Sacred Christmas Choral Music

A choral classic has been given a fresh new setting with a four-hand piano accompaniment (optional two-hand accompaniment is also available). The always-creative Joel Raney beautifully and faithfully

This gorgeous arrangement of the beloved carol incorporates American Sign Language to create a lovely moment in your holiday concert. Filled with wonderful harmonies, the piece begins in German, sung first

John Rutter has created a gentle and lyrical setting of the well-known 15th-century English text, A Babe Is Born All of a May, to Bring Salvation unto Us. The SATB divisi voices and soprano solo

This thrilling arrangement of a traditional Cornish carol has a gentle South African feel and features scat singing and chromatic shifts in harmony. The traditional melody in 6/8 time is set against a

A lullaby that expresses to the listener through the singers and accompaniment what it was like on the night of Christ's birth - how silent and still the world must have been for just that moment. Beautiful

A lovely setting of the classic for a cappella treble voices. A solo voice singing in English over delightful choral "oohs" from all three voices leads to a second verse sung by the full choir in German and

Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is set to a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas or

This a cappella setting includes a soprano solo voice that begins the piece alone, and ends it over the choir's soft voices. A very tonal setting that permits the dissonances to occur naturally as voices

They are the words to the famous English carol you expect, but the music is a pleasant surprise. The rolling piano part is reminiscent of a harp and sets the dance in motion. The vocal lines are buoyant and

"O Nata Lux" by Guy Forbes continues to be one of the most popular 8-part a cappella selections in the Pavane catalog.  This new selection follows handsomely in that tradition.  Wonderful for the

The beautiful fourteenth century hymn Puer natus in Bethlehem has been set in Norwegian with the addition of a singable English text. The melody is based on a Norwegian folk tune that makes this a

This work infuses rhythmic intensity and interesting harmonies with percussion, handbells, and clapping to create a truly exciting arrangement of Gaudete, one of the most popular late-medieval

Originally titled Nowell, Nowell, Dieu vous garde, this 15th-century English carol has been recast in modern form although the ancient feel is still present. Vocal parts may be performed a cappella

This gorgeous setting of the Ecce Novum Latin text reflects the gentle wonder of the story of Christmas. Found on Ola Gjeilo's album Winter Songs, this lovely choral setting features lyrical voice leading,

This carol first appeared in the 1901 Cowley Carol Book, a collection of 15th-century tunes compiled by G.R. Woodward. The aeolian tonality gives the melody an ancient quality, while the surrounding variety

This carol derives from a 15th-century German folk ballad that compares Mary to the unique and special bloom of a linden tree. The singable melody is passed between parts in the different stanzas, with all

This haunting melody of the Basque carol seems to capture the mystery and wonder of the traditional Christmas story. The carol was collected in the nineteenth century and views that story from a uniquely

Written for the famous St. Olaf Christmas Concert, this lullaby, sung by Mary to her child, has a gentle rocking feeling in 6/8 time. Long flowing and lyrical melodic vocal lines contrast nicely with the

A unique arrangement of a beloved carol. Set in 4/4, with layered counter melodies in a polyphonic texture, the traditional melody is given a modern, artistic setting. The optional cello obbligato adds

Simple but lovely harmonic moments, a gentle flute part, and a minor key melody combine to depict a beautiful evening of snow and the glow of candlelight. The optional lyric makes this a versatile and

This 17th century text is given a modern treatment. With a quick tempo and a driving piano accompaniment, this is an energetic song perfect for a Christmas or winter concert.

The familiar Catalonian carol comes alive in this inventive arrangement for mixed or treble choirs. Featuring unison, counterpoint, rhythmic echos and a descant texture, this deceptively simple but

Exciting and fresh, this a cappella setting of the timeless carol is adapted from the hit Pentatonix version and will provide a challenge your choir is sure to enjoy. The arrangement includes an optional