SATB Sacred Christmas Choral Music

Part of the legacy of the Shaw–Parker Christmas carols, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional French carol is a sonorous and rich choral offering for mixed ensembles in worship and concert

Straightforward rhythms, dissonances, and close harmonies depict the clear and radiant divine essence of this a cappella meditation on the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary. A poetic translation is included,

This marvelous poetry is by award-winning Canadian poet, Wendy Jean MacLean and is based on traditional and contemporary thought on the nativity, linking together both sacred and secular images of the

A delightful setting of a Sicilian carol that is traditionally played on bagpipes, this features a bass drone under beautiful harmonies by the rest of the choir.

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.

Haydn's eighth setting of the ordinary of the Mass was composed in 1782 for performance in Mariazell, Austria. The brief opening portion of the Gloria has been selected for this anthem, featuring Haydn's

One of the most popular texts to sing during the Christmas season, this compelling single-movement work breaks from the traditional liturgical text and surprises us with the English statement "For unto Us"

The 16th-century carol Personent Hodie has never sounded so thrilling! With an original text of peace and hope along with brilliant harmonic colors and rhythmic motifs, this six-minute

Arranged by the music director and arranger for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, this bright and brilliant arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen sparkles and jumps off the stage as if it

This arrangement of a familiar Christmas classic begins with a chant-like opening. The carol emerges in a strong statement from the treble voices; the tenor-bass voices enter soon thereafter to add

Featured at the 2018 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light over darkness. The message in the

Are you looking for the most beautiful a cappella SATB (Divisi) version of this Polish carol? Then look no further. Choirs and congregations alike will love this fabulous new arrangement. Highly

This a cappella setting of the traditional carol opens with a spotlight on the tenor section with background choir "oohs." The second stanza is more homophonic, and in the third, the carol is sung

A very accessible setting of the traditional Christmas carol highlighted by a wonderful orchestral arrangement – just the right mix of traditional and something new to marvel at. One of the featured

The traditional "Gloria in excelsis" text is presented with classical energy and is an accessible choice for churches and schools. This setting is from Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia's 1811 Christmas Eve Mass

This majestic and triumphant work for Christmas heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a troubled world. Quoting a medieval carol, this piece is a wonderful concert processional or closer. It can be

Your congregation will appreciate being part of this gorgeous arrangement of a Christmas classic. Traditional harmonies and orchestral interludes make this unforgettable. One of the featured carols in the

This charming a cappella setting of the familiar carol has a bright, rhythmic ostinato pattern that moves between the sections of the choir. The Christmas story is told from the perspective of shepherds

With effective use of mixed meters that alternate in feel between the English and Latin texts, this piece incorporates a wide range of dynamic expression and a divisi texture that adds warmth.

In this beautiful and atmospheric arrangement of Franz Gruber's Silent Night, Sarah Quartel employs choral divisi and unexpected harmonies to create a lush bed of sound over which the soprano duet

The traditional Austrian carol sparkles within a modern construct. Shimmering, close harmonies and an optional soprano solo add to the dreamlike quality of this comforting Christmas lullaby.

This delicate, soothing a cappella setting of the Christmas favorite is sung in German with English text also available. The first and third verses have the melody in the soprano, while the second verse has

This thoughtful a cappella setting of the traditional text flows between swells of emotion and warm chromatic inflections in the Latin refrains. A soprano solo is present through much of the setting, and

This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice