Cantate's Most Popular Anthems for...

Advent:

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.

Christmas:

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)

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

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!

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)

General Use (Sacred):

John Amner (1579-1641) COME, LET'S REJOICE (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 2 min. Medium CAN 1001 $1.00

Amner, the Organist and Choirmaster of Ely Cathedral, composed and published a set of "Sacred Hymnes" from which this delightful, spirited motet is taken. Amner's music is remarkable for its close attention to the expression of individual words. because of the largely syllabic setting of the text, the lines are easy to sing. This work was chosen for the Kentucky All-State Chorus.

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED / Lass dich nicht nur nichts dauren [Geistliches Lied, opus 30] (SATB, organ or piano/3 or 4 hands) Duration: 4:45 CAN 1003 $1.25 String score and parts: CAN 1003.01 $12.50

This wonderfully moving motet, a choral classic, belongs in every library. Cantate's edition is based on the authoritative first edition, for which Brahms supplied dynamic and expressive markings missing in the autograph. In addition to the original German text, this edition includes a new, singable English translation that is faithful to the original. Perform with extraordinary motet with string accompaniment: Cantate has published Jan Harrington and Graeme Cowen's string arrangement of the organ part.

Easter:

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) EASTER ANTHEM: THE LORD IS RISEN (SATB, keyboard with optional trumpets I/II) Duration: 3:30 Medium; in original key of D Major: CAN 1002D $1.50; Full Score (in D) CAN 1002D.01 $9.50; Set of Parts (in D) CAN 1002D.02 $8.50; Vocal score in C Major: CAN 1002C $1.50; Full Score (in C) CAN 1002C.01 $9.50; Set of Parts (in C) CAN 1002C.02 $8.50

A joyous, majestic work that choirs will love to sing, and one that is bound to become a favorite. The choral lines are not difficult--in this piece Handel avoids running 16th notes, making it perfectly accessible to volunteer choirs. The anthem closes with a triumphant "alleluia, amen" section. Trumpet I/II part included. The full score calls for strings, oboes I/II, trumpets I/II, and organ.

Secular Use:

Léo Delibes ( 1836-1891) AVRIL / April (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 3 min. Medium CAN 1018 $1.25

From our FRENCH ROMANTIC PARTSONG series, edited by Judith Blezzard, University of Liverpool. Delibes combines elegance, lyricism, and poise with an imaginative and colorful approach to vocal writing. The original French text is given, along with a English prose translation and a singable English version.

John Eric Floreen, arr. SKIP-A TO MY LOU (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 2 min. Easy CAN 1020 $1.25

This light hearted and fun folksong arrangement will add zest and humor to your concert. It's also a perfect encore selection.

Glenn Sproul STRAWBERRY (SATB[B], optional piano) Duration: 2 min. Easy / Medium CAN 1009 $1.50

Strawberry is based on a Zen Buddhist fable about a man who takes time to savor a strawberry while being pursued by tigers! A jazzy piece that your audience will enjoy.

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