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Since 1939 Shawnee Press has led the way in providing music of the highest quality to schools, churches, choirs and vocal ensembles. Here is a collection of their most popular Christmas music perfect for beginning to intermediate choirs.
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Sing we merrily, one and all! 'Tis the season to deck the hall! What a wonderful choral to begin your holiday concert! The festive text is sung in a spirited arrangement that is easy to learn and has the familiar carol Deck the Hall adding to the fun.
Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot
Hang on! This is not a ballad! Instead, this choral is a more up-beat arrangement with an original Greg Gilpin partner-song. How unique and fun for this familiar favorite! Greg has carefully arranged the rhythms of Home for the Holidays to be easily learned and sung for young voices and the partner-song simply enhances the work. A perfect blend of new and old.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Stillman / Allen
From the 1970 movie Scrooge, this beloved song has been covered by many artists ever since: from gospel greats to contemporary stars. The arrangement captures the beauty, strength and scope of the original and may be accompanied by either piano or additional chamber instruments. What a glorious moment for any holiday concert!
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Leslie Bricusse
The popular carol Good People All Rejoice is musically surrounded by delightful original words and music creating a truly festive atmosphere for your holiday or Christmas concert. This arrangement works well as an opening number with a rhythmic piano accompaniment that supports this joyful selection for young voices.
Composer: Victor C. Johnson
Lindsey Buckingham's Holiday Road, made famous as the theme for National Lampoon's Vacation, serves as the chorus for this holiday medley. The fun and familiar beat carries verses of Jingle Bells, Deck the Hall and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, creating a one-of-a-kind medley for your next holiday program. This is just great!
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Performed By: Lindsey Buckingham
What a fun song to add to your holiday program! This Johnny Marks favorite and made popular by Burl Ives will add sparkle, fun and maybe a bit of humor when adding the optional kazoos, all in a hip 50's style that invites choreography.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Johnny Marks
These two well-loved Spanish and English lullabies sing one after another in this gentle choral work for SSA and 2-part voices. The piano rocks sweetly below the lilting text creating a unique arrangement of the familiar. A quiet and tender selection for your Christmas program.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Spanish Carol
What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces, one from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and the other first made famous by Bing Crosby, casting them into a choral holiday spotlight! It's a light, bouncy, and swinging arrangement that will sooth the holiday sweet tooth of your audience for sure!
Arranger: Mark Hayes
This is a joyful, easy-to-prepare medley of six favorite and familiar holiday songs - Deck the Hall; Go Tell It on the Mountain; Angels We Have Heard on High; The First Noel; The Holly and the Ivy; Joy to the World. Greg Gilpin has created a medley with lots of dynamics and musical diversity, crafting it so that it is seamless and smart. Beginning and ending with an original vocal fanfare, this medley will fill that special place in your holiday program. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
Composer: Greg Gilpin
The music of Gesú Bambino by Pietro Yon is set with the lyrics of O Little Town of Bethlehem and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear in this beautiful choral setting now available for 2-part voices. Simple and elegant, all three carols are presented in a fresh new arrangement suitable for both school and church choirs.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Pietro Yon
Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6; John 1:6-9 Simply beautiful, this Advent anthem is deftly arranged for two-part mixed choir and delivers a surprisingly rich choral experience. Choirs of all sizes will appreciate the interaction between the voices and the accompanist will delight in the expressive piano writing. Perfect for candle lighting moments, this melodic sacred song will help prepare the way for meaningful worship.
Composer: Stewart Harris
Music based on Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda and popularized in the hit recording Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah is set with a new text depicting the craziness of family gathering for the holidays. Conversations overlapping, loud relatives, and once a year food all combine to celebrate what family truly is; Friendly squabbles, with no shovin', in a family, that's called lovin'! A perfect novelty selection for holiday concerts!
Arranger: Tom Fettke | Composer: Ken Bible
Beauty in simplicity best describes Greg's new Latin setting, Adeste Fideles, for the Christmas season. The unison singing gently seated above a fluid piano accompaniment develops into a musically lifting chorus that will bring out the best in your young singers' voices. The B section, more bold and deliberate, resolves back into the softer verse and chorus, creating repetition in learning. Available for TB voices as well, this piece creates a wonderful opportunity for your male singers to sing with heart and confidence. Available separately: TB, 2-part, PianoTrax CD.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
What a beautiful twist on the partner-song style! The lyrics of the traditional French carol are set to endearing new melodies and the familiar chorus of Gloria in excelsis Deo is also included. Fresh and musically interesting, this will be a delight on both school and church programs.
Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney
What a delightful way to open your holiday or Christmas concert! Treble voices sparkle with this antiphon that calls to Come and sing together, Noel all around! A celebratory selection that has many performance options.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
This is such a creative concept using the tune The Water is Wide with original words to create a thoughtful and musical choral for the holidays. The supportive piano is accompanied with optional flute and glockenspiel under vocals, filled with lovely unison, harmonic and echo-singing writing. Instrumental parts available for download on the Closer Look page.
Arranger: Mary Donnelly
Entirely in Spanish, this lively original song for Christmas will shine for your concert. Simple harmony and the use of imitation make this an easy choral to teach. The adorable message of Hurry, hurry, Christmas! I can't wait one more day! will create a fun, up-tempo selection. Add percussion instruments for more performance excitement and musical learning.
Composer: Ruth Morris Gray
The haunting melody of the Coventry Carol is paired with original music set to the words of the traditional spiritual What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby. This artful and picturesque partner-style song setting, so special and unique with an elegant and supportive piano accompaniment, will be an unforgettable Christmas selection for your concerts.
Composer: Greg Gilpin
The haunting melody of the Coventry Carol is paired with original music set to the words of the traditional spiritual What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby. This artful and picturesque partner-style song setting, so special and unique with an elegant and supportive piano accompaniment, will be an unforgettable Christmas selection for your concerts.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Greg Gilpin
For the holidays or your winter concert, this bouncy arrangement of the well-known popular tune is sure to please. Jill has placed the basic song in a lively 2-part voicing and written a jazzy accompaniment that is novel and light. Opportunities abound to add some simple props, costumes and even movement! Available separately: 2-part (partner song); StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Ray Henderson
This best-seller is now available for SAB and 2-part voices. This tender selection paints a picture of flickering candles on a cold winter's night. The harmonies and scenes of this reflective original evoke the celebration of Hanukah, making it ideal for school and community performances.
Composer: Emily Crocker
The traditional tune Sarasponda is set with original lyrics telling the story of elves happily building toys. Percussion instruments mimic the sound of tapping tools while the original partner song of joyful jingling and rhythmic speech join to make a wonderful holiday choral spectacular for young voices.
Arranger: Janet Gardner
Jill Gallina has written an up-tempo program opener or closer for your holiday concert. The multicultural message wishes holiday greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The use of some foreign text adds extra teaching opportunities. Joyous energy is created with this original choral.
Arranger: Jill Gallina
Longfellow's text is set with additional words and music by Ruth Morris Gray and the piano accompaniment is based on Pachelbel's Canon in D. Together, it creates a sweet choral singing ding dong gently above the verses with use of an optional descant as well. A mature and meaningful selection for developing choirs.
Composer: Ruth Morris Gray
Flute and piano accompany this joyful arrangement incorporating I Saw Three Ships and The Snow Lay on the Ground in excellent fashion. One would never guess these two songs were ever sung without each other! Lovely for all holiday and Christmas programs.
Arranger: Mary Donnelly
Mark Hayes waves his musical magic over two popular selections Toyland and Christmas Was Meant for Children, creating this medley of innocence and joy. Blend, lyrical singing, and the use of solos fill the work, while the orchestration is full of wonder and beauty. A true highlight for your holiday program! Available separately: SATB, SSAA, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD, Parts for Master Rhythm, Synthesizer, Harp, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.
Arranger: Mark Hayes
This original holiday choral shines as a concert opener that's accessible for beginning two-part choirs, yet fun and interesting for the more experienced groups. The writers incorporate the familiar carols Deck the Halls and Ding Dong, Merrily on High creating a wonderful blend of old and new, familiar and original. Add costumes or simple props for zing. Available separately: 2-part, PianoTrax CD 2006 (35016962).
Composer: Lynn Shaw Bailey
This bright holiday favorite has been arranged with a rhythmic and fun contemporary piano accompaniment supporting the traditional melody and harmonies. Added sections of ding dong dot the arrangement and the optional glockenspiel or handbell parts allow this choral to shine for the holidays. Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; PianoTrax CD.
Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray
Bells are associated with the holiday season as well as celebratory and inspirational tributes and events. This song will be your favorite choral imitating the ring and sound of bells. Polyphonic and homophonic sections play off each other and add to the diverse sound. An optional section allows two choirs to sing together in both musical styles. Simplistic singing builds to majestic singing, then fades away like bells in a steeple chiming in falling snow. Now two-part ensembles can enjoy this memorable choral with an optional piano accompaniment. What cannot be sung by the two voices is now provided by the piano accompaniment. However, if used as an a cappella piece, the flavor and excitement are still there for the singers and audience. Available separately: SATB, unaccompanied; SSAA, unaccompanied, SSAB, unaccompanied; 2-part, accompanied, PianoTrax CD 2009 (35016961).
Composer: Greg Gilpin
A little donkey helps Santa Claus bring presents to children in Italy in this delightful novelty arrangement. Various Italian words and expressions are used throughout with easy part writing and plenty of hee-haws for all!
Arranger: Jill Gallina
Begin your holiday concert with this uplifting and joyful choral - a Christmas card of sound. The 6/8 meter has a fresh and moving feel; paired with a familiar text and additional words creating a choral that is timeless and appealing for the singer and listener. Full orchestration is available, or use the StudioTrax CD to add amazing color to your performance. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, Orchestration Score and Parts; StudioTrax CD.
Composer: Phillip Brooks
Add some spice to your holiday concert this year! Driving with Latin/pop energy and a touch of jazz harmonies throughout, this new arrangement is alive and kicking with the instrumental parts or accompaniment CD. Famous for generations and covered by a host of top performers, now's your chance to also create a hit for your holiday performance.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Jose Feliciano | Performed By: Jose Feliciano
With a touch of Spanish rhythm and style, this original work includes parts for claves and maracas that help create a festive celebration of Christmas. Join the fiesta with el canto, open los regalos, break the piñata and enjoy a whole lot of holiday fa la la!
Composer: Mary Donnelly
New words and original music add to the melody from Henry Purcell's spirited Sing for Joy to create a perfect opening holiday choral work. Unison singing introduces the melody, which develops into homophonic parts. A bridge of original music adds newness to the original. The optional trumpet and bells add texture to help make this sparkle for the season.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Henry Purcell
Ample unison and easily learned with limited ranges, this holiday origianl incorporates two familiar Christmas tunes: Deck the Hall and O Christmas Tree. The arrangement carries lots of rhythmic energy for singing fun and audience appeal.
Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot
Mary Lynn Lightfoot has given us a wonderful concert opener or closer with a message of holiday cheer and a wish that the joys of the season last the whole year through! Designed for young voices, the bright and festive original music can be learned quickly with the familiar notes and text of Deck the Hall and Jingle Bells sprinkled throughout. A sparkling selection for your holiday concert.
Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot
The anticipation of the holidays and all the fun the season brings is told in this musical greeting card. With its bright and bouncy style, the vocal lines reflect the joyful lyric and are easy to learn, set above an easy and crisp piano accompaniment. A wonderful opening number for your holiday concert.
Composer: Mary Donnelly
So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. The timeless music and lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono ring with nostalgia and continue to be a part of our American musical tapestry every year since it was first released in 1971. Beautifully and simply set here for 2-part and SAB voices, the natural partner song sings of Christmas, the New Year, hope, love and certainly peace.
Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Yoko Ono | Performed By: John Lennon
This sparkling partner-song setting of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a surefire crowd-pleaser. For Christmas concert or winter festival, this shimmering two-part arrangement works well with any combination of voices.
Arranger: Jill Gallina
Sonja and Berta Poorman have taken the familiar French melody The Friendly Beasts and created a round; adding their own touch with original words and melody. It's so easy to learn with lots of educational opportunities because of text, song, musical writing and the use of rounds.
Composer: Sonja Poorman
It's all in the title! A novel holiday piece that tips its hat to Deck the Hall in an energetic round. Sleigh bells ring-a-ling, people sing-a-ling, fam'ly mingling all a-glow! Time to decorate, time to celebrate, holiday around we go!. Charming and fun for young voices!
Composer: Jill Gallina
This Johnny Marks classic is set for 2-part voices in a straight ahead arrangement that respects the well-loved song and lyrics cherished by generations. Your students will love to learn and sing the song they hear on cartoons and commercials every holiday season! Available separately: 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:57.
Arranger: Jill Gallina
Jill Gallina combines two best-loved familiar songs, Hush, Little Baby and the Kentucky Christmas Carol, into a moving Christmas reverie. A flowing piano accompaniment helps set the tone for a lovely piece for holiday concerts.
Arranger: Jill Gallina
This creative new setting of a well-loved Christmas carol gives it new life with a traditional sea chantey feel and tongue-twister fun. Jill adds an original verse that transitions into a partner-song. From infectious beginning to clever end, this will make a memorable addition to any holiday concert or performance. Available separately: SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Jill Gallina
The popular text of the familiar carol is set with original music that is bright and happy, giving this title new and refreshing energy. A wonderful selection for young voices, the chorus acts as a short round and there's a bell-like bridge that includes an opportunity for solo or ensemble descant. Great teaching and superb programming.
Composer: Ruth Morris Gray
This novelty pop tune is perfect for providing that humorous moment in your concert. Bouncing with musical fun, the entertaining lyrics will delight your audiences.
Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: John Rox | Performed By: Gayla Peevey
Greg has had great success setting familiar lyrics to gospel-styled musical arrangements. Here is a new addition for the holidays! The Latin text is limited and used only for the chorus. Greg incorporates the lyrics of Angels We Have Heard on High for the verses and the break down section of Glory Hallelujah builds into a rousing key change and chorus with hand claps and vocal adlibs. Voiced for all age levels, this will be a favorite of your students this holiday season. Available separately: SATB, 3-part mixed, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
Composer: Greg Gilpin
Meredith Willson's famous song is wonderfully arranged for choirs by Mark Hayes and has a terrific piano accompaniment, as well as optional orchestral parts. The introduction is captivating and paints the magic of the holidays while the heart of the song ends with a big and broad finish. A NEW choral classic for all ages! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, Digital Orchestration, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Meredith Willson
No song better captures the season than this infectious holiday hit! Popularized by Andy Williams, it has become part of the pop fabric of holiday songs and is now available to be sung and enjoyed by your choirs in a variety of different voicings. Open or close with this perennial favorite. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Jill Gallina
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