John Tavener's Ex Maria Virgine is a sequence of Christmas carols their emphasis on the Nativity and the Virgin Mary. Scored for SATB unaccompanied or with Organ the collection isrepresentative of the broad range of Tavener's choral writing. These carols may be performed as the full sequence or as individual pieces: carols such as Ding! Dong! Merrily on High and Unto Us is Born aSon to familiar texts made novel and exciting or Rocking a simple four-part setting sure to become a favourite with choirs of any accomplishment. Includes a performance CD recorded by the choir of ClareCollege Cambridge.

66 Stücke für Advent und Weihnachten-Following the success in Germany of Reine Männersache volumes 1 and 2 comes a collection of the most beautiful Advent and Christmas works for men?s choirs. From old masters and traditional carols to new arrangements of contemporary classics all of the pieces have carefully selected to meet the needs of amateur choirs. The 66 works have been grouped in to 5 categories: Old Masters; Romantic; Advent and Christmas carols; Carols from around the world; New settings.

Carols Hymns and Seasonal Anthems for Mixed Voices from the Choir of King's College Cambridge-A collection of the choral works most often performed as part of the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Kings College Cambridge every Christmas Eve.Selected by musical director Stephen Cleobury to include familiar carols some of the finest anthems as well as a selection from the annual special commissions.'An interesting collection and don't be put off by the standard of King's; there's plenty here that more modest choirs could use.' - Jonathan Wikeley Music Teacher November 2009

from Christmas Sequence op. 95-This carol was commissioned in 2002 by King’s College Cambridge for their famous service of Nine Lessons and Carols. It tells the start of the familiar Christmas story: Gabriel's Annunciation; praise to the Virgin before she too sings 'my soul doth magnify the Lord'; the shepherds a-watching their flocks by night; the angelic chorus in the sky; the fusion of celestial and earthy around the crib holding the baby who is also 'Lord of Time & Space'.   The text is from a variety of sources: anonymous carols of the 15th 16th & 17th centuries Edmund Bolton (1611 'Sweet music sweeter far...') the Gloria from the Mass and a couple of lines fromwell-loved Anglican hymns.   Selected for the Royal Philharmonic Society’s ‘Encore’ project this carol will offer some challenge to intermediate choirs but will add some originality to a carol service or Christmas concert.

A Celtic Christmas Celebration-The joy and hope of Christmas are celebrated in this new Celtic-styled cantata from the pen that brought you The Mystery and the Majesty and Winter's Grace. This jubilant work is filled with tuneful carols thoughtful narration and sparkling orchestrations. Traditional melodies form the foundations of this tapestry of lights bringing to your holiday presentation a pleasing mixture of choirs carols and candlelight. Presented inboth SAB and SATB formats a full line of support products is available including a digital resource kit complete with PowerPoint images rehearsal tips and art files to assist in the creation of your program. Two orchestrationoptions are available: a Celtic consort and full orchestra.

Celebrating Peace on Earth-Peace on earth. It's been a prayer since the beginning of time. God's people have longed for it for centuries. Dennis and Nan Allen have carefully crafted a service that will remind us of the peace God provides for Christmastimeand for our personal lives all year. Familiar carols and an original Allen song make this 30-minute work appealing for a variety of choirs.Performance options include use of the ChoirTrax CD (split-trax andinstruments only) orchestration or live with just piano and/or organ.Song titles include: Carol of the Bells (instrumental); O Come O Come Emmanuel (with “I Heard the Bells on ChristmasDay”); It Came upon the Midnight Clear; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; Silent Night; and He Is My Peace.

Written especially for developing choirs this festive SA(T)B cantata is overflowing with joyful seasonal songs ideal for smaller ensembles. Original material mingles with traditional carols in a jubilant mix crafted to createlarge musical impact with minimal numbers and rehearsal time. The musical variety ranges from galloping gospels to contemporary ballads and joyful carols to tender manger lullabies. Larger groups can take advantage of the cuednotes for richer sonorities and still enjoy the sensitive care taken to minimize awkward passages for quick learning. A flexible narration allows thoughtful directors to customize their programs while optional orchestral supportbrings appropriate instruments to the programming of this innovative cantata for Christmas. The cantata can even be done progressively throughout Advent and completed during Christmas celebrations. Available separately: SA(T)B Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD combo) 10-Pack Listening CDs Orchestration (Score & parts for keyboard flute clarinet trumpet trombone and percussion) StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment only) SplitTrax CD RehearsalTrax CDs(part-predominant reproducible). Duration: ca. 27:00.

from Three Baltic Carols-From the suite Three Baltic Carols this brisk and energetic song expresses joy about winter and the Christmas season. A secular carol it would work well in holiday or winter concerts. The simple melody limited ranges and shared rhythmic patters make this enjoyable for high school mixed choirs. Can be sung in English or Estonian using the pronunciation guide provided. A demanding piano part rounds out an excellent concert opener finale or encore piece.

Joy Has Dawned. The message of Christmas is a message of joy - and becomes the central theme that is woven throughout this 37-minute musical by Lloyd Larson. Easily learned, this work contains eight selections of both new and familiar carols and spirituals, including Keith Getty's powerful song, 'Joy Has Dawned.' The work is dynamically arranged for SATB choirs and orchestra, and is filled with the joy of the season, which congregations will find appealing, as the message embraces the hope that we have in both the good days and the bad - that joy has dawned upon the world - giving us something to celebrate!

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!

Medley-Here's an easy swingy 4-minute medley of three favorite carols in a fresh contemporary style that will add sparkle to any Christmas program! Great for pop jazz and concert choirs it includes: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen;What Child Is This'; Deck the Hall. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx bsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:40.

Medley-Here's an easy swingy 4-minute medley of three favorite carols in a fresh contemporary style that will add sparkle to any Christmas program! Great for pop jazz and concert choirs it includes: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen;What Child Is This?; Deck the Hall. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx bsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:40.

Three carols combine in a sparkling and well-crafted setting that's just right for beginning choirs. Includes an original connecting melody along with snippets of: O Come O Come Emmanuel; Go Tell It on the Mountain; Oh Come All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World.

Here's an easy swingy 4-minute medley of three favorite carols in a fresh contemporary style that will add sparkle to any Christmas program! Great for pop jazz and concert choirs it includes: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen;What Child Is This?; Deck the Hall. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx bsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:40.