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The Angel’s Song Using the words of Jean de Brebeuf and translated by J. E. Middleton, Paula has written a flowing barcarole melody with a slight exotic sound. This stunning Advent or Christmas piece is accessible to many church, high school, and college groups. BC.018.002 SSA, with piano and flute $1.45 | |
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Away In a Manger A charming arrangement of the familiar Kirkpatrick tune and Murray text. First performed by the Hastings College Singers, this is a perfect holiday offering for both women’s and children’s choirs in either concert or worship. BC.032.002 SSA, with piano $1.50 | |
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A Carol for Children A lovely setting of Ogden Nash’s poem of the same title brings gripping contemporary images of the text to musical life. First performed by the Butler University Chorale for which it is dedicated, it makes a tremendous offering in any holiday concert or worship. BC.008.002 SATB, a cappella $1.40 | |
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O Come, O Come to See the King A calling to those of the day, as well as of the present to come to the manger to see the new born king. The verse–refrain structure is accentuated by a brief moment of a cappella singing on the word Alleluia, bringing this piece to a beautiful and tranquil ending. BC.025.009 SATB, with keyboard $1.45 | |
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Even The Animals Did Bow Down This is a melodic, tranquil and original setting of the Nativity that singers and listeners will love. A flexible and supportive accompaniment is scored for piano or organ with an optional flute or C instrument obligato, or you may use an instrumental ensemble of violins, viola, cello/bass, and oboe. BC.025.002 SATB, with keyboard
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O Morning Star A glorious work to celebrate the season of Epiphany. This arrangement has moving harmony lines, a wonderful organ accompaniment, and the elegant poetic words of Phillipp Niccolai. BC.031.004 SATB, with organ $1.45 | |
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The Snow Lay on the Ground Using both “O come, let us adore him” and Venite adoremus Dominum” in the text, this lilting pastorale and melody in 6/8 time make it a perfect anthem to celebrate the Christmas season. Based on the traditional English carol Venite Adoremus. it is written with accessible 4-part harmonies and an optional a cappella section. BC.032.004 SATB, with keyboard $1.70 | |
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Three Christmas Carols Three carols composed in traditional styles -- two depict the setting of the Holy Nativity in a peaceful, yet stirring manner, while the third carol celebrates the joy of Christmas morning with a rhythmic liveliness. BC.025.008 SATB, a cappella $1.25 | |
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Virgin-born We Bow Before Thee Using the tune Psalm 86 by Claude Goudimel with Reginald Heber’s text, Dr. O’Shea has created a poignant and stirring anthem to Mary. Lyrical lines and well-crafted harmony parts make this piece moving for audience and singers alike. BC.029.004 SATB, with keyboard and optional flute $1.65 | |