Christmas Roundelay

And We Sing Gloria

Greg Gilpin has taken a simple Latin text and infused it with rhythmic energy and excitement! “Jubilate!” lives up to its name: “Sing Joyfully!” Younger singers as well as more advanced choirs will enjoythe world beat sound and feel of this driving choral. Use it successfully as a lively concert opener or theme song for any choral organization.

The wonder and awe of the first Christmas night permeates this medley of three treasured carols perfect for Christmas Eve or any Christmas worship occasion. Fitting for children youth and adult choirs the medley includes Away In a Manger Infant Holy Infant Lowly and Silent Night Holy Night. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:58

Shout Amen!

Don Besig and Nancy Price create a moving allegory as a little child witnesses the crucifixion but does not understand. He does not know Jesus but feels tremendous grief and loss at the death of this “stranger.”Scientists and philosophers have said that children frequently understand what adults cannot and “Within the Shadow of the Cross” the little boy discovers that Go…

Russell Robinson always finds a way to take a song and make it accessible for the younger voice and inexperienced ensemble. He continues with this arrangement of Take the A Train. The singer learns the melody in the openingthen is ready to take on the faster movement of the same melody throughout. A great jazz classic for choral groups. Available separately: SATB SAB StudioTrax CD.

Uses: General FestivalScripture: Psalm 98:1; Psalm 100:1Alive with joyful energy this is a great festival choice for mass choir gatherings. The mixed meter element offers a refreshing challenge forchoirs and there is plenty of lyrical contrast to make this piece a great pedagogical tool.

The Ballad of the Cross Eyed Sailor

Basil the Cat