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
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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
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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
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 gentle arrangement of the well-known 15th-century carol features a soprano or baritone soloist and a melancholy atmosphere. From Carols for Choirs 6.
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
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
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
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
The transcendent glory of the traditional Latin text is treated with great sensitivity and depth in this superb setting for capable sanctuary, concert or festival choirs! With sweeping vocal lines and
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
This old English carol melody has an even older text which portrays both Christian and pagan influences. In this arrangement, soloists act as storytellers throughout, while the choir's refrain leaves the