Sacred Christmas Music

Julian Wachner gives us an exciting arrangement Felix Mendelssohn's famous melody as adapted by William H. Cummings, and Charles Wesley's well-known words (1831–1915). Included in the collection "The

A lively arrangement of the well-known, traditional carol. Included in the collection The Snow Lay on the Ground: Nine Festive Carol Settings, by Julian Wachner. Recorded by the Choir of Trinity

This simple a cappella arrangement allows the beauty of Franz Xaver Gruber's beloved Christmas carol to shine through. It includes in the score both German text and English singing translation. It is

The German Advent carol Maria durch ein Dornwald ging has its origins as a song which would accompany a pilgrimage. Here, the text is set to an original melody. With child, Mary walks

A lovely setting of the traditional Venezualan carol featuring Spanish Rhythms and harmonizations. Included in the collection "The Snow Lay on the Ground: Nine Festive Carol Settings" by Julian Wachner.

This arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day restores some of the language that is commonly left out of most hymnals. This setting restores some of the

The single title pull-out offering from Wachner's collection with the same name. A sparkling winter setting with a joyful brass and organ accompaniment featuring accessible choral parts on a traditional

Julian Wachner offers us a lovely, warm arrangement of this well-known English Carol as harmonized by John Stainer with words from Carols Ancient and Modern (1823). Included in the collection "The Snow Lay

This pastoral arrangement of the German carol employs words from the Moosburg Gradual, 1360. The composition is for two flutes and a cappella choir. The flute parts, which are included, may also be played

A gentle setting of Stille Nacht for a cappella chorus. Included in the collection "The Snow Lay On the Ground: Nine Festive Carol Settings" by Julian Wachner. Recorded by the Choir of Trinity Wall Street

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

The text of this beautiful composition draws on the human-ness of Christ. The scale passages represent the angel's descent to earth. Craig Carnahan is at his best in reflecting the depth and

An unaccompanied and spirited rendition of the familiar St. Helena Island spiritual, set in a call and response style.