Sacred Christmas Choral Music

Written for the Epiphany of Christ to the Gentiles represented by the Magi, this work is in Latin and uses Matthew 2:10-11 as the basis for the text. Homophonic in nature, lovely harmonic progressions and

Opening with a free solo, this traditional carol is set in an arrangement that combines ancient with modern in a masterful way. A cappella, with improvised vocal percussion, the chant melody gives way to a

A stunning contemporary a cappella arrangement of the tender Christmas carol! The TTBB version is a cappella with soloists, exactly as performed by Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal

This captivating arrangement of the familiar Wexford Carol with piano accompaniment becomes increasingly rich and textured with the addition of the optional oboe, percussion, and string quartet/quintet. The

This rousing rendition of the traditional French Burgundian Carol begs to be sung by an ambitious SATB choir accompanied by two capable pianists. Intriguing rhythmic interplay and shifting

It would be difficult to find a more spirited arrangement of this much-loved carol! This setting for SATB voices and piano requires an above-average accompanist and an energetic choir ready to work with the

This bright, joyful melding of the three French carols Sing We Now of Christmas; He Is Born and Carol of the Birds features contrasting sections of rhythmic punctuation with lyrical

This lively French carol from the 17th century is skillfully set to be accompanied by flute, oboe, violin and piano. Treble voices begin in unison with each verse expanding, dividing, and intertwining, all

The traditional English carol receives a fresh, modern a cappella setting in this festive piece for mixed choirs. Vocables surround the familiar melody in the quick opening and closing sections, while a

Sara Teasdale's poem contrasts the familiar stories of shepherds and magi with the priorities of a sleepy newborn. The poet gathers pilgrims from the north, south, east, and heaven above; they converge on

This accessible and faithful adaptation of the traditional 15th century French Christmas carol is given a robust and mature arrangement for mixed choirs. Perform a cappella, or with the optional piano

A medieval Christmas poem and a cheerful setting combine to create a wonderful piece to celebrate the season. An energetic piano accompaniment allows for total independence in the voices, and the Celtic

Straight off their Christmas album The Spirit of the Season, here is Voctave's exact arrangement of the hit Christmas song that has been recorded and covered by countless artists over the past 25 years.

Voctave's sparkling arrangement of two Handel favorites is available for mixed divisi a cappella groups as it appeared on their Christmas album, Snow. Extended ranges for your sopranos and basses as well as

This a cappella setting is a joyful and energetic treatment of the traditional 19th-century Austrian carol. Unique and island-flavored, this Christmas piece will be a wonderful addition to your concert.

This poignant 16th-century English carol is carefully set in an arrangement with modern harmonies and shifting tonalities. Designed to be sung a cappella or with the supportive piano part, the sweeping

This simple concert arrangement employs Franz Gruber's original melody as sung in Northern Europe as well as three of Joseph Mohr's original German stanzas. Composed in a charming Austrian style, this

Michael Cox has arranged his madrigal-like carol in SATB, SSAA, and TTBB settings. Lilting "Alleluia" refrains contrast with introspective verses that are a perfect vehicle for the thought-provoking imagery

The text is Sir Walter Raleigh's response to The Passionate Shepherd by Christopher Marlowe; the two poems are worlds apart in their philosophical viewpoints. While The Passionate Shepherd

This first movement of the larger work Vidimus Stellam is based on the Advent text, "enlighten those who dwell in darkness." Mostly unaccompanied and divisi, the organ intermittently plays a melody

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

Born in Bethlehem is a cumulative counting song, similar to The Twelve Days of Christmas. Each group traveling to the Nativity, or associated with Jesus, is presented in ascending

Calling to mind compositions written for traditional men's singing societies in Germany, the harmonies and lyric character of this arrangement are as one might hear in a Christkindlmarkt in Northern Europe.

Phillips Brooks, a priest at Trinity Church, Boston, wrote this famous carol after a visit to Bethlehem in 1865; three years later, his organist Lewis Redner set it to music. This arrangement uses three of