Sacred Christmas Choral Music

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

This little Christmas motet, the responsory to the eighth Lesson of Second Vespers on Christmas, is a setting of John 1:14 in Latin, through-composed in the Renaissance manner, with each new phrase of text

Based on the original Michael W. Smith Christmas song, this celebratory setting is teeming with energy and joy. Arranger Lloyd Larson blends in Angels We Have Heard on High and offers an optional

All dressed up with a fresh, updated text, this energetic setting of the popular carol is delightfully infectious! Creative key changes and interplay between the flute, violin, and piano add sparkle to this

This festive Christmas work for chorus, soprano soloist, and optional orchestra and handbells includes three familiar carols arranged in Mark Hayes's signature, colorful style. Over the course of twelve

"Whence comes this rush of wings afar, following straight the Noel star? Birds from the woods in wondrous flight, Bethlehem seek this holy night." This distinguished setting of the traditional French carol

This beautiful arrangement partners Silent Night with an original melody, lending a delightful ambiance to this beloved classic. The flowing piano and cello accompaniments enhance the lyrical

Here is the beautiful Ralph Vaughn Williams adaptation of the FOREST GREEN tune delicately set for two-part choir. Suitable for young singers or beginning treble voices, this is a wonderful addition to the

The sound of carols changes depending on the country from which they originate, and this one is unquestionably American with a traditional and classical feel to it. Perfect as an opening work in a concert

This haunting, modal carol is based on one of the earliest forms of sacred music known - the chant or plainsong. This unique two-part arrangement contrasts the rich melody in part 1 with a rhythmic,

The tender strains of a cello and an opening solo set the tone in this exquisite arrangement of the traditional Irish carol. Canonic interplay between the vocal lines adds interest while the gorgeous Celtic

A gentle pairing of two beloved Christmas carols, the Polish carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly and the English Coventry Carol. Together they create a lovely lullaby setting for the

African American poet Countee Cullen is the text source for this musical work which captures a flavor that respects the difficulties of the African American heritage. The title is used as a litany response

The arranger stays true to the tune with the harmonies you expected to hear. The pleasure is in the variety with each verse, sometimes 4-part men, sometimes staggered entrances, and so on. Excellent for the

This gently rocking short carol sets a 15th-century medieval text for unaccompanied choir.

While there are many arrangements of the STILLE NACHT tune, this setting creatively fuses the traditional Gruber tune with original material by this fine young composer. Scored for mixed voices with piano,

Written in swing style with choral writing that is both intelligent and musical, the big-band flavor adds a classy element to the swing sound - and this charm will bring a smile to both performers and

This work addresses the difficulties of our world while finding cause for hope and peace within them. Accordingly, the lyrics play off the themes of darkness and light and invoke the memories of childlike

The music showcases lyrical lines for each section, exploring the great mystery of the Incarnation through the polyphonic texture of the chorus, culminating with the soloists proclaiming "Alleluia" in

Arranged in a swing style, the big-band flavor adds a classy element to the sound and is the charm that brings a smile to the listener's face, as this is not anywhere near the familiar setting of this

Matthew Culloton has set this traditional carol for SSATBB a cappella voices. The lilting choral accompaniment evokes pizzicato sounds surrounding the tenor melody in verse one. The other verses are set

This gentle Marian lullaby is set beautifully for treble voices. True to the composer's style, the melody is compelling with rich and simple harmonies and shifting time signatures that give the work a

This work is a new Christmas carol that calls us to love, faith, and hope. With a beautiful and supportive piano accompaniment and accessible vocal lines, this work will appeal to a wide variety of

Deeply moving, this work speaks of the wonder of the Christ Child living among us on the earth. A sensitive and supportive piano accompaniment underlines a timeless melody. The optional audience