Commissioned for Choral Arts Northwest this piece is primarily contrapuntal in texture, with a tonal language that features a certain level of dissonance within a diatonic modal context. There is a textual

Carols of the Nativity is a collection of Christmas songs scored for voices and brass choir. Each of the seven pieces by Canadian composer Stephen Chatman can be performed individually or as a set.

With the feeling of a medieval procession, this uplifting and uptempo a cappella arrangement for Advent is a great addition to any music library. Wonderful melodic lines, beautiful harmonies and the

A "fantasia" in the truest sense, this choral tapestry of English carols was composed in 1912 after Vaughan Williams had completed the scores for his first symphony ("The Sea") and the Tallis fantasia. In

These folk carols are known for their starkly beautiful melodies and harmonies which are simple yet moving. The original tunes are revisited while exploring a few new trails of thought. Duration 11:00.

The familiar Holst tune is set in 6/8 meter for treble choir. After beginning in unison, subsequent verses add a descant, then a countermelody. A flowing piano accompaniment supports but does not duplicate

John Ferguson based this work on a familiar Maine Shaker hymn by Elder Joseph Brackett and now-famous lyrics by Sydney Carter. "I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and

This gentle spiritual from St. Helena Island is rich with images of the manger and the star illuminating the skies over Bethlehem. Set with interesting harmonies and cluster chords, this is a challenging

This carol is fun, with its rhythmic feel and added maracas; it is also an excellent teaching tool for any choir. The melody has four phrases: phrases 1 and 2 are the same; phrases 3 and 4 are different and