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Christmas is celebrated throughout the world - sometimes at the end of December, sometimes at the beginning of January. And everywhere, singing Christmas carols is part of the celebrations. Some carols, such as Adeste fideles or Stille Nacht are sung throughout the world, but many countries have their own particular carols which reflect their own customs and traditions. These Christmas carols from all over the world feature in the latest instalment of the LIEDERPROJEKT which is published in autumn 2015.
The new choral anthology Christmas carols of the world will enrich the Christmas repertoire for choirs, with lots of exciting choral arrangements of a selection of 85 international Christmas carols. It is edited by Volker Hempfling and contains arrangements by composers from 23 countries in their original languages, including John Rutter, John Høybye, Mark Sirett, Wolfram Buchenberg, Matti Hyökki and Fredo Jung.
The settings for mixed choir a cappellare extremely varied, ranging from easy to difficult. Some have accompaniment for keyboard instrument. A CD with samples from the book sung by the Calmus Ensemble Leipzig and the Athesinus Consort Berlin is included to the director's score.

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Innovative jazz arrangements of three carols originally created for a service of Jazz Carols at St Martin in the Fields, London by Will Todd. Rich harmonies serve to bring new expression to familiar Christmas material which is written for SATB voices and piano, with scope for optional congregational singing.

These carols were written for Andrew Earis and the Choir of St Martin in the Fields and first performed as part of "Jazz Carols from St Martin in the Fields" on 22 December 2012. They can be performed using the supplied piano part or embellished using the chord symbols above. Double bass may also be used in addition to piano, again following the supplied chord symbols.
-Will Todd

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This arrangement was written for Andrew Earis and the choir of St Martin in the Fields, London. I have performed this in a variety of ways including the use of a soloing instrument (eg sax, trumpet, trombone) in the middle section after the 2nd time bar, using the chords for some gentle improvising. A bass player could also be used after verse 1, allowing the piano to play more chords in the left hand and improvise in the right hand.
- Will Todd

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This wonderful carol melody is sung by the altos and is accompanied by an ostinato "motor" in the male voices.
The soprano part moves independently and comments, so to speak, on the melodic happenings.

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"I have embedded this internationally well-known melody in a harmonic room of bells which is rendered by the male voices. To enhance the feeling of two independent entities, the melody and the bell ostinato are performed in different metres. Tension increases in the second verse when the melody is performed in a canon but dissipates at the end of the piece."
-Marten Jansson

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"I asked my friend, the poet Einar Askestad, if he could write a poem for me about love between father and son, brothers and God. I felt that these forms of love are seldom sung about. The poem moved me greatly and I have tried to put music to these words which is simple yet full of beauty. In the four movements of this suite-like piece, various aspects of these relationships are conveyed."
-Marten Jansson

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The piece was originally written in Russian and dedicated by the composer to her father. The recurrent motif of different "bells" makes the memories of the old times come back. Music is elegant and gentle with the colors of various harmonies being so rich that people are deeply touched while listening. This piece is also a challenge for singers to express emotions in different music sections. The "Church" is a symbol for time imprint.
The female composer Svetlana Semenova (b. 11.08.1986) is a choir conductor, teacher, vocalist and composer. She graduated from Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatoire and has a degree in choir conducting. At the moment she works as a professor of conducting at the Conservatoire, combining this occupation with the activity of choirmaster of the Academic Choir of Petrozavodsk State University and of the boy choir in the Culture and Art Center of Petrozavodsk. They participate at various international choir festivals and contests.

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Children's Songs from Owari and Mikawa Part 2 is a sequel to the suite Part 1 written in 2002. The composer selected five children's songs that have different characters, and arranged them for chorus based on his own image. The songs are powerful, funny and with delicate expression. People can enjoy the atmosphere of festivals, events and play of all four seasons. The composer has a wish for Japanese traditional children's songs to be sung forever.

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Over the last few years, compositions of the German composer Alwin Schronen have become more and more popular. This is a new piece by him. Although it has only 27 bars, the music is notable for various characters and harmony, so colorful and peaceful.

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These is a cappella pieces are written as a responsory of the so-called Holy Week. A gentle melody and rich changes of the sound match with the content of the lyrics. All songs are written in tonal and choirs can select some of them for a concert program or even for a competition.

* Kristina Vasiliauskaite (b.1956) was born in Vilnius, Lithuania. She comes from a large family of musicians. Her Missa Brevis for children's choir is one of her most popular works.

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This version of Magnificat by Polish composer Jozef Swider is like an art song from the Romanic period. Various tempi, large dynamic scale and free music movement express the glory of the Lord.

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Michal Ziolkowski is a young Polish composer who has been interested in music since the age of 15. Agnus Dei in a somewhat dark setting with a solo soprano hovering above. The composition by the young Polish composer is particularly suitable for chamber choir concerts, requires full command of the voice, and takes the audience far away from this world. This Agnus also wan the 10th International Composers Competition MUISCA SACRA in Koeln.

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This unique Grammy-award winning title track from the video game Civilization IV is now available for men. Features a world fusion sound-including chanting, strong rhythmic choral sections, and a Swahili text setting of "The Lord's Prayer." Orchestration available at alfred.com/rental. This title is available in Music Prodigy.

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A counter-tenor (or alto) solo poignantly opens the piece, accompanied by the calm of the river as reflected in the choral underlay. Suddenly the river comes to roaring life and the beloved Shenandoah drama unfolds. A show-stopper is the final result!

*Philip Serino (b. 1989) is an young independent musician who has a variety of musical works including choral music, orchestral music, video game music, original songs, cover music, and more.

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Buchenberg is one of the most popular German composers. Music of this piece begins and ends with a baritone solo. The text comes from the "Ecclesiastes" of the Old Testament that gives food for thought in our modern times. The speedy and rhythmical music requires high singing techniques from the performers.

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This piece by Welsh composer Paul Mealor is arranged for unaccompanied SSAA divisi chorus. The sublime harmonies of this piece were released on the album "A Tender Light" that also featured his work composed for the Royal Wedding.

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Sheldon Rose is widely known as a pianist, composer/arranger, and educator working with a multitude of young performers in Canada. He believes that children's voices in song have the power to change the world. Female voices of this song create the effect of stars illuminating the emptiness of the universe. This piece is recommended for choral competitions.

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Warm harmony of the piece, just like the heaven-made cloth, softly and gently wraps the listeners. Male singers should show their high sensibility to create a tender and comfort sound. The mixed choir version was performed in the ACDA HS Honor Choir Eastern Division 2008.

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Composer Dickau is also the director of the Minnesota University Choir. The lyrics of Heveningham (1651-1700) inspired composers since Renaissance. Dickau's composition is one of the most popular versions that has been performed all over the world. The piano flows with the music and words, and truly expresses the power of music.

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