Sacred Christmas Choral Music

The poetry of Phyllis Wheatley is featured in this piece commissioned by VOCES8. Featuring a baritone soloist throughout with support from the divisi a cappella ensemble, the piece builds to the choir

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

Suitable for both church and school choirs, Craig Curry's setting of the traditional English carol is absolutely exquisite and extremely well crafted. Curry uses dramatic dynamic changes, stunning piano

Gently syncopated rhythms and a flowing legato melody accentuate this fresh rendering of the Christmas story. Especially appealing to younger children, the anthem uses concrete images and easy-to-memorize

Perfect for that reflective, quiet moment on your holiday concert, a haunting original minor melody showcases Katherine Parker's well-known "winds through the olive trees" text which seamlessly leads into

Robert Herrick's tender Christmas text is beautifully set with an original melody of flowing lines, warm harmonic colors, and an expressive accompaniment. A contrasting middle section provides rhythmic

This beloved Christmas piece, written in the style of a spiritual, is presented in a masterful a cappella arrangement for soloist and mixed choir. There is implied freedom for the soloist to explore the

This arrangement of the chant PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM begins with a solo stating the theme from which the piece builds in intensity and interest. Percussion and handbell accents are added gradually, with

The traditional carol set first in French, then in German, and finally in English. Each section is set off with a vocalise section.

A very fresh and different a cappella arrangement of this classic hymn. Using the traditional melody, new harmonic ideas are introduced which add a modern flair.

Fresh and contemporary, this beloved carol sparkles with a festive flair that brings renewed attention to the lyrics and the excitement of the Christmas season. With a full instrumentation and pop/gospel

An original melody sets this text from the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem written during the Civil War. Beginning with unison treble voices, each verse adds a voice part as the harmonies get fuller and

Three of the most famous choruses from Handel's "Messiah" are combined and arranged for SAB choirs, giving smaller choirs the opportunity to sing these beloved holiday works. This well-crafted selection

As performed by the Brigham Young University (BYU) Women's Chorus, this tranquil arrangement of the traditional carol just shimmers with beautiful close harmonies and clusters that will allow your treble

A tender a cappella setting of this traditional Polish Christmas carol as performed by Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point in the TTTTBBBB version. Slowly moving harmonies and gently

Opening with a solo or small group, this beautiful setting of the Latin text is filled with flowing legato phrases supported by an elegant piano accompaniment and an optional string quartet. Though set with

Here is a lively and intricate setting of the classic French carol that builds to a powerful close. In imitation of the flute and drum mentioned in the carol, the singers play back and forth repeating

"When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone... the work of Christmas begins." This setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented as an ethereal benediction, is truly a

"Adoramus! Glorificamus!" English and Latin texts intertwine as this tender lullaby recounts the narrative of the birth of the Christ child from the heavenly perspective. Lovely vocal lines with nice inner

A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose:

A lovely lullaby-like setting of the familiar Kentucky folk carol develops into a significant telling of the Christmas story. While expanding upon the simple harmonies of the original, it retains its

With a driving accompaniment for two capable pianists, this powerful arrangement of the traditional English carol is a perfect choice to begin or end a Christmas concert or service. It's also great for

The beloved carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear is beautifully melded with fresh original words and music to form this enchanting musical offering suitable for Christmas concerts or services.