A Celtic Christmas: SATB: Vocal Score

A Celtic Christmas Celebration-The joy and hope of Christmas are celebrated in this new Celtic-styled cantata from the pen that brought you The Mystery and the Majesty and Winter's Grace. This jubilant work is filled with tuneful carols thoughtful narration and sparkling orchestrations. Traditional melodies form the foundation of this tapestry of light bringing to your holiday presentation a pleasing mixture of choirs carols and candlelight. Presented in bothSAB and SATB formats a full line of support products is available including a digital resource kit complete with PowerPoint images rehearsal tips and art files to assist in the creation of your program. Two orchestrationoptions by Stan Pethel are available: a Celtic consort and full orchestra.

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.

Featuring the text of As Lately We Watched and a familiar Scottish melody this Christmas original is stunning in its beauty and simplicity. Features an optional instrumental obbligato.

with O Little Town of Bethlehem-Uses: Christmas Youth ChoirScripture: Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-20; John 8:12The Celtic lilt of this brilliant ode to light is immediately engaging. This well-crafted arrangement is written for success and the inclusion ofa beloved carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” is the crowning touch to this charming holiday offering.

These delightful Gaelic-flavored settings including “The Wexford Carol” and “Suo Gân” are fresh airy and unique. Instrumentation includes optional “Celtic” instruments which can beeffectively performed on recorder violin guitar and bass. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

From a hauntingly beautiful introductory section to the crisp bright sounds of a Baroque ensemble that evoke the imagery of Christmas bells angels singing and freshly fallen snow this Celtic song will bring a refreshing changeof pace to your winter programs! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Instrument Parts available as a digital download (flt bells chimes timp syn). Duration: ca. 3:30.