A mysterious, ambient, yet rhythmic arrangement for the traditional Christmas Hymn, I Wonder As I Wander. Made popular by several contemporary artists, this hymn creates a sense of awe and wonder about the Christmas story.
Am Cm Gm Em
Flamenco style. Upbeat and lively, this world music infused hymn captures the joy of the Christmas holiday. Includes room for extra verses.
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A peaceful, modern arrangement of the popular Christmas carol (also known as Carol of the Drum). Originally written by Katherine Davis in the 1940s, and based off of a traditional Czech hymn melody. Used by permission. Note: this track cannot be customized.
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An orchestral "Fiddler On The Roof"-style arrangement of the traditional Jewish spiritual Let My People Go. About the Jewish people's freedom from slavery in Egypt, this song is commonly used during Passover seder, and commonly used as a metaphor for the enslavement and oppression of Africans in America.
Fm Am Dm Cm
A contemporary / klezmer style arrangement of the traditional Jewish song Oseh Shalom. This song is commonly sung during Shabbat services and at other Jewish celebrations. Starts slowly and increases to a joyful speed. Translation: May He who makes peace in the heavens, grant peace to us and to all our people, and let us say Amen.
Gbm Am Em Cm
A mellow pop ballad arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella. Features soft tribal percussion and acoustic guitar. Has a slight tropical feel to it.
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The seventh movement from Handel's Messiah, a full SATB chorus. This orchestral recording follows Handel's original score, featuring strings, winds, harpsichord, and organ. Popular oratorio for Christmas and Easter.
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The ninth movement in Handel's Messiah begins with an alto aria, and ends with a triumphant SATB chorus. Together, they create a massive and grand piece of music. Smooth and flowing, this interpretation is inspired by the well-known London Symphony Orchestra recordings.
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A dramatic orchestral rendition of the USA's most thoughtful and beautiful patriotic song, alternately somber, strong, and full of national pride. Easy arrangement to sing along with. Includes two verses, with the usual stretching of the last phrase at the very end.
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A bounding, joyous SATB chorus, movement 26 of Handel's Messiah. Ends with a slow quiet coda. Orchestral direction follows the London Philharmonic recording.
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The Spiritrax.com Christmas Collection Vol. 1 includes 12 of our most popular Christmas songs in their most commonly sung keys. Each accompaniment background track comes with sheet music and a demonstration version.
A contemplative arrangement for Viola, Piano, and acoustic bass of the traditional high holy day song Kol Nidre. Instrumental intro, followed by one time through the song, and a tag instrumental ending. Kol Nidre means "All Vows" and is a flat statement that no promise of any kind will be kept for the coming year. Note, this arrangement is a shortened version of the full prayer, and is designed to allow for cantorial singing prior to chanting or speaking the full prayer -- an effective High Holiday congregational technique.
Abm Fm Cm
An ambient contemporary version of the classic Christmas carol. The sound of whistling wind brings out the cold, dark quality of this minor key carol, and an eclectic group of instruments (bass, piano, guitar, synthesizers, strings, and a variety of percussion) provide an easy background to sing over.
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A flowing duet for alto and tenor leads into a glorious SATB chorus thanking God. This track comprises movements 50 and 51 of the Messiah. Orchestral accompaniment is from Handel's original score.
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The massive final movement of Handel's Messiah, scored for SATB chorus and full orchestra, includes unison rhythm choruses, four part fugal sections, a big ending, and a four-minute Amen section that could be considered a separate movement. Trumpets and kettledrums boost the energy of this truly grand finale.
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