Hanukkah (Chanukah) Choral Music

You won't want to miss this delightfully festive little piece that is a superb way to introduce a multicultural perspective into your holiday programming. Independent choral lines build a lively

This timely text from the Jewish liturgy is brilliantly set in a lovely original work by John Leavitt. Its simple message of peace is enhanced with soaring melodies and lyric instrumental lines, making it a

Originally recorded by pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this folk-infused ballad is a fresh take on the miracle of Hanukkah. Perfect with a folksy instrumental ensemble or the guitar-inspired piano accompaniment,

In a flowing 3/4, this piece combines Hebrew and English text in celebration of the festival of "eight sacred lights." Lyrical vocal lines with touches of polyphony create lovely harmonic progressions

An emblem that transcends culture, religion, and era, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening

"In the glow of candlelight, all of the world comes together tonight..." A musical reflection on the candle as a symbol of peace, this simple, elegant selection is appropriate for choirs of all ages, at any

This traditional Hebrew folk song sparkles in an authentic-sounding arrangement that is a strong choice for developing choirs. The optional clarinet obbligato imparts that traditional Klezmer style, and the

Celebrate Hanukkah with an authentic traditional song in a flexible arrangement that allows you to choose between the original Hebrew text or a singable English version. Cued notes provide additional

Begin with one voice and build to many as you use the candle as a symbol of peace and enduring traditions. "For, with the candle glow, we celebrate the season. So all the world will know the special

This contemporary pop-influenced arrangement puts a new spin on the traditional Hanukkah song. A gentle piano groove provides a fresh framework for the treasured melody, which is elongated and echoed part

This flexibly-voiced setting of the ever-popular Hebrew song works equally well for three-part mixed, SAB or SA voices. Any way, the canonic treatment of the melody, lush choral harmonies and artful

Opening and closing at a bright tempo, in Hebrew, with a slower center section in English, this arrangement of the traditional Hanukkah song rings with authenticity. The minor modality, rhythmic

This lyrical, expressive original by Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz is a top choice for December concerts. A beautiful accompaniment provides the perfect underlay for the universal message: "We are

Celebrate the festival of lights with this well-written arrangement of a traditional Hanukkah song. For developing treble choirs, the ranges are as accessible as the playful, dance-like rhythms woven

"Come sit by the fire and share stories of old, bright visions of time and of wonders we're told." Written to evoke the feeling of a simple, old-fashioned holiday carol or hymn, this brief two-verse tune

This well-known Hebrew blessing, set canonically, is rhythmically interesting and exciting. The simple Hebrew text, which translates as "Sing to God a new song. Sing to God all the earth," has universal

Here's a high energy Hanukkah song that will be a quick learn for young singers with a stylized piano accompaniment and additional optional instrumental parts for clarinet, tambourine and bass. Merging a

This lyrical and expressive Hanukkah song will be a welcome addition to winter concerts. A beautiful accompaniment provides the perfect underlay for a warm message: "Shine through the winter, shine to

This arrangement of a traditional Israeli folk song has all the ingredients of a successful Hanukkah piece: exciting tempo variations from slow to fast, and lyrics about dancing the hora, eating latkes and

A lyrical and expressive original Hanukkah song by the composer of the acclaimed Broadway shows "Wicked," "Pippin" and "Godspell," Stephen Schwartz, and edited by Judith Clurman. With an elegant piano