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Christmas Cantatas 2011

In "Shout the Good News!", the composer Lloyd Larson has created a celebration of Jesus' birth and of those messengers who helped God's purposes to be fulfilled. New material is blended with beloved carols, creating a rich tapestry of music for Christmas worship. The biblical narrative is rich as well. It starts with the Old Testament prophets who fortold the Messiah's coming, then touches on angels, shepherds, wise men, John the Baptist, Mary, Joseph, and others as it weaves its way through the miraculous Christmas story. The culmination is a congregational affirmation that all of us are called to be messengers of this good news of Christ's birth and love! Available in SATB or SAB versions, this versatile work for choirs large or small offers opportunities to involve the congregation in the singing of beloved carol melodies. It is equally effective whether accompanied by piano alone or by the colorful orchestration created by Michael Lawrence, unilizing either the accompaniment CD or live instrumentalists. "Shout the Good News" of God becoming flesh and living among us!		The joy and hope of Christmas are celebrated in this new Celtic-styled cantata from the pen that brought you The Mystery and the Majesty and Winter's Grace. This jubilant work is filled with tuneful carols, thoughtful narration, and sparkling orchestrations. Traditional melodies form the foundation of this tapestry of light bringing to your holiday presentation a pleasing mixture of choirs, carols, and candlelight. Presented in both SAB and SATB formats, a full line of support products is available including a digital resource kit complete with PowerPoint images, rehearsal tips, and art files to assist in the creation of your program. Two orchestration options by Stan Pethel are available: a Celtic consort, and full orchestra.

Lead Me Back to Bethlehem to witness the joyful exuberance of the shepherds, the serene peace of Mary, and the redeeming love of the newly born Christ child. Lead me back to that wondrous night to experience the utter simplicity of that blessed event and to see the star of holy light, following wherever it leads us. Through his signature style, with its simplicity of means, Pepper Choplin leads us through this Bethlehem story using carols familiar folk songs with new seasonal texts, and original music and narrative. The choral parts are exceedingly melodic and sing very easily in either voicing. Helpful rehearsal resources ranging from reproducible part-dominant CDs to bulk performance CDs are available to facilitate the learning process. The instrumentation may be a simple keyboard accompaniment; four instruments, percussion, and digital strangs; a larger ensemble of winds, strings, and percussion; or an accompaniment CD. All are equally effective. No matter the resources selected to produce this work, the real message of the Christmas story is magnificently yet simply conveyed to both performers and listeners as all are collectively "led back to Bethlehem" to rediscover the joy, peace, and love that Christmas offers to all of us.		Composers Mary McDonald and Larry Shackley have combined their musical gifts with the inspired lyrics of Pamela Martin to create a captivating 30 minute cantata for SATB or SAB choirs. In this unique work, the many names of Christ foretold in the Old Testament are used to proclaim the familiar story of Christmas: Immanuel, God With Us brings to life Mary's visit from the angel; Son of David depicts the fourney to Bethlehem; and King of Kings involves the Wise Men and the congregation in worship Lovely original melodies stand alongside familiar carols to create a musical experience suitable for churches of all traditions. A simple, scriptural narration joins the seven choral pieces, and an optional joyous instrumental overture sets the stage with a medley of Christmas favorites. The orchestration of this work is within the range of many churches, with the option al using digital keyboard along with a small group of woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Performance time: approximately 30 minutes.

Hal Leonard is proud to present this dynamic new Christmas offering created by Lowell Alexander and arranged and orchestrated by Robert Sterling. Every one of the songs is full of emotion,as each one contains the word "joy." From moments of high, joyous praise to quiet, meditative times of reflection, this work will provide a truly fresh and unique worship experience for your choir and congregation. Available separately: SATB, Preview CD, ChoirTrax CD (Split Trax), ChoirTrax CD (Stereo), Preview CD Pak, Preview CD 10 Pak, RehearsalTrax CD, Video Accompaniment DVD, Video Accompaniment DVD (with click track). Score and Parts available on CD-ROM (fl 1-2, ob, cl, hn 1-3 [asx], tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2 [tsx], tbn 3, tbn 4/tba, glock, tblr bls, perc, timp, rhythm, dm, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db [bcl], kbstr). Duration: ca. 33:30.		At 25-minutes in length, this new Christmas musical from Jay Althouse is ideally suited for inclusion in a Christmas worship service and is especially appropriate for Christmas Eve. Containing accessible settings of seven of the best-loved carols, all of which include options for congregational singing, this is also a great carol resource. Designed for today’s amateur, volunteer singers, the settings are not difficult and can be quickly learned. Church, community, and school choirs alike will find this a useful addition to their library. The stately and satisfying optional instrumental accompaniment is very feasible with eight accessible parts which can easily be performed by amateur or school-age musicians. The Instrumental packet includes a Conductor's Score and parts for: Flute, Clarinet in B-flat, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F (opt.), Trombone, Electric Bass, and Snare Drum.

God Is With Us is a celebration of a miracle: the appearance of God on earth in the body and human soul of Jesus Christ. C.S. Lewis calls this amazing birth "A grand miracle. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this." The Incarnation is a sacred event so thrilling, so humbling, so mystifying that we must stand breathless in wonder and awe. God Is With Us tells the Christmas story using choir, soloists and a scripture narrative. The accompaniment may be simply piano and/or organ. If you have the resources, the magnificent full orchestration is available for purchase (there is a smaller chamber orchestration as well). As is always the case with major works, Alfred offers recorded orchestral accompaniment. God Is With Us is traditional in style, but features innovative twists and turns. It combines exciting and moving classical music by Faure, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Billings with some of the world's most loved Christmas Carols. It begins with the awe-filled simplicity of Gregorian Chant and concludes with a fun, festive journey through favorite carols with a Nutcracker flair. And in between, one experiences indescribably beautiful music, worthy of the celebration of such a glorious and miraculous event.		A unique and extremely useful concept for a Christmas cantata, this lovely work by Robert Sterling may be used in various ways. The entire work, including the Christmas Intrada and four suites, each containing original and familiar music and divided by poignant narrative, may be used in one presentation. However, it has been designed for each of the four suites to be used on any or all of the Sundays of Advent and Christmas. The cantata is scored for choir, soloists and keyboard, or it may be presented with chamber orchestra accompaniment. A moving and versatile offering!
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