Format : Sheet music + CD
SKU: LO.65-2126L
ISBN 9780787789978.
Every Christmas, we celebrate the birth of a Child. With this breathtaking work, legendary composer Mary McDonald invites us to truly remember what is at the heart of Christmas: this Child, this King, this Savior who was sent to earth to redeem the world. THIS is Christmas. In this cantata, Mary tells the story of Christmas through familiar carols, inspired original melodies, and thoughtful narration. Enhanced with an optional orchestration by Ed Hogan, the work, available for SATB and SAB choirs, may also be accompanied by piano only. The duration is roughly 35 minutes, and audio tracks and other rehearsal aids are available in both physical and digital editions. This year, may we all take a few moments to reflect on the reason we celebrate, for this is great news: This Is Christmas!
SKU: LO.65-2105MD
ISBN 9780787767518.
Mary McDonald and Jay Rouse combine their compositional gifts to bring us this moving musical for Advent and Christmas. Beautiful music from Mary and Jay, deeply thoughtful narrations from Rose Aspinall, and a fabulous orchestration by Ed Hogan and Jay highlight the message at the heart of Christmas—God’s love through Jesus Christ. You’ll find a bit of everything here, including original songs, familiar carols, fresh settings of timeless Christmas favorites, and ministry songs that will reach the heart of every listener. Songs like Mary’s Sing Out Our Savior’s Birth and Look on Him with Love and Jay’s A Midwinter Noel and Love Made a Way all serve to bring into focus God’s undeserved and unfathomable love through Jesus Christ. Celebrate how love made a way for each of us with this impactful musical! His coming means freedom for the captive, sight for the blind, good news for the poor. Jesus is Love incarnate, and He alone makes a way home for fallen man..
SKU: OU.9780193864641
ISBN 9780193864641.
This setting for SATB and organ uses a familiar Provencal tune. It is sung mostly in unison and in octaves, with one stanza richly harmonized. The piece ends with one of Baldwin's characteristically lovely descants.
SKU: LO.65-2088S
ISBN 9780787759476.
The age-old story of our Lord’s birth, retold each year around the world, is made more real and more deeply felt when experienced through the beloved carols of this season of joy. Dale Wood’s organ settings of such carols have been re-imagined for chorus by Douglas E. Wagner in this work that can be effective as a service of lessons and carols, a Christmas cantata, or a carol collection for service or concert use. While there is a fair amount of nostalgia associated with these treasured tunes and texts, let not these feelings obscure our primary view as we strive to tread the true path this blessed time of year. As we each, in our own way, make our pilgrimage to the Babe lying in a manger, let us instead refocus our hearts and minds and Come Now to Bethlehem.
SKU: LO.65-2104MD
ISBN 9780787767099.
SKU: GI.G-6639
UPC: 785147663904. English. Text by Gabe Huck.
A Christmas Communion rite comprising a Lamb of God and Communion song with verses drawn from the Christmas Scriptures. The assembly parts are based on familiar melodies and are easily memorized to eliminate the need for printed copies. This C instrument part is also found in the By Heart full score, G-6541FS.
SKU: CA.3111007
ISBN 9790007048112. Key: D major / b minor. Language: German/English. Text: Lehms, Georg Christian. Text: Georg Christian Lehms.
Score available separately - see item CA.3111000.
SKU: CA.3111005
ISBN 9790007048105. Key: D major / b minor. Language: German/English. Text: Lehms, Georg Christian. Text: Georg Christian Lehms.
SKU: OU.9780193408746
ISBN 9780193408746. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB and piano or organ This heart-warming setting of a familiar text includes all the hallmarks of a Bullard carol. Through subtle time-signature changes, a gentle modulation, elegant contrapuntal lines, and an uplifting finale, the composer evokes the perfect Christmas feeling.
SKU: OU.9780193524392
ISBN 9780193524392. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB and piano or organ This light-hearted arrangement is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and perfect encore. The familiar tune comes with a modern twist, with a driving rock beat, innovative harmonisations, and playful imitation. Accessible for choir and accompanist alike, Crawford's arrangement is suitable for all types of ensemble.
SKU: LP.OR-9376
UPC: 765762073500.
In his first Christmas offering for Lillenas Mike Speck does what he does best - create a dynamic and heart-felt expression for Christmas. A plethora of classic carols southern gospel ballads and contemporary songs are featured in this message-centered musical. A much needed reminder that beneath the glitter and beyond the tinsel the invitation is offered for each of us to re-discover the heart of Christmas. Experience the making of The Heart of Christmas by clicking on the video link under Samples and Soundbytes. The streaming video features an interview with Mike Speck and scenes from rehearsals and recording sessions. Also available are audio samples from each song.
SKU: CA.3103603
ISBN 9790007171605. Language: German/English. Translation: Henry Drinker.
Bach's well-known church cantata Schwingt freudig euch empor BWV 36 (Up joyous raise your song), first heard in its final version on First Advent Sunday in 1731 at the Leipzig Nikolaikirche, can be traced back to a secular birthday cantata from 1725. The text is now revised to render the events of Advent - the rejoicing of the opening chorus, the loving veneration and the warm-hearted welcome of the three solo arias retained from the original cantata now all apply to the Messiah, who, as once in Jerusalem, should find a place in the hearts of the faithful. However, their unmistakeable Advent character derives from the fact that Bach contrasts the four festive settings from the secular cantata with three strophes from Luther's Advent chorale, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, thus at the same time giving a voice to the Mystery of God made man. Score available separately - see item CA.3103600.
SKU: CA.3103607
ISBN 9790007244910. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.3103605
ISBN 9790007172275. Language: German/English. Translation: Henry Drinker.
