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Based on the plainsong hymn "Of the Father's Love Begotten."

*Orchestra score and parts available to rent directly from the publisher

This canticle based on texts taken from the Gospel of Luke is designed like a triptych painting. Fashioned like a visual art triptych, the "left panel" or Prologue of the piece proclaims

The text of this beautiful composition draws on the human-ness of Christ. The scale passages represent the angel's descent to earth. Craig Carnahan is at his best in reflecting the depth and

An exceptional collection of three American Christmas songs for flute and organ (or piano). The first, Hail the Blest Morn, is a Kentucky folk song featuring modal harmonies and a gentle,

Carols of the Nativity is a collection of Christmas songs scored for voices and brass choir. Each of the seven pieces by Canadian composer Stephen Chatman can be performed individually or as a set.

This freestanding concert duo was drawn from the composer's choral composition titled A Christmas Garland. A Christmas Rhapsody was first arranged by the composer for organ solo. The

Traditional Songs and Hymns for Christmas from the Repertoire of Kentucky Folksinger Jean Ritchie.

Julian Wachner offers us a lovely, warm arrangement of this well-known English Carol as harmonized by John Stainer with words from Carols Ancient and Modern (1823). Included in the collection "The Snow Lay

A collection of four Christmas carols from the British Isles, arranged for flute and keyboard. The first, From Heaven High, is a Scottish carol, featuring quietly flowing motion and

Julian Wachner gives us an exciting arrangement Felix Mendelssohn's famous melody as adapted by William H. Cummings, and Charles Wesley's well-known words (1831–1915). Included in the collection "The

Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
Star and angels gave the sign.

The beauty of love and peace that can be found in the wondrous mystery of Christ's birth is the focus of this text. The bright light from the star and angels shining down on the manger is

An unaccompanied and spirited rendition of the familiar St. Helena Island spiritual, set in a call and response style. 

The Nativity of Our Lord was originally scored for SATB chorus, viola and harp. That version was commissioned by Pro Arte Singers, Arthur Sjogren, Music Director. Written in cantata form, all sections of

A lovely setting of the traditional Venezualan carol featuring Spanish Rhythms and harmonizations. Included in the collection "The Snow Lay on the Ground: Nine Festive Carol Settings" by Julian Wachner.

'Tis the day, the blessed day, on which our Lord was born, And sweetly do the sunbeams gild, the dew bespangled thorn. The birds sing through the heavens clear, the breezes gently play, And song and

Winner of the 2011 VocalEssence Welcome Christmas! Carol Contest, O Stella de Bethlehem includes a singing translation exclusively in Latin. The text appears in the original Polish and in English

Profound Praise is a collection of six hymns for tuba and organ in two parts. Hymns of Celebration is a set of three familiar Protestant hymns: A Mighty Fortress; Fairest Lord