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Lighthearted with simple harmonic textures and rhythmic passages, these brief arrangements of classic carols will add a delightful and nostalgic air to your Christmas celebrations. Use them as prelude music

With many opportunities for expressive singing with close harmonies, this a cappella setting of the Kirkpatrick melody is tender and intimate. Subtle rhythmic changes and a nod to jazz harmonies in the

This arrangement of the chant PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM begins with a solo stating the theme from which the piece builds in intensity and interest. Percussion and handbell accents are added gradually, with

For seasonal worship or school concerts, this lovely setting of Blake's text focuses on the inherent clash between the corruption of the world and the innocence of youth. The choral verses progress

Starting with the lovely combination of solo flute and harp, this distinctly British-sounding arrangement of a beloved tune is developed masterfully through the juxtaposition of legato and staccato passages

From the opening measures, Dan Forrest's massive setting of this foundational carol implies that something marvelous is in store.  Scored for mixed voices, brass quintet, organ, timpani and

With a cheerful, buoyant pulse, this traditional English melody will be fun to perform and bring delight to the listeners. The dancelike rhythm provides a festive atmosphere to any Christmas worship or

This light-hearted arrangement is a delight for both audience and ringer. The original English tune is interwoven with echos of sea shanty melodies and original material. The flute part, while optional,

This lovely four-part mixed divisi a cappella setting of the Polish Christmas carol begins with treble voices, gradually adding lower voices and varying the choral texture by verse. The lush harmonization

A popular choice year after year, this simple song is a partner song with Silent Night. Accompanied by both piano and organ, it is so easy to prepare and fits so well with the traditional

The O Sapientia text is drawn from the O Antiphons of the Advent season. While this piece is keenly related to the Advent and Christmas seasons, it may also be used in liturgical settings

A simple plea that this Christmas season will bring peace, hope, and joy, this setting employs the ancient refrain "Dona nobis pacem" after each stanza to link the present with the past. The tune is based

These arrangements of both very familiar and less familiar Christmas melodies are done with the care and skill characteristic of this arranger's work. Their flexibility will allow them to be used for a