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Choral Arrangements of Winter Songs
| A winter song is not always a Christmas song and these arrangements will help you celebrate the other joys of this coldest of seasons. |
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Alexander L'Estrange : Winter Songs Winter Songs comprises three contrasting songs for upper voices and piano accompaniment. Each song presents a view of winter that implores us to value kindness and compassion above all else. "Hibernation" sets the wintery scene, leading into the musical theater-style song "Reality Check," a touching tale from the perspective of a homeless person. The jazzy and uplifting "Presence" completes the set with its swinging style featuring a fun scat section; the song's chorus is perfect for adding choreography. Winter Songs would be ideal for school and youth choir performances at any time of the year but particularly during the winter months, including at Christmas. Songlist: Hibernation, Reality Check, Presence 
Howard Goodall : Winter Lullabies Winter Lullabies by Howard Goodall is a beautiful cycle of six loosely interwoven movements of various languages (English, Gaelic, German, Spanish) arranged for solo harp/piano and upper voices. Although the story of the nativity lies at the core of the work - celebrating motherhood and the different moods that might be embraced by a lullaby - it also explores associated secular issues of homelessness, displacement and flight, showing the relevance that this timeless story continues to have for our modern lives. Songlist: Now Winter Nights Enlarge, Stille Nacht, Crossing the Border, Joyful Lullaby, Sorrowful Lullaby, Lullaby of Winter
Judith Bingham : A Cold Spell - 5 Carols For Winter Judith Bingham was born in Nottingham, England, in 1952, and grew up in Sheffield. She won the BBC Young Composer Award in 1977, and was a regular member of the BBC Singers from 1983-96. Since 2005 she has been their Associate Composer. Songlist: A Winter Scene, Poor Thing, Moonless Darkness, O Weary World, Weathervane
Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz : Wonders of the Earth Come along on a wondrous tour of our earth! Learn about the seven continents, the chilly north and south poles, your favorite islands, the tallest mountains, the widest oceans and the tiniest rainforest creatures as you travel on your incredible journey. The seven unison songs featured in this collection can be sung individually or combined into a 25-minute program using the short narrative verse. Your students will enjoy the process of learning as they sing these memorable and informative songs.
Mary Lynn Lightfoot : Singable Solutions for Winter Holidays Get ready...get set....and SING! your way through the winter holidays with these eleven creative solutions for your two-part treble classroom and concert needs. Included are exciting selections for Christmas (both sacred and secular), Hanukkah, and hilarious holiday novelty offerings. In addition, for those of you who need general holiday and winter selections, we've included those as well, along with a "peace-themed" song, especially appropriate for the New Year. The composer/arranger list is a who's who of educational choral music today and these titles have all been excellent sellers as individual octavos. Now they are available in this practical, accessible collection for less than half the cost than if purchased separately-a welcome budget stretcher for your music program. We are confident that you will enjoy these singable solutions for your classroom, concerts--and your budget! Songlist: Sing a Glad Noel, Pat a Pan, Silent Night, Calypso Noel, Mistletoe, One Word, Whatcha Gonna Call That Baby, A Holiday Hand Jive, Sing With Joy Sing Noel, The Candles of Hanukkah, Winter Sleigh Ride
Sarah Quartel : A Winter Day This five-movement work celebrates the long Canadian winter, setting texts by the composer, Sara Teasdale, Lucy Maud Montgomery (of 'Anne of Green Gables' fame), and Melville Cane. Each movement depicts a different time of day, beginning with the cold darkness before dawn ('Timid Star') and concluding with the evening turning into dusk and then darkness ('Snow Toward Evening'). The music conjures up vivid images of a cold and crisp winter, and of swirling, dancing snowflakes. Songlist: Timid Star, A Winter Dawn, Into Morning, A Winter Day, Snow Toward Evening
Veljo Tormis : Winter Patterns Veljo Tormis is recognized especially for his vocal and choral works. For him, music begins with words; he does not have "purely musical" ideas. Tormis is a real master of large-scale choral composition. His music is often connected with ancient folk songs of Estonian and other Balto-Finnic peoples. For female voices. Songlist: Talvehommik (Winter Morning), Kulm (Cold), Tuisk (Blizzard), Virmalised (Northern Lights - Aurora borealis) |
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Compelling Ukrainian Bell Carol with festive wintertime words. Textured choral parts bring a flurry of "jing, jingle's," and "fa la la's." Familiar and fun!The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances.
Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Mykola Leontovych
This beautiful, well-crafted selection for developing choirs uses the melody of the traditional English carol, The First Noel combined with new words ideal for singing throughout the winter season.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller
Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 This ancient carol from Canada mingles Native American imagery with the story of the Christ child. The novel arrangement returns the song to its origins utilizing a primal choral ostinato in the men's voices with the tuneful melody wafting above. Incorporating a full use of vocal ranges this atmospheric compositional approach hints at soaring angels and winter wind. Pristine as fresh snow, this a cappella offering provides a satisfying moment in your seasonal programming.
Arranger: Robert L. Cathey
Develop musicianship in your choir with this gorgeous winter piece by Ruth and Scott Schram. The lush harmonies and touching text evoke images of winter scenes and friendships-past and present. Suitable for December or any winter concert. Work on phrasing with these beautiful, heart-felt melodies. Treble choirs: take a special look at the 2-part/SSA edition.
Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram
Lilting and joyful, Dave and Jean Perry have written a must-have choral for your holiday or winter concert. Good use of unison as well as independent part singing fill this piece with excellent musical moments for teaching. The text is bright and up-beat about the many familiar sights of winter. It's just delightful.
Composer: Jean Perry
In Katherine Tynan's Christmas poem, verses describing the bitterness and gloom of winter alternate with couplets describing the gentle miracle of Christ's birth. In Sheena Phillips' musical setting, dissonance and disquiet in the verses contrast with the sweeter harmonies and lilting endings of each couplet. This beautiful and poignant piece culminates in a joyful chorus of interlocking exclamations: Noel! Our Lord is born! Duration: ca. 4 minutes 30 seconds.
Arranger: Sheena Philips
This fabulous trio of wintertime favorites is three minutes of fun, fun, and more fun, arranged just for treble choirs! Sure to be a show-stopper during your Christmas or winter concerts.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
If you are looking for a partner song to develop part singing in your younger choir this winter, then A Winter Carol is right on target. Well known writing team Mary Donnelly and George Strid have expertly constructed this learning and performance song using the traditional Canadian Huron Carol. It's a well-crafted combination of two melodies, each with limited, accessible ranges. Feature a young percussionist on the optional, easy-to-play drum part (included in the publication), or add a "world music" feel with the SoundTrax CD.
Arranger: Mary Donnelly
To the trained ear, this Jay Althouse original displays onomatopoeia, harmonic intricacies, and skillful vocal writing. But for most, it's a tender ballad, beautiful in its simplicity and elegant in its austerity. Any choir can master the gentle tune and every choir will enjoy its musical expressiveness. A contemporary ballad just right for wintertime concerts. Optional SoundTrax and SoundPax parts are playable by student musicians. SoundPax includes parts for fl., cl., ob., Fr. horn., bsn./cello, gtr.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
Highly mood sensitive with great attention to the text, this is a special piece for the winter season.
Composer: Lane Johnson
This haunting minor-key original combines images of frosty winter with memories of the very first Christmas. "Child is born, the angels call, 'peace on earth, goodwill to all'." Perfect for school or church.
Arranger: David Waggoner
A new carol for Yuletide! The merry melody, punctuated by festive "Sing Noels" is passed through the choir, giving each section a small feature before a celebratory chorus unites the group in harmony. A minor section provides contrast in the middle, and the sopranos place joyful ornaments on the final joyful refrain.
Arranger: Jean Perry
This bright, animated original piece truly captures the excitement of the winter holiday season. Opening with a lively rhythmic theme, a contrasting legato section follows with the active theme returning and echoed in the piano for a sparkling finish. Your choirs will enjoy sharing this musical greeting and happy seasonal message!
Composer: David A Perry; Jean Perry
This bright, animated original piece truly captures the excitement of the winter holiday season. Opening with a lively rhythmic theme, a contrasting legato section follows with the active theme returning and echoed in the piano for a sparkling finish. Your choirs will enjoy sharing this musical greeting and happy seasonal message!
Composer: David A Perry; Jean Perry
This graceful original song for Advent is extracted from the best-selling cantata Winter's Grace. Invoking the images of winter as a spiritual metaphor, the text conveys a deep yearning spirit. Unison singing delivers the poetry of the verse with clarity before surrendering to the harmonic richness of the refrain. Precious and powerful, this anthem can also be used as a prayer response. Highly recommended! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
Composer: Joseph Martin
This work for treble voices, cello and classical guitar begins with an ostinato repetition of the title, before the entrance of the melodic theme superimposed in counterpoint with the cello melody. The texture becomes more homophonic and builds to a climax before dissolving into a counterpoint on the words not quite the same with the cello and voices above a ground. Duration: 4:30.
Arranger: Richard Kidd
The memories of a winter night are revealed in this lovely song by the artist Enya, with layered harmonies, gentle pulsing chords and an expressive, reflective text. You will set the perfect mood with the winter imagery portrayed in this easily learned selection. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. String parts (vn, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder Performed By: Enya
Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: Luke 2:8-9 This useful SAB voicing brings accessibility to a beloved English carol. A supportive and attractive piano accompaniment fills in the harmonic structure making the overall effect of the piece rich and satisfying. Perfect for cantata crunch time, this anthem can be learned quickly and enrich any holiday worship service.
Arranger: David Lantz III
Blizzard! is an expressive choral depicting a coming snowstorm! Sung in a brisk 6/8 meter with articulation, dynamic contrast, and a very expressive piano accompaniment, the listener easily imagines the snowflakes as they come down one by one, swirling and building into a blizzard of choral sound and excitement. A fresh winter number! Available separately: SATB, SAB, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:26.
Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney
Opening with swirling, undulating accompaniment and minor harmonies, this setting of Shakespeare's famous text from As You Like It then moves to a festive major key with the Heigh, ho, the holly section. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Composer: John Purifoy | Poetry By: William Shakespeare
Autumn gives a final sigh, smoky clouds across the sky. Now the snow begins to fly on the breath of winter. Gorgeous imagery captured in a choral work that is elegant and mysterious accompanied by compelling piano writing. For mixed voices as well as women, this simple and poetic choral will be a stunning moment to be remembered.
Composer: Greg Gilpin
Familiar and original words combine with two well-known melodies creating a refreshing and lovely work for Christmas and winter. With ease and grace, this choral is a musical setting worthy of any December performance for mixed voices as well as men's and women's ensembles.
Arranger: Douglas Wagner | Composer: Gustav Holst
After an opening that evokes a confused and troubled world, this work bursts into a sweeping attempt to drive the world's coldness away in favor of love. Flute part included. Duration: Approx. 3:00 Concert recording (p) 2003 Minnesota Public Radio. Used with permission of Minnesota Public Radio and the University of Cincinnati.
Composer: Abbie Betinis
Set in a haunting minor mode, this piece evokes a sense of mystery that portrays the winter landscape. Excellent for developing part-singing skills, this selection will bring an interesting change of pace to winter and other concerts.
Composer: John Purifoy
Composer: Peter Schickele
Share the sights and sounds of December with this cheerful holiday original that will warm every heart! Easily learned for younger choirs in elementary and middle school. With flute. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, Unison/opt. 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Composer: Emily Crocker
Everyone recognizes this Mozart melody, presented here with a vivid winter text. Perfect for younger singers--to touch upon music history, to ignite their imaginations.
Arranger: Marti Lunn Lantz | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Country: Germany
Capturing both the wonder and the joy and optimism of winter. Words and music of possibility and energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression, here she exudes the joy of a bright and fabulously frigid winter afternoon.
Composer: Dominick DiOrio
This original work with text from a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier creates a sense of awe as we visualize a flower in the midst of the frozen landscape of winter. Singers will be challenged to shape phrases artfully and blend chords for a rich concert expression.
Composer: John Purifoy
This exquisite text is set for SSA voices and includes long, glorious lines of vocal beauty in unison, 2-part and 3-part singing. Perfect for winter concerts, the text also lends itself to any festival and contest opportunity. Available: SSA; PianoTrax 2012.
Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney
You'll thrill to the wintry sights and sounds that this sparkling Russian folksong evokes as it celebrates the first snowfall of winter! Perform it in English or with the very short and easily-learned Russian text, this will be a delightful choice for holiday and winter programs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Russia
Frozen In evokes the icy calm of a placid winter evening walk, not just any walk but the walk of great friends with a long shared history. The crystalline imagery of the poetry is perfectly depicted in this setting for women's voices, evoking the calm of the atmosphere and the icy walk. With violin.
Composers: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez | Musical: Frozen
Text: Robert Southwell Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Difficulty level: 3 The Ceremony of Carols is one of Britten's best-known and most-performed works. It is a brilliantly conceived and dramatic concert work which sees the voices process to their places singing unaccompanied plainsong and, at the end, processing out again to the same chant. These movements can also be accompanied but strictly only if the voices do not process. The final Alleluia can be repeated as many times as necessary to get the singers to and from their destination. The carols are for three-part children's voices (though, of course they can be sung by female adults as well) and they form a two-part work around a central Interlude for harp which is based on the plainsong from the Procession. Variety is the key word here as all the carols have such individual identities. The forthright Wolcum Yole!, the deliciously lyrical There is no Rose, the swinging Balulalow, the fiery and dramatic This little Babe all contribute
Composer: Benjamin Britten
And as the snow falls from above, we fill our hearts with joy and love and tidings of peace to one and all. A picturesque choral for winter, rich with nostalgia and glowing vocals is achieved in this original from Victor Johnson. A beautiful selection for Christmas or holidays as well as winter-themed concerts.
Composer: Victor C. Johnson
In Winter's Keeping employs a number of sonic and stylistic devices reminiscent of traditional Japanese music as well as textures that define a sense of stasis and suspended time. It is challenging, but highly effective. Recording available on Chanticleer's CD Sound and in Spirit. Difficulty Level: Advanced Adult.
Composer: Jackson Hill
Treble choirs in middle school will enjoy this reflective work that sings of the beauty of the night sky in winter and looks forward to the spring flowers to come. A beautiful melody and rich supportive accompaniment make this an expressive addition to your concert and contest repertoire! Duration: ca. 2:15.
Composer: John Purifoy
Here's the perfect selection for any winter concert - an upbeat pairing of two original partner melodies that shares the joy of an unexpected snowfall. Simple choreography notes are included. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: 3:00.
Composer: Stephen Lawrence
Expressive mystery fills the text and music of this concert and festival work from Jerry Estes. Suitable for both fall and winter concerts, it sings of the change from summer to fall to winter in a contemporary fashion and designed for young, mixed voices as well as treble.
Composer: Jerry Estes
As this folk-like original progresses, hand claps replace words of the winter text one syllable at a time. Partner song qualities, a bouncy beat, and an optional fiddle will make this a cold weather favorite.
Composer: Lois Brownsey
The wonders of nature and the winter landscape are the images evoked in this reflective work for treble voices. Accessible enough for younger ensembles, yet with a sophisticated flair that makes it appropriate for high school and up. Duration: ca. 3:25.
Composer: John Purifoy
Imagine the excitement of winter and first snowfall! Owl City brings their whimsical and fresh sounds to the holidays with this song that captures the childlike wonders of the season. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder Performed By: Owl City
Beginning with Morning, this choral moves into the rollicking Hall of the Mountain King with equally fitting lyrics teaching the things and ways of the folks from Scandinavia. What a unique winter and holiday selection - classic songs with a multicultural twist creating a novel number for your concert. Lois and Marti have done it again!
Arranger: Marti Lunn Lantz | Country: Scandinavia
The simple structure of Edward Caswall's poem provides a welcome framework upon which to set this beautiful, original carol. With the viola serving as a solo voice and commenting on the choral passages, this carol will provide a sense of simplicity, balance and an inner peace that we all look for during the Christmas season. Duration: ca. 3:20. Performed by VocalEssence. Philip Brunelle, conductor. Used with permission.
Composer: Robert Sieving
This is the 2005 winner of the VocalEssence Welcome Christmas! Carol Contest. Written for SSATBB chorus, mezzo soprano solo, and cello solo, this multi-textured work elegantly conveys the story of the birth of Jesus, ending in a chorale that is as tender and mild as the story itself.
Composer: Jocelyn Hagen
Commissioned for the 35th anniversary of the Vancouver Men's Chorus, this work celebrates the diverse beauty of the winter season. It can be performed with piano only but the optional instrumental accompaniment for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, bass and percussion make this a winter concert centerpiece.
Composer: Mark Sirett
A silent winter landscape is portrayed in sound in this evocative setting for women's voices. Snowflakes gently fall covering the ground, clothing field and meadow with a blanket of down. A marvelous choice for winter, festival or contest programming! Duration: ca. 3:50.
Composer: Patti Drennan
Vibrant mixed meters and buoyant vocal writing make this work for treble voices a joyful celebration of winter! Comparing a sudden snow storm to a shepherd piping down the valley with his flocks, the poetry combines with the music to create a vivid and exciting showcase for treble choirs.
Composer: Christina Whitten Thomas
Peter Assad composed both the text and music for this madrigal. The text can stand for the uniqueness of a snowflake as the title dictates, or metaphorically for someone else as perhaps the dedication to his wife connotes. The gentle harmonies depict a style reminiscent of the early 20th century and the word painting is tender and clear. Advanced high school, college and community choirs will enjoy this lovely piece in winter concerts or whenever snowflakes are near. Medium difficulty.
Composer: Peter Assad
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