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MY CHRISTMAS AND ADVENT MUSIC
NEW FOR 2011
OTHER CHRISTMAS MUSICALS Bestseller of 2010 Bestseller of 2009 Blended Christmas Traditional with Passion |
Come Emmanuel! –
Lorenz 10/4173L (SAB:
10/4174) view
From vibrant anticipation to a dramatic call, this is a fresh way to begin
Advent. My favorite part is the surprise
ending. From my new cantata, Lead Me Back to Bethlehem.
Fall on Your Knees – Lorenz 10/4105L (SAB: 10/4151L) From the bestselling cantata, Night of the Father’s Love. I set out just to try to make it as gorgeous as I could manage. Very powerful!
A Star –
Lorenz 10/1048 Selected by CREATOR
MAGAZINE as one of the best anthems of the 90’s. This piece is a Christmas tradition in many
churches.
Bethlehem Procession - Glorysound A 7526 As the men begin with the drum-like, “Come, O come...,” the women soar with a lyrical line which beckons the listener to join the procession to see the Christ child. The piece builds to a joyous call to “come, see the shining light,” then gradually fades into the distance. You can almost feel the procession as it goes by. The optional bongos, tambourine and finger cymbals will make this anthem especially dramatic. A perfect piece to begin a program or to help tell the story of the wise men (Epiphany).
Christmas Hallelujah - Monarch 10/2817M
Children of Light - Hal Leonard
Christ the Lord - Glorysound A 7387 (view score) One of my favorite anthems though it was not a “hit”. This worshipful anthem reflects on how the Christ’s name was first announced. It then calls the listener to praise Jesus as the Christ.. Smooth and contemplative, each verse ends with a smooth soaring line carrying the text, “Jesus, Saviour, Christ, the Lord”.
Christmas Joy - Glorysound A 7016
Come Emmanuel! –
Lorenz 10/4173L (SAB:
10/4174) view
From vibrant anticipation to a dramatic call, this is a fresh way to begin
Advent. My favorite part is the surprise
ending. From my new cantata, Lead Me Back to Bethlehem.
Comfort and Joy - Alfred
Fall on Your Knees – Lorenz 10/4105L (SAB: 10/4151L) From the bestselling cantata, Night of the Father’s Love. I set out just to try to make it as gorgeous as I could manage. Very powerful!
Give Us Peace-Glorysound A 7311 from PSALMS OF THE WOOD. (Click title to for text and recording.)
Glory Is A-Coming Our Way – Lorenz 10/3714L
Goin' On Up to
Heaven's Song Glorysound A 7245 This is from my choral album entitled, PSALMS OF THE WOOD. It is a collection of my choral music accompanied by folk instruments and keyboards. Often, I hear people talk about a need for greater spirituality; to really feel connected to God. This is true even in the secular realm, for there is much discussion about spirituality. “Heaven’s Song” expresses that need in every human heart.
I Hear the
Prophet Callin’ - Lorenz 10/3751L View
sample
Joyful Celebration - Alfred 16442
Listen to the Silence -
Mary and Elizabeth
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Night of the Father’s Love – Lorenz 10/3576L view a sample AThis was the #1 bestseller for Lorenz. It inspired the musical of the same name that was the #1 bestseller of all traditional cantatas. More info is at the top of this page. It is also arranged for handbells : 20/1497L
Once Upon a Night - Flammer A 7132 With its sense of intimacy and rich harmonies, this would be a great piece to include in a Christmas musical, perhaps as the title song. This could be done very effectively with guitar and flute accompaniment.
Pray for a Miracle –
Raise the Christmas
Hallelujah –
Runnin' Down to Bethlehem - Glorysound A7425 I loved listening to cajun music at a giant folk festival in NC. I wanted to try my hand at the style and thought the shepherds would provide the perfect subject. Cajun music has an earthy quality and the shepherds were certainly strong, earthy kind of men. This is a boisterous song of celebration that has parts for optional accordian and rhythm section.
Seeking
the King – Lorenz 10/4029L (SAB:10/4029L) This has orchestration and accompaniment CD
Silent Night for All the
World – Fred Bock Music JG2399 (SAB: JG2 412) This
blends the traditional carol text in six languages with a powerful peace message at the end. This is easily learned. No singer needs to learn the text in more
than one foreign language. This is a
great program closer. I envision three
groups singing from different sides of the room and then processing to join at
the front during the English verse and solo.
Simeon's Blessing - Glorysound A 7298 I wrote this piece to present on Sundays after Christmas. It always seems abrupt when we suddenly stop singing Christmas music. Since the Sundays after Christmas are not our choir's high attendance times, I wrote this rather simply. This anthem could also be included in a program which tells the Christmas story.
Star of Advent
– Lorenz 10/3991L
(SAB: 10/3992L) This is a remake of “A Star” with
new accompaniment and orchestration.
This has a part-dominant rehearsal CD, plus orchestration and
accompaniment CD
The Heavens Are Telling – Monarch Musical
Timeless Song - Glorysound A 7327 from PSALMS OF THE WOOD. (Click title to for text and recording.)
The Blessing Riddle - Alfred I heard Doc Watson sing this folk melody with the words, "I Gave My Love a Cherry". This make a perfect benediction or parting song. A congregational version is incldued at the end to be used after the choir teaches the piece. Since it is a folk melody, it is almost immediately singable by the congregation.
The Christmas Gift - Beckenhorst (NEW IN 2004) The piece begins with the congregation singing a nice hymn text to the tune of "The Holly and the Ivy" Their words talk about giving gifts to each other to celebrate Christ's birthday. Then as a surprise, a soloist plays the role of Jesus and asks, "You celebrate my birthday... What is your gift to me?" Then, there is a dialogue that mirrors the Biblical text of Jesus' discussion with His disciples that ends: "When you do it unto the least of these, you do it unto me." The piece encourages the listener to minister to those in need as a Christmas gift to Christ. A very
The Twelve Days of Christmas Praise - Glorysound A 7207
We Say “Amen” – Exaltation
10/3328L
Who is This Babe of
You Are
Lord - Lorenz 10/1283P This now appears in
my Christmas cantata, Lead Me
Back to Bethlehem. It is a very
straightforward, heartfelt anthem of praise.
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