This short piece is the third in a series of "Dawn Choruses", commissioned from various composers by Ex Cathedra. The melodies emerge from overlapping Indian modes, sung by one half of the choir.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem about war is juxtaposed with the lyrics of the traditional carol - but with a contemporary melody that reflects lyrics that are at odds with each other.

Extracted from Gaspard's Christmas, a concert program by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in which a friendly fox named Gaspard entertains young concertgoers, this festive original is a treat

This ancient carol of lament is beautifully arranged with unison lines and subtle harmonies that perfectly complement the spirit of the piece. Arranged for the VOCES8 Scholars and APOLLO5, it remains

Commissioned by Jennifer Weller and Caroline Harrison QC for The Choir of Jesus College Cambridge, this setting of a text by George Grantham swells from hushed SATB verses to an ecstatic five-part chorus of

This arrangement is an energetic take on Jingle Bells, taking the audience "dashing through the snow" on a fast-paced sleigh ride to the end of the piece! Rhythmic a cappella harmonies surround the

The poetry of Phyllis Wheatley is featured in this piece commissioned by VOCES8. Featuring a baritone soloist throughout with support from the divisi a cappella ensemble, the piece builds to the choir

This arrangement of the well-known Basque carol features a lilting melody with an English text and a sublimely clean harmonic texture. The setting mixes sonorous choral chords with soft accompanying lines,

This rich and radiant five-part setting of a text by Anna Nichols was commissioned by Jennifer Weller and Caroline Harrison QC for vOx Chamber Choir, Oxford.

With original words by Katrina Shepherd, this short, lush Christmas carol beautifully captures the hushed rapture of a small parish church in a snowbound landscape just before Christmas.

Commissioned for the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus (Philip Barnes, conductor) by Dr. Margret S. Albin-Wilson, in honor of her daughter, Anna. psallas spiritu et mente.

This gently rocking short carol sets a 15th-century medieval text for unaccompanied choir.

This sentimental setting of the Christmas poem by Thomas Hardy evokes the nostalgia of the season with its warm, close harmonies in an arrangement famously sung by both the Swingle Singers and VOCES8.

Peaceful but haunting, this selection will help build unison tone and blend. With a 6/8 feel, this piece in 3/4 will hone your ensemble's rhythm reading skills while mesmerizing the listeners with its

Also known as The Royal Carol, this is a setting of a poem by King Henry VIII which uses the evergreen holly and ivy as a metaphor for the constancy of love.

Campkin's setting of Edward Caswall's hymn text is simply elegant. The strophic setting combines lyrical vocal lines in an a cappella texture to create a lovely Christmas lullaby. An optional accompaniment

The VOCES8 singles' series includes songs for which the group is particularly well known, in choral arrangements produced specifically for VOCES8. The composer’s poem is based on the early 15th