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This energetic and well-orchestrated medley includes the familiar carols Joy to the World; Angels, From the Realms of Glory; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; O Come, All Ye Faithful and O Holy

Two separate original musical settings of the same text for Advent evoke the late medieval era when the lyrics were written by using pedal points, drones, and modal harmonies. The first, more florid SATB

This short choral setting of the 15th-century text using a mixture of languages is scored for SATB a cappella choir with minimal divisi in the soprano and bass sections and is of easy to medium difficulty.

Parry presents a fresh take on this popular 15th-century macaronic carol through appealing imitation, strong rhythmic interest, mixed meter, and imaginative harmonic language, culminating in a satisfying

A familiar text from Lessons and Carols services in a brand new setting. Unexpected tonality shifts and waves of building tempos lead to a final climax of "Deo gracias!" A quintessential Advent addition to

Advent is a lyrical piece composed for soprano, trumpet and piano, which, despite its name, was inspired by a stained glass window of the Crucifixion. Composed in three stanzas that present a

Inspired by the seven O Antiphons traditionally sung immediately preceding Christmas. L'Estrange begins with a refrain that floats over a drone in the lower voices. As the anthem progresses, tight harmonies

As similar as the O Antiphons are in terms of their form, the feelings they evoke can be just as different: anticipation, yearning, restlessness, quiet expectancy, confidence, or excitement in the days just

A chant-like sensibility pervades this challenging meditation on the nuances of waiting for the Holy Child's coming. Unison lines interwoven with divisi parts require vocal control and discipline, but the

Perfect for the Advent season and beautifully enhanced by handbells, this anthem incorporates the well-known carols Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and Angels from the Realms of Glory

Howard Helvey’s setting of Charles Coffin’s Christmas poem possesses a lyrical spirit and a warm, quiet beauty. A wonderfully introspective anthem or introit for the Christmas season.

All Await was commissioned by Trinity Presbyterian Church, Berwyn, Pennsylvania, in celebration of the church's 150th anniversary. Nancy Gifford was asked to compose a celebratory piece for this

Originally written for the St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this festive interpretation of Alberto Taul's tune TODA LA TIERRA features sections in Spanish and English as well as a lively percussion

Steven Strite provides a stunning original setting of this classic Christmas lyric: "While shepherds watched their flocks by night." Rich sonorities and varied timbres and color abound in this inspiring

A modern classic, this contemporary song combines a beautiful melody with a text that is a favorite of many. The music is soothing and includes parts for praise band, making it well suited for a blended

This accessible setting of the traditional EBELING tune incorporates lovely harmonic moments and exchanges between SA and TB parts. An optional two-octave handbell part (included) adds a bright texture to

This beautiful arrangement of the traditional German carol, scored for SATB choir and optional French horn, is rich and warm in its harmonies and gentle rhythms. The strength of the dynamics may be further