The Christmas Story - SATB Score with Performance CD

Schutz composed The Christmas Story towards the end of a long and full life. It was probably first performed on Christmas Day 1660. Scored for soprano tenor and bass soloists choir and orchestra. Edited with a new translation by Neil Jenkins.

Schutz composed The Christmas Story towards the end of a long and full life. It was probably first performed on Christmas Day 1660. Scored for soprano tenor and bass soloists choir and orchestra. Edited with a new translation by Neil Jenkins.

This is the Vocal Score for British composer Harry Escott's O Viridissima Virga which explores a fresh take on the Christmas story by delving into women's poetry from the late 19th and early 20thcenturies arranged for SATB. The first performance of O Viridissima Virga took place on the 5th December 2010 at St. Bride's Church in London performed by the choir of St. Bride's.Lasting around 25 minutes the texts on which the composition is based are those written by females around the turn of the 20th century presenting an innovative and fascinating approach to the periods of Advent and Nativity witha constant undercurrent of foreboding that backgrounds even the most beautiful parts of the piece's melody. The poems are frames by two settings of hymns to the Virgin Mary written by a 12th century BenedictineAbbess.  Composer Harry Escott has studied at Oxford University and the Royal College of Music and is primarily known as a composer of film scores. He has written for criticallyacclaimed films such as Hard Candy Deep Water Shame and Welcome to the Punch. 

Chorale partita on the Weihnachtsgeschichte Christmas Story-Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Op.10Chorale partita on the Weihnachtsgeschichte (Christmas Story) for Mixed choir (SATB)Hugo Distler born on the 24th June 1908 in Nuremberg and died on the 1st November 1942 in Berlin was a German organist choral conductor teacher and composer. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory moving to Berlin in 1940 where he became Director of the Berlin National and Cathedral Choir.

Bob Chilcott's The Night He Was Born for SATB and Organ. This is a gentle and lyrical setting of a text by Helen Dunmore. Uniting a simple tuneful melody with luscious harmonies this evocative carol retells the Christmas story beautifully. A wonderful addition to the Christmas repertory.

Walking in the Air Howard Blake's classic theme song to the beloved Christmas story The Snowman has been arranged here for SATB choir with Piano Accompaniment.

The Carol Singer's Carol is a song featured in The Manchester Carols a modernisation of the Christmas story with words by the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and music by Sasha Johnson Manning. This piece is arranged for mixed voices piano and optional glockenspiel accompaniment.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 contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

Uses: Christmas Novelty Scripture: Luke 2:10 Luke 2:17-18 Here's a real toe-tapper filled with shining choral smiles throughout! This neo-gospel song shuffles along with a wonderful rhythmic quality that is contagious to singers and listeners alike. The well-known Christmas story is conveyed making this a novelty moment for your seasonal programming. Fun!

Originally performed by CeCe Winans The Christmas Star tells the beautiful story of this favourite season. For SATB Choir this version has been beautifully arranged by Ed Lojeski.

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.

Anna R. Matthews writes: 'Frederick Niven's poem tells the story of Christmas in 1914. On Christmas Day a truce was spontaneously enacted by the two sides fighting in Flanders in World War One. This was five months into the war which until this point many in Britain had confidently believed would be over by that time. When the two sides lay down their weapons in the name of humanity and met in the middle of no-man's-land they would not have realised the bloodshed that was to come as the war dragged on for a further four years - a conflict so atrocious that it came to be known as 'the war to end all wars'.This carol conveys the unknowing innocence of thosemen and the joy of Christmas yet explores the sinister context in which they met and the future which was to come. Ultimately the events of the 1914 Christmas truce came to symbolise the universality of hope and peace at Christmas. This carol brings this message into the twenty-first century.' Anna R. Matthews is a composer living in Exeter England. Born in Devon Anna studied music at Durham University where she was awarded the Rosalind Dickinson Prize. She enjoys working with some of today's most talented and creative ensembles: from Psappha to EXAUDI and from cathedral choirs to youth ensembles. Her music has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and she has been a featured new music composer in Choir & Organ magazine. Anna was a finalist in the 2011 King James Bible Composition Awards and is a 2013/24 Arts Council England fellow on the Clore Leadership Programme. She is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Featuring exciting new songs from Geron Davis this worship experience presents the Christmas story in a fresh new way-Jesus is our Hope and will return as conquering King. With celebratory praise and awesome worship songs thismusical incorporates soloists worship teams as well as adult and children's choirs. Music narration and production notes are included in the songbook. Titles include: Christmas Praise Medley The Cradle That Rocked TheWorld Glory To God Hope Has Come Isn't It Amazing Lord I Lift Your Name On High Sing Watch For The Light Why Would He Choose Me? Worship (Worship The King). Orchestration includes score and parts for Flute 1 2 Oboe Alto Sax Tenor Sax Horn 1-3 Trombone 1-3 Tuba Percussion Harp Rhythm Violin 1 2 Viola Cello String Bass. Instrumentation varies. SATB Listening Cassette Listening CD CD Accompaniment Trax (Split) RehearsalTrax CD Orchestration CD 10-Pack Preview Pack (Cassette) Preview Pack (CD) Bulletin Pack (100) Poster Pack (10) also available.