Choral Choir (SA) - Digital Download SKU: A0.960305 Composed by Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Stephen Smith. Christmas,Romantic Period. Octavo. 11 pages. Stephen Smith #6508113. Published by Stephen Smith (A0.960305). This is a bit of an oddity, admittedly, but in the event that you have a virtuoso pianist and a treble choir performing together at Christmas, it could be just what you're looking for! Such was the case in 2016, when Vancouver pianist Jane Coop was the guest of Elektra Women's Choir at their annual Chez Nous holiday concert. I created this piece in order to have something on the programme that was both Christmassy and yet involved the full-on pianism that would typically be on display at one of Jane's solo recitals. Somehow I managed to combine the melodies of not one but two familiar carols (Joy to the World and O Thou Joyful Day) with the flamboyant filigree and wild chromatics -- joyful in their own right! -- of Chopin's Étude Op. 10, No.8. The result, according to Elektra's artistic director, Morna Edmundson, is a fun, bright, and somewhat dizzying experience!

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953846 Composed by Francis Osentowski. Christmas,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Francis Osentowski #5969. Published by Francis Osentowski (A0.953846). Cradle Song (Two-Part Choir) is a brand new composition that’s perfect for the Christmas season. It was inspired by a text from the great 18th century English hymn writer Isaac Watts. In addition to 700 hymns, Watts wrote Joy to the World and is considered the father of the English hymn. In my piece I used a few of Watts' most attractive lines including, Heavenly blessings without number, gently falling on thy head, and omitted those referring to Horned oxen, cursed sinners and burning flames. Cradle Song incorporates lush modern keyboard harmonies in attractive piano interludes. Pianists may recognize subtle references to Chopin’s famous Prelude in D-flat, the Raindrop Prelude. To me, raindrops falling helped paint an emotional picture of heavenly blessings gently falling on the Christ child. Comfortable vocal ranges and many unison lines make the two-part treble version sing-able by young choirs and even two soloists. Cradle Song is available in multiple formats including SATB, SAB, in addition to this Two-Part Treble for small choirs.

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.510154 Composed by Glyn Lehmann. Christmas. Octavo. 8 pages. Glyn Lehmann #3223131. Published by Glyn Lehmann (A0.510154). A gentle yet stirring Christmas song, with piano accompaniment.SAduration 3:36A mother and her child, far from home. Hoping for a better life. The plight of the refugee in the light of the Christmas story.A hint of Silent Night draws the listener into the universality of the mother/child relationship. LYRICSThere is a childIn a mother’s armsFar from home, far from homeThere is a starShining in the nightA guiding light, guiding lightThere is a hopeRising in her heart For this life, this life, this lifeSilent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright(repeat all above)Who is this mother?Who is this child?Where is this star so bright?They are every mother, every childLet us be that guiding lightThere is a childIn a mother’s armsFar from home, far from homeIn search of peaceAnd a better lifeFor this child, for this childThere is a hopeRising in her heart For this life, this lifeThere is a hopeRising in her, rising in her heart For this life, this life.Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is brightThere is a child(All is bright)There is a star(All is bright)There is a hopeThere is a child

Chorus - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PO-0002229 December's Keep - 2-Part. Composed by Greg Gilpin. Secular Choral. 6 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PO-0002229. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PO-0002229). UPC: 038081239262.Greg Gilpin has taken one of Chopin's most beloved piano etudes, created delicate vocal parts, and penned poetic words, resulting in an awe-inspiring work for December or masterwork concerts. Pure unison lines are contrasted with crystalline chromatic chords eliciting icy imagery. An optional SoundTrax CD glimmers with wintery nuances.Recorded Acc. Available.