Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.877669 Composed by Samuel Micah Hunter. A Cappella,Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Folk,Sacred. Octavo. 2 pages. Samuel Hunter #3417659. Published by Samuel Hunter (A0.877669). A small, simple, and sensitive work for a capella SATB choir, The First Witnesses explores the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the animals present in the stable in Bethlehem.  Each verse presents Jesus as both newborn baby and Lord of all creation, including the very animals who were the first witnesses to his birth.  This piece was premiered by the Chamber Choir of Stillwater Christian School in December of 2016, a mere three weeks after its composition.  Hunter says of the piece: It was presented to the choir as a 'read through' piece in rehearsal, but instantly became a favorite and was added to our concert program at the last minute.  It has since become a staple of our Christmas literature, and has consistently been a Christmas favorite for both our choirs and our audiences.  Easy to learn, fun to sing, and celebrating a childlike imagination of the first Christmas, The First Witnesses is a true singer's song, which makes it enjoyable to rehearse and perform.  The simple, pentatonic melody lends the piece a folk flavor, and the men and women both get chances to shine in their respective soli sections.  A beautiful ooh refrain ends each verse, including the last.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730315 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Christian,Christmas,Contemporary. Octavo. 12 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #2887949. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730315). NEW CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!  Carol (Villagers All This Frosty Morn) from Kenneth Grahame's classic novel The Wind in the Willows and arranged from the ballet, The Wind in the Willows by American composer James Nathaniel Holland. Here in complete anthem form.  Perfect for a children's Christmas concert.Scene Synopsis: The scene opens as Rat has succumbed to winter hibernation in front of his cozy fire. Mole takes the opportunity to return to his home, once neat tidy this past spring, now abandoned and neglected due to his adventures with Mr. Toad and with Rat over the summer and autumn.  Mole hears singing outside his window and opens the door to carolers.  It's a winter wonderland and he dances to music of this carol, announcing the joy all the animals felt when the baby Jesus was born on Christmas day.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.874151 Composed by Mary Rose Jensen. Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Sacred,Standards. Octavo. 12 pages. Garden Rose Music #5991027. Published by Garden Rose Music (A0.874151). Christmas SATB Choral Anthem with Organ Accompaniment. Text follows:What happened in Bethlehem changes the world.A baby born there seemed like millions before.His mother was Mary, a virgin, still pure.His Father was God, the Creator, the Lord.His birthplace, a town unimportant and small.His shelter, a stable for animals there.His bed was a trough where those beasts had been fedAnd plain strips of cloth were what He had to wear. What happened in Bethlehem changes the world.The King of the universe lived here on earth.Though He was far richer than anyone elseHe chose to be humble and poor in His birth.He’d cared for His people for thousands of years,But they had rebelled and rejected His ways.Instead of harsh punishment richly deserved,His promised redemption would soon be in place. What happened in Bethlehem changes the world.God’s Word in the flesh made the prophecies clear.He called for the people to come follow HimAnd preached that the kingdom of heaven was near.This kingdom was nothing like any on earth,Not weapons, but sacrifice caused it to spread.For Jesus the sinless One died for our crimesAnd gave us new life when He rose from the dead. What happened in Bethlehem changes the world.The people of God are still following Christ.And though we forget Him and stumble aroundHe picks us up safely and gives us His light.The woes of our planet, with hunger and warsAre lessened by those who will love as He said.For those who seek heaven bring grace to the earthAnd those who love Jesus will rise from the dead.