SKU: GI.G-9334

UPC: 785147933403. English. Text by Isaac Watts.

SKU: GI.G-9512

UPC: 785147951209. English. Text Source: Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen, Speyer Gesangbuch, 1599, sts. 1–2, tr. Theodore Baker, 1851–1934, alt., st. 3, tr. The Hymnal, 1940, alt.; Translation: Theodore Baker.

The harmonies seem familiar in this setting, yet the voicing is fresh and inviting. The gentle, twinkling piano part, particularly between verses, creates a beautiful contrast to the more sustained homophony of the choir.

SKU: GI.G-9518

UPC: 785147951803. Latin. Text Source: Antiphon for Christmas Day Vespers, alt.

This dancing carol is full of harmonic surprises that are easily mastered. Parts for trumpets are included in the choral edition, as is an optional hand drum part effective for guiding singers through the meter changes.

SKU: GI.G-10695

English. Text Source:
Adeste fideles, John F. Wade, ca. 1711&ndash,1786, tr. Frederick Oakeley, 1802&ndash,1880, alt.; Translation: Frederick Oakeley. Text by John F. Wade.

SKU: GI.G-10684

English, Latin. Text Source: English trad., 15th c., alt. OEJ.

SKU: GI.G-10680

English. Text by Shannon Cerneka.

SKU: GI.G-9746

UPC: 785147974604. English. Text Source: 15th c. carol, alt.

SKU: MN.50-1049

UPC: 688670510496.

Early Christmas/Epiphany text with traditional English tune, TRUTH FROM ABOVE. Chant-like melodies of stanza 1 evolve into short canon. Contrasting sections in major reflect texts of stanzas 2 and 4, stanza 3 has exotic Eastern flavor, all culminating in transcendent ending. Occasional mild dissonances approached with easy voice-leading. Changing meters flow naturally from text and tune.

SKU: MN.50-1023

UPC: 688670510236.

Versatile performance options, rhythmic vitality, harmonic interest.

SKU: MN.50-1085

UPC: 688670510854.

This anthem tells of both the exuberant praise of the angels and the gentle song of Mary. The angels offer their shout of joy while Mary sings her tender lullaby. Both are appropriate musical expressions for Christians today to celebrate the birth of the infant Jesus. Text author, Michael Perry, states that both celebration and contemplation must contribute to our worship of the Christ Child..

SKU: MN.50-1013

UPC: 688670510137.

A tuneful and flexible Christmas anthem for soloist, SATB choir, and keyboard. The solo is manageable by an average voice, although the soloist is predominant in the beginning and end of the piece. The solo range is suitable for a mezzo soprano/second tenor (highest note: E) except the final note of the piece, which could be covered by choir sopranos (high F.) The men sing the melody in unison on one verse. There is a contrasting minor section sung by the full choir in the middle, then a return to the opening melody sung by the soloist. Often the choir singsoo orah to accompany. At times the keyboard supports, at times it doubles.

SKU: MN.56-0116

UPC: 688670221408. English.

The Gravity of Kindness is Howard Goodallâ??s stunning setting of Naomi Shihab Nyeâ??s poem Kindness, for SATB and piano with optional soprano solo. It was composed for the highly regarded Addison Singers, in memory of their long-standing member Cathy Bereznicki. Kindness is framed by two lullabies: the Mexican Arrorró mi niño and the well-known Coventry Carol, underpinned by the universal themes of unconditional love and the hope that kindness brings. The contemporary, reflective and uplifting style of the music makes this a versatile work: whilst ideal for Christmas concerts, it is equally suitable for performance at any time of the year.

SKU: MN.50-1012

UPC: 688670510120.

Text/tune by composer. Divisi in soprano and bass requires good choir. Good vocal writing-lush climactic sections.

SKU: LO.10-1475L

UPC: 000308031935.