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A poignant original text is beautifully harmonized for women’s voices in this tender choral. Gentle dissonances and suspensions, as well as expressive dynamics, lend themselves to an emotive, sensitive performance. Simply gorgeous.
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Add some multicultural flair to holiday concerts with this lively arrangement of the Puerto Rican Christmas carol! The playful “la la” section and syncopated verses come even more alive with the addition of handclaps and percussion ostinati.
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This rhythmic rendition of the traditional carol is a blast! The funky feel craves choreography (on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video), a likely addition, as accessible writing will make note learning a breeze. A new half-time bridge leads into a key change just before the final groovin’ verse.
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Here’s a gorgeous setting of the text from “Angels We Have Heard on High” that includes a beautifully arranged verse of “Silent Night.” Featuring long legato lines, expressive phrasing, and warm choral writing, this ethereal piece ignites musicality.
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Mozart’s “Rondo alla Turca” is the basis for this innovative twist on “Jingle Bells!” Your audience will love catching the rapid text as the familiar and sequential melody is volleyed through the choir. Pierpont’s rarely-heard third verse is a hoot. “Oh, what fun it is!”