A lovely and touching contemporary setting of the familiar text from Isaiah. Poignant lines for solo vocal and cello joined and supported by choral sonorities rising to an emotional high point leading to a quiet and spirituallyuplifting ending. A striking way to celebrate the Christmas season. Available: SATB Accompaniment Cassette.

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Isaiah 9:6Truly memorable for Advent this joyful treatment of the familiar Isaiah passage “For unto us a Child is born ” is a new approach to thisScripture. Written in a “lite”jazz style the shifting meters of the chorus are easy to learn and add great energy to the impact of the anthem. The flute descants are idiomatic to the instrument and offer a real changeof pace for the Advent season. As much fun to sing as it is to hear this will be a choir favorite in no time.

The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel’s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741 for the English-language oratorio Messiah which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. As the last song of Scene 3 of Part I of the oratorio which addresses Isaiah's specific prophecy about the virgin birth of a Messiah For Unto Us A Child Is Born tells the news of Christmas thebirth of a son in Isaiah’s words as found in the Scripture (Isaiah 9:6). The delicate familiar theme is introduced by the Sopranos and taken up by their counter-voices the Tenors later the same dialog is given over to the Altos and Basses. The tutti culminates in 'Wonderful' 'Counselor' 'The Mighty God' 'The Everlasting Father' and 'The Prince of Peace'. As an individual piece this song arranged for SATB Voices with Piano accompaniment is perfect for Christian settings especially during the Christmas season.

Uses: Advent Christmas Youth Choir Praise Team Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 28:16 Welcome something triumphant for the holiday from composer Heather Sorenson. Set exquisitely to classic strains from Handel this piece willdecorate any seasonal program with beauty. Also available: StudioTrax CD.

with For Unto Us a Child Is Born-A lyrical countermelody weds the timeless Isaiah text to this most tender of Austrian carols to produce an exquisite musical treasure. Available: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:10.

Arranged for SATB choir.Hark! Unto us a child is born / Een kindekijn is ons gebornThere fall a heavenly dew / Het viel eens hemels douweNow be very welcome / Nu sijt willecomeShepherds he is born / Herders hij is gheboren

This cantata is the outcome of a request and is an easy arrangement of movements of Messiah for use in school near to Christmas. The movements selected are all taken from Part One of Messiah but the order has been slightly changed to group them as a cantata. Arranged for Two-Part Chorus by Watkins Shaw. Duration c. 20 mins

Easy two-part piece for children or adults Full of joy and hope this is a jubilant Christmas octavo with lots of energy! Hymn tune: Puer Nobis from Piae Cantiones 1582.

Fifty Christmas Carols-The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world.Carols For Choirs 1 includes 50 varied carols for every occasion including newly-arranged classics as well as original compositions written specially for this compilation.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Praise Team Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Romans 6:23 II Corinthians 9:15 Here is presented a contemporary rethinking of the oft set For unto us a Child is born passage from prophecy. A message that illuminates the deeper reasons for Christ's journey to earth gives this anthem a fullness that transcends many seasonal selections. The text drives home its lesson of inclusivity and grace. Strong music... stronger sermon! Score and Parts (fl ob cl bn tpt 1-3 hn tbn 1-2 tbn3/tba perc hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

Three major masterwork choruses popular during the Christmas season are presented in this Greg Gilpin arrangement. Beginning with the stately “Rejoice Greatly ” the voice parts are simplified and feature an optionalsolo and flow seamlessly into “For Unto Us a Child Is Born.” The medley slows into the gentle “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring ” then builds into a grand finale of “Hallelujah.” Again the voiceleading has been modified in a few places to allow for more limited ranges especially the tenor line. Available in two voicings Classical Christmas will appeal to choirs of all sizes and abilities. An exciting new way toenjoy these popular traditional choral works.