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Lillenas Publishing Co.

Part of the Excel Plus series, this 35-minute Christmas musical honors that very first holy night when love came down in the form of a baby in a manger. Arranger Marty Parks utilizes a variety of styles, voicings, and original material, all while maintaining accessibility. An engaging narration allows your choir and congregation to take part in this incredible story.

Love Came Down at Christmas

SATB Choral Score

This joyful and accessible 22-minute Christmas musical was created especially for unison and two-part choirs. The musical combines traditional carols with gospel favorites and powerful new songs that are easy to learn. Five songs are included: Christmas Carol Medley; The Angels Sang Glory; Soon and Very Soon; Dawn of Everlasting Life and Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child. Deliver the good news with joy and simplicity.

The Angels Sang Glory

Unison/Two-Part Choral Score

Lorenz Corporation

This edition provides a fresh perspective on Handel's time-honored oratorio. Designed to be compatible with the well-regarded Schirmer/Spicker edition, it includes notational and editorial error corrections, a fine keyboard accompaniment, and extensive endnotes that offer comprehensive and practical information for seasoned conductors. Other features include the addition of text sources, breath marks, measure numbers, timings, rehearsal and performance suggestions, and much more.

Messiah

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Jubilate Music Group

The world was lost in darkness, awaiting a Messiah. Then, a dawn of new hope as the world had never seen, born in a modest stable. Come to Bethlehem and experience anew the magnificent Christmas story through words and music. From tender to triumphant, this cantata brings a fresh touch to beloved carols while introducing beautiful new songs that stir the heart and soul. It is truly an amazing and unforgettable celebration.

Hope Has Dawned, Noel

Ballads can tell the meaningful stories of our faith through music. The timeless story of Christmas is alive once more in this stunning cantata that dramatically moves from a recollection of ancient prophecies through the quiet manger scene to its joyous conclusion. Available for SATB or SAB choirs, with rehearsal aids and accompaniment options ranging from piano only to a thrilling full orchestration by Michael Lawrence to recorded tracks. This season, let this folk-like energy bring the birth of Christ to you and your listeners. "O sing a ballad of Bethlehem. I want to hear it once more. I love that story so often told to generations before."

The Ballad of Bethlehem

A celebration of the light that came to earth in the form of a baby, this Christmas cantata is bursting with praise and adoration. Expertly created, it offers 11 songs found in eight fresh and stylistically varied arrangements, joyfully weaving together vibrant classics such as Angels We Have Heard on High with soulful worship ballads.

A Glorious Christmas

From the Excel Series, this 22-minute easy Christmas musical with narration includes five songs that are designed for easy learning with limited rehearsal time. It is perfect for small- to medium-size choirs. The opening song incorporates familiar carols. The arrangers – Gary Rhodes, Marty Parks, Cliff Duren, Christopher Phillips, and Phil Nitz – employ unison and two-part arrangements without compromising dynamics and quality.

He Would Come to Me

If you are looking for an easily prepared musical treat for two-part voices or optional SATB scoring, this work sings effortlessly. Classic contemporary songs are masterfully blended with beloved carols and simple narration. It's perfect for small choirs, senior choirs, ensembles, or any choir desiring an accessible and highly effective Christmas presentation. 20 minutes.

Celebrate the Child

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Hope Publishing Company

This gospel-flavored musical reflects on the promise of peace delivered by the angels on the night of Jesus's birth. An original composition, Love Is Born, is used as musical bookends: its theme is briefly stated in the second movement and returns in full-blown gospel style at the end to provide an emotion-filled climax. In between, the Christmas story is told through scriptural narration and familiar carols set in a variety of styles ranging from jazz to gospel to calypso. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, full orchestra, or a smaller set of rhythm parts, arranged by Ed Hogan. Performance time approx. 35 min. Contents: 1. Love Is Born 2. Lift Up Your Eyes 3. King of Love and Light 4. Love Came Down at Christmas 5. Away in a Manger 6. Christmas Joy (Go, Tell It on the Mountain; Rise Up, Shepherd; Angels We Have Heard on High) 7. Love Is Born (reprise).

Love

SATB

In this collaboration between two of the most popular sacred music arrangers in the country, Mary McDonald's exuberant, dynamic style blends seamlessly with Joel Raney's rhythmic and beautifully emotional music to provide your musicians with a unique Christmas event that is sure to become the highlight of the season. The work comprises four stand-alone suites. Each movement includes original music combined with favorite carols, creating a perfect blend of familiar and new. The writing is accessible for most groups yet contains enough richness to provide any choir with a fulfilling choral experience. The optional two-person narration knits the suites into a thrilling and complete retelling of the Christmas story. 45 minutes.

Sing Christmas

Brookfield Press

A versatile and unique offering for the holidays, this one-of-a-kind carol compilation was designed to bring your congregation or community to the forefront in Christmas worship. Perform the carols individually in a carol sing-along or Service of Lessons and Carols, or perform the whole work as a 40-minute cantata with the provided litanies and scripture readings. The myriad accompaniment options will be welcomed by a wide range of groups. Songs: Joy to the World; Away in a Manger; O Come, All Ye Faithful; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Little Town of Bethlehem; The First Noel and Silent Night.

Carols

SATB Vocal Score & Congregation

"A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices!" Nothing captures the awe and wonder of Christmas better than that single phrase from John Dwight's O Holy Night, and it serves as the cornerstone of this Christmas musical. It looks at the birth of Christ from four distinct vantage points: celebrating the hope he brought; the love he showed; the peace he promised; and the joy of Emmanuel, God with us forevermore! Contents: Long Ago, Prophets Knew; Sing We Now of Christmas; The First Noel; Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Love Came Down at Christmas; Angels, from the Realms of Glory; Love Divine, All Loves Excelling; Away in a Manger; The Gift of Love; Silent Night, Holy Night; Let There Be Peace on Earth; O Holy Night; Rejoice; Mary Had a Baby; Angels, We Have Heard on High; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Joy to the World and Good Christian Friends, Rejoice. 30 minutes.

A Thrill of Hope

From the collaborative efforts of Lloyd Larson, Mary McDonald, Jay Rouse, and Larry Shackley, Everlasting Light showcases the profound significance of the light of Christ come to earth. An insightful narration by Rose Aspinall incorporates scripture and personal reflection to tie together the compelling combination of powerful original music and beloved carols. The work concludes with a robust medley of carols that points back to the opening song. "He is the Light, Everlasting Light; born a Savior, born this night. He is the One, the Everlasting Son; Child of heaven, He is the Light!" Songs include: Everlasting Light; He Is the Light (Underscore); Longing for the Light; My Soul Proclaims; Bethlehem, O Bethlehem; Shepherds and Angels; This Child of Light; This Is Christ the King and Everlasting Light (Finale). 45 minutes.

Everlasting Light

Medallion Music

The powerful words by Rose Aspinall set the stage for this 35-minute musical that is equally effective for church or concert use throughout the Christmas season. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is the perfect opener for this sweeping celebration. Featuring music from top arrangers of choral music for this showcase of familiar carols in vibrant, sometimes unexpected ways that bring fresh life to welcome classics, including an energetic Angels from the Realms of Glory, a theatrical yet heartfelt setting of WEXFORD CAROL, A Blessed Messiah Born, and a driving, modern setting of What Child Is This? The thoughtful narration reminds us of what we are here to celebrate. An orchestration is available along with a variety of recorded accompaniment options, stems, and rehearsal aids.

Light of Christ, Born for Us

This gospel-flavored musical reflects on the promise of peace delivered by the angels on the night of Jesus' birth. The iconic ballad Let There Be Peace on Earth is used as musical bookends: its theme is briefly stated in the second movement and then returns in full-blown gospel style at the end to provide an emotion-filled climax. In between, the Christmas story is told through scriptural narration and six beloved carols set in a variety of styles ranging from jazz to gospel to calypso. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, full orchestra, or a smaller set of rhythm parts arranged by Ed Hogan. Titles include: A Prayer for Peace; Let Us Adore Him; Bring Us Heavenly Peace; Once in Royal David's City; Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; Carry Me to Bethlehem; Still, Still, Still; Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let Us Adore Him (Reprise). 35 minutes.

Peace

Every Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. In this cantata, the story of Christmas is told through familiar carols, inspired original melodies, and thoughtful narration. Enhanced with an optional orchestration by Ed Hogan, the work is available for SATB and SAB choirs and may also be accompanied by piano only. Audio tracks and other rehearsal aids are available in both physical and digital editions. This year, may we all take a few moments to reflect on the reason we celebrate, for this is great news! c. 35 minutes.

This Is Christmas

Beautifully capturing the heart of Christmas this cantata weaves together nine songs and narration to tell the story of the birth of Jesus and celebrate the promise of salvation. There are memorable melodies, familiar carols, and narration that are perfect for choirs of all sizes and experience levels.

A Song, a Son, a Savior

Shawnee Press

Take the journey to Christmas with this inviting cantata filled with music of hope and promise. The prophecy and acclamation of Christ's birth are wonderfully conveyed through new music and fresh arrangements of treasured carols alongside scripture-based narration. Filled with vivid musical contrasts, this work is designed to be approachable by choirs of any size. Stunning orchestrations give directors instrumental options, and a full line of support materials help encourage learning and successful presentations. Songs: A Flourish of Carols; Advent Lament; Credo in Candlelight; Comfort, Hope and Joy; A Joyful, Jubilant Song; A Palace in Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High, Gloria!; Child of Promise; Let There Be Joy.

Journey to Joy

This cantata is a colorful tapestry of carols, original seasonal songs, scripture, and poetry. The work can be offered as a music-only presentation or in combination with the text provided. The music visits treasured traditional melodies and reimagines them for Advent before surrendering to the joy of the incarnation. Festive orchestrations add sparkle to this inspiring gesture of joy and hope. Well-crafted vocal writing and exciting piano underscoring make the cantata perfectly at home in non-instrumental settings. Celebrate the sacred season with this joyous service of music and the spoken word.

The Poetry of Promise

Emmanuel has come! What great joy comes from the longing and expectation of a Savior. Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus envelops us with the jubilation of a Savior come to Earth, wrapped in swaddling clothes. We can't help but sing in honor and glory of our Redeemer. This new Christmas mini-musical combines old Christmas favorites, new worship-filled songs, and Christmas medleys that will speak to every generation.

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

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