can look forward to many national and international Advent songs and Christmas carols ? and to successful concerts in the Christmas season even with only one male voice!

The second dynamic volume of 3-part a cappella carols. Contains ten great Christmas favorites creatively written for caroling concert or sight-singing. Available: 3-Part Mixed a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 8:30.