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The words of "Away in a Manger" and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" are sung all over the world at Christmas. "A Christmas Benediction" combines these familiar words with a beautiful new

From Voctave's album The Spirit of the Season, this Christmas favorite shimmers with contemporary a cappella harmonies. Lush and beautiful divisi textures that work for more advanced choirs or a cappella

Created for Ely Cathedral's Hark! The Herald concerts, this setting of the While Shepherds Watched text is joyful and celebratory. The text was the first carol admitted to Church of England hymnals

This is an evocative setting of a powerful text by Sean Street describing the call for assistance made by the occupied Channel Islands in 1944 and the response of the Red Cross ship, the Vega,

You've never heard Carol of the Bells quite like this! Beginning with ethereal orchestra chimes, the anthem builds in excitement until the full choir and orchestra are engaged. In this boisterous

Extracted from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not to be

A "fantasia" in the truest sense, this choral tapestry of English carols was composed in 1912 after Vaughan Williams had completed the scores for his first symphony ("The Sea") and the Tallis fantasia. In

This exciting mixed-meter piece is excerpted from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat." The composer has the voices in unison, two parts and four parts throughout. This variety keeps the excitement going. While

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 Advent piece is a reimagined Magnificat for the modern world, portraying Mary as a warrior who sings for the voiceless and stands up for justice. It also weaves in the familiar O Come, O Come,

This delightful setting by Pepper Choplin recalls the encounter that the shepherds and angels had on the night Jesus was born. Lush harmonies abound in this original a cappella anthem for Christmas, which

In a style very reminiscent of Take 6, Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point has created this amazing arrangement of the traditional English carol for a cappella or vocal jazz groups.

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

For choirs seeking a challenge, this Mack Wilberg rendition of the old English carol is a holiday event in itself! Scored for divisi choir and piano four-hands, it also features parts for handbells with

A sprightly organ part supports the accessible choral writing in this setting of the familiar tune. The macaronic text features Latin and English over four verses, with the third intended to be a cappella.