Mark Burrows : Kolyada

This delightful Eastern European carol explains the holiday tradition of sharing good tidings with neighbors and friends. A cappella with percussion.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: Mark Burrows | Composer: Russian Folk Song

With a melody based on a traditional Irish jig, the lyrics of this work by W.B. Yeats describe a whimsical daydream that becomes a lesson in values as life reaches its end. The music is rich and artistically crafted, bringing the dance of the jig into the song of dreams. Tuned harmonic whirlies and a handdrum add tastefully to the piano accompaniment.

Composer: Ron Kean | Poetry By: William Butler Yeats

The innocent beauty of this folk tune adaptation will captivate you from the very first note. Presented with care, this exquisite berceuse for the Christ Child gives a melodic chronicle of the nativity event. Moving back and forth from major to minor, this engaging miniature has many layers of beauty. Clarity in both the vocal and instrumental writing offers directors an uncluttered and accessible piece for holiday programming. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.ÿ ÿ ÿ

Arranger: Ken Litton | Composer: Northeast Brazilian Lullaby | Country: Brazil

These delightful Gaelic-flavored settings, including The Wexford Carol and Suo Gan, are fresh, airy and unique. Instrumentation includes optional Celtic instruments which can be effectively performed on recorder, violin, guitar and bass. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Ireland

Uses: Christmas, youth, praise team Scripture: Matthew 2:10, Psalm 30, Thessalonians 5:16-18 Following the success of Celtic Advent Carol, Michael Barrett returns with a sequel sure to bring that special sound back to your sanctuary. Using a well-known Celtic folk song as the melodic basis, the arranger infuses the piece with a lilting joy perfect for a Christmas service or program. Unforgettable! Also available: Orchestration and StudioTrax CD.

Arranger: Michael Barrett | Country: Ireland

Clearly one of the most unique offerings of the season, this fabulous seasonal song will be an instant winner with your choir and congregation. Alive with a distinctive tropical spirit, this Epiphany-themed song literally dances off the printed page. Decorated with great bass and percussion colors and with a cheerful flute part, you will program this piece time and time again for concert or sanctuary usage.

Arranger: Craig Curry | Country: Cuba

A 4-minute touch of class for your holiday program. This polished medley is rich with classic choral settings of favorite traditional carols. Fine fare for Christmas time.

Arranger: Andy Beck | Country: France

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 | Country: Spain

The lovely English folk carol in a warm setting for mixed choir and harp. Includes Harp Part and alternate Guitar Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25

Arranger: Dale Warland | Country: England

With words adapted from the poem "Welsh New Year's Eve," this dance-like setting is a festive choice for wintertime concerts. The hand drum and bell parts are optional but enhance the new-age feel, and the easy-to-achieve mixed meter fits perfectly. Four refreshing voicings to choose from.

Arranger: Dave and Jean Perry | Composer: Jean Perry | Country: Wales

Sing Alleluia, Christ is Born! This repeated phrase spins into a Christmas celebration sure to capture singer and listener alike! The highly rhythmic piano accompaniment with optional percussion adds excitement to this proclamation of Christmas joy. Unforgettable! Available: SATB.

Composer: Benjamin Harlan

Multi-cultural Christmas fun! Opening with a traditional Ghanan folk melody, this inventive setting of "Angels We Have Heard on High" is punctuated by syncopated South African rhythmic motives, choral call-and-response, and layered vocal themes. Parts for optional percussion and bells are included in the choral. Don't miss Sheldon Curry's terrific orchestratated track! Terrific for Christmas worship and school holiday concerts! Available in 3 voicings.

Arranger: Sheldon Curry | Composer: Sheldon Curry | Country: Ghana

What an exciting Christmas spiritual, flavored with African and Latin percussion, and incorporating the familiar Kum Ba Yah! Donit miss this exciting new S.A.T.B. a cappella spiritual (with soprano or tenor soloist) for worship or concert, church or school, this Christmas season. A splendid percussion accompaniment track is also available.

Arranger: Words by Herb Frombach, music by David Lantz III | Composer: David Lantz III

Benjamin Harlan has taken an African folksong and created a new anthem which radiates Christmas joy. The optional percussion adds excitement and interest. Available: SATB.

Composer: Benjamin Harlan | Country: Africa

Based on an actual Ugandan lullaby, this gentle ballad paints a fresh and unique picture of the Nativity. The optional hand drum will add to the ambience and authenticity of this moving offering. Easily sung and highly effective...soothing and worshipful.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Country: Uganda

Celebrative and highly rhythmic, "African Noel" shines with energy and excitment. Contrasting dynamics and optional percussion make this one a real creative and refreshing Christmas selection. Beautiful in its simplicity, your choir will have fun with this one!

Arranger: Benjamin Harlan | Country: Africa

Here is the much anticipated follow up to Michael Barrett's smash hit African Advent Carol. Hear the morning break forth with a joyous affirmation that the music of light will shine in our lives forever. Incorporating the traditional South African tune Siyahamba, this amazing choral will be an unforgettaable song for post-Christmas services or for any time of the year when joy is lifted to the skies!

Composer: Michael Barrett | Country: South Africa

A suite of mid-19th century shape-note Christmas carols, newly arranged for a cappella mixed choir. Fresh harmonies and counterpoint enhance the originals' rugged modal quality.

Arranger: Barbara Rogers | Country: Appalachia

Keith and Kristyn Getty bring us a moving hymn/anthem suitable for use in any Christmas service or during the Advent season. It's simplicity and timelessness are reasons enough to add it to the list of Christmas anthem presented annually. Kristyn's thoughtful, deep original text suites Keith's warm music effortlessly. The orchestration is accessible to average ability players; the optional child soloist makes for a truly special awe-filled Christmas memory. Related Scripture: Luke 2; 2nd Corinthians 4:6; John 1:4

Arranger: Sheldon Curry | Composer: Kristyn Getty | Country: Ireland

It's Christmas Day the Aussie way, on a scorching summer afternoon by the barbie! Your singers will love this novelty change-of-pace as they travel down under to experience the holidays a different way! Totally fun!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Country: Australia

A unique and exciting Christmas offering for school or church use! Jonathan Crutchfield has taken a Youruban folk text and arranged it for SATB voices with a brief soprano solo and some very interesting percussion parts. Betelehemu gets its intense rhythms from African drumming techniques. This electric a cappella crowd-pleaser lends itself easily to choreography, and is extremely effective any time multicultural emphasis is desired. The demo recording heard here is by the First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir, Huntsville, Alabama, directed by Harry Wooten.

Arranger: Jonathan Crutchfield | Country: Africa

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 | Country: Brazil

Bethlehem Baby He be born today! Wonderful lyrics of this Calypso-styled spiritual radiate the excitement felt by those who followed the star that special night! Optional solos. Available: SATB a cappella, SSA accompanied (optional flute). Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Country: Caribbean

Here's a piece that will be fun to perform and a snap to put together! Building gradually from one part, to two, then three, and finally all four, this calypso flavored original is ideal for Christmas and holiday concerts. With several contrasting sections and optional bass and percussion you'll bring some warm Caribbean sunshine into the cold of winter.

Composer: Emily Crocker | Country: Caribbean

Here is the classic Christmas choral that started the islands carol craze. Simple folk-like writing makes it easy to understand why this piece has endured. Now available with a pleasing accompaniment track.

Composer: Gordon Krunnfusz | Country: Caribbean

Escape to a tropical paradise this Christmas with this happy holiday song! Bright Caribbean rhythms and buoyant melodies add a special sparkle. Ideal for choreography! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Composer: Kirby Shaw | Country: Caribbean

Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed for choir alone, band alone, or a combined performance. An elegant and timeless treat for the holidays.

Arranger: Douglas Wagner | Country: British Isles

Featuring the text of As Lately We Watched and a familiar Scottish melody, this Christmas original is stunning in its beauty and simplicity. Features an optional instrumental obbligato.

Composer: Kirby Shaw | Country: Scotland

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 | Country: Ireland

This bright and joyful French tune is a favorite for many a choir and is newly arranged for mixed voices in all levels as well as for women's voices. The lyrics are in French and English, making it a fresh and stand-out choice for your holiday concert.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Paul Lacombe | Country: France

Here is a captivating arrangement of the traditional "Kum Ba Ya" combined with an original Christmas chorus that builds to a striking chant-like chorale, and finishes with the brilliant layering of all three as it fades to the end. Masterful composer Jay Althouse has done it again with this refreshing, unforgettable African arrangement. Truly accomplishable and effective in all voicings. Enhance your performance by adding African percussion instruments, or sing along with the authentic sounding SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Country: Africa

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 | Country: Ireland

Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | 08748371 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SSA, SAB

The message of Christmas is clear in any language in this delightful song by Senator Orrin Hatch, Lowell Alexander and Phil Naish.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

Arranger: John Purifoy

With Alto Solo This setting is based on a traditional carol from French Canada, that probably dates back to the 17th century. The text of Doviens-tu bergere is in a traditional question-and-answer form - a dialogue between the questioner(s) and the young shepherd girl who has been to the manger and seen the birth of Christ.

Arranger: Alexander Tilley | Country: French Canadian

The popular edition of the Renaissance work Noah Greenberg prepared for New York Pro Musica.

Arranger: Noah Greenberg

This beautifully expressive and artistic a cappella arrangement of the well-known Italian carol features a soprano solo, luscious harmonies, and a singable text, lulling the Christ child to sleep.

Arranger: Robert DeCormier | Country: Italy

The popular edition of the Renaissance work that Noah Greenberg prepared for New York Pro Musica.

Arranger: Noah Greenberg | Country: Spain

This charming and delicate Christmas number includes some Spanish phrases, and includes a pronunciation guide and translation in the publication. The perfect cross-cultural piece for your holiday concerts. Easy, straightforward choral writing for all ages with a simple piano accompaniment.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Composer: Sally K. Albrecht | Country: Spain

This lovely Castilian carol is also set in English (Bells in Bethlehem) for mixed voices and piano. This would be an excellent choice for your community chorus or school choir.

Arranger: Thomas Cunningham | Country: Castilian

Enniscorthy was a small town in Ireland when this carol appeared. Wexford, the name of the county, claimed the carol as its own. ...mil Alwyn sets the record straight with this creative, quietly rhythmic arrangement of a perennial favorite. With English horn, Cello, finger cymbals you will be hard pressed to fashion a warmer musical atmosphere for Christmas. Related Scripture: Luke 2; John 3:16

Arranger: Alwyn | Country: Ireland

Feel the joyful lilt of this traditional Spanish Christmas carol, rendered beautifully in the original language. This well-crafted arrangement offers solid choral scoring and a sturdy piano accompaniment for the festive nativity-themed text. A comprehensive translation/pronunciation guide is included, and optional percussion parts are available free online.

Arranger: Andy Beck | Country: Spain

The syncopated rhythmic style provides great appeal for the Spanish and English lyrics of this popular Christmas hit! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Jose Feliciano Performed By: Jose Feliciano

This joyful Christmas carol from 15th century France may be sung in either the original French or in English. If a children's choir is used, it can sing the soprano part throughout. The words nouvelet and noel both come from the French root word meaning news or newness and this arrangement by Wayland Rogers is just that, fresh and new.

Arranger: Wayland Rogers | Country: France

Traditional Spanish carol highlights the night of Jesus' birth in joyful celebration! Light vocal style is highlighted by the placement of an "extra" quarter rest! Fresh! f

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Country: Spain

This classic carol by Pietro Yon is offered in a grand and beautifully orchestrated arrangement. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax Cassette.

Arranger: Bob Krogstad | Composer: Pietro A. Yon

Arranger: Norman Luboff Performed By: The Norman Luboff Choir | Country: England

This Haitian folk carol is in the style of a Merengue and will give your concert Caribbean sparkle! A pronunciation guide is provided for the Creole lyrics and English lyrics are also included.

Arranger: Felix Baptiste | Country: Haiti

It's a multicultural "Merry Christmas" sung on a combination of Swahili and English texts. A strong African pulse drives this original music, which includes a chorus from the traditional "Joy to the World." Try something different for the holidays and incorporate authentic rhythm instruments or the optional SoundTrax CD. Choral staging is available on DVD and VHS video.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse | Country: Swahali

Expand your group's cross-cultural musical awareness with this Christmas work based on an Ethiopian song. The text includes several phrases in Amharic, a language spoken by millions of North Africans. "Issay, Issay!" means "Hear ye, hear ye!" Phonetic pronunciation is included. It's a well written rhythmic and melodic work that would make a unique addition to your holiday concert. Features solid choral scoring and traditional harmonies to an infectious pulse. Outstanding "world-music" SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Philip Kern | Country: Ethiopia

This bright and cheerful original will surely be heard resounding throughout the halls of your school - it's that irresistible!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Country: Jamacia