DECEMBER. Christmas Morn.

Sir Frederic Cowen
arranged and edited by W.C. Rohl
Catalogue number: 006CX101523A

Originally for solo piano, Frederic Cowen’s THE MONTHS is a collection of 12 pieces, each dedicated to a specific month of the year and is intended to evoke the unique characteristics and atmosphere associated with that time of the year. The final movement, “DECEMBER. Christmas Morn.” captures the frosty and tranquil atmosphere of a Christmas morning, evoking a delicate, serene snowfall.

 

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PEACE ON THE EARTH: Christmas Anthem, Op. 38

Amy Marcy Cheney Beach
For SATB Chorus and Organ with optional orchestration by Kenneth Atkins
Catalogue number: 004CC070123AA

Originally for SATB chorus and organ, Amy Beach’s PEACE ON THE EARTH: Christmas Anthem, Op. 38 is a Brahmsian setting of familiar Christmas texts by E.H. Sears. The accompaniment has been orchestrated for a small orchestra of woodwinds, horns, timpani, organ (optional), and strings. The orchestration may also be performed with strings only.

Available versions:

SATB and Organ (or Piano)	(Pepper #11529773)
SATB Chorus & Orchestra	Score and full set of parts   (Pepper #11529774)
	Score and set of string parts only   (Pepper #11529775)
	Parts for winds and percussion   (Pepper #11529776)

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CHRISTMAS, Op. 80

Arthur Foote
Catalogue number: 006CC040223A
arranged and edited by Kenneth Atkins

Originally written for organ by American composer, Arthur Foote, "Christmas" utilizes rich harmonies, majestic melodies, and intricate textures to convey a sense of warmth and grandeur. Foote's composition skillfully blends traditional Christmas themes "Listen, Lordlings Unto Me," "What Child Is This?" and "The First Nowell" with his own creative interpretation, resulting in a piece that is both evocative and uplifting.

 

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