Sacred Christmas Choral Music

Incorporating the hip 5/4 rhythms of Take Five gives a new flavor and modern feel to this beloved Christmas carol. A satisfying mix of the familiar and the fresh, this up-beat arrangement uses

Words from the English carol Good King Wenceslas are set to the melody of Hey, Ho, Nobody Home for a whole new take on the familiar carol. Canonic writing ensures success, and the stately

The jazz waltz feel is perfect for this carol! Sweet choral harmonies float above the lilting accompaniment in this simple, straightforward setting, and the effect is marvelous! Optional parts for saxophone

A symbolic ascending fifth opens the main melodic idea in this bright original for Christmas. Taking inspiration from Angels We Have Heard on High, the chorus moves in a new harmonic direction,

O Come, Little Children is paired with Angels We Have Heard on High in this arrangement that is equally appropriate for school or church choirs. An open-fifth motive on "Come, come..."

The First Noel and Infant Holy, Infant Lowly are creatively coupled in this beautiful piece. Delightful harmonic surprises, a recurring "Noel" motive that weaves in and out, and a superb

"Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child..." The way this arrangement incorporates familiar strains of Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring with the cherished English carol tune is simply ingenious!

Bring an international flair to your holiday program with this joyous three-minute medley of four French carols. An IPA pronunciation guide is included for the few foreign words, and a festive concert band

Sing about angels, shepherds, wise men, the star, and "the baby born in Bethlehem" with this spirited original for Christmas. Choirs of any age will sound their best on the gospel harmonies and catchy hook.

This glorious processional will create an impressive opening to your holiday concert. The modal harmonies and open intervals are not difficult to sing, but capture the sound of the season. And a light

This is stunning! A marvelous lyric describes how beautiful the first Christmas night must have been "by candlelight." Gentle, lyrical music ebbs and flows to perfectly complement the text. Simple

When sung by children, this exceptional partner song teaches vocal independence; when performed by more mature voices, the artistic arrangement yields many musical moments. The pairing of Away in a

The buoyant compound meter of this jovial Christmas charmer is suggestive of Irish folk music. Tuneful melodies are paired with merry "ding dong" counterlines as this refreshing choral (with processional

With verses in 5/4 and a jazz waltz refrain, Kirby's mellow rendition of this familiar carol is something truly fresh. An optional flute solo (available free at alfred.com/choralparts) is a hip addition to

This gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school and church, offering a nativity text and a light choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz influence, while ethereal words softly sing the

This serene pairing of Still, Still, Still and Silent Night will be a quick learn during your busiest time of year. Occasional counterpoint is scattered among traditional harmonies to

The special magic of this wonderful Christmas song comes to life in Mark Hayes' superb arrangement!  All the simplicity and innocence of the original shine through the rich choral textures and soaring