SATB Music Selections

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice

A quintessential Christmas classic is skillfully arranged for choir, baritone solo, and optional orchestra. Equally at home in concert halls and sanctuaries, it is faithful to the original, has stellar

"Haunting" is the best word to describe this original setting of the traditional Advent text, scored for choir, piano and cello. Marked "mysterioso" in triple meter, it is such a creative interpretation,

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

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! This traditional Irish music experience pairs the well-known carol with a recently composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy

This festival setting of the traditional carol is a stunner! The opening and closing sections are set in mixed meter, bringing a fresh quality to the familiar. A contrasting middle section offers a tranquil

"When Christmas morn is dawning, help me to see the child in the manger, a mirror, God, of Thee." A beautiful melody aptly conveys the charming text and reflects German and Swedish folk influences. The

Do you love Carol of Bells but wish it were a little longer? Combining the ever-popular carol with new melodic material, this a cappella gem is sure to be a favorite selection at your holiday

This ethereal setting of NOEL NOUVELET will surprise you with its mystical take on what is normally a boisterous Christmas song. The harmonic texture is modern, and the optional oboe adds to the plaintive

This stunning arrangement of one of our most treasured Christmas carols offers a poignant musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem. The gentle scoring for choir and piano is... view details

This gently rocking lullaby incorporates a charmingly beautiful melodic and harmonic idea with original text for two verses, then brings in the traditional text of Silent Night for verse three

"When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone... the work of Christmas begins." This setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented as an ethereal benediction, is truly a

A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose:

What Child Is This? receives a hip new treatment in this a cappella original that features optional djembe and body percussion. This arrangement is freshly set in 2/4 with accompanying rhythmic

This Celtic-style arrangement of the beloved French carol is delightfully fresh and fun, with a driving piano accompaniment and an optional Celtic fiddle. Strong and accessible choral writing with limited

A tender a cappella setting of the beloved carol is highlighted by a solo and modern harmonies for the choir. The traditional melody is present throughout, and a lovely descant completes the texture for the

This arrangement of HUMILITY with the time-honored text by Edward Caswall swells with emotion in the stunning unfolding of the text. It is scored for choir and piano with optional string quartet and

This tender pairing of two beloved carols features a flowing piano accompaniment with optional use of handchimes. Gentle melodies and harmonies that tie the two carols together add beauty, depth and

Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is set to a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas or