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IT'S CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE! - Ruth Elaine Schram

This multicultural delight is an around-the-world celebration of Christmas, exploring carols and traditions from Germany, Japan, Australia, Africa, Mexico, Canada, and Spain. Both familiar and lesser-known carols are included, framed by an up-beat theme song which is reprised at the end, incorporating holiday greetings in six languages. Narrations are provided to introduce each country and its associated carol, explaining the traditions and providing some background information on the region. Discover the origin of the Advent Calendar, the “Cavalcade of Kings” and other interesting Christmas traditions, and learn how different cultures and countries celebrate the holiday. A marvelous budget-stretcher, this book includes vocal/piano scores, reproducible vocal parts, narrations, and a Performance/Accompaniment CD. Approximately 25-30 minutes in length, it is equally suitable for school or church use.

• Unison/Two-Part with Performance/Accompaniment CD included (302360H)

SANTA GOES GREEN - John Jacobson and Mac Huff

Melting ice caps, global warming, surfing reindeer! The North Pole is going green this year and everyone is excited – everyone, that is, except Santa who likes things just the way they are. Solar panels, LED light bulbs, new power sources? It all sounds a bit inconvenient to him. Mrs. Claus, the elves, toys and reindeer have their hands full! This entertaining 40-minute holiday musical for Gr. 4-8 features seven original songs and dialog with up to 25 speaking parts and an adaptable cast list for groups of all sizes.

• Teacher Edition (09971156) $19.95
• Singer Edition 5 Pack (09971157) $19.95
• Preview Pack (09971159) $16.95
• Performance/Accompaniment CD (09971160) $59.95
• Performance Kit/CD (09971161) $99.95

JINGLE ALL THE WAY - John Jacobson and John Higgins

It's Christmas time! And with some help from MapQuest, Johnnie, Nellie and Susie head out for the North Pole to meet Santa. “Just listen for the jingle in Santa's heart.” But, what's this? Santa has lost his jingle? Have we lost the true meaning of Christmas? The kids will never find him now. Join the journey as the North Pole gang gets everyone's help to restore the jingle in Santa's heart and find the spirit and joy of the season. Young performers in the primary grades will have their night to shine in this entertaining 20-minute musical featuring five original songs in a variety of styles, clever rhyming dialog with 30 speaking parts easily adaptable to casts of varying sizes, simple movement and production tips to help stage a successful performance, even when time is limited.

• Teacher Edition (09971189) $17.95
• Preview Pack (09971192) $16.95
• Performance/Accompaniment CD (09971193) $49.95
• Classroom Kit (09971194) $85.00

THE NORTH POLE RADIO HOUR - Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse

• Director's Score (28751) $19.95
• Student Pack (5 Singer's Editions) (28752)  $27.50
• Preview Pack (28753) $17.95
• Enhanced SoundTrax CD (28755) $59.95

THE ANIMALS' CHRISTMAS TREE - Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

• Teacher's Handbook (28594) $34.95
• Enhanced SoundTrax CD (28595) $54.95
• Book/CD (28596) $85.00

THE NUTCRACKER SUITE - arr. Sally Albrecht

Study a classic this holiday season!  Multiple narrators (speaking in rhyming verse) tell the story of little Clara's dreamlike Christmas adventure to the Nutcracker's magical land.  Whether performed in concert program style or with full staging, teachers will take "suite" delight in teaching Tchaikovsky's original music in simple vocal arrangements with clever, plot-progressing lyrics.  A true holiday tradition brought to life to share with your students and audiences.

• Teacher's Handbook (27271) $34.95
• Enhanced SoundTrax CD (27272) $54.95
• Book/CD (27273) $85.00

DECEMBER NIGHTS, DECEMBER LIGHTS - Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse

A variety of candle holders displayed in a shop window leads a group of students to discover the diversity of the season. Learn about the different ways we celebrate in December with this musical presentation.

• Director's Score (19236) $19.95
• Student Pack (19237) $22.50
• Performance Pack (19239) $54.95
• SoundTrax CD ( 19240 $49.95

SINGABLE SOLUTIONS AT CHRISTMAS FOR SSA CHOIRS - Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Sing your way through the Christmas season with these eight creative solutions for your SSA classroom and concert needs encompassing a broad spectrum of styles, and ranging from easy to moderate levels of difficulty. Both secular and sacred best sellers are included in the form of carol arrangements and concert/novelty offering. Several pieces feature added instrumentation - from flute, recorders and continuo to brass, handbells and percussion. Contents: A Garland of Carols, African Noel, Slumber Song, Christmas Madrigal "Roundezvous," Hodie! Alleluia!, A Joyful Noel, Christmas...In About Three Minutes, Merrily Sing Noel!

• Singers Edition (451135H) $8.95
• Accompaniment CD (991875H) $35.00

BROADWAY SANTA - The North Pole's New York Debut, a Musical for Unison and 2-Part Voices - Janet Gardner and Andy Beck. Orchestrated by Steve Herold

Join this hilarious holiday excursion to the great white way as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the rest of the North Pole gang make Broadway history performing Santa's original stage play. Backed by Mr. Hathaway, a reluctant producer, and organized by a meticulous stage manager, can this inexperienced cast pull it off? Despite the barrage of merry mishaps and Christmas calamities, Broadway Santa dazzles theatre critics and takes New York by storm! And with show-tunes and punch lines to spare, this 40-minute production is sure to be a hit in your theatre, too. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Staging notes included.

• Directors Score (23533) $19.95
• Student 5-Pack (23534) $27.50
• Preview Pack (Singers Ed/Listening CD) (23535) $16.95
• Performance Pack (Score/10 Singers Ed) (23536) $64.95
• SoundTrax CD (23537) $59.95
• Listening CD (23538) $14.95

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
A Mini-Musical based on the famous poem attributed to Clement Moore for Unison and 2-part Voices - Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Orchestrated by Alan Billingsley

Make this retelling of the timeless Christmas classic a holiday tradition at your school. Six festive songs are cleverly interspersed throughout the original Clement Moore poem, creating a brief theatrical performance that is sure to "wow" your holiday audience. From the Cheery "Christmas Is Coming" to the rockin' "Reindeer on the Roof" and Tchaikovsky's traditional "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," this musical is filled with memorable music and rhyming verse for a sleigh full of young performers. Grades K-6, Performance time approx. 20 minutes, Staging suggestions included, Reproducible Student Pages included.

• Teachers Handbook (23552) $29.95
• SoundTrax CD (23553) $44.95
• CD Kit (Bk/CD) (23554) $64.95

A HOLIDAY MOOSICAL (Featuring Marty the Moose) - John Jacobson and John Higgins

Marty the Moose wants to be a reindeer! Those famous flying holiday helpers have all the fun ... especially traveling around the world on Christmas Eve delivering gifts to all the good boys and girls. But everyone knows that moose are simply too big and heavy to fly! Besides, whoever heard of a Christmas Moose anyway? This charming 20-minute holiday musical for primary grades features 5 original songs, easy rhyming dialog, helpful production hints and choreography. Songs: It's All True, I Could Fly!, Roots, Ev'rybody Can Sing, A Time for Miracles.

• Teacher Edition (09970625) $17.95
• Reproducible Pak (vocal lines, lyric sheets, dialog) (09970626) $29.95
• Preview CD (09970627) $14.95
• Performance/Accompaniment CD (09970628) $49.95
• Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro, Accomp CD) (09970629) $85.00

IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL! - John Jacobson and Roger Emerson

It's holiday time and the clock is ticking! The elves are happily bustling around, putting the final touches on the presents that Santa will soon be delivering to children all around the world. Everyone is excited... except for the lead elf, Carol. "Holiday time? Big deal!" Carol is the definition of the word "grump." Join the fun as the ghosts of holiday past, present and future each pay a visit to Carol and help her see why holiday time IS a big deal and that it's never too late to get the holiday spirit! 30 minutes, unison voices with some optional harmony.

• Teacher Edition (09970635) $19.95
• Singer Edition 5 Pak (09970636) $19.95
• Preview CD (09970637) $14.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970638) $59.95

I NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS VACATION - Mac Huff and John Jacobson

It's the last day of school before winter vacation officially starts. Excitement fills the air with plans of tropical vacations, shopping at the mall, visits from relatives, NO homework for awhile, favorite holiday meals and lots of presents! Everything is just right, including the beginning of a beautiful snowfall. SNOW!! Oh no! The now keeps coming and vacation appears to be headed for disaster. Everyone may have to spend the holidays at school! Dinner cooked in the Science Lab? Shopping on the web? Perfect for all ages, this musical features 7 original songs arranged for piano and unison voices, clever dialog, John Jacobson's choreography and helpful production guide with staging tips, set ideas and costume suggestions. Songs included: I Need a Christmas Vacations, A Winter's Tale, Christmas Fiesta, Surfin' the Web, Santa Claus Be There For Me, Holiday House Party, Christmas With My Friends.

• Teacher Edition (09970557) $19.95
• Singer's Edition Pak (5 Books) $17.95
• Preview CD (with vocals) (09970559) $14.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970560) $59.95
• Choreography Video (09970580) $29.95

MELTON THE WARM-HEARTED SNOWMAN - John Jacobson and Cristi Miller

Melton is everyone's friend. In fact, he's so full of love and cheer that the tiniest thing sets his heart aglow and his body a-meltin'. One chorus of "Oh Christmas Tree" and he shrinks an inch! Not a good situation if you are a snowman! With a heart that warm, he'll soon be nothing but slush! 25 minutes long, with five original songs, rhyming dialog and a castload of your favorite winter characters make up this charming musical that reinforces the heart-warming message of the season, "it's about love!"The Reproducible Pak offers vocal lines, lyric sheets, and dialog for your star performers. Songs: What a Perfect Winter Day, Melton, the Warm-Hearted Snowman, Tough Love!, Cool Carols, It's About Love.

• Teacher Edition (09970561) $15.00
• Reproducible Pak (09970562) $29.95
• Preview CD (with vocal) (09970563) $14.95
• Performance/Accompaniment CD (09970564) $49.95
• Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro Pak, P/A CD) (09970565) $85.00
• Choreography Video (09970581) $29.95

SINGABLE SOLUTIONS FOR WINTER HOLIDAYS - compiled by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Sing your way through the winter holidays with these eleven creative solutions for your two-part treble classroom and concert needs. Included are exciting selections for Christmas (both sacred and secular), Hanukkah, and hilarious holiday novelty offerings. Contents: Sing a Glad Noel!, Pat-a-pan, Silent Night, Calypso Noel, Mistletoe, One Word, Whatcha Gonna Call That Baby?, A Holiday Hand Jive, Sing With Joy Sing Noel!, The Candles of Hanukkah, Winter Sleigh Ride.

• Singer's Edition (451131H) $8.95
• Accompaniment CD (991817H) $35.00

A MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS - arr. Dave Williamson

This collection is packed with so many favorite Christmas songs and carols one "merry" simply won't do! A unique blending of some of the best Christmas songs and carols of all time, resulting in a festive and worshipful collection. Perfect for plugging into any "secular" portion of a church Christmas pageant, it also contains powerful Christmas songs which tell the Gospel story in no uncertain terms. Great for a complete worship service, or use portions throughout the Christmas season. Songs: A Most Wonderful Time for Caroling (A Caroling We Go - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year), We Need a Little Christmas (We Need a Little Christmas - A Caroling We Go Reprise), Christmas Bells (Jingle Bells - Silver Bells - Caroling Caroling - Carol of the Bells), After December Slips Away, Joy the the King! (Joy to the World - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - The First Noel), Who Would Imagine a King? with O Come All Ye Faithful.

• SATB (08744230) $7.95
• Preview CD (08744231) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08744232) $80.00
• Instrumantal Pak (08744233) $300.00
• CD 10-Pak (08744234) $64.95
• Soprano/Alto Rehearsal Trax (10 Soprano and 10 Alto CDs) (08744235) $59.95
• Tenor/Bass Rehearsal Trax (10 Tenor and 10 Bass CDs) (08744236) $59.955
• Preview Pak (08744237) $10.00

SILLY SONGS & SING-ALONGS FOR CHRISTMAS - John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley
New Lyrics to Old Favorites

Spread holiday cheer throughout your school and community with this delightfully whacky collection of holiday songs set to new lyrics. Perfect for classroom or stage, these imaginative parodies can be sung singly or you can add the clever rhyming script for a handy holiday performance. Includes piano/vocal arrangements, choreography suggestions and reproducible lyric sheets. A separate ShowTrax CD includes each song with vocals and instrumental tracks for portability and sing-along fun. Songs include: Old Saint Nick He Had a Sleigh, Over the Freeway and to the Mall, S ! A ! N ! T ! A !, O Christmas Tree, Oh Where Have You Been Mister Claus?, We're Gonna Go on a Sleigh Ride, He'll Be Comin' from the North Pole, The Snowman on the Lawn, Good Old Santa, Mine Eyes Have Seen the Presents, Food Food Food, Take Me Out in a Snowstorm.

• Teacher Edition (with reproducible lyric sheets) (09970440) $19.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970441) $45.00

A MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - arranged by Audrey Snyder

Easily learned with flexible accompaniment, this collection is perfect for concerts, madrigal dinners and much more! Use the Instrumental Pak or ShowTrax CD to give your performance an authentic medieval flavor. Includes: Good Cheer, Personet Hodie, Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming, Deo Gracias (The Agincourt Carol) and Gaudete.

• Collection (2-Part Any Combination) (0873790) $2.95
• Instrumental Pak (08743791) $30.00
• ShowTrax CD (08743907) $40.00

THE LITTLEST REINDEER - John Jacobson and John Higgins
A Holiday Musical for Young Singers

It's Christmas and the North Pole crew are putting the final touches on Santa's sleigh when who should appear but the Littlest Reindeer! All the elves and the other reindeer laugh at her and tell her to get out of the way, be she comes to the rescue when Santa gets stuck in a too-small chimney. Just like the Littlest Reindeer, this heartwarming original musical for primary grades will help children discover the special gifts inside them. 20 minutes long, with 5 original songs, and a delightful rhyming script, the choreography, staging and costume ideas are all included in the Teacher Edition. The reproducible pak includes vocal lines, lyric sheets, and dialog and the professionally-produced orchestration is included on the ShowTrax CD. Songs: Getting Ready for Christmas, The Littlest Reindeer, Up! Up! Up!, Stuck in the Chimney, A Special Gift.

• Teacher Edition (09970442) $15.00
• Reproducible Pack (vocal lines, lyric sheets, dialog) (09970443) $29.95
• Preview CD (09970444) $14.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970445) $49.95
• Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro Pak, Showtrax CD) $85.00
• Choreography Video (09970472) $29.95

PAINT THE TOWN DEMEMBER - Roger Emerson and John Jacboson
A Multicultural Holiday

The magic of the season explodes into a kaleidoscope of color when a group of young artists transform the main street of Graysville into a watercolor wonderland! From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Christmas, Las Posadas and beyond, discover the colors and celebrations of December in your town and around the world with this creative 30-minute holiday revue that's ideal for young performers. Includes choreography, a helpful production guide, seven original songs and an entertaining scripts, sure to brighten up your school and community this holiday season! Songlist: Paint the Town December, Nes Gadol Haya Sham (A Great Miracle Happened There), The Light of Kwanzaa, Rockin' On the Housetop, Shepherd Boy, The Colors of Las Posadas, Hearts Around the World.

• Teacher Edition (09970467) $19.95
• Singer Edition 5-Pack (09970468) $17.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970469) $59.95
• Preview CD (09970470) $14.95
• Choreography Video (09970473) $29.95

THE BELLS OF GLOCKEN - Anna Laura Page & Jean Anne Shafferman

Designed for flexibility of teaching and staging, this musical for unison voices is approximately 20 minutes long and is an inspired choice for children's choirs, Christian schools or Sunday schools - also great for multi-generation programs involving performers of all ages! With very simple narration and dialog, it features speaking and non-speaking roles for 7-10 people, though directors are encouraged to add dialog and characters as necessary. "Glocken" is the German word for "bells." Four bell sounds represent the seasonal themes of hope, peace, love and joy. This sound pattern may be played by handbells, choir chimes, organ chimes or suitable pitched percussion instrument, though keyboard alone is sufficient. Titles: Overture, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, Crazy Interlude, Hush My Child, Do You Hear What I Hear?, We Three Kings, Arrest These Foreign Gentlemen!, O Come Let Us Adore Him, He Is Born, Finale: Hear the Bells A-Ringing.

• Directors Score (21504) $19.95
• Singer's Edition 5-pack (21505) $22.50
• Listening CD (21506) $10.95
• Accompaniment/Performance CD (21507) $49.95
• Preview Pack (21508) $12.95
• Permance Pack (1 Director Score & 10 Singers Editions) (21509) $54.95

A HOLIDAY SING-ALONG - arranged by Audrey Snyder

Deck the Hall, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

• SATB (08743047) $1.95
• SAB (08743048) $1.95
• 2-Part (08743049) $1.95
• ShowTrax CD (08743050) $30.00
• Concert Band Accomp (08724838) $50.00
• String Pak (04490211) $40.00

I SING YOU SING: HOLIDAY SONGS - by Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse

A collection of 30 echo songs especially created to develop call and response singing in children. The 30 songs encompass a wide variety of holidays and events throughout the school year. Each song has a full page of suggested activities and teaching suggestions. Also included is The Holidays of December, a reproducible holiday program featuring seven songs with connecting rhyming verse. Recommended for K-4.

• Songbook (21213) $14.95
• SoundTrax CD (21214) $24.95
• CD Kit: Songbook & CD (21215) $44.95

CHRISTMAS CLASSICS - arranged by Don Marsh

For special Christmas occasions, pageants, singing Christmas trees, Christmas banquets and more - this exciting collection brings together some of the best and most loved Christmas songs a carols of all time. Songs included: WHITE CHRISTMAS, WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MEDLEY (We Need a Little Christmas, It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, The Christmas Song, Silver Bells with Christmastime Is Here), HAPPY HOLIDAY MEDLEY (Happy Holiday, Home for the Holidays, I'll Be Home for Christmas), CAROL SWING MEDLEY (Joy to the World, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, Go Tell It On the Mountain)

• SATB (08743323) $5.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08743324) $65.00
• Preview CD (08743325) $14.95
• Instrumental Pak (08743326) $175.00
• Preview Pak (1 choral book & 1 Preview CD - limit 1 per church) 
  (08743327) $10.00

DECK THE HALLS WITH HOLIDAY SOUNDS - arranged by Linda Forrest

Spice up the holiday season with this collection of old favorites for unison/2-part voices, piano and Orff instruments. Helpful Teaching Tips are included in the Teachers' Manual to help simplify the learning process with easy-to-follow suggestions for teaching individual parts. Whether in the classroom or on stage, this collection is guaranteed to add extra sparkle this holiday season. Songs include: Deck the Halls, Feliz Navidad, Frosty the Snow Man, Jingle Bell Rock, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Silver Bells, Up on the Housetop, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

• Teacher's Manual (09970230) $16.95
• Vocal 10-Pack (09970231) $12.95

A PLACE IN THE CHRISTMAS CHOIR - John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley

Santa's in the midst of rehearsing the elves, the Christmas Cats, a flock of Calling Birds, and a motley crew of bell-ringing reindeer in the Christmas Choir, when "Arrrrgh!" What's that awful sound? Happy the Hound Dog is lending his howl to the chorus. With six original songs, easy-to-learn script and choreography, you can share the positive message of this 20-minute musical for primary grades. Each of us has a special gift to share. Songs include This Is the Time for Singing, No Room, It's a Doggone Shame, Christmas Cats, Each Special Gift, A Place in the Christmas Choir.

• Teacher's Manual (09970197) $17.95
• Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyric sheets, dialog) (09970198) $29.95
• Preview CD (09970199) $14.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970200) $49.95
• Classroom Kit (Teacher's Manual, Reproducible Pak and ShowTrax CD) (09970201) $85.00

DECEMBER NIGHTS, DECEMBER LIGHTS - Sally Albrecht with Jay Althouse and Lois Brownsey

A Seasonal Celebration for Unison and 2-Part Voices

"December Nights, December Lights. Celebrations all across the land." A variety of candle holders displayed in a shop window leads a group of students to discover the diversity of the season. Learn about the different ways we celebrate in December with this musical presentation of Unison or 2-Part voices. After an uplifting opening number, songs are included for Hanukkah, La Fiesta de la Posada, Kwanzaa, Christmas (with flashlight choreography!) A timely and educational way to celebrate the holiday season with your students, their families and your community. Recommended for grades 3 and up/Performance Time: approx 25 minutes/Staging Suggestions included.

• Director's Score (19236) $19.95
• Student 5-Pack (19237) $22.50
• Preview Pack (Singer's Edition/Listening CD) (19238) $12.95
• Performance Pack (Score/10 Singer's Editions) (19239) $54.95
• SoundTrax CD (19240) $49.95
• Listening CD (19241) $10.95

SANTA'S HOLIDAY HOEDOWN - A Christmas Jamboree by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson

Santa's toyshop is in danger of going bust! No money for materials means no presents, which means no Christmas! What's the gang going to do? Join the fun as the entire toyshop crew goes on the road to Branson, Missouri to raise the needed funds with a down-home country music jamboree. With the reindeer masquerading as horses, the lovely "Dolly Holiday" and even elves that rock and roll, this clever show will have your audience "Yee-hawing" for more. He "may not be Willie Nelson" but Santa and his "Ho! Ho! Hoedown" will be the holiday hit of the season in your community this year!

• Teacher's Manual (09970808) $19.95
• Singer's Edition 5-Pak (09970809) $15.95
• Preview Cassette (09970810) $12.95
• ShowTrax Cassette (09970811) $49.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970812) $49.95

'TWAS ONE CRAZY NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - by Mac Huff and John Jacobson

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a...wait a minute!?! What's going on here - Mom's running pass plays in the kitchen, Sis is doing her best Martha Stewart imitation, Dad and the Uncles are taking root in front of the TV, and the kids are...hmmm?? Take a light-hearted look at Christmas in the typical American household with clever songs, hilarious antics and a full evening of entertainment that will leave your audience in stitches! The teacher's edition of this 40-minute musical comes with full script, accompanied songs, and choreography suggestions. The singer's edition provides vocal lines, script and choreography only. Perform the show with piano alone, or add a real "show biz" touch with the professionally-recorded ShowTrax.

• Teacher's Manual (09970066) $19.95
• Singer'd Edition 5-Pak (09970067) $16.95
• Preview Cassette (09970068) $12.95
• ShowTrax Cassette (09970069) $59.95
• ShowTrax CD (09970070) $59.95

DECEMBER IN OUR TOWN - A Multicultural Celebration of the Season - by Roger Emerson & John Jacobson

Celebrate the wonder, the joy...and the diversity of the month of December with this imaginative 30-minute all-school revue for elementary or middle school performers. A group of young people, while collecting canned goods for a food bank, discovers hliday traditions of other cultures. Through their experiences, they grow to understand each other better, and learn that peace, joy, and hope are holiday traditions that can be shered by all. Songs include December In Our Town, Light the Candle, Innkeeper, Kwanzaa Celebration, Rockin' Old St. Nicholas, La Fiesta!, Season of Hope.

• Teacher's Manual (08740352) $19.95
• Singer's Edition 5-Pak (08740353) $15.95
• Preview Cassette (08740354) $12.95
• ShowTrax Cassette (08740355) $49.95
• ShowTrax CD (08740356) $49.95

CRAZY CAROLS! - arranged by Sally Albrecht

Here's a clever new way to celebrate the holidays. Crazy Carols! features seven well-known carols with new lyrics, appropriate for school use. Sing the songs individually, or add the rhyming narrative verse to create a wonderful 20-minute Holiday program which takes your audience from "The First Snowfall" to Santa's "Rap on the Rooftop." The complete Teacher's Handbook includes easy staging suggestions and piano accompaniments plus reproducible Student Song Sheets and Narrations. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

• Teacher's Handbook (16974) $39.95
• SoundTrax CD (16975) $39.95
• CD Classroom Kit (Book & CD) (16977) $59.95

HERE COMES CHRISTMAS (Medley) - arranged by Carl Strommen

Finally, a Christmas arrangement for combined beginning choir and band! No arranger knows this target group better than Carl Strommen, who has years of experience teaching at this level. This fun medley combines sing-along favorites Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Here Comes Santa Claus and Jingle Bells in a way every audience will enjoy. An accompaniment track is offered giving a number of performance options.

• 2-Part (CMM00015) $1.95
• Concert Band Accomp (CBM00001) $45.00
• Accomp CD (CDM00015) $24.95

JOY: A MEDLEY OF CAROLS - arranged by Jay Althouse

This dynamic holiday medley opens with a soulful solo on Go, Tell It on the Mountain, then launches into driving, rhythmic renditions of Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and O Come All Ye Faithful. A clever and innovative adaptation of Joy to the World finishes this 4-minute medley.

• SATB Level 4 (19314) $1.75
• SAB Level 3 (19315) $1.75
• 2-Part/SSA Level 2 (19316) $1.75
• SoundTrax CD (19317) $19.95
• SoundPax Inst Pak (19318) $25.00

CHRISTMAS SONGKIT SINGLES

• Song Kit Singles include 2 Piano/Vocal Scores, 40 Singer's Editions and a Performance/Accompaniment CD

JUST A TINY BABY - Jacobson/Higgins (2-Part) (09970204) $19.95

KWANZAA CHILD - Jacobson/Higgins (2-Part) (07990011) $19.95

LIGHT THE CANDLES - Emerson (2-Part) (07990014) $19.95

MAN IN THE BRIGHT RED SUIT - Jacobson/Billingsley (2-Part) (09970202) $19.95

REINDEER JIVE - Jacobson/Emerson (2-Part) (09970203) $19.95

SLIPPERS AGAIN FOR CHRISTMAS - Jacobson/Huff (2Part) (07990012) $19.95

Sacred 
Christmas Cantatas & Musicals

GO TELL IT! - Jack Schrader

This Christmas cantata is a faithful retelling of the Christmas story, the gospel, in song and narration, and a wonderful mixture of the new and the old, the traditional and the freshness of the contemporary. The narrations are deep and insightful, demanding much passion and heartfelt emotion. The choir will enjoy these choral arrangements, including one of Jack Schrader's top-selling pieces, "Mary, Did You Know?" The work makes a strong impact when done with simply choir, piano, and narration; however, full orchestrations are available. Also, the narrations are perfect to suggest the inclusion of costumed actors creating tableaux of the various scenes, so, the work may be fully staged or as simply presented as necessary. Go Tell It! has moments of quiet worship and reflection, as well as the exuberant times of joy and celebration. The congregation is frequently involved, being asked to sing on four occasions, which leads to a satisfying experience for all who participate.

• Score (8381) $8.95
• Listening CD (8382) $17.95
• Accompaniment CD (8383) $70.00
• Orchestration (8384) $250.00
• Preview Pack (Book & Listening CD) (8386) $15.00

FESTIVAL OF CAROLS - Joseph M. Martin

Festival of Carols is a joyful celebration of the music of Christmas. Overflowing with tuneful praise, this cantata based on the traditional “Lessons and Carols” format, includes thoughtful new readings by Pamela Martin and optional parts for congregation, children’s choir, and handbell choirs. There are over 20 classic carols incorporated into the work along with new seasonal selections composed especially for Festival of Carols. Brant Adams adds his special touch with orchestrations that capture the very heart of the Christmas season. Your entire community of faith will go away encouraged and inspired by this new Advent/Christmas worship event.

• SATB (A8786) $8.95
• Orchestration (LB5969) $350.00
• StudioTrax CD (MD5595) $69.95
• Preview Pack (Book & Listening CD) (GN6016) $16.95

AN EVENING IN DECEMBER - Created and arranged by Tom Fettke, David Huntsinger, Robert Sterling, and Ken Bible

How can we adequately tell the story of our transcendent God becoming a human being…becoming the poorest of the poor and the weakest of the weak…in order to give us His boundless, everlasting life? How can we celebrate such an event? The story should be retold both with time-honored tradition and with the newness of here and now. It should be celebrated with unbridled joy and with deep, quiet reflection. It should be sung with great power and with heartfelt tenderness and exalt our magnificent God with boldness and with childlike humility. Such a retelling, such a celebration is our prayer for An Evening in December. May it give you a new glimpse of Emmanuel, God with Us, and fill your heart with a new song of thankfulness and praise.

• SATB Choral Edition (29417) $8.95
• Preview Pack (Choral Edition/Listening CD) (29418) $16.95
• Orchestration (29421) $350.00
• Rehearsal CD Set (4 CDs 1 Soprano 1 Alto 1 Tenor 1 Bass) (29423) $59.95

O COME, EMMANUEL - Robert Sterling

O Come, Emmanuel is an exceptional 6-minute Christmas musical drama by the acclaimed composer, Robert Sterling. Designed to be incorporated into Christmas worship or within a Christmas service or concert, it is the perfect alternative to much longer cantatas. Available in both SATB and SAB voicings, O Come, Emmanuel features narration and optional soloist and congregation.

• SATB (29242) $2.50
• SAB (29243) $2.50
• Preview Pack (29244) $9.95
• Accomp/Perf CD (29245) $29.95
• Indtrumental Pack (29246) $50.00

AND GLORY SHONE AROUND - Lloyd Larson & Douglas E. Wagner

With a blending of new melodies and familiar Christmas carols, this work recalls the dark days of anguish for ancient Israel, only to give way to the dawning of a new day of light and love when Christ was born. Through the scripturally based narration and music, singers and listeners are once again invited to the humble birthplace of the Savior. Conceived as a Christmas worship experience, this collaborative work is created by two seasoned veterans of church choral literature: Lloyd Larson and Douglas E. Wagner. The eight choral settings will be quickly mastered by choirs large or small during the busy Advent/Christmas season, and each selection may be utilized individually during the Advent season. The cantata will work successfully accompanied by piano alone or by utilizing the inspired orchestrations of Brant Adams (with live instruments or the fully orchestrated accompaniment CD). The optional inclusion of congregation on familiar carols makes this a truly participatory experience.

• SATB (651993L) $8.95
• SAB (651994L) $8.95
• Orchestral Score & Parts (302376L) $250.00
• Performance CD (992319L) $16.95
• Accompaniment CD (992321L) $79.95
• SA/TB Part Dominant Rehearsal CD (reproducible) (992322L) $49.95
• SA/B Part Dominant Rehearsal CD (reproducible) (992362L) $49.95
• Performance CD/SATB Score Combination (651995L) $9.95 before 12/1/08

CANDLES AND CAROLS - Mark Hayes

“Candles and Carols” is perfect for the small- or medium-sized choir for Advent and Christmas. A brief choral invocation featuring O Come, O Come, Emmanuel sets the anticipatory mood.  As each candle is lit and each narration spoken, beautiful settings of familiar carols—each having a newly written verse by Pamela Martin—may be sung by the choir, the congregation or any combination of the two. Choral part-writing is very accessible, and optional vocal solos are featured on some carols.

• SATB (651996L) $8.95
• SAB (651997L) $8.95
• Orchestral Score & Parts (302383L) $250.00
• Ensemble Accompaniment (302413L) $95.00
• Performance CD (992331L) $16.95
• Accompaniment CD (992333L) $79.95
• SA/TB Part Dominant Rehearsal CD (reproducible) (992334L) $49.95
• SA/B Part Dominant Rehearsal CD (reproducible) (992364L) $49.95
• Performance CD/SATB Score Combination (651998L) $9.95 before 12/1/08

NIGHT OF WONDER - Ruth Elaine Schram & Niel Lorenz

“Night of Wonder, Night of Joy” is a worship service that celebrates the wondrous miracles surrounding the birth of our Savior. The story begins with Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, finding shelter behind the inn as they prepare for Jesus’ birth. The scene then shifts to generations earlier, when the Israelites were enslaved and expectantly looked forward to the coming of a King to free them, the fulfillment of ancient prophecy. The first Christmas scene returns as the service concludes with a celebration of the wonder and joy of God’s special gift to us: a Savior, Jesus Christ.

• SATB (651999L) $8.95
• SAB (652000L) $8.95
• Orchestral Score & Parts (302384L) $250.00
• Performance CD (992335L) $16.95
• Accompaniment CD (992337L) $79.95
• SA/TB Part Dominant Rehearsal CD (reproducible) (992338L) $49.95
• SA/B Part Dominant Rehearsal CD (reproducible) (992365L) $49.95
• Performance CD/SATB Score Combination (652001L) $9.95 before 12/1/08

IT'S CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE! - Ruth Elaine Schram

This multicultural delight is an around-the-world celebration of Christmas, exploring carols and traditions from Germany, Japan, Australia, Africa, Mexico, Canada, and Spain. Both familiar and lesser-known carols are included, framed by an up-beat theme song which is reprised at the end, incorporating holiday greetings in six languages. Narrations are provided to introduce each country and its associated carol, explaining the traditions and providing some background information on the region. Discover the origin of the Advent Calendar, the “Cavalcade of Kings” and other interesting Christmas traditions, and learn how different cultures and countries celebrate the holiday. A marvelous budget-stretcher, this book includes vocal/piano scores, reproducible vocal parts, narrations, and a Performance/Accompaniment CD. Approximately 25-30 minutes in length, it is equally suitable for school or church use.

• Unison/Two-Part with Performance/Accompaniment CD included (302360H)

EMMANUEL - GOD WITH US! - A Contemporary Lessons & Carols - arr. Lloyd Larson

O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Prepare the Way of the Lord - Emmanual God With Us - Breath of Heaven - Mary Did You Know? - Christmastime - No Eye Had Seen - One Small Child - O Holy Child of Bethlehem

• Score (8250) $8.95
• Listening CD (8251) $17.95
• Accompaniment CD (8252) $70.00
• Full Instrumental Parts (8253) $200.00
• Value Pack (10 listening CDs) (8254) $60.00
• Preview Pack (Book & Listening CD) (8255) $15.00

A GREAT AND MIGHTY WONDER - Celebrating the Messiah's Birth - Tom Fettke

The Christmas story prompts us to a profound sense of awe and wonder. It is a love story conceived in the heart of a great and might God before the creation of time. Tom Fettke takes us again to Bethlehem to experience the fulfillment of God's plan in a humble manger. Beloved and familiar carols along with new texts and melodies are masterfully blended to create a Christmas worship experience as again we are invited to celebrate the great and mighty wonder of God's love! Performance time approx 35 minutes.

• SATB (651970L) $8.95
• SAB (651971L) $8.95
• Performance CD (991915L) $15.95
• CD 10 Pack (991916L) $60.00
• Split Track Accomp CD (991917L) $85.00
• SA/TB Part dominant Rehearsal CD (991918L) $39.95
• Orchestral Full Score & Parts (302055L) $250.00
• Perf CD & SATB Score (651972L) $9.95  After 12/1/05 $16.95

BORN A SAVIOR, BORN A KING - The Prophecy Fulfilled - John Purifoy

As the prophets had long promised, the time had finally come for the advent of Jeusus, the son of God. This thoughtful, inspired and tuneful seasonal work is replete with original melodies that often meld with familiar carols. With the artfully-crafted weaving of a newly-composed Christmas benediction with Silent Night, a tender optional ending for candlelight service and/or Christmas Eve is offered. Also available is a joyous reprise of the opening chorus for services in which an exciting and jubilant finale is desired.

• SATB (651973L) $7.95
• SAB (651974L) $7.95
• Performance CD (991919l) $15.95
• CD 10 Pack (991920L0 $60.00
• Accompaniment CD (991921L) $70.00
• SA/TB Part-dominant rehearsal CDs (991922L) $39.95
• Orchestral Full Score and Parts (302056L) $150.00
• Perf Cd & SATB Score (651975L) $9.95  After 12/1/05 $16.95

ONE SMALL CHILD - A Christmas Musical - arr. Benjamin Harlan

This musical brings together some of the most beloved contemporary worship songs with favorite carols for an unforgettable Christmas worship experience! David Meece's touching and powerful song One Small Child is used as the recurring theme. Optional narration and dramatic monologues are included to weave the music together, making this musical a dynamic celebration of the Incarnation. Contents: One Small Child, Waitin' for the Baby, How Far Is It to Bethlehem?, Her I Am to Worship, Jesus Came to Dwell Among Us, Agnus Dei, Go Light Your World, One Small Child (Reprise)

• SATB (08744866) $7.95
• Preview CD (08744867) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08744868) $80.00
• Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra) (08744869) $150.00
• Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orch) (08744870) $125.00
• CD 10-Pak (08744871) $64.95
• Preview Pack (SATB & Preview CD) (08744872) $10.00

A WORLD OF CHRISTMAS - Joseph Martin, Narration by Pamela Martin, Orchestration by Brant Adams

Like a seasonal travelogue, this work tells the story of Christ's birth with great color and variety. Pamela Martin's thoughtful narration allows for several performance options, including an opportunity to incorporate the collection of donations for world relief organizations. The glorious orchestrations capture perfectly the spirit and joy of this festive work. Whether used in church or community concert settings, celebrate our unity with this exciting cantata!

• SATB (A7935) $7.95
• Orchestration (LB5790) $300.00
• Accompaniment CD (MD5267) $65.00
• Listening CD (ND5051) $15.98
• CD/Book Combo Pak (GN5110) $10.50 After 13/31/05 $18.75
• Bulk CD 10-Pak (MA5029) $60.00
• Bulk CD 25-Pak (MA5030) $110.00

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - A Christmas Musical for Unison Voices - Jean Anne Shafferman and Anna Laura Page

Join us as we count down the twelve days from Christmas to Epiphany. Our story combines the delightful images of the popular carol The Twelve Days of Christmas with ancient religious symbols for each day, told in rhyme and riddle. Perfect for children's choirs, Christian schools or Sunday schools, and great as a multi-generation program for performers of all ages. Approx 30 minutes long, it is easy to prepare and features nine unison songs based upon traditional carols and hymns.

• Directors Score (23630) $24.95
• Singers Edition 5 Pack (23631) $22.50
• Listening CD (23632) $14.95
• Accompaniment CD (23633) $59.95
• Preview Pack (1 Singers edition & 1 Preview CD) (23634) $16.95
• Performance Pack (1 Directors Score & 10 Singers Edition) (23634) $64.95

SINGABLE SOLUTIONS AT CHRISTMAS FOR SSA CHOIRS - Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Sing your way through the Christmas season with these eight creative solutions for your SSA classroom and concert needs encompassing a broad spectrum of styles, and ranging from easy to moderate levels of difficulty. Both secular and sacred best sellers are included in the form of carol arrangements and concert/novelty offering. Several pieces feature added instrumentation - from flute, recorders and continuo to brass, handbells and percussion. Contents: A Garland of Carols, African Noel, Slumber Song, Christmas Madrigal "Roundezvous," Hodie! Alleluia!, A Joyful Noel, Christmas...In About Three Minutes, Merrily Sing Noel!

• Singers Edition (451135H) $8.95
• Accompaniment CD (991875H)

CHILD OF PEACE - Mark Hayes

From the mystery and promise of Advent to the glorious coming of the Messiah, Child of Peace proclaims the Incarnation with power and sensitivity. It contains exciting new songs while incorporating fresh arrangements of classic carols. The thoughtful narration faithfully tells the Christmas story and draws relevant parallels to our world today, reminding us that regardless of circumstances, God's deep peace always awaits us. Contents: Prepare the Way, Magnificat, Child of Peace, Glory to God!, Shepherds Arise!, Peace Medley, Peace Prayer, Finale.

• SATB (08744192) $7.95
• Preview CD (08744193) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08744194) $80.00
• CD 10-Pak (08744195) $64.95
• Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra) (08744196) $150.00
• Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orchestra) (08744197) $125.00
• Preview Pak (08744198) $10.00

GLORIA DEO - A Service of Lessons and Carols - Benjamin Harlan

From majestically triumphant to quietly worshipful, Gloria Deo weaves rich carol arrangements with scripture lessons for a moving Christmas worship experience. This appealing and accessible work will heighten your church and community's celebration if the Incarnation with a blend of classic Christmas favorites and new texts. Contents: Processional Hymn: Gloria Del with Once in Royal David's City, I Will Bless the Faithful, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming, The Holly and the Ivy, Still Still Still with The Rocking Carol, As Lately We Watched with The First Noel, Sing We Now of Christmas, Long Time Ago in Bethlehem, Of the Father's Love Begotten, Gloria Deo Reprise with Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World.

• SATB (08744142) $7.95
• Preview CD (08744143) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08744144) $80.00
• Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra) (08744145) $125.00
• Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orchestra) (08744146) $100.00
• CD 10-Pak (08744147) $64.95
• Preview Pak (08744148) $10.00

A NEW BIRTH, A NEW BEGINNING - John Purifoy

The celebration of Christmas gives each of us a yearly opportunity to relive and reflect on that first Christmas - the birth of our Savior and the promise of a new beginning as Christians. Through narration and song, this cantata contemplates the challenge to Mary (and us) to trust God and deepen our faith: to overcome our fears and rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ as the shepherds did; and to offer gifts and to worship as did the Magi. While weaving familiar carols seamlessly into the fabric of the music, John Purifoy has provided his trademark original, tuneful approach to produce a Christmas service that leads us through the compelling Christmas story, celebrating a new birth and a new beginning for us all.

• SATB Score (651960L) $7.95
• SAB Score (651961L) $7.95
• Performance CD (991841L) $15.95
• Bulk Performance CDs 10-Pak (991842L) $60.00
• Accompaniment CD (991843L) $70.00
• SA/TB Part-dominant Rehearsal CDs (Reproducible) (991844L) $39.95
• Orchestral Full Score and Parts (301955L) $150.00
• Performance CD/SATB Score Combination (651962L) $9.95

THREE KINGS - A Christmas Musical - Stan Pethel and Mark Cabaniss

Journey to Bethlehem with three wise kings... in this new, easy to prepare Christmas Musical. Stan Pethel's signature arrangements make this a singable and usable work appropriate for a wide variety of choirs, ensembles and other Christmas worship settings. The mixture of familiar and new music along with thought-provoking narration makes Three Kings a refreshing presentation for Christmas. Songs: There's a Song In the Air, In the Bleak Midwinter, Glorious Songs of Old (Medley), Worship the Savior with Silent Night, Sing Joy to the World!

• 2-Part Mixed (Opt. SATB) (08744149) $5.95
• Preview CD (08744150) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08744151) $50.00
• Complete Kit (10 Choral books and 1 ChoirTrax CD) (08744152) $75.00
• CD 10-Pak (08744153) $59.95
• Preview Pak (08744154) $10.00

GLAD TIDINGS WE BRING - A Yuletide Festival of Carols - arr. John Leavitt

This new collection of favorite carols is another gem from the pen of John Leavitt. Whether performed separately or as a complete program with selected readings in between, your choir and congregation or audience will thrill once again to the Christmas story in song. Includes: In the Bleak Midwinter, Angels We Have Heard On High, Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella, Still Still Still, The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy, Infant Holy Infant Lowly, What Child Is This?

• SATB (08744389) $4.95
• 2-Part (08744390) $4.95
• Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orchestra) (08744391) $70.00
• Preview CD (08744392) $14.95
• ShowTrax CD (08744393) $59.95

PRAISE NOELS - Christmas Carols with Worship Songs - arr. Don Marsh

Praise Noels adds a contemporary touch to Christmas by blending beloved carols with some of today's most popular worship songs. Don Marsh seamlessly weaves the two elements together in singable, yet powerful arrangements. Add the optional narrations to present the entire collection as a Christmas worship experience, or use the arrangements separately throughout the Christmas season. Contents: Joy to the World with I Could Sing of Your Love Forever, Here I Am to Worship with Angels from the Realms of Glory, Emmanuel Has Come with O Come O Come Emmanuel, Angels We Have Heard on High with Shout to the Lord, Shine On Us with O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Holy Night with Agnus Dei, Silent Night with Draw Me Close, Because We Believe with O Come All Ye Faithful.

• SATB (08744238) $7.95
• Preview CD (08744239) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08744240) $80.00
• Instrumental Pak (08744241) $300.00
• CD 10-Pak (08744242) $64.95
• Soprano/Alto Rehearsal Trax (10 Soprano and 10 Alto CDs) (08744243) $59.95
• Tenor/Bass Rehearsal Trax (10 Tenor and 10 Bass CDs) (08744244) $59.95
• Preview Pak (08744245) $10.00

KING'S SINGERS CHRISTMAS

A great collection of Christmas tunes as performed by the King's Singers. Contents: Veni Veni Emmanuel, Angelus Ad Virginem, Remember O Thou Man, Lullay My Liking, Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging, Coventry Carol, Away In a Manger, Es Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen, Stille Nacht, La Peregrinacion, Born On a New Day.

• SATB div. a cappella Collection (08744049) $6.95

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR CHOIR - arr. David Newell

A compilation of 15 of the most beloved and well-known Christmas carols. While many of the carols have been given a traditinal harmonization, others have received a more modern treatment, resulting in an intersting variety of settings. The Flexible Three-Part book can be used equally well by both Three-Part Women's choirs and by Three-Part Mixed choirs. There is also an edition of Classic Christmas Carols published for band instruments, so a wide variety of instrumental accompaniments is possible.

• SATB Choir (V90) $7.95
• SA Choir (V91) $7.95
• Flexible Three Part Choir (V92) $7.95

SINGABLE SOLUTIONS FOR WINTER HOLIDAYS - compiled by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Sing your way through the winter holidays with these eleven creative solutions for your two-part treble classroom and concert needs. Included are exciting selections for Christmas (both sacred and secular), Hanukkah, and hilarious holiday novelty offerings. Contents: Sing a Glad Noel!, Pat-a-pan, Silent Night, Calypso Noel, Mistletoe, One Word, Whatcha Gonna Call That Baby?, A Holiday Hand Jive, Sing With Joy Sing Noel!, The Candles of Hanukkah, Winter Sleigh Ride.

• Singer's Edition (451131H) $8.95
• Accompaniment CD (991817H) $35.00

A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN BETHLEHEM - Anna Laura Page and Jean Anne Shafferman

This is an adaptation of Dickens' classic 19th century English tale that places Scrooge in Bethlehem at the birth of Christ. Obsessed with making money, the Innkeeper Scrooge has no room in his heart for humanity, and no room in the inn for Mary and Joseph! Through an inventive blend of scriptural narrative, story development and traditional English carols and hymns, this program conveys with great warmth and charm the promise of salvation for all through the birth of Emmanuel, God with us. A timeless classic, certain to be a popular favorite, flexible and easy to teach, in the tradition of The Living Creche. Approximately 30 minutes.

• SATB Choral Score (22075) $7.95
• Accompaniment/Performance CD (22077) $45.00
• Listening CD 10-pack (22079) $60.
• Preview Pack (22076) $12.95
• InstruPax Accompaniment (22078) $100.00

ONCE UPON A NIGHT - Pepper Choplin

This new cantata follows closely the first two chapters of Luke. As the narration, Luke leads worshippers throug the story as he writes his narrative and reflects on the power and significance of the events. Listeners are able to identify with the characters and experience the Christmes event in a deeply personal way. The music is dramatic and is enriched with the masterful orchestrations of Brant Adams. Once Upon a Night promised a profoundly moving Christmas memory for all.

• SATB (A7714) $7.95
• Orchestration (LB5737) $250.00
• Accompaniment CD (MD5192) $60.00
• Listening CD (ND5038) $15.98
• Book/CD (GN5102) $10.50
• Bulk CDs - 10-pack (MA5020) $60.00
• Bulk CDs - 25-pack (MA5021) $110.00

THE PROMISE OF A KING - A Christmas Proclamation of Hope - Lloyd Larson and Joseph Martin. Narration by Pamela Martin

Old Testament prophets foretold of the Messiah who would be sent by God to earth. Those awaiting the fulfillment of that prephecy believed this promised One would come with power and might to conquer and assume a kingly throne. God's plan, though, was that the promised King would take the form of a baby and change the world not with might, but by the power of love. Lloyd Larson and Joseph Martin combine their composing talents to create this fresh and inspired look at the Christmas story. Pamela Martin's narration blends a powerful script with new and familiar melodies in this Christmas proclamation of hope. Performance time 30 minutes.

• SATB (651954L) $8.95
• SAB (651955L) $8.95
• Performance CD (991752L) $15.95
• Performance CD 10-Pak (991775L) $60.00
• Part-Dominant Rehearsal CDs (991784L) $39.95
• Orchestral Full Score and Parts (301862L) $150.00
• Preview Pak (651956L) $9.95 (after 12/1/03 $16.95)

A SHEPHERD'S TALE - Dave and Jean Perry

A Christmas Program for SATB voices, 2 Narrators and Congregation, with optional children's choir, handbells, Flute, 2 Trumpets, acoustic guitar and percussion. Musical contents: Processional, Away In a Manger, Angels We Have Heard on High, What Child Is This?, Silent Night, He Is Born, We Three Kings, Joy to the World.

• SATB Choral Score (21529) $7.95
• Preview Pack (21530) $12.95
• Accompaniment/Performance CD (21531) $45.00
• InstruPax (21532) $30.00

FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS - Johathan Willcocks

Based on the format of the traditional service held each Christmas Eve in the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, England. This setting incorporates seventeen carols within its eight scriptural lessons, with the congregation participation in more than half of them. He has often melded two carols together, creating an imaginative new texture for both, particularly when infused with congregational support.

• SATB (951957R) $7.95
• Performance CD (991769R) $15.95
• Orchestration (301887R) $150.00
• Perf CD/SATB Combination (651958R) $16.95

THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT - Benjamin Harlan

From the darkness and hope of Advent to the light and joy of Christmas, this new cantata captures the varied colors of Christmas in fresh tones. With a blend of classic carols and rich new songs, this 35-minute worship cantata is a celebration of the Incarnation. The presentation literally moves the service from darkness to light, vividly illustrating the hope of Christmas through music and the spoken word. Contents: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Guiding Star, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Mary's Lullaby, Glory to God!, Three Kings Came Riding From Afar, Fairest Jesu, Communion Meditation, We Bring His Light.

• SATB (08743807) $7.95
• Preview CD (08743808) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (08743809) $79.95
• Instrumental Pak (Full Orch) (08743810) $125.00
• Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orch) (08743811 $100.00
• CD 10-Pak (08743812) $64.95
• Preview Pak (08743813) $10.00

BEHOLD THAT STAR! - by Jay Althouse and Sally Albrecht

Behold That Star! is a cantata for SATB chorus, keyboard, narrator, speakers and congregation. Appropriate for both Christmas and Advent worship, this approximately 25 minute cantata is designed for incorporation into the regular worship service. It may also be lengthened to create a special Christmas program or pageant by the addition of costumes and simple staging. 

• Choral Score (20909) $6.95
• Preview Pack - Choral Score & Listening CD (20910) $12.95
• Accomp/Performance CD (20911) $45.00
• InstruPax (20912) $45.00

HE IS BORN!-A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL DRAMA -  by Lloyd Larson

He Is Born! is a Christmas musical drama of approximately 11 minutes' duration. Incorporating both biblical narrative and beloved familiar carols and hymns, it is any inspiring program that is appropriate for performance within the framework of a regular Christmas worship service. It features narration, optional unison children's choir and congregational participation. Reverent and joyous, it provides a wonderful alternative to much longer Christmas cantatas. Contents: Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light, For Unto Us a Child Is Born, He Is Born the Divine Christ Child, While Shepherds Watched their Flocks, O Come All Ye Faithful, reproducible program.

• SATB (21028) $3.95
• SAB (21029) $3.95
• Preview Pak (21030) $9.95
• Accomp CD (21031) $29.95 

MORNING STAR - by Joseph Martin

A great new work that celebrates the birth of Jesus - the Light of the World, the Bright and Morning Star. Joseph and Pamela Martin once again provide a cantata rich with beautiful melodies and evocative narration. Using familiar carols as well as new anthems, this dynamic work creates the perfect blend for seasonal programs. Contents: Prologue, Joy to the World, There Is a Star, O Loving Father of the Stars, Rejoice Rejoice Ye People, And the Stars Sang, Shepherd Carols, Sing We Now of Christmas, Follow the Star, Just Beyond the Manger, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star.

• SATB (A7626) $7.95
• Orchestration (LB5674) $200.00
• Accomp CD (MD5165) $50.00
• Listening CD (ND5033) $15.98
• Listening CD/Book Combo Pak (GN5095) $18.75
• CD 10-pack (MA5000) $50.00
• CD 25-pack (MA5001) $110.00

NATIVITY SUITES - by Benjamin Harlan

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with Nativity Suites. Brimming with festive carols and lightly seasoned with beautiful new Christmas songs, this 35-minute carol cantata captures the many colors of Christmas. From the hushed opening to the exuberant conclusion, Nativity Sui8tes offers rich and well-crafted musical settings. Perform each suite separately during Advent and Christmas, or together as the centerpiece of a Christmas or hanging of the greens service.  Songs included: PROLOGUE - A Child is Born In Bethlehem, SUITE I: BORN IS THE KING: Joy to the World, Christ Was Born On Christmas Day, On Christmas Night, O Sing a Song of Bethlehem, Sing We Now of Christmas, SUITE II: CHILD OF THE MANGER - Wexford Carol, Shepherds Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep, What Child Is This?, Love Came Down At Christmas, SUITE III: AND HE SHALL COME - Every Valley, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming, SUITE IV: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Christ Is the Light of the World, The First Noel, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy to the World.

• SATB (08743266) $7.95
• Preview CD (08743267) $14.95
• ChoirTrax CD (includes stero and split-track accompaniment) (08743268) $74.95
• Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orchestra) (08743269) $100.00
• Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra) (08743270) $125.00
• CD 10-Pak (10 preview CDs for indivudal rehearsal) (08743271) $64.95
• Preview Pak (1 SATB book and 1 preview CD - limit 1 per church) (08743272) $10.00

COME TO THE MANGER - by Mark Hayes

A compelling new Christmas cantata that sparkles with the artistry of its composer/arranger, Mark Hayes. In the first half, The Nativity of Jesus, we visit the humble manger in Bethlehem and gather with the shepherds to worship the Christ Child. An inventive combination of traditional carols and spirituals enlivens the scene, and two narrators provide commentary adapted from scripture. In the second half, The Visit of the Wise Men, we celebrate the gift of God's Son with the magi. The finale medley, Christmas in the Manger, builds to a joyous conclusion as the people of God shout the glad news throughout the world that Jesus Christ is born! Designed as an inspiring yet flexible Christmas program, Come to the Manger may be performed in its entirety, lasting approximately 30 minutes, or in two parts, the first at Christmas and the second at Epiphany.

• Choral Score (20022) $7.95
• Preview Pack (Choral score and Listening CD) (20023) $12.95
• Accompaniment/Performance CD (20024) $45.00
• InstruPax (20025) $150.00

SONG OF EMMANUEL - by Lloyd Larson

From anticipation of the coming Christ Child to the nativity and beyond, Song of Emmanuel weaves new songs and favorite carols with the spoken word to create a refreshing cantata for Christmas. Mary, the shepherd, angels and others all had a "song" to sing on that holy night, and their message of Emmanuel's coming is beautifully captured in this 35-minute worship cantata. Songs include: Song of Emmanuel (Emmanuel/Come Thou Long Expected Jesus), Song of Advent, The Prophet's Song, Mary's Song, Bethlehem's Song, Song of the Angels, Song of the Shepherds, Song of the Manger (Away In a Manger/Gentle Mary Laid Her Child/Emmanuel), Song of Adoration and Joy! (Angels from the Realms of Glory/Joy to the World!/Good Christian Friends Rejoice/Hark the Herald Angels Sing)

• SATB Book (08742848) $6.95
• Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra) (08742859) $125.00
• Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orchestra) (08742849) $100.00
• ChoralTrax CD (08742850) $69.95
• Preview CD (08742851) $14.95
• Preview Pak (1 SATB Book & 1 Preview CD - limit 1 per church) (08742852) $10.00
• CD 10-Pak (10 Preview CDs for individual rehearsal) (08742853) $59.95

THE UNFRIENDLY BEASTS (No Room In the Stable) - Ruth Elaine Schram and Scott Schram
A Christmas Musical for Children

The Unfriendly Beasts is a charming, humorous story of the manger animals who must share their crowded stable with Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus. When word reaches the stable that the animals must make room for humans, the animals protest, and Mayor Mouse leads them in preparing a "No Vacancy" sign. But, as the Light of Salvation gradually illumines the stable darkness, their hearts are turned from coldness to compassion, welcoming the Holy Family. Recommended for grades K-6, this musical is approximately 20 minutes long and is flexibly designed for children's choirs, Sunday schools or Christian schools.

• Directors Score (19911) $19.95
• Singers Edition - Pack of 5 (19912) $22.50
• Listening CD (19914) $10.95
• Accompaniment/Performance CD (19915) $49.95
• Preview Pack (1 Singers Edition & Listening CD) (19916) $12.95
• Performance Pack (Directors Score & 10 Singers Editions) (19917) $54.95

THE ADVENT OF HOPE, THE BIRTH OF PEACE - Robert Lau and Stephen Andrews

An expressive cantata, a beautiful combination of the meditative, as well as the joyful, feelings that remembering the events of Christmas brings. The congregation is asked to join in the singing of familiar carols, and the choir is given the opportunity to sing beautifully crafted, but never difficult, new music for the season, Performance time: 25-30 minutes.

• SATB score (651934L) $6.95

• SAB score (651935L) $6.95

• Performance CD (991610L) $15.95

• Accompaniment CD (991611L) $70.00

• Orchestration (301687L) $150.00

• Performance CD & SATB score (one per church) (651936L) $9.95, after 12/3/01 $16.95

JOURNEY OF PROMISES - Joseph Martin, narration by Pamela Martin, orchestration by Brent Adams

A refreshing new work that incorporates candlelight, beloved carols and fresh new anthems into a rich musical tableau suitable for any size choir. 

• SATB (A7528) $7.95

• Accompaniment CD (MD5131) $50.00

• Accompaniment Cassette (MC5305) $50.00

• Listening CD (ND5027) $15.98

• Listening Cassette (NC5067) $10.98

• Book/Listening CD Combo (GN5088) $18.75

• Book/Listening Cassette Combo (GN5087) $8.50, after 11/1/01 $14.95

• Cassette 10-Pack (MB5008) $35.00

• Cassette 25-Pack (MB5009) $75.00

• Orchestration (LB5649) $200.00

LET'S GO CAROLING!

The special needs of carolers are carefully considered in this easy-to-use collection of 20 carol favorites. Over-sized notes and large-print texts make these delightful SATB arrangements easy to sing and see even in the dimmest moon or candlelight, and the carols are arranged in a logical order that will give your caroling the appropriate variety and balance. Contents: Joy to the World, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Angels We Have Heard on High, Infant Holy Infant Lowly, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, He Is Born, How Great Our Joy, Away in a Manger, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, What Child Is this?, O Come All Ye Faithful, The First Nowell, Good Christians All Rejoice, Silent Night, Sing We Now of Christmas, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Gentle Mary Laid Her Child, Angels from the Realms of Glory, Jingle Bells, Deck the Hall, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

• SATB (451102L) $2.25

FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS - by John Leavitt

Fresh carol arrangements and new settings of traditional texts come together to create a beautiful new work for Advent and Christmas. This is a celebrative and flexible work designed to heighten your Christmas presentation. Perform as a complete cantata, or use portions for Advent, Christmas and/or Hanging of the Greens Services. Perform with organ and/or piano or the sparkling chamber orchestration, or use the outstanding ChoirTrax CD. Add the spoken word scripture lessons for an elegant and worshipful Christmas service. Song List: Once in Royal David's City, Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming, O Little Town of Bethlehem, O How Joyfully, Away in a Manger, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, As with Gladness Men of Old, Coventry Carol, Only Begotten Word of God Eternal, Hark The Herald Angels Sing.

• SATB (08742428) $5.95

• Chamber Orchestra Parts (08742429) $100.00

• ChoirTrax CD (08742430) $69.95

• Preview Cassette (08742431) $12.95

• Preview Pak (SATB & Preview Cassette) (08742432) $7.00

• Preview Cassette Pak (12 Preview cassettes for individual rehearsal) (08742433) $49.95

THE WINTER ROSE - by Joseph Martin, narration by Pamela Martin, orchestrated by Brant Adams

The Christmas story is revisited with fresh insight, bringing us a new major work for Christmas 2000. Incorporating both traditional carols and newly composed anthems, this expressive new cantata presents the birth and life of Christ from prophecy to passion. The story unfolds through the use of music, narration, and simple symbolism.

• SATB (A7402) $7.95

• Listening Cassette (NC5063) $10.98

• Listening CD (ND5022) $15.95

• Accomp Cassette (MC5302) $50.00

• Accomp CD (MD5063) $50.00

• Listening Cassette/Book Pack (GN5080) $8.50 ($14.75 after 11/15/2000)

• Listenening CD/Book Pack (GN5081) $18.75

TOUCHED BY A CHILD, TOUCHED BY A KING - by Niel Lorenz and John Purifoy

Being touched in a life-changing way by the Christ Child is the theme of this unique cantata which follows the experiences of Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, and finally all those who believe today - all touched by a child, touched by a king. Thoughtful narrations, new music and new Christmas texts, combined with a touch of the familiar in the congregational carol, O Come All Ye Faithful and a joyful new setting of In Dulci Jubilo, make this an exciting Christmas experience for choir and congregation alike.

• SATB (651916L) $8.95

• SAB (651917L ) $8.95

• Performance CD (991388L ) $15.95

• Accompaniment CD (991389L ) $50.00

• Orchestration (301497L ) $150.00

• Performance CD & SATB Score (651918L) $9.95 (Limit 1 per church, $16.95 after 12/1/2000)

JOY: A MEDLEY OF CAROLS - arranged by Jay Althouse

This dynamic holiday medley opens with a soulful solo on Go, Tell It on the Mountain, then launches into driving, rhythmic renditions of Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and O Come All Ye Faithful. A clever and innovative adaptation of Joy to the World finishes this 4-minute medley.

• SATB Level 4 (19314) $1.75

• SAB Level 3 (19315) $1.75

• 2-Part/SSA Level 2 (19316) $1.75

• SoundTrax CD (19317) $19.95

• SoundPax Inst Pak (19318) $25.00