Allan Bevan LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS (SSATB, piano) [M] Duration: 5' CAN 1060 $1.25

A lovely setting of the Christina Rossetti poem, Love came down at Christmas is the first movement of a three part choral work entitled "Carol We and Worship We," commissioned by the Da Camera Singers of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Please contact Cantate Music Press for information about the second and third movements.

Léo Delibes (1836-1891) CHRISTMAS HYMN / Hymne de Noël (SATB div. a cappella or with keyboard) [M] Duration 3:45 CAN 1017 $1.50

From our FRENCH ROMANTIC PARTSONGS series, edited by Judith Blezzard (University of Liverpool), this stunning work for Christmas combines simple harmonies with compelling harmonies -- a real find! The original French text, a literal prose translation, and a singable English version are provided.

Thomas Dunn (arr.) THE VIRGIN IS WASHING SWADDLING CLOTHES / La Virgen lava pañales (SATB a cappella; keyboard reduction) [M] Duration: 1:20 CAN 1014 $1.25

This Spanish Christmas carol is a Seguidilla, merrily picturing the Virgin and St. Joseph with the Child Jesus going about their homely activities. A singable English text and an International Phonetic Alphabet rendering of the Spanish text are included.

"[This] arrangement by Thomas Dunn is published in a good edition that provides a translation, pronunciation guide, and background information...Dunn presents the popular song in a good key and vocal range..." Lynne Ransom CHORAL JOURNAL (March 98)

Thomas Dunn (arr.) JOSEPH DOES THE WASHING / San José lavaba (SATB div., Mezzo-soprano, Male voice solos, a cappella) [M] Duration: 4 min. CAN 1015 $1.25

This Villancico from Soria captures the exuberant spirit of Spanish dance melodies. A singable English text and an International Phonetic Alphabet rendering of the Spanish text are included.

"Thomas Dunn brings his great expertise to three Spanish carols...all with fine editorial and pronunciation guides, all a cappella, and all highly recommended....San José lavaba is a slice-of-life from the Holy Family after the excitement of Christmas Eve. These are great settings!" John L. Hooker THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN MUSICIANS (Sept. 97)

Thomas Dunn (arr.) O THIS NIGHT IS CHRISTMAS EVEN / Esta Noche es Noche Buena (SATB a cappella; keyboard reduction) [M] Duration: 2:30 CAN 1016 $1.50

Esta Noche is a typical Villancico, or Christmas carol, in which the refrain is political commentary. The verse paints the Spanish Christmas custom of rolling fruit and fresh chestnuts down a staircase. A lively and humorous setting from one of America's most respected and beloved conductor/teachers. Spanish and English texts are provided along with a guide to pronouncing the text.

"Esta noche is a rollicking 6/8 dance of great good fun; some care will have to be exercised about the text, which has no kind word for mothers-in-law. You'll have to see for yourself." John L. Hooker THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN MUSICIANS (September 97)

John Eric Floreen (arr.): A noble child to us is born SATB, organ CAN 1088 $1.25
John Eric Floreen (arr.) ADVENT HYMN (SATB, organ, flute) CAN 1074 $1.25

John Eric Floreen (arr.) ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (SATB, keyboard) [M] Duration: 3:45 CAN 1006 $1.25 The accompaniment arranged for strings, organ, optional trumpets I/II and timpani: Full score CAN 1006.01 $9.50; Set of parts CAN 1006.02 $8.50

One of our Best Sellers! This imaginative arrangement of a beloved Christmas carol begins with a quiet, simple, harp-like accompaniment, then moves through a section of lush harmonies, building to a powerful conclusion. A wonderful anthem for Christmas and also a terrific piece for closing a concert -- this popular arrangement is a winner!

John Eric Floreen (arr.) O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL (SA[T]B, organ, trumpets I/II in C [or oboes or flutes], optional handbells and optional participation by the congregation [E] Duration: 3 min. CAN 1024 $1.25

A solemn yet uplifting, versatile setting of the well-known Advent hymn, featuring antiphonal trumpets (or oboes or flutes), choir and organ...and for a festive touch, add handbells! The instrumental parts are included in the choral octavo. This piece may also by performed by SAB chorus! Composed as a processional, this piece may also be used as an anthem.

Daniel Johann Grimm (1719-1760) GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST / Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe A MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS CANTATA ( S, T soli, SATB, strings, organ, trumpets I/II) Entire cantata duration: 10 min. Full score CAN 9001.01 $11.50; Set of parts CAN 9001.02 $10.50; Piano/Vocal Score CAN 9001.03 $3.00; Choral score (opening chorus and closing chorale) Duration: 2 min. CAN 9001.5 $1.25

This best seller is a majestic and joyous work by the 18th century Moravian composer which was performed on Christmas Eve for many years by the Moravians in Germany, and later in America. A singable English text is provided in addition to the original German. The opening chorus (CAN 9001.05) makes a fine anthem by itself; the trumpet I/II part is included. A Cantate First Edition.

"This ten-minute Christmas Eve cantata...will be a welcome addition to the holiday repertoire of church and community ensembles. John Eric Floreen has meticulously prepared this first published edition of the complete work....Church choir directors without the soloistic or instrumental resources to perform the entire cantata should consider purchasing the choral score and performing this opening chorus as an anthem with organ or piano." Corydon J. Carlson CHORAL JOURNAL (September 97)

Mark Hardy LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING / Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen (SATB, organ, optional flute or oboe) [M] Duration: 3:45 CAN 1021 $1.25

Here is an entirely new musical setting of the 15th century poem from the pen of the talented young composer Mark Hardy. The piece opens with gentle, expressive phrases which are expanded and build toward an exciting closing section that is marked by bold, dramatic harmonies. The accompaniment is scored for organ, with optional solo flute or oboe.

Alice Parker THE KING SHALL COME - Three Voices of Advent [Cantata] (Two Unison Choirs or Two Medium Solo Voices, SATB, organ) Duration: 11 min. Easy/Medium CAN 1037 $2.50

Cantate Music Press is pleased to offer this imaginative Advent cantata by Alice Parker. This is a work that you can tailor to your own particular situation -- use your high school or junior choir for the unison parts, or let soloists sing them. Unison Choir I (The Prophecy) sings texts from Isaiah, set by Ms. Parker in a spirited and rhythmic manner. Unison Choir II (The Mother) intones the traditional Magnificat chant, and SATB Choir III (The Second Coming) sings verses from the hymn "The King shall come when morning dawns" to the tune DUNDEE. The three choirs are combined at the end for a stirring conclusion. Make this cantata part of your Advent tradition!

Johann Georg Reutter (1708-1772) AVE MARIA / Lord God, be Gracious (SATB, keyboard) [E] Duration: 2 min. CAN 1010 $1.00

This attractive and simple motet features expressive choral movement in the chorus over a "walking bass" continuo. Both the original Latin "Ave Maria" text and an English paraphrase of Psalm 67:1,2,7 are provided. The "Ave Maria" text is found in the Gospel for Advent IV (Lectionary B, C).

Johann Georg Reutter BENEDICTUS (Soprano solo, SATB, keyboard, optional violin (or flute or oboe) [E] Duration: 3 min. CAN 1011 $1.00

This Benedictus opens with an exquisite duet between the soprano and the organ obbligato, foreshadowing the beautiful organ solo movements in Haydn's masses (both Joseph and Michael Haydn trained as boy choristers in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, under Reutter's direction). Reutter also wrote out an optional violin solo part that could take the place of the right hand organ obbligato. The piece closes with a short, majestic Osanna for the full choir. A singable English translation is included.

"This is an elegant bit of Viennese whipped cream, well edited by John Eric Floreen..." John L. Hooker THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN MUSICIANS (July/August 97)

Jon Spong: The Star SATB a cappella CAN 1086 $1.25
Jon Spong: Seeking SATB a cappella CAN 1087 $1.25