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Shawnee Press

Composed in the spirit of folk music, this cantata combines traditional sounds with more rustic elements, creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away in a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children, Go Where I Send Thee and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are retooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements together in a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. Songs include: Prelude; 'Tis a Season for Singing; Long Time Ago; Hope and Expectation; Carol of the Winter Wind; Mountain Carol; Gentle Carols of Bethlehem; While Shepherds Watched; A Rustic Star Carol; Children, Go Tell It On the Mountain. Performance time: approximately 45 minutes.

Appalachian Winter

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Lillenas Publishing Co.

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

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

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

Flexible and easy to teach, this three-song Christmas celebration features Christmas Day; Angels We Have Heard on High with Love Is Born for Us; and God with God. Perform it in its entirety as a 13-minute cantata or as separate stand-alone anthems. It will be welcome in both traditional and contemporary worship settings and can include children's choir.

Love Is Born for Us

Lorenz Corporation

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

Hal Leonard Corporation

Dr. Tim Sharp, has created this unique and captivating service of lessons and carols in the Early American style. Characteristic harmonies and sounds of the era can be heard in this one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration. Readings and outline for the service are included.

An Early American Service of Lessons and Carols

SATB Singer's Edition

Copyright Year

For such a time as this comes a work that will bring hope and light to your community of faith. Decorated with beloved carols and engaging original anthems, this "chamber" cantata is brimming with Christmas joy and ensures success with well-crafted and accessible selections. The scripture-based narration affirms the Christmas message, and colorful orchestrations can be done by as few as twelve players. It is beautiful and practical!

A Weary World Rejoices

Exquisite settings of classic carols are featured in this service of lessons and carols. From tender to triumphant, carols are presented in differing timbres and accessible vocal scoring. Optional brass (two trumpets, horn, two trombones) and percussion add richness and sparkle. The result is a traditional and deeply satisfying Christmas worship service or concert.

Christmas by Candlelight

"We gather to tell the story of Emmanuel, God with us! We gather to remember this story, to wait, and watch for Him to come again - even now. Come, Lord Jesus!" The overriding theme of this inspiring Christmas work by Lloyd Larson is joy. It celebrates the promise that joy comes to those who wait; that following the long dark night, the breaking of dawn brings joy for the new day. The music incorporates original melodies with familiar carols in a work that ranges from contemplative to celebratory. It can be performed effectively with piano and choir alone or with Ed Hogan's impactful orchestration. Kylee Larson’s scripturally based narrative may incorporate two narrators, and SATB and SAB editions ensure that choirs large and small can enjoy this moving cantata. 40 minutes.

Sing Joy to All the World!

Instrumental Parts Set of Parts Only

Designed to provide accessible arrangements while maintaining high-quality four-part harmonies, this Christmas cantata celebrates the fact that the greatest gift of all came to us in a lowly stable. Featuring 14 songs, it opens with Joy to the World, then moves into narrations, each with supporting songs in various arrangements, mostly solo-led with choir. Multi-style songs include Gather 'Round; Listen to the Angels Singin' and As Long as We Have Christmas.

Christmas Presence

LifeWay Worship Resources

This 30-minute Christmas musical has been uniquely arranged for choirs with size and/or time limitations. The songs are easy to learn and fun to sing. In this musical, the combination of treasured carols, classic songs, and soon-to-be favorites is complemented by fully orchestrated accompaniment tracks, adding to the incredible impact of your seasonal celebration. Songs: The King Is Born Opening Celebration (The First Noel); Advent Hymn; Night of Glory; Candlelight Carol Medley (includes The First Noel; Away in a Manger; What Child Is This and Silent Night, Holy Night); This Is Jesus; and King of Kings with O Come, Let Us Adore Him.

The King Is Born

Hope Publishing Company

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

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

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

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

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

Joel Raney calls on Celtic musical traditions and instrumentation to deliver a refreshing sound for Christmas! The orchestration by Ed Hogan incorporates Irish flutes, drums, acoustic guitar, and fiddle to paint vivid imagery of a lush and green Irish countryside. Familiar Christmas carols appear, as do some familiar Christmas texts set to beloved Irish and Welsh folk songs. An ethereal opening sets the stage before breaking into an exuberant rendition of I Saw Three Ships; then Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Away in a Manger; Gentle Mary Laid Her Child and the beloved Angels We Have Heard on High all make appearances as the work progresses, culminating with a rhythmic reimagining of O Come, All Ye Faithful set to the traditional Scottish melody LOCH LOMOND. One of the highlights of this musical is O Holy Night, written for soloist and choir and set to the timeless tune LONDONDERRY AIR. Present the Christmas story in a uniquely captivating way with this imaginative work! 40 minutes.

Have You Heard?

Featuring top arrangers of choral music for the church and a thoughtfully crafted narration, this Christmas musical is a dynamic and eclectic musical celebration of the birth of Jesus! From tender ballads to upbeat gospel tunes, choirs and audiences will love the selections and styles included. Perform as a full musical or concert, or use throughout the Christmas season. An orchestration is available as well as a variety of recorded accompaniment options, stems, and rehearsal aids. Celebrate the birth of Christ!

He Shall Reign Forevermore

Come explore the true light of Christmas through thoughtful narrations, ageless carols, and inspired original compositions. Two narrators weave the Christmas story between eight anthems ranging from celebratory to contemplative. This 40-minute cantata is accessible to choirs of all sizes with SATB and SAB voicings, plus a full orchestration by Ed Hogan. Hear the good news this Christmas that God comes when we least expect it, in the most unlikely of ways, to a most undeserving people.

Glory to the Newborn King!

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