Joseph M. Martin: Festival of Carols: Handbells: Part

iPrint Handbell Parts for 5 Songs-Festival of Carols is a joyful celebration of the music of Christmas. Overflowing with tuneful praise this cantata based on the traditional “Lessons and Carols” format includes thoughtful new readings byPamela Martin and optional parts for congregation children's choir and handbell choirs. There are over 20 classic carols incorporated into the work along with new seasonal selections composed especially for Festival ofCarols. Brant Adams adds his special touch with orchestrations that capture the very heart of the Christmas season. Your entire community of faith will go away encouraged and inspired by this Advent/Christmas worship event.

SATB-Festival of Carols is a joyful celebration of the music of Christmas. Overflowing with tuneful praise this cantata based on the traditional “Lessons and Carols” format includes thoughtful readings by PamelaStewart and optional parts for congregation children's choir and handbell choirs. There are over 20 classic carols incorporated into the work along with new seasonal selections composed especially for Festival of Carols.Brant Adams adds his special touch with orchestrations that capture the very heart of the Christmas season. Your entire community of faith will go away encouraged and inspired by this Advent/Christmas worshipevent.Includes: O Come All Ye Faithful; Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Away in a Manger; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Silent Night; Sussex Carol; Angels We Have Heard on High and more.

From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music the cantata combines traditionalsounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children GoWhere I Send Thee and Go Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements togetherin a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB CD-ROM FullOrchestration (Score and Parts for Flute 1 and 2 alto recorder Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1 and 2 Bassoon Horn 1 and 2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1 and 2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion Acoustic Guitar Banjo Harp Piano Synth Solo fiddle Violin 1 and 2 Viola Cello Double Bass) Printed Full Orchestration Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score and parts for Flute Violin Cello Mandolin Guitar Percussion and Piano) StudioTrax CD (accompanimentonly) SplitTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/CD combo) RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant reproducible) Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint Choir Devotionals Poster Program Flyers Children'sProgram PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.

A Celtic Christmas Celebration. Inspired by Celtic music traditions and time-honored carols, this new work overflows with seasonal spirit. From prophecy to Epiphany, the cantata covers the entire Christmas story and wraps it in jubilant and approachable music. Supported by encouraging narration, dazzling orchestrations and a complete line of support products, this spectacular work will be a warm holiday welcome to your community of faith. Songs include: A Christmas Invitation; A Festival Gathering of Carols; Upon the Wind, There Comes a Song; From the Prophet Comes a Promise; A Song of Joy; The Silent Stars Go By; Comfort and Joy; Look to the Silver Sky; Sing of a Merry Christmas; Glad Tidings of Great Joy. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob/eng hn, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Celtic Consort (pno, gtr, fl/pwhis, cl, bls, perc, vn, vc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Chamber Orchestra (pno, fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, bls, perc, kybd strings) available as a digital download.