Epiphany

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Epiphany Carol is a beautiful and accessible original carol by Alexander L'Estrange, with a simple verse-refrain structure. The stirring lyrics, by Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, implore us to protect our world by giving not gold, frankincense or myrrh but 'a present for the future'. Suitable for mixed-voice choirs of all levels of experience, Epiphany Carol will be a popular choice for your Christmas services and concerts. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

. . . for Choirs Collections-Anthems for all of the Church's seasons. This book is a uniquely accessible and comprehensive musical/liturgical resource for use in Church services and concerts and throughout the church's year. Suitable for SATB choirs of all sizes and abilities this book:contains a superb selection of 50 pieces covering the Principal festivals: The Epiphany The Presentation of Christ in the Temple The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary Ascension Day Pentecost Trinity Sunday and All Saints' Day;provides an excellent and varied choice of pieces for each Feast suitable for many years of use;champions new approachable and unjustly neglectedrepertoire spanning all periods and traditions whilst avoiding widely available or difficult music;includes many previously unpublished or newly commissioned anthems arrangements and editions by important composer and church musicians;contains a useful liturgical introduction;represents unrivalled variety and fabulous value for money.

The 2018 album by these popular YouTube instrumental stars is presented in this matching folio of 13 songs arranged for solo piano/cello as performed by the Piano Guys. Songs include: DNA - Epiphany - First Dance - Flicker - In My Blood/Swan Lake - Limitless - A Million Dreams - Miracles - North Cape - Perfect - Rewrite the Stars - Something Just like This/Hungarian Rhapsody - Walking the Wire/Largo. Includes a separate pull-out cello part.

This charming carol tells of the joy and wonder of the star of Bethlehem and features Chilcott's hallmark tuneful melodies and carefully chosen harmonic colours. Epiphany takes for its text a translation of two verses by French hymn-writer Charles Coffin augmented by a newly written verse by Chilcott's long-time collaborator Charles Bennett. The result is a carol which is both narrative and reflective with a perfect mix of traditional and modern.

Uses: Christmas EpiphanyScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12Jubilant and dance-like this flexible anthem works perfectly for Christmas or Epiphany services. The traditional text celebrates thebirth of Christ while an optional text for verse 2 recounts the journey of the Wise Men who came to see Jesus. Unison or 2-part treble choirs will enjoy singing the spirited PERSONENT HODIE tune accompanied by piano and optionaltambourine. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:40

Uses: General EpiphanyScripture: John 8:12Alive with the joy of the Spirit this a cappella winner is not to be missed. The rhythm springs from the words and provides an infectious energy while solosections add variety and an opportunity for the choir to be a vocal orchestra. The powerfully festive ending is the perfect exclamation point to an exciting piece for Epiphany or anytime. Available separately: SATB a cappella SABa cappella. Duration: ca. 2:43.

Uses: Christmas EpiphanyScripture: Isaiah 60:1; John 8:12Written in a light classical style this buoyant Epiphany piece is a good choice for the season. “Arise and Shine” is the blessed admonishment to thechildren of light and this tuneful interpretation captures the joy of Gods glory that came to earth. The hide-a-carol that forms the middle section (TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM) is a delight and the brief performance length along with the SAB voicing make this a thoughtful choice for post-Christmas services. Part for handbells (3 octaves) available as a digital download.

20 original pieces on hymns for Epiphany the Baptism of Christ and The Transfiguration-Themed by season the books in the Oxford Hymn Settings For Organists series provide a wealth of new chorale preludes and hymn settings suitable for all church organists. With a host of accessible pieces these volumes are a must for every church organist's library.This volume contains new settings of 20 hymns that celebrate Epiphany the Baptism of Christ and the Transfiguration written by a range of experienced Organ composers based in the US and the UK. The collection is varied with pieces in a wide range of styles. Practical concise settings for all parts of the church service - preludes postludes fanfares and communion settings - areincluded.The pieces in Oxford Hymn Settings For Organists: Epiphany are suitable for busy church musicians at intermediate level working in all major denominations. Some pieces also suitable for recital use and all feature registration suggestions that can readily be adapted to suit most instruments with pedals.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 This Epiphany anthem has been a bestseller in both SATB and SAB voices. Give this winner a place in your holiday and post-holiday programming.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Ephesians 3:1-12 Clearly one of the most unique offerings of the season this fabulous seasonal song will be an instant winner with your choir and congregation. Alive with a distinctive tropical spirit this Epiphany-themed song literally dances off the printed page. Decorated with great bass and percussion colors and with a cheerful flute part you will program this piece time and time again for concert or sanctuary usage. Flute part included. Parts for Bass and Percussion (claves congas shaker) avavailable as a digital download.

(from Season of Wonders)-Uses: Epiphany Christmas Concert Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Matthew 2:9 Isaiah 60:1-3 Revelation 22:16 This classic Epiphany poem is dressed in exquisite new music bringing the warmth of the Christmas star and the journey of the seekers to life. A lonely melody in minor tells the story with restraint while touching harmonies bring a mysterious quality to the piece. Ending with a final moment of commitment to bring our gifts to the King this is essential for post-Christmas observances.

from Ceremony of Candles-Uses: Advent Christmas Eve Christmas Epiphany ConcertScripture: Isaiah 60:1; Daniel 12:3Alive with shining energy this time-honored carol tune is given new poetic clothing and adorned with atreasury of musical delights. From the opening dance-like gestures in the accompaniment to the more classical styled interludes this octavo is a “tour de force” for your holiday concerts. A surprise middle sectioncontrasts with a quote from Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring before surrendering once again to the almost jocular happiness of the theme. For Advent Christmas or Epiphany this anthem will be a festive favorite. Availableseparately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2 Oboe Clarinet 1 & 2 Bassoon Horn 1 & 2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion Harp Harpsichord Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:21.

& 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