Sacred Christmas Choral Music

In a fresh and flexible take on a traditional carol melody, this setting offers options for a shorter introduction, inclusion of an a cappella third verse, and the choice of text. With a returning motive

Opening gently with treble voices singing the first verse, this beloved carol moves into lovely harmonies that capture the beauty of Christmas. Your choir will love singing this arrangement filled with the

Based on the tune CRADLE SONG, this wordless carol features a lush orchestration while the choir ebbs and flows harmonically. One of the featured carols in the VOCES8 album A Choral Christmas.

In a laid-back, smooth jazz style, this creative pairing of two carols, Silent Night and O Holy Night, will be a highlight of your winter concerts. The gentle vocal jazz harmonies and the

Christina Rossetti's text shines in this arrangement of the beloved carol with Gustav Holst's melody. The warm orchestration or flowing piano accompaniment are both nice options to enhance this piece for

Bright syncopations, mixed meter, and vivid choral writing energize this festive choral work. Brief quotes of carol melodies make this setting ideal for Christmas or concert performances. Add the optional

Written for full brass ensemble, organ, soprano solo, and chorus, this 17-minute single-movement setting of the Gloria explores a wide range of musical writing. The result is an extended work that

Haydn's eighth setting of the ordinary of the Mass was composed in 1782 for performance in Mariazell, Austria. The brief opening portion of the Gloria has been selected for this anthem, featuring Haydn's

This lyrical setting blends the beloved Silent Night tune and text with a captivating new tune, featuring an optional oboe obbligato that gives a unique color to the piece. The result is a fresh

This popular contemporary Christmas song receives a fresh treatment in this arrangement. An ethereal sound is set by the use of chord clusters and an aleatoric section. The melody is then introduced by a

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! This traditional Irish music experience pairs the well-known carol with a recently composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy

This folky Christmas lullaby will be a special moment in your holiday services or concerts. It features a tender solo throughout, and the backing choral harmonies sing beautifully with the piano

Experience a captivating new melody to Silent Night as hints of the timeless Christmas carol STILLE NACHT are interwoven throughout. Graceful choral parts capture the tenderness of the beloved

Featured at the 2018 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light over darkness. The message in the

Using a variety of percussion instruments and piano most effectively, Rosephanye Powell has created a Christmas anthem that is grand and joyous. Beginning as softly as the title states, it eventually

This stunning arrangement of one of our most treasured Christmas carols offers a poignant musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem. The gentle scoring for choir and piano is... view details

With upbeat swing rhythms and a delightful and jazzy treatment, this concertized version of the traditional English carol will be a holiday favorite!

Calling all to join in the spirit of the season, this folk-based seasonal offering features delightful text pattering, with accompanying voices singing "zing" and "oom pah." The excitement increases with