SATB Music Selections

In a fresh and flexible take on a traditional carol melody, this setting offers options for a shorter introduction, inclusion of an a cappella third verse, and the choice of text. With a returning motive

In a laid-back, smooth jazz style, this creative pairing of two carols, Silent Night and O Holy Night, will be a highlight of your winter concerts. The gentle vocal jazz harmonies and the

Written for full brass ensemble, organ, soprano solo, and chorus, this 17-minute single-movement setting of the Gloria explores a wide range of musical writing. The result is an extended work that

Haydn's eighth setting of the ordinary of the Mass was composed in 1782 for performance in Mariazell, Austria. The brief opening portion of the Gloria has been selected for this anthem, featuring Haydn's

This lyrical setting blends the beloved Silent Night tune and text with a captivating new tune, featuring an optional oboe obbligato that gives a unique color to the piece. The result is a fresh

Featured at the 2018 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light over darkness. The message in the

With upbeat swing rhythms and a delightful and jazzy treatment, this concertized version of the traditional English carol will be a holiday favorite!

This majestic and triumphant work for Christmas heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a troubled world. Quoting a medieval carol, this piece is a wonderful concert processional or closer. It can be

This majestic and triumphant work for Christmas heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a troubled world. Quoting a medieval carol, this piece is a wonderful concert processional or closer. It can be

Composed for the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, this piece evokes the sheer joy of Christmas. The texture bubbles up and spills over with something reminiscent

This pairing of two of the most popular tunes of all time, Beethoven's Ode To Joy and Handel's Joy To The World, create an exciting and inspirational work for holidays or any time of year.

William Butler Yeats ends his short story The Adoration of the Magi with the narrator describing a centuries-old Gaelic prayer "... when I pray against the demons I repeat a prayer which was made I

Opening with a solo or small group, this beautiful setting of the Latin text is filled with flowing legato phrases supported by an elegant piano accompaniment and an optional string quartet. Though set with

This is one of a series of three carols, each capturing the big-band swing sound. The choral writing is both intelligent and musical, with nicely placed syncopations that create a real bounce. The big-band

This interpretation of the wonderful French carol is even more exciting than the original! Unexpected harmonies, call-and-response vocals, and the fabulous accompaniment build this setting to new heights.

This lovely a cappella setting of the traditional melody and the Isaac Watts text bridges the sound between the Old English carols and the High Lonesome sound of the Appalachians. The optional violin

A fresh and upbeat approach turns this classic carol on its end, injecting vibrant new energy with modern pop harmonies and an unexpected meter. Celebratory and joyful, this arrangement starts big and

Based on the original Michael W. Smith Christmas song, this celebratory setting is teeming with energy and joy. Arranger Lloyd Larson blends in Angels We Have Heard on High and offers an optional