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A haunting and contemporary a cappella arrangement of a wonderful old English carol. The subtle dissonance and tonal shifts make this a memorable and meaningful setting. Great for use within a liturgical

Parry presents a fresh take on this popular 15th-century macaronic carol through appealing imitation, strong rhythmic interest, mixed meter, and imaginative harmonic language, culminating in a satisfying

As similar as the O Antiphons are in terms of their form, the feelings they evoke can be just as different: anticipation, yearning, restlessness, quiet expectancy, confidence, or excitement in the days just

This arrangement of the Spanish Toda la Tierra tune is set in a hymnlike form, yet the music never feels static as each statement is given a variety of textures throughout. From a simple

True choral textures set the time-honored text of this 17th-century carol with beauty and the spirit of wonder. The well-crafted homophonic choral parts are enhanced by a descant on the final verse. The

A lovely, lyrical anthem setting of a Christmas hymn text. Perfect for Christmas Eve, with optional viola or French horn part that adds beauty and color.

Thomas Troeger's text of thanksgiving and praise tells of angels, joyful singing, and the blessing of peace. This sparkling setting for treble choir with organ accompaniment is useful during the Christmas

This spirited 21st-century madrigal set to a medieval Christmas text throws singer and listener alike into a joyous dance in Dorian mode that culminates in a cascade of alleluias when the mode shifts to

With a colorful text by Brian Wren, the mystery of Christ's journey from cradle to cross is explored through shifting time signatures and lovely, intertwining vocal lines. Accompanied by keyboard (piano or

Intrigues by the parallel images of a mother embracing her child at birth and again at death, the composer asked his mother, Laurie F. Gauger, to write a Christmas text that was equal parts lullaby and

This arrangement of the familiar carol begins very much like a traditional four-part setting but progresses in the expansion of the choral parts as the piece develops. The voice leading is superb and

Based on Angels We Have Heard on High, this new arrangement opens with shepherds, represented in the music by tenor and baritone soli, hearing angel voices "o'er the mountains, guided by a Holy

Gentleness, warmth and light shine through this beautiful Christmas anthem. The text by Edward Caswall first appeared in Carols Old and Carols New in 1916. A beautiful and poetic retelling of the Christmas

Pull out all the stops and gather all your instrumentalists for this exhilarating arrangement. It is flexible – it may be performed with all parts listed, or incorporate just the instruments you have

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

Mark Hahn has written an elegant a cappella setting of a Christmas classic. Dynamic interplay among the voices, surprising harmonic progressions, and a soaring soprano descant on the final refrain make this

This carol (in Latin) is based on a 14th century Irish melody that is quite tuneful. A translation is included and this work makes a great addition to any carol service.