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Sensitively composed, this setting of the beloved passage from Numbers 6:24–26 is a reverent closing blessing for sacred concerts and church services. Chorale- and motet-style writing creates textural

An excerpt from the Christmas cantata Canta Navidad, this piece anticipates the coming of the Christmas season, which is associated with the beginning of summertime in southern Latin America. A

Some of the most popular pastoral movements – such as those by Corelli, Manfredini, and Locatelli – are wed to Christmas poems by Baroque poets in this collection of sensitive, accessible

Composed in 1898 by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, this piece tells of the anticipation and love felt at Christmastime. Closely following the original, the arrangement captures Humperdinck's

Based on Gregorian chant, this ninth-century antiphon is given new life as an urgent plea for peace. A sense of powerlessness and desperation is reflected in the use of free and mixed meter, while

Prompting a similar reaction to what one can often experience in settings of O magnum mysterium, this arrangement of the famous French Christmas carol celebrates the mystery of the birth of the

This solemn evening prayer lets singers and audience alike calm down at the end of the day. With the appeal for God's grace, the dynamics and intensity of the composition gradually increase, to return at

Alternately accompanied by the upper and lower voices, the solo tenor tells the story of the well-known English Christmas carol. In a combined effort, the refrain resounds, and after a lively modulation

Opening with a low bass solo and unfolding into a radiant mixed-choir arrangement, this take on the popular spiritual incorporates elements of gospel, jazz, and pop music. An incredibly fun a cappella

Using text from a 15th-century English poem, this original work depicts Jesus' humble birth by the Virgin Mary. With changing voice leading and a variety of voice combinations including optional soli, this

I Will Lift My Weary Eyes is a commissioned work of a very different kind. In this sacred composition Kinley Lange invites choirs to the world of bluegrass. The close position harmonies typical of this kind

Voices entering in succession resonate over and over in this truly festive arrangement. Imitative voice leading is followed by an interwoven structure with sustained pedal tones, making this piece an

Voices ring out in this festive arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol, incorporating the harmonious world of jazz. It becomes a bit more reflective, then this delightful piece culminates in a

Using one of Christina Rossetti's most oft-set poems for choir, the Christmas miracle of Jesus' birth is beautifully told with a leaping, joyful melody, organ accompaniment, and alternating a cappella

Influenced by the choral works of Mendelssohn, Robert Seymour Bridges' sacred poem is sensitively set for double choir through the use of classical voice leading and harmonic structure. Appropriate for both

Lyrics that speak of the dreams, wishes, and desires of young and old alike during the Christmas season are given an original melody and tight harmonies in this warm and contemporary a cappella setting.

Commissioned by the University of Birmingham Women's Choir, this lively setting of Psalm 100 opens and closes with a fanfare! Exciting syncopated rhythms build toward a lyrical middle section before

With traditional Latin text by St. Thomas Aquinas, this is a beautiful choice for both concert and liturgical settings. Its serene homophonic texture features antiphonal singing, making it accessible to

Composed for the occasion of the St. Mary-at-Hill Carol Composition Competition held in London in 2017, this moving carol tells of the babe in the manger on the magical night in Bethlehem and proclaims the

Combining modern and traditional styles, this easily singable a cappella piece is just lovely! The mix of calm, sustained passages and driving rhythmic components creates a radiant sound that repeatedly

Eleven Christmas carols of various origins are unconventionally arranged for treble choir. From Gregorian chant to folk songs from Sweden, classical homophonic settings to jazzy tunes in 5/4 meter,

A lyrical, ballad-like lullaby for baby Jesus in the manger moves performers and audiences alike. With lyrics in either English or German, it not only enhances Advent and Christmas concerts but can also be

A subtle arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol, this lullaby radiates calm and transports singers and listeners to the mysterious world of dreams. Sing the traditional German lyrics or the English

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.