Two Joyful Carols

from A Song Is Born-Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:10A mosaic of seasonal favorites decorates the air in this pleasing holiday medley. Lilting joyfully in a pleasing 6/8 these carols really capture the spiritof Christmas. Arranged for easy access choirs will find the linear voice leading to be naturally fulfilling and the gentle text changes allow for use during Advent. A rhythmically engaging accompaniment provides an effectivebackdrop for these beloved tunes. Available separately: SAB StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:12.

Par FAITH REBECCA. In this collection we have gathered fifty Christmas Carols from around the world carefully arranging them for Voice and Piano. Each piano accompaniment is playable by a competent pianist, and there are additional optional harmonies added to the vocal part for choral use if desired. Every country puts its own unique cultural stamp on celebrating the holiday season and this volume can be used to explore those celebrations as part of a wider exploration of the World of Christmas. To this end we have included interesting Christmas related facts, a translation of the text, and both versions where they exist, so each anthem can be easily sung and understood, or compared. Ideal for use in the classroom, or by choirs, and provides wonderful presentational opportunities for themed Christmas concerts. / Choral Music, Songbooks / Recueil / Voix et Piano

Fifty Carols. Par WILLCOCKS DAVID / RUTTER JOHN. Un troisième recueil de 50 chants de Noël, principalement pour SATB, certains non accompagnés, et quelques accompagnements ayant pour piano ou orgue ou orchestre. Les chants de Noël reflètent une diversité de styles et d'époques, tout en restant dans la capacité d'un groupe moyen des interprètes amateurs. Comprend des compositions et des arrangements de Britten, Holst, Howells, Hurford, Vaughan Williams, et Walton. Accompagnements d'orchestre et cuivres pour la plupart des articles sont disponibles en location. John Rutter est né à Londres en 1945 et a étudié la musique au Clare College, Cambridge. Ses compositions embrassent la musique chorale, orchestrale et instrumentale, et il a édité ou co-édité plusieurs anthologies chorale dont quatre pour des volumes de Carols chorales avec Sir David Willcocks et l'Oxford Choral Classics série. De 1975 à 1979, il a été directeur de la musique au Clare College, et en 1981 il a formé son propre choeur, les Cambridge Singers. Il partage maintenant son temps entre la composition et la conduite et est recherché comme un chef d'orchestre invité pour le leader mondial des chorales et orchestres. Né en 1919, David Willcocks a commencé sa carrière musicale comme choriste à l'Abbaye de Westminster, plus tard, remportant des bourses à Clifton College et King 's College, Cambridge. Après son service de guerre, il a été élu Fellow du Collège King, et plus tard devint organiste de Salisbury et de cathédrales de Worcester, alors que la conduite des Three Choirs Festival à Worcester. Willcocks retourné à Kings College, à Cambridge en tant que Directeur de la Musique de 1957-1974, avec la première collection de ses arrangements dans le Carols pour les séries chorales d'édition en 1961. Il a été Directeur de la Musique du Royal College of Music de 1974-1984, et a été anobli en liste de la Reine du Jubilé d'argent de spécialisation en 1977. Willcocks a également mené le Bach Choir pendant 38 ans, prend sa retraite en 1998. Sir David conserve un calendrier chargé de concerts et d'enregistrements, y compris les récentes visites aux Etats-Unis, au Canada et en Europe. / Niveau : Facile à Moyennement Difficile / Recueil / Chant

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for violin solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the violin. The author has also indicated whether the guitarist should use fingerstyle or strum accompaniment. The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the church year. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Musique religieuse / Date parution : 2018-05-04/ Recueil / Violon et Guitare

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event. This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for cello solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the cello. Where appropriate, capo chords are shown.The author has also indicated whether the guitarist should use fingerstyle or strum accompaniment. The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the church year. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Musique religieuse / Date parution : 2018-05-04/ Recueil / Violoncelle et Guitare

Full Orchestration-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.

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.

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.

Medley-Here is a tapestry of carols that you will perform again and again! Opening brightly with a mixed meter choral fanfare it then moves into a smooth and unhurried verse and chorus of “Angels We Have Heard on High ”followed by “Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming” and culminating with a joyful “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” It can be performed with piano or a cappella making it especially useful for community performances.Available separately: SATB SSAA. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Medley-Here is a tapestry of carols that you will perform again and again! Opening brightly with a mixed meter choral fanfare it then moves into a smooth and unhurried verse and chorus of “Angels We Have Heard on High ”followed by “Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming” and culminating with a joyful “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” It can be performed with piano or a cappella making it especially useful for community performances.Available separately: SATB SSAA. Duration: ca. 3:20.

A Cantata for Christmas-Especially designed to enable quick and easy learning this celebrative choral cantata is an ideal choice for churches with limited rehearsal times. Beautifully crafted carol arrangements combine with best-selling seasonal anthemsto create a pleasing and meaningful holiday presentation. With a 20-minute performance time this work can be used as the centerpiece of a carol singing service or a hanging of the green event. Composed for 2-Part or SAB voices this work is appropriate for choirs of any size or ability level.Includes: Tapestry of Joyful Carols; The King Is Coming Soon; Baby in a Manger; Echo Gloria; I Give My Song; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

Par JOHNSON BERNADINE. These solo piano arrangements of favorite carols can be used as preludes, postludes, or as other service music during Advent and Christmas. Approximate performance times are included to assist planning./ Recueil / Piano

These original arrangements of favourite Christmas tunes have a real authentic jazz flavour and are sure to be a hit around the Christmas tree. With 10 songs including Last Christmas, Little Drummer Boy and Santa Claus is Coming to Town, as well as more traditional carols such as Silent Night, the collection has something for everyone. Now electric guitar too can join in the fun of playing Christmas music! / Guitare Electrique

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