A Child Is Born In Bethlehem: SATB: Vocal Score

14th Century Latin Hymn-An uplifting rhythmic drive and buoyant melody make this accompanied carol a sparkling choice for Christmas and holiday programming.

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: Christmas Epiphany Lent CommunionScripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16A clever play on words inaugurates this gospel classic but as a sermon in song it offers much more than a holiday catch phrase.This thoughtful message takes our gaze beyond the Bethlehem cradle and shows us the cross of Calvary. Ideal for Christmas communion moments this inspiring holiday message will challenge your spirit to remember that Mary's childwas the Lamb of God born to redeem us.

Morton Gould's Serenade Of Carols for SATB choir with SATB soloists and Orchestra. Reduction for Piano 4 hands.Contents:I. We Three Kings The Babe Of Bethlehem Rocking Greensleeves(3:00)II. Boar's Head Carol Patapan Carol of Service (3:00)III. Come Love We God! Coventry Carol The Holly And The Ivy (4:00)IV. Irish Carol God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Wassail Song My Dancing Day(3:30)Born in Richmond Hill New York on 10 December 1913 Morton Gould was recognised early on as a child prodigy with the ability to improvise and compose. At the age of six he had his first compositionpublished. He studied at the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School) but his most important teachers were Abby Whiteside (Piano) and Vincent Jones (composition).Gould enjoyed an illustrious career. Inaddition to gaining a Pulitzer Prize for 'Stringmusic' he was Musical America's 1994 Composer-of-the-Year and recieved a Kennedy Center Honor in recognition of lifetime contributions to American culture.A long-time memberof the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Gould was elected president of ASCAP in 1986 a post he held until 1994. In 1986 he was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Healso served on the board of the American Symphony Orchestra League and on the National Endowment for the Arts music panel.

A Cantata for Christmas-A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations. Songs include: King Jesus Hath a Garden; Puer Natus in Bethlehem; Blessed Be That Maid Mary; All My Heart This Night Rejoices; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; O Come Little Children; In Dulci Jubilo; Carol for the Newborn King; Christmas Celebration.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas.

A terrific and rejoicful Carol by Grayston Ives for Soprano Solo and Full mixed SATB choir with Organ accompaniment. This is a bright and warm Carol that is perfect for Christmas services and shows.