Carl Fischer Music Publishers - 2002/2003 Choral Series Advent/Christmas

2002/2003 Choral Series Advent/Christmas

Baby, What You Goin' to Be?
Natalie Sleeth; arranged by Greg Gilpin
This faithful adaptation of a gem from the Carl Fischer catalog has been prepared by master arranger Greg Gilpin in his usual expert manner. The music's radiant simplicity is well served and the graceful, singable lines will be easily mastered by a young mixed choir.
(Ranges/SAB: Soprano: E flat-E flat; Alto: A flat-B flat; Bass: D flat-D flat)
With Keyboard
Easy/Christmas

CM8722 SAB $1.50
CM7790 SATB $1.50
CM7791 Unison/2-part Treble $1.50

Caribbean Carol
Caribbean Folk Song; arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen
The call and response tradition of Carribean folk music is the basis for this infectious, cheery carol. Once the congregation hears the energetic beat from the accompaniment, they won't be able to sit still as the choir swells to a rousing, "Glory to God!"
With Keyboard and optional Flute and Percussion
Moderately Easy/Advent/Christmas

CM8759 SATB $1.50
CM8760 SAB $1.50
CM8761 2-part Treble $1.50
CM8759CD Accompaniment CD $19.95

In Bethlehem 'neath Starlit Skies
Traditional; arranged by Dean Rishel
In a somewhat Handelian style, this charming piece includes an optional part for flute or oboe and can be done using a children's group in addition to the mixed choir. The air of seasonal tranquility is charmingly rendered and there is a nice contrast between 4/4 and 6/8 meters, as well as several effective key changes.
(Ranges: Soprano: F-G [opt. B]; Alto: B flat-E flat; Tenor: F-G; Bass G-D; Children's Choir: E flat-G)
With Keyboard, optional Flute/Oboe, and optional Children's Choir or Solo Voice
Moderately Easy/Christmas

CM8718 SATB (div.) $1.60

Lord's a-Coming, We're Awaiting
Ruth Elaine Schram
The expectation of the season is expertly set up by a rhythmic ostinato as the title of the piece is chanted throughout. Ruth Schram has skillfully captured the southern gospel sound in the simple, yet effective four-part writing and the idiomatic accompaniment of this well-wrought selection.
With Keyboard
Easy/Advent/Christmas

CM8739 SATB $1.50
CM8739CD Accompaniment CD $19.95

May the Season Last Throughout the Year!
Russell Robinson
Simple part-writing, contrasted with unison passages, characterizes this selection in praise of the warmth and familial spirit of the December holidays. The music is as lovely and tender as the sentiment expressed is timeless.
(Ranges/SATB: Soprano: C-F; Alto: B-C; Tenor: C-D; Bass: B flat-D)
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Christmas

CM8746 SATB $1.50
CM8747 2-part Treble $1.50

New Hope, New Day, New Life
Eugene Butler
To a moving and eloquent text by Mary Edlund, Eugene Butler has powerfully expressed the reflective longing produced by the advent season. Exquisite four-part textures in the middle section give way to a passionate unison refrain with a delicate and effective descant.
With Keyboard
Moderately Difficult/Advent/Christmas

CM8751 SATB $1.50

On That Starry Night
Elizabeth Campbell
Mixing tuneful original materials with O Little Town of Bethlehem (in 3/4 rather than the usual 4/4 meter), Elizabeth Campbell has produced a new Christmas carol that is enriched by the optional flute part. The simple part-writing (unison sections are contrasted with two and four-part textures) and the serene mood make this an easy and enjoyable selection to perform.
(Ranges: Soprano: B flat-D; Alto: A-D; Tenor: C-D; Bass; A-D [opt. low F])
With Keyboard and optional Flute
Moderately Easy/Christmas

CM8725 SATB $1.50

Shepherds, Rejoice!
Crawford R. Thoburn
From the jubilant opening phrase, your congregation will be carried along into the rush of excitement as the angels herald Christ's birth. This melodic music will delight the congregation as well as the choir, making Shepherds, Rejoice! a piece they will ask to perform again and again.
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Advent/Christmas

CM8740 SATB $1.50

Sing the Songs of Christmas
Earlene Rentz
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with this lively selection in praise of communal singing itself. The music is fresh, melodious and easily mastered, and the happy sentiments expressed in the text by Terry W. York, will be appreciated by choir and audience alike.
(Ranges/SATB: Soprano: E-F; Alto B-C; Tenor: F-E; Bass: B flat-C)
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Christmas

CM8730 SATB $1.50
CM8731 3-part Mixed $1.50

You Are The Reason
Ruth Elaine Schram
Ruth Schram's tender three-part setting of this simple, yet eloquent text is the perfect musical way to warmly welcome the newborn Saviour. Graciously supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment, this gentle piece will be particularly useful for advent services.
With Keyboard
Easy/Advent/Christmas

CM8715 SAB $1.50

The First Noel
Traditional; arranged by Darmon Meader
The lovely Christmas favorite, The First Noel, is given a straightforward arrangement by New York Voices leader, Darmon Meader. There is a judicious mixture of unison writing and part-writing based on standard settings, with a more elaborate and harmonically rich treatment on the last verse.
(Ranges: Soprano: D flat-G; Alto: A flat-B flat; Tenor: D flat-G; Bass: low D flat [opt.]-D flat)
A cappella
Moderately Difficult/Christmas

CM8717 SATB (div.) $1.50

This Triumphant Season!
Rowland H. Prichard; arranged by Greg Gilpin
As the title implies, this is a festive anthem especially appropriate for celebratory occasions. It uses three triumphant hymn texts appropriate for either general use, Easter or Christmas. Greg Gilpin has taken the beautiful hymn, Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners (Hyfrydol), and set it in a bold, gospel style that will have everyone clapping and swaying!
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Easter/Christmas/Praised

CM8768 SATB $1.50
CM8768CD Accompaniment CD $19.95