Tidings of Joy

SKU: HL.334249

ISBN 9781540085214. UPC: 840126909128. 5.0x5.0x0.896 inches.

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.

SKU: WD.080689659171

UPC: 080689659171.

Ever wonder what it was like on that one starry night in Bethlehem long ago? That night when angels sang, shepherds rejoiced, and a young couple gazed at their precious, newborn baby boy. You may think you’ve heard it all before; that you know all there is to know about that night and that special baby’s birth. But until you’ve heard the story told by the animals who were there with Mary and Joseph, you just might be missing an important perspective on all that happened that first Christmas night! Now you can hear all about it in Raad Tidings We Bring…The Animals’ Christmas Story, new, from Christy and Daniel Semsen! The Animals’ Christmas Story begins with two revered “old-timers”… two celebrated “senior citizens” of the animal community in Bethlehem. Meet Ruthie and Eleanor; one, a wise old donkey, the other, a shall we say, long-in-the-tooth, camel, both reminiscing about the night when Christ was born. Our two old friends are joined throughout the musical by others who all came together to experience this miraculous birth. You’ll hear from birds on their way to Bethlehem for the census, meet theater mice and a thespian cat who entertain guests at the inn, and be introduced to a super-smart sheepdog and a super-chill flock of sheep- you know, those sheep who saw the angels on the hillside, outside of Bethlehem! Raad Tidings We Bring… The Animals’ Christmas Story, is a paws-i-tively amazing, meow-fully wonderful, hee-haw-fully marvelous re-telling of God’s love story…the story of a Savior, the story of redemption, the story of Christmas!

SKU: CF.FAS125F

ISBN 9781491160688. UPC: 680160919277.

Bell Carol Tidings! is a spirited mashup of the well-known holiday tunes Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. In the friendly key of e dorian, students will become comfortable with the alternating finger patterns of F# on the D string and C natural on the A string. In this fresh take on two familiar songs, passages with challenging accidentals are avoided and all sections are given exciting melodic material. Everyone gets to play the iconic rhythm of Ring, Christmas Bells! in this approachable arrangement that is sure to inspire students and energize your winter concert.
Bell Carol Tidings! is a spirited mashup of the well-known holiday tunes “Carol of the Bells” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” In the friendly key of e dorian, students will become comfortable with the alternating finger patterns of F# on the D string and C natural on the A string. In this fresh take on two familiar songs, passages with challenging accidentals are avoided and all sections are given exciting melodic material. Everyone gets to play the iconic rhythm of “Ring, Christmas Bells!” in this approachable arrangement that is sure to inspire students and energize your winter concert.

SKU: LO.99-2370H

SKU: AP.49169S

ISBN 9781470646806. UPC: 038081564975. English. Traditional English Carol.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, is referred to in Charles Dicken's 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol. This fresh treatment of the perennial favorite provides a variety of moods and styles from ponderous to joyous. Joyful Tidings! arranged by Patrick Roszell is a true fantasia for your holiday concert! (2:05).