Composed by Robert Lowry (1826-1899) and Robert Lowry (1826-1899). Arranged by Todd Marchand. Christian, Gospel, Sacred. Score, Set of Parts. 9 pages. Published by Con Spirito Music (S0.180831). - Score,Set of Parts - Christian,Gospel,Sacred - Con Spirito Music

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1490683 Composed by French Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #1067489. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1490683). Ding Dong! Merrily on High is a well-loved Christmas carol with a rich history that connects secular and sacred traditions. Here are the key points to know about this festive song:Origins and CompositionMelody: The tune of Ding Dong! Merrily on High derives from a secular French dance song titled Branle de l’Official, published in 1588 by Thoinot Arbeau, a French cleric and composer. The original piece was part of a collection that included dance instructions and melodies from the Renaissance period.Lyrics: The English lyrics were written by George Ratcliffe Woodward in the early 20th century. An Anglican priest, Woodward published the carol in 1924 as part of The Cambridge Carol Book. His text celebrates the joy of Christmas, echoing the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth as described in Luke 2:13-14.Themes and SignificanceJoyful Celebration: The lyrics express a jubilant celebration of the Christmas season, invoking imagery of bells ringing and angels singing. The refrain Gloria, hosannah in excelsis! reflects the joyous proclamation of peace and goodwill associated with the birth of Christ.Cultural Impact: Over the years, Ding Dong! Merrily on High has become a staple in Christmas caroling and church services, appreciated for its lively and dance-like rhythm. Its playful nature makes it a favorite among singers and listeners, contributing to its enduring popularity during the holiday season.Musical CharacteristicsStructure: The carol features a catchy refrain and a structure that invites participation, making it suitable for group singing. The melody's ascending lines mimic the sound of ringing bells, enhancing its festive spirit.Public Domain Status: As of January 1, 2020, the song entered the public domain in the United States, allowing for broader access and use in various musical arrangements and performances.Ding Dong! Merrily on High stands as a joyful reminder of the Christmas story, blending historical melodies with contemporary celebration, making it a cherished part of holiday traditions.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.887694 Composed by Trad arr Cat McGill. Arranged by Cat McGill. A Cappella. Octavo. 2 pages. Cat McGill #5026139. Published by Cat McGill (A0.887694). This is a poignant and haunting sea shanty, traditionally sung as the sailors were pumping out the ship at the end of the voyage, before they went home. Sometimes it was used to air their gripes about the trip, quality of the food etc(!) so I have chosen some of the less sweary verses from the ones I found, and edited slightly in places!It's arranged in four parts for a cappella community choir. I've scored it out as the tenors and basses leading and all parts joining on the refrain, but you can have everyone singing the lead in unison if you want.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.750841 Composed by Arthur J. Mills, Fred Godfrey and Bennett Scott in 1916. Arranged by Brenndan Elliget MAGA 537. Patriotic. Score and parts. 49 pages. BJE Music #3872321. Published by BJE Music (A0.750841). Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty is a music hall song written by Arthur J. Mills, Fred Godfrey and Bennett Scott in 1916. It was popular during the First World War and tells a story of three fictional soldiers on the Western Front suffering from homesickness and their longing to return to Blighty - a slang term for Britain.Fred Godfrey wrote the song with Bennett Scott and A.J. Mills after passing a music hall in Oxford where a show called Blighty was showing. He recounts: One of us suddenly said What an idea for a song! Four hours later it was all finished, and the whole country was singing it soon afterwards. I got - not very much.The chorus lyric Take me back to dear old Blighty/Put me on a train to London town was included in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. [Wikipedia}This arrangement is for Concert Band with optional Piano part (not on the score) and Vocal Lead Sheet.There are parts for Eb and F Horns, and parts for Trombones 1 and 2 in BC and TC.The MP3 was recorded with NotePerformer 3.Grade = 3 Duration = 2:30 mins

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323225 Composed by Cornish folk tune. Arranged by Todd Marchand. Advent,Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Sacred. 10 pages. Con Spirito Music #911489. Published by Con Spirito Music (A0.1323225). “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen� is an English traditional carol dating, perhaps, to the 16th or 17th century. A manuscript, ca. 1650, contains a version with the first line, “Sit you merry gentlemen� and the refrain, “O tidings of comfort and joy.� The earliest known printed edition of the carol is a London broadsheet dated 1760, in which the first line is the familiar “God rest ye merry, gentlemen.� By the 19th century, the carol was well-known, with Charles Dickens referencing it in his 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol.The phrase “God rest you merry� in the first line is an archaic idiom meaning “God grant you peace and happiness.� William Shakespeare used the phrase “rest you merry� in his plays, “As You Like It� and “Romeo and Juliet,� both from the 1590s; but Dickens recorded the phrase as “God bless you, merry gentlemen� in A Christmas Carol.The tune adapted for use in this arrangement was at the time of its notation a wordless, nameless melody noted in 1905 by folk song collector E. Quintrell from the singing of a Mr. Boaden in Cornwall, England. The tune was sent to Lucy Broadwood, editor of the Journal of the Folk-Song Society, who decided that it fit the ballad, “The Maid in Bedlam,� and published the tune and text together. Gustav Holst later arranged the tune as Song without Words ‘I'll Love My Love’� in his Second Suite in F for Military Band, Op. 28, No. 2 (1911) and again as “I Love My Love� in his 6 Choral Folksongs, Op. 36 (1916). Set in F minor (Dorian), the tune brings a contemplative tone to the text, with the high point of the refrain being the subdominant Bb major chord on the word “joy.� The rich, dark timbre of solo clarinet (part included) on introduction, interludes, and ending adds to this tone. SATB voices (with some divisi on soprano and tenor), piano, Bb clarinet©Copyright 2023 Todd Marchand / Con Spirito Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. For more sacred, patriotic, folk, and holiday music for instruments and voices, visit www.conspiritomusic.com

Alto Voice,Flute,Piano,Soprano voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1115795 Composed by Connie Boss. Christian,Christmas,Easter,Religious,Sacred. 12 pages. Connie Boss #717512. Published by Connie Boss (A0.1115795). This is a lovely song about Mary finding out from the Angel Gabriel that she was to bear God's child. It is in SSAA with flute and piano There are a lot of moving parts. The verses are sung with a soloist with the other voices adding echo harmonies. The refrain has everyone singing in harmony. It would be great for a quartet or choir for Christmas or any time of year in reflection of Mary. For any questions or requests, email cdboss@cvalley.net.

Cornet,Euphonium,Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1356029 By Rita Arendz. By William Henry Monk. Arranged by Rita Arendz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 10 pages. Rita Arendz #940730. Published by Rita Arendz (A0.1356029). In 1853, still grieving for his three-year-old daughter's passing from brain ramollissement, the words of Scottish cleric Henry Lyte's hymn - Abide with me - came to English choirmaster William Monk's mind.  Although the hymn already had a tune, he was inspired by the thought of another and wrote the noble EVENTIDE within 10 minutes.   It was first published in 1861 in Hymns Ancient & Modern. It is performed at funerals, at Remembrance services, and even at sporting events (FA Cup).This setting is in the key of Eb Major, the same as the Hymnals, permitting it to be used as an accompaniment to singing and on its own.  The instrumental leads and harmonies differ for verses 1/3, 2/4 and verse 5.Instrumentation is for British Brass Band instruments of Cornet, Eb Tenor Horn, and Bb Euphonium (TC).  F Horn and Bass Clef Euphonium alternates are included.Duration ~ 4:40  10 pages.

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.855267 Composed by Conrad Kochier (1786-1872). Arranged by Joseph Pugh. Christian,Christmas,Classical,Concert,Standards. Score and parts. 2 pages. Joseph Pugh #6518121. Published by Joseph Pugh (A0.855267). Trained as a teacher, Conrad Kocher (b. Ditzingen, Wurttemberg, Germany, 1786; d. Stuttgart, Germany, 1872) moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work as a tutor at the age of seventeen. But his love for the music of Haydn and Mozart impelled him to a career in music. He moved back to Germany in 1811, settled in Stuttgart, and remained there for most of his life. The prestigious Cotta music firm published some of his early compositions and sent him to study music in Italy, where he came under the influence of Palestrina's music. In 1821 Kocher founded the School for Sacred Song in Stuttgart, which popularized four-part singing in the churches of that region. He was organist and choir director at the Striftsckirche in Stuttgart from 1827 to 1865. Kocher wrote a treatise on church music, Die Tonkunst in der Kirche (1823), collected a large number of chorales in Zions Harfe (1855), and composed an oratorio, two operas, and some sonatas. William H. Monk created the current form of DIX by revising and shortening Conrad Kocher's chorale melody for Treuer Heiland, wir sind hir, found in Kocher's Stimmen aus den Reiche Gottes (1838).-Hymnary.com Bert PolmanChristmas season wouldn't be complete without the Christmas Hymns. Joseph's arrangement of this classic Christmas Hymn will bring the Spirit of Christmas to your audience as well as, comfort and joy.Download it today and start getting ready for your Christmas gigs.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1107927 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 9 pages. Kevin G. Pace #710541. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1107927). An epic, exciting, sacred composition for SATB choir. Music by Kevin G. Pace. Text by Mary Ann W. Snowball. Text: Let all creation praise His coming, Sending triumph through the sky! When Jesus Christ steps from the Father All the heavens will supply Grand hallelujahs to all list’ning. And those long-awaited sounds Will announce the Second Coming When His glory will abound. So, let the earth burst forth revering; Let the waters cheer with praise. Let the mountains shout for gladness All because our Lord was raised. Let all valleys hear rejoicing And the seas and dry lands bring Grandest strains to all formation Because He is Christ, our King. Let the stars and morning sunbeams Sing together, all as one. Let the woods and trees and meadows Voice their joy because He comes. Then let the animals speak jointly, And the sun and moon share light; Let the whole world join in worship Because He is in our sight. Let his creations call for oneness To declare his name with love, To proclaim the voice of Jesus When He visits from above. Let all creation praise His coming For his light will be our sun; Let us shout with hymns of singing Because Christ, our Savior comes!

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-23735 So Glad I'm Here / I'm So Glad / New Born Again. Arranged by Jean Anne Shafferman and Patti Drennan. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Form: Medley. Fall; Gospel; Lent; Sacred; Spiritual; Spring; Trinity Sunday. Part(s). 37 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-23735. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-23735). English. 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Judges 5:2-3, Psalm 27, John 3:1-21, Romans 5:12-21, 2Peter 3:14-18.This rousing medley by Patti Drennan and Jean Anne Shafferman combines refrains from traditional spirituals and gospel songs. Opening with a slow, heartfelt solo that welcomes all believers into fellowship with God, it kicks into high gear when the choir enters singing So Glad I'm Here, I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me, and New Born Again. Great for congregational hymn sings and summer worship, it's also perfect as a choir start-up anthem at the beginning of the year, also for Lent and Trinity Sunday. The brass and rhythm parts add to the fun! Available in 2 voicings for singers of all ages.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1294499 Composed by David Ahrens. 21st Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Folk,Historic. 119 pages. Baseline Music Publishing #884874. Published by Baseline Music Publishing (A0.1294499). A setting of three classic American folk songs for Wind Band. Transport your audience back to the “Old West� as you cross the nation by covered wagon to join the California Gold Rush, move a herd of cattle over the plains to new grasing lands, and be a part of the adventure of early rail commerce.Price discounted on my website “Sweet Betsy from Pike� is a comic folk ballad chronicling the trials and successes of Betsy, a mid-19th century pioneer woman, as she migrates from (perhaps) Pike County, Missouri (or Illinois) to the California Gold Rush town of Placerville (known colloquially as ‘Hangtown’). The journey across the Wild West was full of hardship, peril, and loss This song battles the very real struggles with levity and humor. It was first published in 1858.“Git Along, Little Dogies� is a cowboy ballad, also known as “Whoopie Ti Yi Yo�. While likely older, the first mention of the song was in author Owen Wister’s 1893 journal. It was first published in 1910. “Dogies� is a reference to small or orphaned calves. The narrative of the song quotes a cowboy singing to the slow or stray dogies as they move along the cattle drive to Wyoming.“Rock Island Line� refers the Rock Island and La Salle Railroad company (established 1947) which soon after became the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad. When construction of the railroad arrived at Rock Island in 1854, it became the first to connect Chicago with the Mississippi River. This folk song references an encounter between an operator of a toll gate and a train engineer who is let through without paying by lying about his payload. Once safely through, he yells back his confession as the train speeds onward. The earliest known version of the song was published in 1929.Grade 3.5 Performance time: 10:00.

Choir Sacred (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-19170 Composed by Jay Althouse. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred SingPraise Series. Palm Sunday; Sacred; Spring. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-19170. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-19170). English.Antiphonal hosannas open this stately Palm Sunday anthem by Jay Althouse. With growing intensity, the choir sings, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, leading to the entrance of unison voices (optional children's choir) singing a refrain from the traditional hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna. The anthem concludes with a majestic verse of the hymn, with optional children's choir and congregation. Parts for 2 trumpets are also included. The perfect choice for Palm Sunday!

String Quartet Cello,Double Bass,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.798106 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Inacio Saldanha. Baroque,Concert,Contemporary,Wedding,World. Score and parts. 12 pages. Inacio Saldanha #5205469. Published by Inacio Saldanha (A0.798106). In classical music, arioso [aˈrjoË�zo] (also aria parlante[1] [ˈaË�rja parˈlante]) is a category of solo vocal piece, usually occurring in an opera or oratorio, falling somewhere between recitative and aria in style. Literally, arioso means airy. The term arose in the 16th century along with the aforementioned styles and monody. It is commonly confused with recitativo accompagnato.Arioso is similar to recitative due to its unrestrained structure and inflexions, close to those of speech. It differs, however, in its rhythm. Arioso is similar to aria in its melodic form, both being closer to singing than recitative; however, they differ in form, arioso generally not resorting to the process of repetition.Sinfonia from Cantata Ich steh’ mit einem Fuß im Grabe (BWV 156)

Alto Voice,Double Bass,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1059513 Composed by David Warin Solomons, Lorin Nelson. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary. Full Performance. Duration 137. David Warin Solomons #3395307. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1059513). The collaborators in this production are Lorin Nelson (aka Lorin Swelk) from Sausalito, California, keyboard player and trainer of the singing animals and David W Solomons from Sale, United Kingdom, countertenor and composer  Words and music by David W Solomons and Lorin Nelson based on the traditional nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck one The mouse ran down Hickory Dickory dock.  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck two And down he flew, Hickory Dickory dock.  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck three Oh dearie me, Hickory Dickory dock.  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck four, His feet were sore, Hickory Dickory dock.  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck five, He's just alive, Hickory Dickory dock.  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck six, He's in a fix, Hickory Dickory dock.  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck seven, He's near to heaven, Hickory Dickory dock.  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The bells went mad, The mouse declared I'll never go back to that clock!  Hickory Dickory dock, The mouse saw a cat near the clock, He rushed inside He had to hide But the cat he did prowl round his clock.  Hickory Dickory dock The mouse was still there in the clock The clock struck one  Our story's done Hickory Dickory Dock

Soprano voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924089 Composed by Dominic McGonigal. Contemporary. 13 pages. C8 Music #5993677. Published by C8 Music (A0.924089). Night Song was commissioned by Janet Oates for the inaugural concert by Philomel, a vocal ensemble of six sopranos singing repertoire from Hildegaard von Bingen to specially commissioned works. The words were written by poet Euan Tait about a woman carrying water in the darkness, accompanied by birdsong. The six voices are layered to create rich harmonies, building to a cascade of sound as 'the birds sing sudden rainfall'. The piece was workshopped by the BBC Singers. It is for professional or advanced amateur singers, but well worth getting six sopranos together to create an exciting choral texture. It works with solo voices or chorus. 4'30 www.dominicmcgonigal.com