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Christmas Collection & Musical

adult collection

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SING GLORIAA Concert of Worship for ChristmasCreated by DAVID HAMILTON

Spectacular orchestrations and choral arranging are the hallmarks of this elegant Christmas concert by master arrangerDavid Hamilton. Featuring a sparkling overture, unique treatments of carols, worship sequences, a special numberfeaturing children’s choir and electrifying new songs, Sing Gloria may be used in its entirety in a concert format or as aresource collection throughout the Advent/Christmas season. This is vocal and orchestral Christmas music at its best.

Song Titles: Gloria ● Spirit of the Season ● Carols Suite includes Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Come, O Come,

Emmanuel, and Angels, from the Realms of Glory ● Christmas in Heaven ● Hope Is Born Again ● Sweet Little Jesus

Boy ● Nativity Suite includes A Cradle in Bethlehem, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, and Silent Night! Holy

Night! ● Adoration Suite includes The First Noel, O Come All Ye Faithful, and Angels, We Have Heard on High ● All Year

Long ● We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Highlights:

• An elegant Christmas concert

• Features DVD accompaniment video to enhance your presentation

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS:Choral Book 0 80689 74817 2 $8.95Listening CD 0 80689 82022 9 16.98CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 85512 2 90.00Accompaniment DVD 0 80689 46209 2 199.95Orchestration (pdf format) 0 80689 47167 4 350.00

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Intermediate

VOICING:SATB

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:Approx. 40 minutes

RELEASE DATE:April 22, 2011

CD Preview Pak 0 80689 54536 8 12.00DVD Preview Pak 0 80689 54236 7 12.00Bulk CD 10-Pak 0 80689 74472 3 59.95CD PracticeTrax 0 80689 66802 9 59.95

dramatic adultmusical

SEARCHING FOR THE KING Two Different Worlds Searching for the TruthA Dramatic Christmas MusicalScript by WALTER L. BLACKArranged and Orchestrated by DAVID T. CLYDESDALE

Following the success of the Dove Award winning musical, A Baby Changes Everything, David T. Clydesdale bringsSearching for the King, a one-of-a-kind dramatic Christmas musical. A dynamic contemporary story parallels the biblicalstory delivering a message as powerful as the prophets and as relevant as today’s headlines. Walter L. Black’s excitingscript juxtaposes one of the Magi (Mordecai) as he follows the Star of Bethlehem, with Benjamin, a soldier stationed in theMiddle East 2,000 years later who is looking up at the same stars. They are both searching for the truth, and they both findit at the foot of the manger. The musical requires only six actors (3 male and 3 female) and features an engaging scene forchildren’s choir as well as a thrilling mix of new songs and beloved carols. A detailed production manual and optional DVDwill ensure that Searching for the King will deliver the heart of Christmas to your congregation and community.

Song Titles: Glory to the Newborn King with Hail to the King! ● Searching for a King ● Morning Star with Emmanuel ● It

Was a Starry Night ● This Is God ● Beautiful One with Sing, Sing, Sing ● Searching for the King (Reprise) ● What Will You

Do? ● Peace ● Hail to the King! with Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World!

Highlights:

• Requires only six actors (3 male and 3 female)

• Optional narration-only script available at wordmusic.com

• DVD accompaniment video to enhance presentation

• New! Production manual created by Walter L. Black

• Features children’s choir on “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS:Choral Book 0 80689 74717 5 $8.95Listening CD 0 80689 82122 6 16.98CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 85612 9 90.00Accompaniment DVD 0 80689 46309 9 199.95Orchestration (pdf format) 0 80689 47367 8 350.00

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Intermediate

VOICING:SATB

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:Approx. 59 minutes

RELEASE DATE:April 22, 2011

CD Preview Pak 0 80689 54636 5 12.00DVD Preview Pak 0 80689 54639 6 12.00Bulk CD 10-Pak 0 80689 74572 0 59.95CD PracticeTrax 0 80689 66902 6 59.95Production Manual 0 80689 34797 9 29.95

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Christmas Musicals

Unison/2 partmusical

WHEN LOVE WAS BORNA Christmas Celebration for Unison/2-Part Choir Vocal Arrangements by RICHARD KINGSMORE Arranged by CLIFF DUREN, TOM FETTKE, LARI GOSS,

RICHARD KINGSMORE, AND ROBERT STERLING

The significance of the night Christ was born is told in this simple setting of great arrangements by some of today’smost loved arrangers. Only 20 minutes in length, the unison/two-part voicing is accessible for choirs of any size withoutsacrificing the stirring musical emotions of the season. Featuring thoughtful scriptural narration and RichardKingsmore’s well-crafted choral parts, your choir will shine as they sing of the joyous night When Love Was Born.

Song Titles: This Child Was Born for You with Angels We Have Heard on High ●’Twas the Light Before Christmas ●

The Night That Christ Was Born ● When Love Was Born ● Shine On

Highlights:

• Unison/2-part voicing for small to mid-size choirs

• Timed to allow for Sunday morning sermon

• Arrangements by veteran arrangers

• Choral settings by Richard Kingsmore

• Narration

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS:Choral Book 0 80689 45017 4 $6.95Listening CD 0 80689 81622 2 16.98CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 85212 1 60.00

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Easy

VOICING:Unison/2-part

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:Approx. 20 minutes

RELEASE DATE:April 22, 2011

CD Preview Pak 0 80689 54136 0 12.00Bulk CD 10-Pak 0 80689 74272 9 59.95

easyadult musical

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Moderate

VOICING:SATB

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:Approx. 36 minutes

RELEASE DATE:April 22, 2011

LIGHT LOOKED DOWNArranged by MARTY PARKS

Jesus: the Peace that looked down on our war, the Love that looked down on our hatred, the Light that looked down onour darkness. Veteran arranger Marty Parks combines this powerful Christmas message with exciting songs and carolsof the season, including such new favorites as “Christ Child” and “Light Looked Down.” Accessible choral arranging andrich orchestration make Light Looked Down the perfect offering for small and large choirs alike.

Song Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High ● My Soul Magnifies the Lord ● Christ Child ● Candlelight Processional

includes O Come, All Ye Faithful, Fairest Lord Jesus, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Away in a Manger, and Angels, from the

Realms of Glory ● Gloria! Jubilate Deo! ● Light Looked Down ● Jesus…There Is No Other with Jesus, the One and

Only and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ● Finale with My Soul Magnifies the Lord and Joy to the World!

Highlights:

• Narration

• Optional drama script and production notes included in the book

• Accessible arrangements for limited rehearsal time

• Option to include children’s choir

• Include congregation on carol selections in “Candlelight Processional”

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS:Choral Book 0 80689 45317 5 $7.95Listening CD 0 80689 81922 3 16.98CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 85412 5 90.00CD Preview Pak 0 80689 54436 1 12.00

Bulk CD 10-Pak 0 80689 74672 7 59.95CD PracticeTrax 0 80689 66702 2 59.95Orchestration (pdf format) 0 80689 47267 1 350.00

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Musical

children’smusical

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AVAILABLE PRODUCTS:Choral Book 0 80689 74617 8 $6.95Listening CD 0 80689 81822 6 16.98CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 85312 8 90.00CD Preview Pak 0 80689 54336 4 12.00Bulk CD 10-Pak 0 80689 74372 6 59.95Instructional DVD 0 80689 46109 5 29.95Digital Teacher’s Resource Kit 0 80689 34697 2 59.95The Great Christmas Giveaway Kit 6 79143 03728 2 10.99

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DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Easy

VOICING:Unison/2-part choir

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:Approx. 39 minutes

RELEASE DATE:April 22, 2011

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY The Gift Goes On! Created by CELESTE CLYDESDALE Arranged by DAVID T. CLYDESDALE

Join Brody, Ashley and the rest of the class officers as they meet at the mall tosearch for the perfect present for their homeroom teacher. There are manytemptations and detours along the way, but they come to learn that true joy is onlyfound when we give to others in the same way Christ gave to us. Featuring theengaging songs, spiritual message, and sparkling arrangements you’ve come toexpect from a Celeste Clydesdale musical, The Great Christmas Giveaway is sureto delight audiences of all ages.

Song Titles: Shop ’Til You Drop ● It’s Better to Give ● It’s Better to Give (Reprise)

● The Gift Goes On with Every Good and Perfect Gift ● The Perfect Present ● Gold,

Incense and Myrrh ● I Give You Me ● Where’s the Line to See Jesus? ● Manger

Song includes The Greatest Gift of All and Away in a Manger ● The Gift of Joy! ●

Curtain Calls

Highlights:

• The Great Christmas Giveaway Kit – an exciting new way to teach children the

joy of giving at Christmas 

• Includes the Sandi Patty classic “The Gift Goes On” and YouTube sensation

“Where’s the Line to See Jesus?”

• Animated accompaniment video for the song “Gold, Incense and Myrrh” on

Instructional DVD

• Free expanded production notes available for download from wordmusic.com

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Christmas Anthems & Orchestration

Fall Anthems

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BORN IN BETHLEHEMArranged and Orchestrated by Cliff Duren SATB 0 80689 04423 6 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82432 6 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95647 8 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01356 0 69.95

SAVIOURArranged and Orchestrated by Daniel SemsenSATB 0 80689 05023 7 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83032 7 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96247 9 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01266 2 69.95

ONE CHILDArranged by Mark McClureOrchestrated by Carl MarshDuet feature w/SATB choir 0 80689 03223 3 $1.70and children’s voices

CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82832 4 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96047 5 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01036 1 69.95

BEHOLD THAT STAR with O HOLY NIGHTArranged by Dan Goeller and David HuntsingerOrchestrated by Dan GoellerSATB w/solo 0 80689 04323 9 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82332 9 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95547 1 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01346 1 69.95

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPINGArranged and Orchestrated by Dave WilliamsonSolo feature w/SATB choir 0 80689 05123 4 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83132 4 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96347 6 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01276 1 69.95

HERE WITH USArranged and Orchestrated by David T. ClydesdaleSATB w/solos 0 80689 05423 5 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83432 5 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96647 7 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01316 4 69.95(From the musical Voices of Christmas)

IT’S CHRISTMAS…AGAIN!Arranged and Orchestrated by David T. ClydesdaleSATB 0 80689 05523 2 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83532 2 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96747 4 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01326 3 69.95

PEACE NOWArranged and Orchestrated by Phillip KeverenSATB 0 80689 04923 1 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82932 1 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96147 2 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01256 3 69.95

ADORE HIMArranged and Orchestrated by Robert SterlingSATB 0 80689 04223 2 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82232 2 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95447 4 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01336 2 69.95

CHRISTMAS DAYArranged and Orchestrated by David T. ClydesdaleDuet feature w/SATB choir 0 80689 05323 8 $1.70and children’s voicesCD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83332 8 24.98DVD ChoralTrax 0 80689 45909 2 34.95Orchestration 0 80689 96547 0 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01306 5 69.95(From the musical Joy Joy Joy)

GOD WITH US with WE THREE KINGSArranged and Orchestrated by Phillip KeverenSATB 0 80689 04823 4 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83632 9 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96847 1 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01396 6 69.95

HAVE YOU SEEN THAT CHILDArranged and Orchestrated by Cliff DurenSATB w/Solo Feature 0 80689 04623 0 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82632 0 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95847 2 49.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01376 8 49.95(From the musical The Star Still Shines)

FULLNESS OF GRACEArranged by Tom FettkeOrchestrated by Camp KirklandSATB 0 80689 04523 3 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82532 3 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95747 5 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01366 9 69.95(From the musical Glorious Impossible)

CHRIST BE BORN IN YOUArranged and Orchestrated by David T. ClydesdaleSATB w/solo 0 80689 05223 1 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83232 1 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 96447 3 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01296 9 69.95

Orchestration

STAR OF WONDER MEDLEYArranged and Orchestrated by Cliff DurenOrchestration 0 80689 38857 6 $69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01436 9 69.95(From the musical The Star Still Shines)

OUR GLORIOUS GODArranged by Gary RhodesOrchestrated by Tim CatesSATB 0 80689 03923 2 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 81932 2 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95147 3 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01006 4 69.95

BEAUTIFUL BODY AND BLOODArranged and Orchestrated by Cliff DurenSATB w/solo 0 80689 03423 7 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 81432 7 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 94647 9 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 00956 3 69.95

DESERT SONGArranged and Orchestrated by Daniel SemsenSATB w/solo 0 80689 03623 1 $1.85and praise team

CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 81632 1 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 94847 3 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 00976 1 69.95

WHISPERED PRAYERS withDOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAYArranged and Orchestrated by Russell MauldinDuet feature w/SATB choir 0 80689 04123 5 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82132 5 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95347 7 49.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01026 2 49.95

JESUS IS THE LORDArranged by Gary RhodesOrchestrated by Tim CatesSATB w/worship leader 0 80689 03823 5 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 81832 5 24.98DVD ChoralTrax 0 80689 46009 8 34.95Orchestration 0 80689 95047 6 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 00996 9 69.95(From the musical I Will Rise)

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGSArranged and Orchestrated by Lari GossSATB w/solo feature 0 80689 03523 4 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 81532 4 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 94747 6 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01446 8 69.95

I CAN PRAYArranged and Orchestrated by Russell MauldinSATB w/solo 0 80689 03723 8 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 81732 8 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 94947 0 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 00986 0 69.95

AT THE CROSSArranged by Gary RhodesOrchestrated by Tim CatesSATB w/worship leader 0 80689 03323 0 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 81332 0 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 94547 2 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 00946 4 69.95(From the musical East to West)

THROUGH IT ALL with GOD LEADS US ALONGArranged and Orchestrated by Lari GossSATB w/solo 0 80689 04023 8 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 82032 8 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 95247 0 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01016 3 69.95

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• CD ChoralTrax are stereo/split/demo unless otherwise noted.

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Christmas Cantata & Musical Christmas Anthems

children’smusical

THE CASE OF THE RELUCTANT INNKEEPERA Christmas Musical for Young VoicesCreated by RUTH ELAINE SCHRAM

AND MARK CABANISS

Here comes the judge!  Bethlehem court is in session with theHonorable Judge Jody Justice presiding.  It's The People vs. a certain"reluctant" innkeeper...reluctant to give a certain young couple a roomfor the night, that is.  Sam Shepherd is the prosecuting attorney who'sout to get to the bottom of this case by calling key animal witnesses tothe stand.  It's eventually revealed that the greatest miracle of allhappened the night before, and God can always turn things aroundfor good!  Perfect for grades K-4, this 20-minute, easy-to-prepare andpresent musical can be performed with as few as eight children ormany more. 

The verdict is in...The Case of the Reluctant Innkeeper will delight andinspire your church and community with the joyous message ofChristmas!

Song Titles: Overture ● No Vacancy ● Angels in the Sky ● Change

Things Around ● All Because of Bethlehem ● Joy to the World with

Change Things Around (Reprise)

Highlights:

• Reproducible singers’ pages included in Director’s Edition

• Accompaniment CD (included in Director’s Edition) features

full-color performance poster and program

• Adaptable script for choirs of any size or age

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS:Director’s Edition 0 80689 01426 0 $49.95

w/ Accompaniment CD*Listening CD 0 80689 82322 0 16.98Bulk CDs (10 pak) 0 80689 74872 1 59.95CD Preview Pak 0 80689 54732 6 10.00

*ACD includes instrumental and split mixes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Easy/Medium

VOICING:Unison/2-part

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:Approx. 15-20 minutes

RELEASE DATE:June 3, 2011

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Medium

VOICING:SATB w/solo feature

PERFORMANCE LENGTH:Approx. 25-30 minutes

RELEASE DATE:June 3, 2011

THERE IS A ROSECreated by JOHN PARKER AND ROBERT STERLING Arranged by ROBERT STERLING

A unique and extremely useful concept for a Christmas cantata, thislovely work by Robert Sterling may be used in various ways. Theentire work, including the Christmas Intrada and four suites, eachcontaining original and familiar music and divided by poignantnarrative, may be used in one presentation. However, it has beendesigned for each of the four suites to be used on any or all of theSundays of Advent and Christmas. The cantata is scored for choir,soloists and keyboard, or it may be presented with chamber orchestraaccompaniment. A moving and versatile offering!

Song Titles: Christmas Intrada ● Suite I – Restore the Joy ●

Suite II – Christ Is Born! ● Suite III – Proclaim the Joy ●

Suite IV – When Love Was Born

Highlights:

• Well-crafted and accessible writing for choir and instrumentalists

• Small ensemble accompaniment designed for churches of all sizes

and budgets

• Compelling narration

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS:Choral Book 0 80689 20417 3 $8.95

Listening CD 0 80689 82222 3 16.98CD Trax (stereo) 0 80689 85712 6 80.00CD Practice Trax 0 80689 67002 2 64.95Orchestration (pdf) 0 80689 47467 5 80.00Bulk CDs (10 pak) 0 80689 74772 4 64.95CD Preview Pak 0 80689 54239 8 12.00

adultcantata

CAROL OF THE CRADLEArranged by Anna Laura PageSATB 0 80689 05623 9 $1.80

CHRIST BE WITH MEArranged and Orchestrated by Phillip KeverenSATB 0 80689 89827 3 $1.70CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 77432 4 24.98Orchestration 0 80689 89447 3 69.95

CHRIST CHILD NOELArranged by Patti DrennanSATB w/optional children’s voices 0 80689 05823 3 $1.95

CHRISTMAS ALLELUIA AND AMENArranged by Stan PethelSATB 0 80689 05923 0 $1.80

CELTIC BENEDICTIONArranged by Ruth Elaine SchramSATB 0 80689 05723 6 $1.80

EVERY VALLEYWords and Music by Kurt KaiserArranged by John PurifoySATB 0 80689 06023 6 $1.80

FOREVER CHANGEDWords by Susan Bentall Boersma and Music by David Lantz III Arranged by David Lantz IIISATB 0 80689 06123 3 $1.80

HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILLWords by Marty Haugen and Music by Ken MedemaSATB 0 80689 06223 0 $1.80

LET ALL THINGS GIVE THANKSArranged by Don HartSATB 0 80689 06323 7 $1.80Orchestration (pdf format) 0 80689 96947 8 20.00Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01416 1 20.00

OUR JOY AND HEARTS’ DELIGHTWords by Bryan Jeffery LeechArranged by Benjamin HarlanSATB 0 80689 06423 4 $1.80CD ChoralTrax 0 80689 83732 6 24.98Orchestration (pdf format) 0 80689 97047 4 69.95Orchestration (download) 0 80689 01406 2 69.95(From the musical The Sounding Joy)

RIVER OF GOD’S LOVEWords by Susan Naus Dengler and Music by Lee Dengler SATB 0 80689 06523 1 $1.80

SEASONS OF LIFEWords by Susan Naus Dengler and Music by Lee Dengler SATB 0 80689 06623 8 $1.80

SING NOEL TO THE BABYWords and Music by Ruth Elaine SchramSATB 0 80689 06723 5 $1.80

SONG OF INVOCATION Arranged by Eric WakefieldSATB 0 80689 06823 2 $1.80(organ or piano accompaniment)

• ANTHEMS AVAILABLE: June 3, 2011