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A familiar text from Lessons and Carols services in a brand new setting. Unexpected tonality shifts and waves of building tempos lead to a final climax of "Deo gracias!" A quintessential Advent addition to

Full of pomp and majesty this verse-refrain anthem is an exciting choice for a processional or recessional within Christmas services, or as a special opener or closer to a festive concert program. Optional

This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a warm and welcome addition to any concert.

This warm and sentimental concert work features two soloists who also duet at the beginning and end, with a middle section that swells with joy. Including only the lyric "Alleluia," this piece allows the

This simple setting of the well-known poem from George Herbert's The Temple features sweeping melodies and an extended organ introduction. The melody is taken up first by upper voices, then full

This anthem conveys a meaningful petition for God's blessing as we minister through music. The melody confidently underscores the message of service willingly given, and the organ accompaniment includes all

This appropriately mournful setting of the traditional Latin text is rich in harmonic, rhythmic nuances and lyrical melodic lines. Moments of this piece will place you and audiences in the mobs commanding

Based on Gregorian chant, this ninth-century antiphon is given new life as an urgent plea for peace. A sense of powerlessness and desperation is reflected in the use of free and mixed meter, while

This masterful setting of the familiar Welsh carol features a few clever rhythmic twists and an unexpected setting of the text "Fast away the old year passes." With a dancing organ accompaniment, this piece

Joy is central to this exuberant original anthem based on St. Patrick's Breastplate. Accented opening and closing sections with antiphonal voices and organ contrast with the more legato middle

A 15th-century text inspired this a cappella setting reminiscent of medieval tonality and rhythm. The dynamics are restrained overall, but contrast is important in each verse.  Frequent time signature

Here is a delicate and unaccompanied setting of In Paradisum with an option to repeat the text in English. Smooth phrases match a good setting of the text that will challenge your chamber

In an upbeat setting of a hymn text by 17th-century English poet George Herbert, irregular meters, syncopation, and dancing melodic shapes are employed to amplify the jubilant mood of the text.

The original 15th century English text has been slightly shortened and adapted to provide the basis for this simple, atmospheric carol. The Virgin Mary sings the Infant Jesus to sleep, conveying the love

A gorgeous setting of the popular text from the Requiem Mass. The homophonic writing and the voice-leading make it accessible to advanced and professional ensembles.

A joyful and soaring a cappella work, this English setting of "My soul doth magnify the Lord" is a wonderful way to show off the sound of your choir. Homorhythmic movement and careful voice leading make it

In this winning setting of the venerable text, there are unison declamations, imitative passages, and a soaring descant to close. The organ part is equally lovely, in one place providing bird-like motifs.

"O light born of light." This traditional Latin text shimmers in a stunning a cappella setting with thoughtful voice leading and cluster harmonies. Accessible enough for concert or service use, it will make

This wondrously beautiful and inviting music embodies the magic and wonder of the Nativity. Based on ancient chant, the modern a cappella harmonies move and explore sonorities that bring colorful dimension

Bridging ancient and modern, this arrangement of an historic English Christmas carol re-invigorates it with a highly expressive contemporary harmonic palette. The choral texture is a cappella with quite a

This challenging anthem uses Latin phrases to convey the theme of peace. A short section in English, "Lord, grant us peace," gives way to a return of the opening text, "Pax, Domine." Appropriate for general

This a cappella Advent hymn won first prize at the Cincinnati Camerata Composition Contest in 2015. The text of this hymn, also known as The Song of the Nuns of Chester,  goes back to the year