Intrigues by the parallel images of a mother embracing her child at birth and again at death, the composer asked his mother, Laurie F. Gauger, to write a Christmas text that was equal parts lullaby and

You can almost hear the yodeling in this lighthearted setting of the traditional Austrian carol. Symbolism abounds in the verses which alternate with the dance-like refrain: "Diridiri, hallelujah, dirdiri,

If you have a very talented choir looking for a challenge, this is an absolutely "must do" spiritual! The use of the many variants of the text allows the music to maximize the use of gospel-style

Commissioned by the St. Olaf Choir for the 2016 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this work is a thanksgiving, a song about the gift of a tiny child that suggests that only the nature of love is changeless. It

The Huron Carol, perhaps the most revered Christmas carol from Canada, has evolved since its inception (about 1640), so much so that it bears little resemblance to the original version.  Iesous

This traditional French carol arrangement is a classic for treble voices. The pristine a cappella setting is a beautiful piece for choirs that want to develop lyricism, tone, and blend. The harmonies grow

"Lullaby, lullay, my babe here asleep while I watch, while I watch and sing for you." This lullaby features beautiful and flowing vocal lines intertwining with each other and the violin accompaniment while

A set of three French Canadian spiritual songs of the Nativity which date back to the medieval Mystery plays that still come to life at Christmas time in Quebec and France. The Noels

Originally known as Glad Tidings, this hymn was translated by Makua Laiana, an early missionary who arrived in Hawai'i in 1831 and spent the remainder of his life amongst the Hawaiian people.