Luke 2 8-20

"The wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts are warm and bright. For there is peace and hope to share this wondrous winter night." This heartwarming canon is characterized by a simple, small-range

A surprise hit from the Disney animated film "Frozen," this tender song depicts the relationship between the two sisters, Anna and Elsa. Its emotional impact has resonated deeply with audiences and

Amy Bernon's imaginative style is fully evident in this charming winter piece for younger groups. Singers will explore varied musical styles as the text considers different kinds of songs the snow might

You'll have a sleighride full of merriment with this bright, cheery song recorded by The Andrews Sisters back in the 1950s. Great for developing diction and harmonic skills, this will be special fun for

Here's a contemporary-style choral on a shimmering winter-themed text. Warm harmonies and a gently rocking 6/8 meter surround the tender melody that begins as a solo. The piece closes with three independent

"Let’s go! Everybody out in the snow!" This rockin' call-and-response crowd pleaser is all about sleds, snowboards, making snowmen, snow angels, and even having "a friendly snowball fight." Your

Feel the excitement that comes with the first flakes of the year. A bright, cheery, Broadway-style melody is echoed back and forth in this upbeat song. Pair this catchy tune with choreography from the

Robert Frost's celebrated 1922 poem shines in a setting for developing choirs that is lush and peaceful with sublime word painting throughout. The works' descending melodies are evocative of falling snow

Raymond Briggs' 1978 children's picture book about a snowman coming to life was made into a celebrated half-hour animated film. This song sets the sequence in which the snowman flies with a boy to the North

"Nothing to do. Nowhere to go. I’m happy here, just watching it snow." It's every kid's wish! This sweet ballad about watching the winter snow through a frosted windowpane has a memorable melody,

Pentatonix covers this song by Fleet Foxes in their signature a cappella style, with only body percussion as accompaniment. With a repeating vocal phrase that gradually extends and a wordless contrasting

Fleet Foxes' hit single from 2008 and the popularity of the Pentatonix 2014 a cappella cover have turned this winter-themed song into a must-perform piece for every choir. Presented here in an accessible

This Hoagy Carmichael song has a fresh sound in this jazzy samba setting. An excellent change of pace for jazz/show choirs and all types of winter programming!

Sung in unison, two, three, and eventually four-part round, this beautiful melody was penned by sixteenth century master of polyphony Thomas Tallis. An excellent teaching piece, the lyrical tune, set with

Capturing the ethereal, magical mood of the first snowfall of the season, cascading step-wise melodies in the chorus create the falling motif, while the repeated note motifs in the verse suggest stillness.

Elegant, expressive and evocative. The poetry elicits icy images of winter, while the music sends shivers up the spine. Listen closely for the voice of winter, sung by a soloist or small group, to appear

Here's a bright wintertime feature in the spirit of an eastern European snow song. With lively syncopated entrances, tuneful melodies, and independent voice parts, it's just so easy to sing. And, with no