Made famous by Nat King Cole and Mel Torme, this is a classic orchestral arrangement, perfect for soloists. Lush, jazzy, and full of Christmas spirit. Used by permission.
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The well-known Chanukah song "Who Can Retell", with accordion, guitar, piano, fiddle, clarinet, and drums. Twice through, so that groups can sing it both in Hebrew and English.
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The beautiful English carol arranged for a European-style folk band, with hammered dulcimer, guitar, concertina, recorder, upright bass, and traditional percussion. Creates a gentle, medieval atmosphere. Three verses.
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The Spiritrax.com Christmas Collection Vol. 2 includes twelve popular Christmas songs in their most commonly sung keys. Click each title below to preview that track. Each accompaniment background track comes with sheet music and a demonstration version.
Movement 10 of Bach's Cantata 147, this famous hymn tune has one of the most beautiful orchestral accompaniments ever written. Recorded from Bach's original scoring for SATB chorus, full string orchestra, solo oboe, and solo trumpet. Intended as a sing-along track for SATB choirs performing this Cantata movement.
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This traditional spiritual speaks of leaving this world and moving on. Arranged here for full orchestra plus rhythm section. Moderate tempo, three verses. Could work well for a soloist, a choir, or a congregation.
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This famous solo piano piece by Satie is by turns gentle and sad. It is often used as a slow interlude at services with a somber theme, and at funerals.
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The opening overture to Handel's Messiah. Played by full orchestra from Handel's original scores. Allegro, but with a slow introduction. Sets the stage perfectly for the full Messiah.
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The official anthem of the President of the United States, played here by a marching band. A good short instrumental fanfare for patriotic events.
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Movement thirteen in Handel's Messiah is the only purely instrumental movement, without any singing at all. It's useful as an interlude, contemplative moment, or during an intermission. The title "Pifa" suggests shepherds' music played traditionally at Christmas by the Italian "pifferare" (pipers or shepherds).
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Contemporary worship band arrangement of the popular praise and worship song How Great Is Our God, originally written and performed by Chris Tomlin. Builds through to the final chorus, and ends with a section for almost a capella singing or meditation. This version is lowered to G Major to assist with congregational singing.
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Orchestral contemporary worship arrangement of the Christmas Hymn Joy to the World. Strings, piano, guitar, trumpets and horns. Energetic and up-tempo. Video Karaoke quicktime download available separately (Item ID 1164)
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Contemporary arrangement of the Christmas hymn. Features a mellow percussion groove using tablas, shakers, and congas, layered with piano and guitar.
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Contemporary orchestral arrangement of the traditional Christmas hymn. Written in 3/4 time, arrangement contains piano, bass drums, orchestra, and guitar. Perfect for caroling, as a choir anthem or as a solo performance piece. Three verses.
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Small orchestra arrangement of the popular traditional patriotic hymn. This backing track is the perfect accompaniment for July 4th, camps, Memorial Day and other patriotic moments. All four verses. Guide vocal recorded in D Major for alto voice.
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