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There you will find full tracks of each song. You might also be interested in our FREE CD Sampler.
Puget Sound Vocal Ensemble; Dan Davison, conductor This edition of a true treasure and a faithful favorite in Advent and Christmas is a beautiful celebration inviting you into the stillness that marks the Yule tide. Sing it a cappella, with organ or piano, or add a string quartet to your performance-the choice is yours! Whatever version you chose, the joyful message remains, bringing wonderful peace to the holidays!
HL08501685 SATB, Piano & Strings
HL08501686 String Quartet
USC Chamber Singers; Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor The soaring soprano solo adds drama to this work based on Israeli poet Jacob Fishman's poem of the oil that once gave light and hope in times of battle, now celebrated in the eight nights of Chanukah.
HL08501786 SATB divisi Chorus with Soprano Solo & Piano
Chamber Choristers of the Birmingham Boys Choir; Ken Berg, Conductor With its nod to Big Band music, this piece jumps with joy! The use of call and response in this setting offers plenty of educational opportunities. The energy builds, leading up to a big finish!
Brigham Young University Singers; Dr. Ronald Staheli, conductor Here is a fresh impression of a classic poem, bringing the message of peace in Christmas time. A gem for good high school choirs and beyond.
University Women's Choir from Millikin University; Michael Engelhardt, Conductor From Piae Cantiones (1582), this setting of "Gaudete!" is in a progressive style, yet well suited to the medieval melody. Its energy is derived from the accented rhythms and dance-like percussive elements, all adding to the joyous nature of this piece. With 3-player percussion accompaniment (available separately).
HL08501778 SSA divisi Chorus & Percussion
HL08501789 Full Score & Percussion Parts
Bel Canto Company; Welborn Young, conductor An intimate Gaelic text about the blessing of Christ, who walks the earth "in a stranger's guise." Well-suited for high school and beyond with a medium difficult guitar accompaniment.
SHL08500032 ATB Chorus & Guitar
HL08500033 Guitar Part
