Music of Craig Courtney

This popular contemporary Christmas song receives a fresh treatment in this arrangement. An ethereal sound is set by the use of chord clusters and an aleatoric section. The melody is then introduced by a

The transcendent glory of the traditional Latin text is treated with great sensitivity and depth in this superb setting for capable sanctuary, concert or festival choirs! With sweeping vocal lines and

Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German carol as never before! This setting for choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines "joy" as it inspires

Few songs ever composed have had the breadth of appeal as this iconic text and melody. The cry for "peace on earth" is undoubtedly a timeless one, and this setting unites vocalists and

From the dramatic opening measures in the brass to the final refrains with descant, this arrangement is full of the majesty and glory of the event that altered history. Scored for SATB choir, congregation

Here is a spirited setting of the well-known Catalonian carol also known as LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT, rendered with an English translation by Howard Hawhee. Four-hand piano, flute, oboe and percussion

This gorgeous arrangement by Craig Courtney uses the original hymntune MARGARET by Timothy Matthews and text by Emily F.S. Elliot. Skillful voicing coupled with a beautiful piano accompaniment make this

From his Trilogy for the Christ Child, Craig Courtney's setting of this distinguished text evoking the pastoral ambience of the first Christmas Eve is an exquisite musical portrayal of the awe and