Reflections of Christmas

Par SCOTT STAIDLE. Perfect for holiday duet performance! Featured selections: Ave Maria - Christmas Celebrations - Coventry Carol - For Unto Us a Child is Born - God Rest Ye Gentle Merry Men - Good King Wenceslas - Joy to the World - O Come, All Ye Faithful - O Holy Night - Pastorale - Reflections of the Nativity - and Yule Tide Carols. Includes a 48-page score with a 24-page book each for Violin 1 and 2. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Christmas - Duets / Recueil / 2 Violons

This is a lovely gentle setting of a text by George Herbert. The tender tune and vocal writing is enhanced by a flute line weaving its pastoral magic (or this may be played on the organ) and the whole adds up to a reflective Christmas piece which will especially suit choirs looking for fresh and interesting material for this season.

& 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

Sing Out! Christmas contains dazzling new Choral versions of five festive favourites arranged by renowned Vocal Coach and Choral Director Mark De-Lisser.From the reflective Happy Christmas (War is Over) to the cheerful upbeat arrangement of Winter Wonderland this seasonal selection offers well-loved pieces that will delight and inspire both singers and listeners alike. The positive message of all of these songs was crucial to their inclusion and this means that each performance will bring a message of hope and optimism for this Christmas. Arranged for SAT (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) Choir with the occasional solo part thispack includes an innovative and user-friendly download card with performance backing tracks full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each Vocal line recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. The scores feature Piano parts and chord symbols for band accompaniment. Helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in this book giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs.Mark De-Lisser is a celebrated Vocal Coach and Choral Director who has been featured on BBC1's 'Last Choir Standing'. His extensive introduction and notes within this songbook bring a personal touch as De-Lisser really is passionate about getting people singing improvising and most of all enjoying themselves. The new Choral arrangements of these Christmas classics are ideal for spicing up a performance while retaining the magic of the original songs. So this Christmas make sure you Sing Out! leaving your listeners speechless. 

As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian stage show! This thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes describes a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war. The piece reflects the power, drama, and hope of a single musician in the midst of war, reflecting on the power of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm section contributes to an intense and very hip musical experience. Optional parts for electric guitar or electric violin can be used to add interest to the performance. This arrangement includes parts appropriate for a community or professional orchestra. The bowings are those that would be expected by professional players. Instrumentation: Full orchestra, timpani (B-E), drum set, opt. electric guitar, opt. electric violin, opt. piano, opt. electric bass. (3:10) / Orchestre

The songs and carols in this collection are drawn from the rich traditions of American and European Yuletide Christmas and New Years carols. These century-old melodies have become an important part of annual holiday traditionsaround the world. Somecarols reflect the story of the birth of Jesus while others simply celebrate the winter season and holiday traditions. Each carol is presented in both two and four-mallet versions for mallet players withdifferent ability levels. The arrangements canbe played as a solo or together as a group. The two-mallet arrangements can be played on marimba vibraphone or a standard set of orchestra bells. The four-mallet arrangements areall playable on a 4 and 1/3 octave “low A” marimba.Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High • Auld Lang Syne • Away in a Manger •Ã‚ªCarol of the Bells • Coventry Carol • The First Noel • GodRest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • The Holly and theIvy •Ã‚ªIt Came Upon the Midnight Clear • Jingle Bells • Joy to the World • O Christmas Tree • O Come O Come Emmanuel• O Little Town of Bethlehem • Silent Night •Ã‚ªStill Still Still • We Three Kings• We Wish You a Merry Christmas • What Child Is This?

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; TheAdvent Rose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on “O Little Town of Bethlehem;” Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas; A Joyful Gathering of

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; TheAdvent Rose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on ?O Little Town of Bethlehem;? Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas; A Joyful Gathering of

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; The AdventRose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on ?O Little Town of Bethlehem;? Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas and more.

This delightful setting of three traditional folksongs reflects the joy of the holiday season in the midst of the cold dark Scandinavian winter. The carols would be sung on Christmas Eve when stars twinkle brightly in the skyand families and friends join hands and dance around the Christmas tree! An excellent addition to multicultural programs! Songs include two from Norway: Jeg er Så Glad O Jul med din Glede and one from Denmark:Deilig er den Himmel Blå. Opt. English lyrics also included. Duration: ca. 3:30.

John Rutter's Christmas Lullaby for SATB and Organ or small Orchestra (Orchestration: fl ob cl str). 'Clear in the darkness a light shines in Bethlehem' This delightful carol was commissioned in 1989 by the Bach Choir in celebration of the seventieth birthday of its conductor Sir David Willcocks. The haunting melody of the verses and the reflective refrain of 'Ave Maria' have made this an immensely popular piece for performance at Christmas concerts and church services.The orchestral accompaniment is available on sale and on hire/rental and a version for upper voices is also available. This John RutterAnniversary Edition replaces R3142.

2-Part and Piano-A beautiful Secular Christmas song which reflects upon the feelings of happiness we experience at Christmas. Arranged for 2 Part Choir with Piano Accompaniment.

from The Christmas Suite-Scored in a holiday pops style this original ballad from The Christmas Suite will be a warm highlight of your concert.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. Instrumental Pak with score and parts for full orchestra available. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20

(with O Christmas Tree) Discovery Level 1-The popular traditional carol gets a contemporary update with this fresh partner song arrangement! After a reflective introduction the song rocks out with energy and excitement. Ideal for younger choirs and all types of holiday programming! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.