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Part of the legacy of the Shaw–Parker Christmas carols, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional French carol is a sonorous and rich choral offering for mixed ensembles in worship and concert

Straightforward rhythms, dissonances, and close harmonies depict the clear and radiant divine essence of this a cappella meditation on the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary. A poetic translation is included,

This carol first appeared in the 1901 Cowley Carol Book, a collection of 15th-century tunes compiled by G.R. Woodward. The aeolian tonality gives the melody an ancient quality, while the surrounding variety

Using the tune STAR IN THE EAST from Southern Harmony, this arrangement comes from Traditional Songs and Hymns for Christmas from the repertoire of Kentucky folksinger Jean Ritchie. Moving quickly

The traditional French carol sparkles in this strophic a cappella setting. It begins with standard harmonies but grows to feature both the upper and lower voices on the melody with accompanying harmonies.

This thought-provoking carol takes up the topical theme of the plight of refugees, drawing parallels with the stories and reception of Christ's birth. The text, by the composer, alludes to familiar lines

This ancient carol of lament is beautifully arranged with unison lines and subtle harmonies that perfectly complement the spirit of the piece. Arranged for the VOCES8 Scholars and APOLLO5, it remains

This gentle arrangement of the well-known 15th-century carol features a soprano or baritone soloist and a melancholy atmosphere. From Carols for Choirs 6.

Created for Ely Cathedral choir, this charming setting of a beloved Italian carol is appropriate for church and school settings, with lyrics in both Italian and English. Moderate voice ranges, beautiful

These four motets create a fresh approach to well-known ancient texts. They may be sung either as a complete set or individually within a carol service or other liturgical setting. Virga Jesse

This exciting setting of the Latin text extracted from the larger Missa Romantica appears in two versions: the first is accompanied as it appears in the larger work; the second is an a cappella version for

Matthew Culloton has crafted a fresh, sensitive setting of The Holly and the Ivy for SATB divisi a cappella voices. The four stanzas flow gently through shifting tonal regions and nicely varied

This a cappella carol from the Shaw/Parker choral library is brimming with excitement and energy for the Christmas season. It remains a choral classic for mixed choirs in both sacred and concert

Using text from a 15th-century English poem, this original work depicts Jesus' humble birth by the Virgin Mary. With changing voice leading and a variety of voice combinations including optional soli, this

Matthew Culloton has created a gorgeous setting of the familiar carol scored for SATB divisi voices with soprano solo, a cappella. Beautiful textural and harmonic touches, alternately simple and complex,

Are you looking for the most beautiful a cappella SATB (Divisi) version of this Polish carol? Then look no further. Choirs and congregations alike will love this fabulous new arrangement. Highly

This a cappella setting of the traditional carol opens with a spotlight on the tenor section with background choir "oohs." The second stanza is more homophonic, and in the third, the carol is sung

Scored for SATB voices a cappella, this setting of the beloved ancient text builds by verse from unison to homophonic SATB voices in verse four before returning to unison for most of the final verse. The E

Very sustained, long legato lines characterize this arrangement of the favorite 14th-century carol. Slow, gently moving meter changes create a almost meterless atmosphere, giving creating an ethereal mood.

This is a beautiful arrangement of Christina Rossetti's famous Christmas carol, set by Gustav Holst and arranged by Philip Lawson. This selection is appropriate for more advanced ensembles.

Rossetti's treasured Christmas poem is imagined evocatively in this setting equally effective with choir or mixed quartet. By verse, the melody is passed around while the other voices accompany with a new

Nicholas Dakin's mystical nativity text is brought to life in dramatic fashion. The octatonic melody and open harmonies with parallel fourths and fifths are invigorated with an energetic 6/8 meter that is

In this lively 6/8 setting, Assersohn explores a macaronic 15th-century text, A Patre Unigenitus/Through a maiden is come, with its exclamations of Eya! reinforcing the festive

This heartfelt setting begins with a pianissimo drone over which the sopranos introduce the expressive melody. With lush harmonies, moments of dynamic intensity and an overriding sense of awe, this a