Anthem for Christmas

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

Noel! is an exciting collection for mixed voice choirs, selected and edited by David Hill. The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: the polyphony of Victoria and Byrd, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages, and works by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Judith Bingham, John Tavener and Judith Weir. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. / Choeur SATB

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12This anthem of Christmas celebration combines original text and music with snippets of three beloved carols: Angels We Have Heard on High The First Noel andJoy to the World. Filled with exuberance and joy the piece is an excellent choice for use on Christmas Eve or anytime during the Christmas season. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12Optional claves maracas and bongo drums accentuate the breezy calypso style of this joyous Christmas anthem. Easy syncopation combined with ajovial yet supportive piano accompaniment give singers a chance to present the Christmas story with ease and merriment. Available separately: Unison/2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00

Like a treasured Christmas card this thoughtful anthem expresses all the special feelings of the season. Mark Cabaniss shows us his creative side with this melodic and expressive choral. Here is the perfect theme song for yourChristmas pageant. Beautifully orchestrated!

The text for this lovely anthem is by the prolific lyricist Mary Kay Beall. Here Lee Roesti sets the gentle text for mixed voices accompanied by piano or organ. Consider using the piece on Christmas Eve during Christmastide or Epiphany.

The Little Black Book Of Christmas Songs is the perfectly pocket-sized collection of cheerful Christmas tunes. Despite its shrunken size there are a whopping 84 Christmas songs included that combinetraditional favourites and carols with the big Christmas popular hits.   Everyone's favourite traditional carols like Away In A Manger Deck The Halls O Come All Ye Faithful and the indomitableWalking In The Air from 'The Snowman' feature in this Little Black Book. However once you've led a sing along with these beautiful traditional tunes it'll be time to bring in the Christmas Eveparty with some more upbeat and fun anthems. Elton John's Step Into Christmas will kick things off before getting into the absolute classics like I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day and Slade's Merry XmasEverybody.    As the party winds down you are sure to get sentimental with Fairytale Of New York and Happy Xmas (War Is Over). Of course you'll be leading all of thesesongs with the book having arranged them for you with complete chord symbols chord boxes and full lyrics for every seasonal song. Such a handy size means the book can be taken with you wherever you need it over the Christmasperiod or just left unassuming among your other music books until December rolls around when it'll be time to gather round and make merry music together.   The great thing about the Little BlackBook series is that they are so simple and easy-to-use. As soon as you want to play one of the huge number of Christmas classics included within you can flick to the right page pick up your Guitar and play there's noneed to set anything up. So check out the Little Black Book Of Christmas Songs right away  it really does lend itself to a group singalong putting the best festive favourites old and new right at your

& Epiphany for Mixed Voice Choirs Vol. 2-Noël 2 is an exciting collection of Advent Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed voice choirs which follows on from the highly acclaimed Noël! Volume 1 (Catalogue No. NOV310800). The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: from Byrd and Sweelinck via Bach familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages to Howells and Leighton and work by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett Eric Whitacre John Tavener Tarik O'Regan and Richard Allain.Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmasseason from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional.Selected and edited by David Hill Choral Advisor to Novello Chief Conductor of the BBC singers Musical Director of The Bach Choir Chief Conductor of The Southern Sinfonia and Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Southampton in 2002 in recognition of his Services to Music.'Noël was a welcome addition to the Christmas list for decent standard choirs; Noël 2 adds even more to the repertoire in a handy volume...The main enticements are some fantastic new arrangements of old favourites a number of works previously only available in single sheets (Whitacre's Lux Arumque among others) and some fantastic new surprises. Adrian Peacock's Venite Gaudete is a wonderfully original and vibrant setting Richard Rodney Bennet's I Wonder as I Wander is both reflective and effective and there are plenty more.Some of the pieces here will challenge your choir but there's a vast amount to get the Christmas inspiration flowing.' - Jonathan Wikeley Music Teacher November 2009

Here is a new anthem that has the potential to be a classic seasonal offering! This sermon in song is the perfect post-Christmas anthem challenging the listener to begin the work of bringing the message of the Christ child to awaiting world. A socially conscience response to the inspiration of the holiday season this special piece is not to be missed. Bravo!

Uses: Benediction Christmas Christmas Eve Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14 Matthew 2:10 Luke 2:14 This anthem will supply a tender and intimate moment to close your Christmas concerts and services. Written in the style of a traditional benediction the text is lifted gently on the wings of a tuneful theme and supported by sensitive piano writing. The appearance of Silent Night is a perfect exclamation point to this charming original song and provides the option of congregational participation. Perfect for Christmas Eve!

This majestic anthem from Michael W. Smith's Christmas album proclaims the wonder of the gift of the baby boy the Son of God: All creation sing His praises Earth and heaven praise His name All who live come join the chorus Find the words His love proclaim. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA BonusTrax CD and Instrumental ePak. Instrumentation: Flute Oboe Trumpet 1 & 2 F Horn Trombone Tuba Percussion Timpani Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello and Bass.

A Cantata of Carols in Four Suites-Classic carols and beautiful new songs are woven together in four separate suites to create a work for the Advent Christmas and Epiphany season. Flexible in its design “Christmas Canticles” can be presented as anentire cantata complete with narration or each suite can be used as a separate extended anthem. Available separately: SATB Preview CD Pak ChoirTrax CD Full Orchestration Preview CD Chamber Orchestration CD 10-Pak. Duration:ca. 30:00.

SATB-Classic carols and beautiful new songs are woven together in four separate suites to create a work for the Advent Christmas and Epiphany season. Flexible in its design “Christmas Canticles” can be presented as anentire cantata complete with narration or each suite can be used as a separate extended anthem. Available separately: SATB Preview CD Pak ChoirTrax CD Full Orchestration Preview CD Chamber Orchestration CD 10-Pak. Duration:ca. 30:00.

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Scripture: John 3:16 John 13:34-35 Luxurious harmonies and an artful melody float like a drifting snowflake infusing this classic text with a rare beauty. Choirs of distinction will delight in its nuance and explore the depths of its many layers of loveliness yet amateur choirs will be affirmed by its profound simplicity. Equally beautiful accompanied by piano or string quartet this anthem destined to become a standard!

Rejoice in the Savior's birth with dancing and pipes! This spirited Christmas anthem from the team of Williams and Paige will make both singers and congregation want to move with the spirit and shout for joy! A lively excitinginvitation to celebrate A Christmas Madrigal will make a great processional or festive call to worship.