Angels Gloria!: SSA: Vocal Score

A beautiful original melody is paired with the traditional “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” text and expertly combined with the familiar “Gloria” melody for a joyous Christmas celebration. Well-crafted andaccessible this SSA piece will be successful with treble groups from middle school through adult. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Angels sing Gloria in excelsis and a star shines over the stable in Bethlehem - the Nativity is celebrated in this lovely original work especially good for beginning SSA choirs. Well-crafted vocal writing with optional flute.

Michael W. Smith's Christmas classic pairs Angels We Have Heard on High with a wonderfully original treatment of the angels' message Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Beginning quietly with the Gloria lyrics this fully orchestrated choral setting grows into an exuberant anthem of joy and praise for the newborn king! Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.Available separately: SATB SAB ChoirTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (Score and Parts for Flute Oboe Trumpet 1 2 & 3 Trombone 1 & 2 Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Bass)

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:13-14The composer visits the angels' powerful “peace on earth” proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous “Glorias” and whispered prayersfor peace. Highly expressive this anthem has much to engage the singer. Always a timely message for contemporary society this affirming testament of tranquility is a thoughtful choice for seasonal ecumenical choralopportunities.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12Rhythmic energy radiates throughout this piece that proclaims the joyous message sung by angels the first Christmas night “Gloria inexcelsis Deo!” The celebratory refrain begins and ends the piece while a slightly more relaxed middle section offers a pleasing contrast. A fine choice for both unison and unison/2-part choirs especially for choirs of olderelementary voices. Available separately: Unison/2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: 3:30

This quartet collection of 13 keyboard, vocal and instrumental pieces covering the Renaissance to the Romantic periods can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion can play in like-instrument or mixed instrumentation. It's an all-purpose folio that makes sacred music fun! Contains: Adoramus Te (We Adore Thee) (Palestrina) * Amen (Stainer) * Cherubim Song (Archangelsky) * Chorale (Bach) * Deep River (Anonymous) * Gloria Patri (Purcell) * Go Down, Moses (Anonymous) * God Of Our Fathers (Warren) * Missa Apostolorum (Cavazzoni) * Old Hundredth (Bourgeois) * Onward, Christian Soldiers (Sullivan) * The Quest (Marianlieder) * Shir Hamaalot (Anonymous).