Par FARKAS FERENC. “I wrote this Christmas cantata from Köröshegy at the request of the Council of the Komitat Somogy. When I visited the still unrenovated little church at Köröshegy about ten years ago I had no idea that this beautiful Gothic building would one day be the scene of the world première of one of my works. - The cantata is founded on four pillars: four organ soli which could be descr…

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. On his return to civilian life after five years Army service in the First World War, Vaughan Williams revised some pre-war works, such as The Lark Ascending and his opera Hugh the Drover , and embarked on new compositions - the Pastoral Symphony , the one-act Bunyan episode The Shepherds of the Delectable Mountains and the Mass in G minor - all of which have outwardly i…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. In a singing style, this pretty work will be a sparkling and reverent moment in your holiday concert. A superb contrast piece from the pen of Douglas Court, NIGHT OF WONDER engages fascinating harmonic and contrapuntal forces in a truly unique arrangement of WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS. While the wind players get to work on expressive playing, there’s plenty of engaging…

Weihnachtskonzert. Par CHARPENTIER MARC-ANTOINE. The theme matter of this 'Canticum' is part of the biblical Christmas story: the news given by the angel of the birth of Jesus and the hurried journey of the shepherds to the manger to worship the newborn child. / Musique religieuse / Répertoire / Solistes SSA, Choeur SSA et Basse Continue

You just can't stand still when you hear this kickin' original spiritual about shepherds, wise men, a shining star, and the baby boy. Every singer will enjoy the gospel vocal stack- and in the mixed voicings, the guys will have a blast digging into a few energized pick-up licks. Sure to be the highlight of your holiday program! / Choeur SSA

Par GERMAN EDWARD. Three Dances from Henry VIII for Flute Choir, by Edward German, arranged for flute choir by Paige Dashner Long. Edward German composed Three Dances from Henry VIII as incidental music to be performed during Henry Irving?s version of Henry VIII at the Lyceum Theater in London. These are very British and great fun! Each dance can stand on its own or the three dances can be perform…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. An endlessly effulgent offering, Stephan Bulla’s WINTERFEST is the perfect choice for making spirits bright at your next winter concert! Buoyant settings of five traditional carols include Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Ding Dong Merrily On High, The First Noel, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, and Angels From The Realms Of Glory. This is the kind of exciting Christmas medley…

At last a superb musical to transform the face of the festive season!Nativity News is a tremendously fun Christmas cantata for young voices which tells the story of the birth of Jesus through the eyes of those well-known characters. From a chorus of rumbustious shepherds to the villainous Herod, they are there, but with a difference! The vocal music is unison, catchy and simple, providing opportun…

Edited by Geoffrey Bush and Michael HurdSeven glees and madrigals by Horsley, Mornington, Pearsall, Spofforth, Sullivan and T. F. Walmisley.SATBCONTENTSHORSLEY, William When in the silent midnight groveMORNINGTON, Lord Here in cool grotPEARSALL, R. L. Shoot false love, I care not Sweet as a flower in MaySPOFFORTH, Reginald Come bounteous MaySULLIVAN, Arthur Joy and sorrow alternateWALMISLEY, Thoma…