Sacred Christmas Choral Music

Voices ring out in this festive arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol, incorporating the harmonious world of jazz. It becomes a bit more reflective, then this delightful piece culminates in a

Set in a shimmering a cappella jazz waltz for five voices or SSSAA choirs, this traditional French carol arrangement really brings in the Christmas spirit. The setting uses the English lyrics throughout and

This arrangement of a traditional carol is aimed at accomplished choirs from upper-level high school through college and professional. This new setting is full of rhythm and energy and is a wonderful

William Butler Yeats ends his short story The Adoration of the Magi with the narrator describing a centuries-old Gaelic prayer "... when I pray against the demons I repeat a prayer which was made I

Another fresh take on a classic Christmas carol from the fabulous a cappella group Voctave! From their album Snow, this arrangement features harmonic twists and turns, contemporary harmonies, some

From Voctave's album The Spirit of the Season, this Christmas favorite shimmers with contemporary a cappella harmonies. Lush and beautiful divisi textures that work for more advanced choirs or a cappella

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

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

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

In a style very reminiscent of Take 6, Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point has created this amazing arrangement of the traditional English carol for a cappella or vocal jazz groups.

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

"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

Far from a typical Christmas work, this searching, insightful text illuminates the sacrifice that God already understood when He sent the baby Jesus to earth. Illustrating the emotions of the text, the

This joyful, sprightly carol comes from Sir David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols. With its uplifting 7/8 time signature, memorable melody, rich and diverse textures, and delightful orchestral

"What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King."  This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished

The opening movement of Karl Jenkins' popular "Gloria" for mixed voices and piano. 

The Christmas classic by Gustav Holst, with words by Christina Rossetti, is given new life in this gorgeous accompanied setting by the incomparable Darmon Meader. Appropriate for ensembles of all sizes, it

Upon reading Edward Esch's poem Light and Gold, composer Eric Whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. He asked the celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri to

A "fantasia" in the truest sense, this choral tapestry of English carols was composed in 1912 after Vaughan Williams had completed the scores for his first symphony ("The Sea") and the Tallis fantasia. In

For choirs seeking a challenge, this Mack Wilberg rendition of the old English carol is a holiday event in itself! Scored for divisi choir and piano four-hands, it also features parts for handbells with