SKU: A0.1144884

The Shepherds Hear the Good News is a medley of two Christmas hymns, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks and Angels from the Realms of Glory. Together these two hymns are used to illustrate the portion of the of the Christmas narrative when the angels announce the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. This arrangement is for TTBB choir with piano and optional percussion accompaniment. With a driving piano part and fun percussion, this piece is a wonderful addition to any Christmas program, especially a lesson and carols service. The percussion can be covered by three players: a timpanist, one for orchestral chimes, and one that will switch between sleigh-bells and glockenspiel.

SKU: A0.1036472

This is a lively arrangement of a Larry Bryant tune. In the original key from The Gaither Vocal Band's Happy Rhythm DVD. Duration = 2:45. Visit my websites: https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/sheetmusic, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing.

SKU: A0.1244634

A simple setting to an original text by John van Gulik, this is arranged for 4 part men's choir. Suitable for Christmas concerts

O come to the stable, O come to the Babe
See there in a manger, The Holy One is laid.
O come to the stable, O come to the Babe
A child like no other, A message of love
Singing Gloria in Excelcis, On a cold winter's breeze
Angels guided the shepherds, To fall on their knees
O come to the stable. Whisper softly to find
His mother now resting, Sleeping Saviour of man
The wise men from asia, Being led by a star
A call to come worship, The King of heaven's Son
The prophets of old days, Spoke a message of love
And mercy for all man, The Messiah has come

For additional parts, accompaniment track, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.com.

SKU: MQ.AHM-44-E

English.

The haunting melody and unique color of this Basque carol will be a memorable part of any program. One of the more challenging pieces for tenors and basses in our library, this arrangement requires part independence and some close harmony singing in a minor mode. A joyous coda on the angels' “Gloria!� creates an exciting ending for this work.

SKU: A0.1511381

An original Christmas carol with an insightful message. For TTBB with optional keyboard accompaniment. (There's also a setting for SATB.)
This is the text:
What if there had been no star?
(A Christmas Message)

What if there had been no star?
No magi travelling from afar.
No innkeeper, the doors all locked.
No shepherds in the fields.
No flocks.
No Herod’s rage, no children slain.
Then would we tell the tale again?
No herald angels from on high
To tell the world the Word is nigh.
No heavenly message from above.
Forget all that. 
We’d still have love. 

© David W. Barber (SOCAN)
Toronto, December 2023 
(Music March 2024)


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