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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

"Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul." The hymn for the first Sunday of Advent, Psalm 24 (25) soars in this setting for double choir. Sustained vocal lines, chain suspensions, and antiphonal writing

A thoughtful work, Advent combines a text by poet Pamela Cranston with the Lutheran chorale "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland" and original music by Jon Simsic. Advanced choirs will find this piece a

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

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

This sophisticated motet is reminiscent of the Renaissance, with its elegant polyphony and imaginative changes of texture. Based on the 11th century Marian antiphon for Advent, Samuel Backman has also

This Marian antiphon is traditionally sung after night prayer from the beginning of Advent through February 1. Robert Benson has beautifully arranged this ancient chant for SATB choir, piano and cello. In a