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Anthony G. Petti (Editor) : Christmas and Advent Motets for 4 Voices The volumes of this expanding series are devoted to a wide range of sacred renaissance motets with Latin texts, and contain a mixture of well known and unfamiliar pieces, some of which are published for the first time. Songlist: O Magnum Mysterium, Magi Veniut Ab Oriente, Verbum Caro Factum Est, Rorate Caelli, Dixit Maria, Ecce Virgo Concipies, Hodie Christus Natus Est, Dies Sanctificatus, Omnis Mundus Jocundetur, Prope Est Dominus, Ave Gratia Plena, Ne Timeas Maria 
Christopher Morris : A Sixteenth-Century Anthem Book A collection of anthems for unaccompanied SATB chorus. Songlist: Lift up your heads, O ye gates, O Lord, the maker of all things, Rejoice in the Lord alway, This is the day, Deliver us, O Lord our God, Let my complaint come before thee, Lord, we beseech thee, O sing joyfully, When the Lord turned again, Sacerdotes Domini, Nolo mortem peccatoris, Benedictus qui venit, Holy, Holy, Holy, Audivi vocem de coelo, O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit, O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, O God be merciful, Sing unto the Lord, Exsultate justi, Of the glorious Body telling
Kirby Shaw : A Renaissance Christmas Traditional carols arranged by the highly-regarded Kirby Shaw as for a Renaissance choral performance. Fun and assessable for all choirs. Songlist: Here We Come a-Caroling, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Ding Dong, Merrily On High, What Child Is This?, God Rest Ye Gentlemen, Deck The Hall, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Bring a Torch, Rejoice
Mary Berry and John Rowlands-Pritchard : The RSCM Guide to Plainchant The RSCM Guide to Plainchant is a revision of the seminal and best-selling Plainchant for Everyone by Dr. Mary Berry, the leading plainchant expert who died in 2008. This new edition, revised by one of Dr. Berry's pupils, John Rowlands-Pritchard, is reset with an improved and cleaner layout. It also includes a new anthology of plainchant that singers and choir directors will find invaluable. Cantors, in particular, will find 5this book essential reading. See a video introducing this great new chant resource from RSCM. In the video, John explains the origins of plainchant, and how it can be relevant in the twenty-first century. He works with a group of singers from the RSCM to demonstrate how easy it can be to pick up the basic techniques of singing plainchant using the new volume. Songlist: Part One: Plainchant for Everyone, Part Two: An Anthology of Plainchant
Noah Greenberg : Three Spanish Christmas Carols of the Sixteenth Century Now available for the first time in a single publication, these are the popular editions of three Renaissance works Noah Greenberg prepared for New York Pro Musica. Perform them as a set or individually. Songlist: E la don don, Vegas Maria, Dadme albricias, hijos d'Eva, Riu Riu Chiu
Various Arrangers : Carols of the Middle Ages The New Oxford Book of Carols (1992) was born of the need for a practical collection presenting carols either in their original versions (where such a concept was relevant) or in versions that respected the essential character of the melodies and their texts. The original 700-page book, which contains alternative versions of many carols, also offers an extensive historical introduction and notes to individual carols, from which the information below is summarized. The word "carol" has had a variety of meanings, starting as a dance-song in the Middle Ages. Carols are now almost exclusively associated with Christmas, and their subject-matter is either midwinter cheer, or the conception and birth of Christ. While modern secular practice is to sing them before Christmas, they formerly belonged to the period between Christmas eve and Epiphany. Our own criteria for selecting carols re that the content must be narrative, contemplative or celebratory, the spirit simple, the form normally strophic. Songlist: Veni, Redemptor Gencium, Angelus ad Virginem, Verbum Caro Factu Est: In Hoc Anni Circulo, Verbum Patris Umanatur, Qui Creavit Celum, Corde Natus Ex Parentis |
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This lively madrigal is a dandy and upbeat addition to your Christmas program. Perfect for a high school or adult choir. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult. Duration - 00:03:20.
Arranger: Christopher Boodle
A mixolydian melody becomes the foundation for this stately three-part canon with madrigal style counterpoint. Festive flute and hand drum parts add a Renaissance music touch to a piece with only 12 bars of singing to teach. Ideal for processionals, madrigal feasts, or as a concert opener.
Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
This celebratory carol on the popular fifteenth-century text is full of Christmas cheer. Jaunty, up-tempo, and in 7/8-time, it is an ideal opening for Christmas concerts and services.
Composer: Alan Bullard
The text for this lovely work is taken from an anonymous 14th century manuscript. Bryan Greer has set the piece for SATB chorus and piano or small orchestra. The work is accessible for many church choirs but also may have a place in programming for other ensembles. Try it for your lessons and carols. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.
Arranger: Bryan Greer
Greet seasonal concertgoers with this festive original sung in the madrigal style. Joyful (and mostly step wise) "fa la la" refrains are sung following each of two welcoming verses, arranged with slightly different choral colors the second time. A wonderful Renaissance inspired SoundTrax sets the early music tone, or consider playing the keyboard part on a harpsichord synthesizer.
Thomas Bell has arranged this 15th century English carol for unaccompanied mixed chorus with percussion. The mixed meter complements the normal inflection of the text and provides an incredible energy that will have your audience on their feet! Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.
Arranger: Thomas Bell | Composer: Traditional
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
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
Texts: Latin and English 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
All the beauty of Renaissance vocal lines in a dramatic, contemporary setting. Conservative ranges will allow many age groups to enjoy this beautiful piece.
Arranger: Joan Szymko
This contemporary a cappella setting of the traditional Latin text was composed as a gift to Judith Clurman. Edited by Ms. Clurman. Duration: 2:30.
Arranger: Wayne Oquin
Orlando Gibbons was a master of the verse anthem during the English renaissance. Here David Giardiniere gives us a practical edition of the outstanding work. Try it during Advent or for Christmas. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.
Arranger: David Giardiniere | Composer: Orlando Gibbons
From Queen's College, Oxford, comes the ancient ritual and the rousing holiday song The Boar's Head Carol, where the highly decorated dishes of the Christmas feast were presented to the company amid song, pomp and circumstance, with the great platter on which rested the boar's head given pride of place. This arrangement can be adapted and customized to suit various levels of choirs, and lends itself to staging a spirited processional.
Arranger: Stephen Hatfield
Composer: Axel Theimer
This setting of the famous chant melody Puer natus in Bethlehem will be a versatile addition to all types of Christmas programming from concert to worship. It may be performed in Latin or English with handbells or chimes providing a simple bourdon accompaniment. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder
Set a cheerful holiday tone with this new song by Jim Brickman and Victoria Shaw! It's fresh and upbeat and perfectly captures the joy of the season! Very singable and ideal for choirs of all ages and levels! Available separately SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:36.
Arranger: Victoria Shaw | Composers: Victoria Shaw and Jim Brickman Performed By: Victoria Shaw
Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 40:1-5 Echoing from the cathedrals of the 6th century comes music filled with joyful confidence. Thoughtfully presented in a new decorative form, this early masterwork is replete with a festival spirit. The juxtaposition of the classic Advent carol, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People is an inspired moment. The period orchestration completes the package. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD (Accomp., SplitTrax, Perf.), Orchestration (Score & parts recorder, oboe, cello, percussion, piano). Duration: ca. 2:58.
Arranger: Sheldon Curry
This SSAB is perfect for smaller groups or ensembles with few male singers. Ruth Elaine Schram has incorporated the traditional Latin text and original lyrics with music based on Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony. An optional cello part is included within the choral. Constructed as a partner song between the male and female singers, this choral is striking in its simple melodic lines and harmonies.
Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram
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
Uses: Christmas, Board's Head Feasts Alive with a lightness and cheer of an old English Christmas madrigal, this pleasing seasonal offering would be a great selection for Boar's Head gatherings or Madrigal dinners. The SAB voicing makes this selection particularly useful in many situations. Add an improvised hand drum for an authentic touch. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Arranger: John S. Dixon
The opening unison chant is first contrasted by vigorous rhythmic sections, then developed with masterful weaving of the vocal line. A must for outstanding treble choirs.
Arranger: Joan Szymko
A joyous fanfare, heralding the great news of birth in the time of darkness. This piece is full of precise rhythms and should be sung with breathless enthusiasm.
Arranger: Lee Kesselman
This is a contemporary setting of the traditional Vespers antiphon for Christmas Eve, Hodie Christus natus est. The African and jazz influences found in this score were inspired by the composer's experiences in Ghana. Written for SSA choir, piano and Djembe(the Djembe is improvised and no part is included), this setting captures the multicultural spirit of the song.
Composer: Mark Sirett
A Christmas motet for SSATB unaccompanied or with ensemble.
Composer: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Composed in 1951-52, this unaccompanied motet is an Antiphon to the Magnificat, which is sung during the vespers on Christmas Day. Here, the text speaks of the world rejoicing together over the birth of Christ.
Composer: Francis Poulenc
This fabulous Christmas piece rings with energy and joy. Ripe with antiphonal qualities, the piece opens with a brief fanfare and proceeds to celebrate the season. A wonderful holiday concert opener for high school, college or community choirs, or for a church anthem. Medium to difficult.
Composer: Jonathan Adams
This is a beautiful arrangement of Sweelinck's Hodie Christus Natus Est from the vocal collection Cantiones Sacrae of 1619 and an energetic addition to your Christmas Program. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult. Duration - 00:03:11.
Arranger: David Stocker
Here is Jan Pieter Sweelinck's famous Christmas motet in a clean and well-edited edition. A substantial work for better high school choirs and up, it will display brilliance and virtuosity for a festive season. Available for SSATB a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Composer: Jan Pieter Sweelinck
Bright and rhythmic, with fresh, contemporary choral textures, this original work works well as a concert opener or processional. Well-crafted voice parts make it well-suited to mixed choirs from high school, church and community. Duration: ca. 1:30.
Composer: Audrey Snyder
(Sweelinck/Cramer) SSATB
Arranger: John Cramer | Composer: Jan Sweelinck
Utilizing a traditional Latin text, fiery piano accompaniment and mixed meters, John Leavitt's popular festival piece is challenging, but definitely worth the extra effort. Use the optional percussion to further intensify this dramatic Christmas anthem. Available: SATB, SSA, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Arranger: Doreen Rao | Composer: Michael Praetorius
Mixed meter, dynamic contrast, whimsical accompaniment and lively vocals create a dance-like arrangement of this traditional carol. The original English text surrounds the few Latin phrases used throughout the work and helps make for easy learning. Mixed choirs will love this as a processional or opening number.
Arranger: Russell Robinson
This buoyant setting of the traditional German carol is a sparkling showpiece for treble choirs. Brilliant and virtuosic!Available separately: 3-Part Treble and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Arranger: Nancy Grundahl
Here is the joyous carol with Latin and English texts in a flexible and accessible setting that will create many performance options. The piano accompaniment is optional and the vocal parts are varied and colorful making this ideal for Christmas concerts and services.
Composer: Audrey Snyder
Uses: Advent, Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4 There is an authentic Renaissance dance feel to this choral menagerie. Crafted for easy learning, there are many charming moments incorporating canon and call response elements in the vocal writing. This is an excellent choice for Advent as you prepare the way for worship in the hearts of your people. Percussion part included. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Arranger: Douglas Wagner
Text from Psalm 100 A joyous and bright beginning to a worship service, or for general or festival use, Jubilate Deo features dynamic rhythms and melodies and a constant playful meter shift between 9/8, 4/4, and 3/4. Wonderful chromatic runs and a long crescendo toward the final amen help to build this exciting octavo to a dramatic end. Alleluia! Rejoice!
Composer: Noël Goemanne
A wonderful selection, this octavo offers two settings of the same melody: SSA voices for processional use with three soloists; and the more developed SSAA arrangement for concert purposes with soprano and alto solos.
Arranger: Doug Claybrook
or with Strings or Piano (Harp). Duration: ca. 3:20.
Arranger: James Helme Sutcliffe
Composer Hughes has combined a thirteenth century plainsong with the fifteenth century German carol for a fascinating result.
Arranger: David V. Montoya
The German baroque chorale "Est Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen", in a tasteful adaptation by John Leavitt, features the tenor on the melody of the second verse and a soprano descant on the third verse. Includes English and German texts.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Country: Germany
This is a gospel transformation of the ancient German Christmas carol. The rhythm is changed to 3/4 throughout, the melody is adorned with passing tones that create graceful arcs, and the piano accompaniment is filled with gospel-style rhythmic and harmonic gestures.
Arranger: Shawn Kirchner
Add a Renaissance touch to your holiday concerts! Madrigal for Christmas is fashioned after the ballettos of Italy which featured the popular fa la la refrains. In this piece, Morley uses a different nonsense refrain, lirum, lirum, which might be a sound effect imitating the strummed lute, a popular instrument from the Renaissance.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Thomas Morley
The timeless song of Mary is given a fresh treatment in the new gently contemporary anthem from Pamela Martin and Mark Hayes. The harmonies and melody are unforgettable. Appropriate for Advent or any time during the Christmas season. Instrumental Pak with score and parts for Oboe, F Horn 1, F Horn 2, Percussion, Rhythm, Synthesizer, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, String Bass and Keyboard String Reduction available. BonusTrax CD also available.
Composer: Pamela Martin
Following the unison plainchant opening, Kendrick provides a dramatic setting of the text utilizing both rhythmic variety, and the feel of the plainsong.
Arranger: Donald Kendrick
The choral pieces for concert and school from Carl Fischer present several offerings that range from folk and gospel to popular standards. Carl Fischer brings you original works and arrangements from America's leading composers and respected arrangers.
Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Anonymous
Out of a single note, a single moment in time, arises the Great Mystery, revealed in the Christian tradition at Christmas time. After opening with a haunting unison chant, bass ostinato evokes the dry, dustiness of a camel procession in the desert, and an Eastern-sounding melody in the sopranos transports you to another time and place.
Arranger: Lee Kesselman
The beloved carol The First Noel is artfully paired with Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze in a peaceful setting that will make a warm addition to holiday programs of all types. Available: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Performance Time: 4:15.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder
This joyous, festive motet was published in 1612 by Lodovico Viadana, a Venetian friar and maestro di cappella. Its imitative polyphony and celebratory final Alleluia will be captivating in either a church or concert setting.
Composer: Lodovico Viadana | Country: Italy
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