SATB Sacred Christmas Choral 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

With text from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, this original lullaby setting has a gently rocking piano accompaniment that creates a sense of serenity. The soprano solo speaks of a mother's love as she

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

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 venerable Christmas text appears here in a significant setting as part of the Evoking Sound Choral Series edited by James Jordan. The composer's notes describe the intent to create a sense of mystery in

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