Take a musical journey in time--from the dawn of the Church's liturgical song through the Baroque's great choral and instrumental works to representative pieces of the 20th century. This is the sacred tradition of Christmas music, explored here in a stunningly illustrated book and a magnificent CD. It covers vocal and instrumental pieces from a variety of national and historical periods and styles, all of which have earned a place in the canon of great musical masterpieces. Not only will musicians and non-musicians alike find this an easily accessible guide, but they'll feast on a sumptuous gallery of thematically and historically corresponding full-color art (including a 14th century manuscript illumination and a nativity scene by Fra Angelico), and revel in some of the best recordings of the music ever made. There's rich, interesting background on every work, from Latin hymns and liturgical chants to Bach's cantatas to contemporary carols. The CD includes the Vienna Boys' Choir performing "Anima Nostra"; Arcangelo Corelli's "Christmas Concerto"; The Trappist Monks of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani singing Gregorian Chants; excerpts from Handel's "Messiah"; and the beloved "Silent Night." No other collection brings together all these elements in such an aesthetically pleasing and educational way.

(Piano Solo Songbook). New intermediate arrangements of 15 holiday favorites, including: Angels from the Realms of Glory * Away in a Manger * The First Noel * Go Tell It on the Mountain * O Come All Ye Faithful * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Silent Night * and more.

Describes the origins of thirty-one famous Christmas songs, including "Jingle Bells," "O Holy Night," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and provides the lyrics to each.

This new series of Christmas solos features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. Short introductions and codas extend the arrangements. In addition, traditional as well as alternate harmonies are used, turning each piece into a satisfying musical experience. Titles: * Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Joy to the World * The Little Drummer Boy * We Three Kings of Orient Are

(Jazz Piano Solos). 27 timeless Christmas carols in the sacred tradition are presented in jazzy piano solo arrangements including chord names. Songs: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Deck the Hall * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * The Holly and the Ivy * In the Bleak Midwinter * Joy to the World * O Holy Night * Silent Night * We Three Kings of Orient Are * What Child Is This? * and more.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This collection features over 20 popular modern Christmas songs by today's top artists arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Includes: Christmas Lights (Coldplay) * Christmas Saves the Year (Twenty One Pilots) * Christmas Tree Farm (Taylor Swift) * Cozy Little Christmas (Katy Perry) * Everyday Is Christmas (Sia) * Glittery (Kacey Musgraves) * Hallelujah (Carrie Underwood & John Legend) * He Shall Reign Forevermore (Chris Tomlin) * I Need You Christmas (Jonas Brothers) * Light of the World (Lauren Daigle) * Mistletoe (Justin Bieber) * Santa Tell Me (Ariana Grande) * Underneath the Tree (Kelly Clarkson) * and more.

This valuable collection for the church soloist is filled with 20 vocal solos arranged or composed by Jay Althouse. Includes solos for all seasons of the church year plus numerous Sundays throughout the year. It's all here, from Advent to Trinity Sunday, from Patriotic services to Communion. Includes useful Seasonal and Topical Index."