Mac Huff : Because It's Christmas

The child in us all will connect with this seasonal song by Barry Manilow. A memorable melody and lush harmonies meld perfectly with the sentimental lyric, sure to make for a special moment in your holiday performances.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Barry Manilow | Performed By: Barry Manilow

James Curnow : Welcome Yule (new Edition) (replaces 47123069)

Here's a delightful opener or closer for your holiday program, written in a spirited 6/8 style. Performance options include the lively piano accompaniment or the sparkling chamber orchestration. Whichever you choose, your ensembles are sure to set the perfect mood for the season!

Composer: James Curnow

Mark Shipp : While Shepherds Watched

A beloved scripture-based text is reimagined in this Neoclassic anthem for Christmas. The angelic acclamation is presented with brilliance and majesty. Wonderfully crafted for success, this anthem is a splendid addition to your holiday concert or Lessons and Carols presentations.

Composer: Mark Shipp

A charming setting of a traditional Spanish carol will provide a tender, lyrical moment in your concert. Very accessible, this work is an excellent selection for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

John Purifoy has crafted an exquisite anthem based on Isaiah 11:1-9. John's dedication of this work to grandsons Jacob and Luke give it an extra special touch. Duration: ca. 4:30.

Composer: John Purifoy

Shimmering with beauty, this gentle gathering of beloved carols offers a pristine moment for seasonal programming. These songs can be presented a cappella, or can be accompanied by piano or hand chimes, or both, making these arrangements a unique and flexible resource for worship services and holiday concerts. Songs include:Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; What Child Is This?; Away in a Manger Score and Parts for Handchimes or Handbells (3 oct.) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. HL00428615: Accompaniment Tracks (piano only and piano/handchimes) HL00428616: Part Dominant Tracks

Arranger: John Leavett

This 13th century carol has been arranged by Philip Lawson in a contemporary style that retains some of its ancient roots. With intertwining voices, interesting two against three rhythms, it has a freshness that will enhance concerts in school, community and church!

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Traditional

Opening with a plaintive treble voice over a choral background, the verse/refrain unfold to reveal the loving truth of the nativity - Born in a poor place, but rich in your glory.

Composer: Steve King

Opening with a plaintive treble voice over a choral background, the verse/refrain unfold to reveal the loving truth of the nativity - Born in a poor place, but rich in your glory.

Composer: Steve King

A festive anthem of Christmas praise! Beginning with a simple statement of the main theme from the sopranos, the arrangement soon develops into an exciting and celebrative proclamation. The dynamic contrasts add interest and wonderful surprises. Your choir will enjoy singing this one.

Composer: Benjamin Harlan

The radiance and joy of the Christmas season come shining through in this short medley of favorite carols. A delightful opener for Christmas concerts and services, it includes: Angels We Have Heard on High; Good Christians, All Rejoice; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl, ob, hp, timp, perc, vn 1, 2, va, ca, b), BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25.

Arranger: John Purifoy

Expansive yet intimate, this anthem is an earnest blessing of comfort. The original words and music from Craig Curry are simply beautiful, and the optional recorder (or flute) obbligato adds an authentic Celtic touch.

Arranger: Craig Curry | Composer: Craig Curry

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 2:7; Revelation 12:1-5 From Judas Maccabeus comes a sacred reworking of one of Handel's most beloved melodic creations. Adapted for use at Christmas, the score overflows with a Baroque elegance, ideal for a holiday concert or worship service. Its brief performance time (under two minutes) makes it a wonderful call to worship. The accompanying chamber orchestration keeps in the style and delivers a sparkling option for churches with string resources. Bravo! Score and Parts (vn 1-2, va, vc, continuo) available as a digital download.

Arranger: Jon Paige | Composer: George Frideric Handel

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Psalm 57:5; Luke 2:1-10 Here's a wonderful way to open any Christmas service! This classic text has been paired up with fanfare-like voices and a driving, rhythmic piano accompaniment, and the result is this joyous celebration of the birth of Christ.

Composer: John Purifoy

Celebrate the joy and exultation of the Christmas angels in this very singable setting of the Michael W. Smith song from his It's a Wonderful Christmas album. Quoting snippets of Joy to the World and including thrilling harmonic lifts, this buoyant work will fill your performance space with an abundance of seasonal spirit! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Performed By: Michael W. Smith

Featuring a rarely published Isaac Watts text with the Southern Harmony hymn tune, RESTORATION, Benjamin Harlan creates a moving lullaby to the Christ Child with Hush my babe, lie still in slumber. This expressive minor-key ballad moves suddenly into the dance-like setting of Gentle Mary Laid Her Child for a joyful counter part to the plaintive opening.Available separately: SATB and SAB. Instrumental ePak includes Score and Parts for Flute, Oboe, Horn, Trumpet 1, 2, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin 1, 2, Viola, Cello and Bass. ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05

Arranger: Benjamin Harlan

Seamlessly incorporating Vivaldi's Gloria as a focal point, Christmas Gloria proclaims the good news of Christmas with a new text coupled with the Vivaldi. Truly creative and festive!

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

Uses: Call to Worship, Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 49:3; Matthew 1:23 This joyful Christmas acclamation is a festive flourish based on the famed VESPER HYMN. The essence of the melodic gesture is a carillon-like theme that invites joy and celebration. A contrasting middle section in 12/8 is a creative moment, giving the pianist a moment to shine. Add the regal brass and sparkling handbells to this selection, perfect for both concert and sanctuary usage. Majestic! Score and Parts (tpt 1-2, tbn 1-2) and Handbell part (3 octaves) available separately as digital downloads.

Arranger: John Purifoy

Rosephanye Powell's stunning work recorded with the Baltimore Choral Arts Society will make a wonderful feature for concert choirs from high school through community and collegiate levels. Whether you perform with piano only or collaborate with an orchestra, this romantic ballad will be a choir and audience favorite!

Composer: Rosephanye Powell

This sparkling song by Brendan Graham and performed by Celtic Woman on A Christmas Celebration CD, DVD and PBS special is fast becoming a seasonal favorite! Christmas pipes, Christmas bells, Christmas songs - the lilting Irish flavor of the tune is mesmerizing and this choral setting is spectacular! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1, fl 2, ob, cl 1, cl 2, bn, perc 1, perc 2, hp, str: 88442), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Performed By: Celtic Woman

This setting of the perennial Christmas favorite has a refreshing quality about it with creative style and key changes. Now available with a new orchestration by John Leavitt, it is even more ideal for school, church and community performances.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Johnny Mann

An original Christmas anthem with the refrain of What Child Is This? interwoven. John Parker has created a worshipful text, which will add to any Christmas service. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

Composer: John Parker

A traditional African folk song is given a fresh new treatment in this anthem. The optional percussion will really enhance the driving accompaniment. The choral scoring is dynamic. Your choir will enjoy the vibrant energy of this one. Celebrative!

Arranger: Rick Baitz

Opening with the tender strains of Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, this contemporary setting then moves into the joyful strains of Go Tell It on the Mountain, over an exciting percussion groove. Weaving in snippets of other familiar carols, this work will energize your Christmas programming and bring a freshness to the season your listeners will enjoy.

Arranger: Mark Brymer

Vibrant and festive, this brilliant arrangement of the traditional English carol is sure to raise th roof! A classical-styled accompaniment with an abundance of dazzle leads the way, and the voices follow with a balance of unison and multi-part writing. Updated words reflect inclusive lyrical trends, and the brief performance time makes this a thoughtful choice for worship or concert performances. NOTE: Part Dominant MP3's are for the SATB voicing only.

Arranger: Geoffrey T. Bell

This perennial favorite is taken to a new level by the skillful touch of Dan Forrest. The four-hand piano accompaniment is challenging, but completely fulfilling. Another performance option is the use of the BonusTrax Accompaniment CD. Available separately: SATB, BonusTrax CD (08748249). Duration: ca. 2:30

Arranger: Dan Forrest

Another absolute winner from Benjamin Harlan! This big and dramatic piece that can serve as opener or closer for any special Christmas service.Available separately: SATB, ePak(O) and ChoirTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Arranger: Benjamin Harlan

The gentle, lilting quality of this anthem is highly appealing, and John Leavitt's careful and artful edition of this familiar text and tune sparkles. The optional string trio will add a special touch. Perfect for Epiphany, this offering is worshipful and majestic.Available separately: SATB, 2-Part Mixed and Instrumental Pak (score and parts for Violin 1 & 2 and Cello).

Arranger: John Leavitt

English Renaissance dramatist Benjamin Ben Jonson (1572-1637) was a contemporary of William Shakespeare. John Purifoy has taken Jonson's classic text and coupled with a new melody, making for a lovely anthem in celebration of the birth of Christ. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Composer: John Purifoy

Here's a fresh idea which blends Silent Night, Away in a Manger and The First Noel seamlessly with Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 with great effect. The vocal and piano are carefully and artfully crafted creating a wonderful new offering. Truly inspired!

Arranger: John Purifoy

You'll be laughing all the way with this fresh winter showpiece that is great fun for mixed, treble or men's choirs! The keyboard part is dazzling, the vocal parts are definitely rollicking and the audience will be cheering. Don't miss it!

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: James Pierpont

From Enya's album And Winter Came, this hypnotic song creates a reflective atmosphere of peace, of comfort and perhaps a bit of nostalgia as the angels fly to greet the newborn King. A wonderful opening song or processional, or a meditative change of pace within your concert. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:25.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Enya | Performed By: Enya

One of our most treasured Christmas texts is adorned with delicate beauty in this fresh setting. An expressive piano part flows easily through the fabric of this choral tapestry. The sparkling flute obbligato is a shimmering addition to the anthem's possibilities. Capturing a classic Christmas sound, this piece is ideal for concert or sanctuary use. Score and Parts (fl, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Composer: David Rasbach

Highlights of the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah have been made accessible for optional congregational involvement with this new publication. Carefully and tastefully edited, this is a Messiah you can perform in the midst of any busy Christmas season.

Arranger: John Purifoy | Composer: George Frideric Handel

A peaceful scene emerges in this setting that pairs the traditional It Came Upon a Midnight Clear with an original melody and lyrics. The gentle rocking of the accompaniment and warm choral textures will create a tender moment in concert. May be performed with piano, acoustic guitar or a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

From his Christmas work A Festival of Lessons and Carols, John Leavitt's stately setting of this familar carol with its focus on the baby Christ Child may be used Christmas Eve or for any other special service during the Christmas season. Optional chamber orchestra parts available separately: woodwinds, harp, handbells, strings and percussion.Available separately: SATB, ePak(O) and BonusTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Arranger: John Leavitt

The awe and wonder of this contemporary Christmas classic are masterfully portrayed in this beautifully orchestrated setting that will envelop your listeners in a warm sonic tapestry. A wonderful selection for school, community and sacred concerts.

Arranger: John Leavitt

This whirlwind setting of the dance-like French carol will fill your performance venue with a spirit of joy and jubilation! Ideal for madrigal groups, pop/jazz groups and concert choirs, your singers will welcome the challenge! With piano or opt. a cappella.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

An original song Peace, Hope, Light, Love, is paired with the joyful English carol The Holly and the Ivy for a buoyant and festive seasonal treat! Your concert hall will resound with joy and your listeners' hearts will be lifted up this Christmas. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed, ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts (fl, ob, hp, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:05.

Composer: John Purifoy

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 3:1-3 This Advent carol tells of the Lord's coming with excited anticipation, and John Leavitt's artful setting for choir and piano or chamber orchestra is a gem! Score and parts (fl/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Arranger: John Leavitt

The ringing of Christmas bells adds joy to a merry season! This sparkling setting of the traditional German carol Kling Glöckchen will be a festive addition to all types of holiday programs! Perform with piano or orchestra, with optional handbells. Handbell part included. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Chamber Orchestra Score and Parts (fl 1, 2, ob, cl 1, 2, bn, perc 1, 2, hp, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Happiness abounds in this joyful original work recorded by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. A wonderful choice for community concerts, it may be performed with piano or with the colorful and contemporary orchestration! Available separately: SATB. Score and parts (fl 1-2/picc, ob 1-2, cl 1-2, bn 1-2, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Composer: Rosephanye Powell

Here is a sparkling setting of the well-known Christmas carol While By My Sheep that will fill your heart with joy! The famous dynamic contrasts provide a dramatic touch that will enhance every performance! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt

A buoyant refrain announces the Savior's birth in this fresh and festive work that will fill your performance space with joyful music. Equally effective for concert or worship use, the mixed meters add vitality! Duration: ca. 2:50.

Composer: Gregory Berg

From the Michael W. Smith It's a Wonderful Christmas album, this majestic song is a jubilant expression of the season that will fill your concert hall or sanctuary with joy and celebration. A superb choice for concert, church and community performances! Available separately: SATB, SSA, Reproducible Handbell Part, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl, ob, cl, bn, tpt 1-3, hn, tbn 1-2, tbn3/tba, perc, handbells, pno (or organ), vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Arranger: Keith Christopher | Composer: Michael W. Smith | Performed By: Michael W. Smith

An artful weaving together of two favorite Christmas tunes along with adapted and original lyrics make this seasonal setting especially useful in school and church programming. Full voiced choral textures, rhythmic excitement and a supportive accompaniment create a wonderful Christmas showcase. Includes: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Ukrainian Bell Carol. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Emily Crocker

This tender original carol recounts the nativity in a gently rocking rhythm with warm vocal lines and fresh contemporary harmonies.

Composer: Steve King

Create a magical moment in your concert with this delicate setting that creatively weaves together two famous melodies: the German carol Still, Still, Still and Brahms' Lullaby. Perform it with piano alone or with the optional chamber orchestration. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Chamber Orchestration (fl, ob, hn, perc, glock, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b), ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Phillip Keveren

This unaccompanied arrangement is ideal for caroling and other venues where no keyboard is available. It is in a part song style with varying choral textures during verses and linking passages between. The last verse culminates in a fabulous full choir section with an uplifting ending. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20Available separately: SATB a cappella.

Arranger: Philip Stopford

Based on a text by Charles Coffin, John Purifoy has created a stellar anthem for the Advent season. The work builds in intensity as the text and music move from inward reflection - The advent of our God shall be our theme for prayer, - to outward praise - All glory to the Son who comes to set us free, with Father, Spirit, ever One through all eternity. Optional oboe obbligato. Available separately: SATB, BonusTrax CD (08748249). Duration: ca. 3:25.

Composer: John Purifoy