SATB Sacred Christmas Choral Music

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

This spirited 21st-century madrigal set to a medieval Christmas text throws singer and listener alike into a joyous dance in Dorian mode that culminates in a cascade of alleluias when the mode shifts to

"There's a song in the air!" The famous text by Josiah Gilbert Holland is treated with great sensitivity in this superb composition. Lush harmonies and soaring melodies make this an elegant addition to the

This beloved English Christmas carol has taken on a breathtaking new sound and presentation in this surprising, beautiful and touching version for a cappella mixed choir! Moving parts and dynamic expression

This gentle arrangement of the well-known 15th-century carol features a soprano or baritone soloist and a melancholy atmosphere. From Carols for Choirs 6.

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

Split your a cappella choir in two to perform this clever, entertaining setting of the popular carol. Infused with colorful textures and playful elements, it is cleverly constructed - with great teaching

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

This a cappella original rings with energy and joy for Christmas. Ripe with antiphonal qualities, the piece opens with a brief fanfare and proceeds through several meter changes to an exciting conclusion.

"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

Voctave's rendition is a seamless blend of these timeless Christmas classics, showcasing contemporary a cappella harmonies as is their signature. You'll need sopranos and tenors with high C's – but

Voices entering in succession resonate over and over in this truly festive arrangement. Imitative voice leading is followed by an interwoven structure with sustained pedal tones, making this piece an

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

The original Laudemus cum Armonia upon which this new work is based exists in two Fourteenth-century Italian manuscripts and features charming polyphonic simplicity. The composer has captured the character

This treasured poem by Christina Rossetti has inspired many musical settings. This one, for unaccompanied mixed chorus (divisi), on a traditional Irish tune, is a lovely choice for both worship and concert

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

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 new imagining of his beloved Lux Aurumque, Lux Nova was written for performance at the 2014 iTunes festival. With a timeless and beautiful Latin text by Charles Anthony Silvestri.