Counterlines ardently cry out “my God,” “weary land,” and “God is a rock” as the accented piano accompaniment provides an intense, minor-key drive. Featuring brief optional solos and a dramatic choral add-on section, appropriate to the spiritual style. An edge-of-your seat arrangement of this powerful spiritual.
Mary McDonald’s classic touch shines beautifully in this fresh arrangement of the Austrian carol. With creative choral refrains of “still” and choral writing which shares the melody throughout different voice parts, this arrangement is perfect for a reflective yet dramatic moment in a Christmas concert or service. Absolutely lovely!
A plaintive opening expands into lush four-part harmony in this compelling a cappella concert selection. Meditative and earnest, Sally's glorious setting of the prayerful text will inspire your finest singers.
Uses: Memorial, Patriotic
This inscription found on the Statue of Liberty and set to glorious song has been standard repertoire for patriotic gatherings for decades. This classic arrangement will be a wonderful educational piece and a heartfelt moment of unity and national pride for your patriotic commemorations. The vintage harmonic vocabulary of this classic choral will make your choir sound rich and powerful.
Includes dozens of carols which can be sung by SATB, SSA or TTBB groups.
Contents: Angels from the Realms of Glory • As Lately We Watched • Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella • Christ Was Born on Christmas Day • The First Noel • The Friendly Beasts • Fum, Fum, Fum • Glad Christmas Bells • Go Tell It on the Mountain • God Rest You Merry Gentlemen • Good Christian Men Rejoice • Good King Wenceslas • Here We Come A-Caroling • The Holly and the Ivy • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • I Saw Three Ships • Joy to the World • Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming • Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child • March of the Kings • Masters in This Hall • O Christmas Tree • O Come, Little Children • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel • O Little Town of Bethlehem • Patapan • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep • Sing We Now of Christmas • The Snow Lay on the Ground • There's a Song in the Air • Wassail, Wassail • We Three Kings of Orient Are • While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks.
The beautiful, haunting melody of this choral standard sounds full and rich in this arrangement for ensembles of any size. Every choir needs to rediscover the timeless beauty of a modern carol that has become part of the Christmas vocabulary of millions around the world. A true classic!
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The choral octavos include optional snare drum and finger cymbals.
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Brass Ensemble Parts
Instrumental Parts include:
1st Trumpet in B-flat
2nd Trumpet in B-flat
3rd Trumpet in B-flat
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone
3rd Trombone
Timpani
Ayrian Norman's limitless creativity shines beautifully in this encouraging and refreshing original work that explores multiple musical styles. The rhythmic piano part lays the foundation for styles such as pop, blues, and gospel with a driving djembe that blends these styles into an intriguing and unique musical experience. A wonderful concert closer for more advanced choirs looking to impress!
Ayrian Norman's limitless creativity shines beautifully in this encouraging and refreshing original work that explores multiple musical styles. The rhythmic piano part lays the foundation for styles such as pop, blues, and gospel with a driving djembe that blends these styles into an intriguing and unique musical experience. A wonderful concert closer for more advanced choirs looking to impress!
More experienced choirs will love the metric twists and turns in this fresh approach to the traditional Christmas carol.
This tender, gorgeous pairing of two beloved carols, Still, Still, Still with O Little Town of Bethlehem features a flowing piano accompaniment supporting shimmering vocal lines while also adding beauty, depth and character. Available in five voicings to meet the needs of most any ensemble, it is equally appropriate for both school and church settings. The addition of Handchimes will add a crowning touch.
