Sacred Christmas Choral Music

In a style very reminiscent of Take 6, Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point has created this amazing arrangement of the traditional English carol for a cappella or vocal jazz groups.

The venerable Christmas text appears here in a significant setting as part of the Evoking Sound Choral Series edited by James Jordan. The composer's notes describe the intent to create a sense of mystery in

This work exemplifies the quintessential choral writing of the composer through varied textures and tempi with poignant harmonies, all of which depict the sacred text "O great mystery." For advanced mixed

This thrilling arrangement of a traditional Cornish carol has a gentle South African feel and features scat singing and chromatic shifts in harmony. The traditional melody in 6/8 time is set against a

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

"O Nata Lux" by Guy Forbes continues to be one of the most popular 8-part a cappella selections in the Pavane catalog.  This new selection follows handsomely in that tradition.  Wonderful for the

Originally titled Nowell, Nowell, Dieu vous garde, this 15th-century English carol has been recast in modern form although the ancient feel is still present. Vocal parts may be performed a cappella

Far from a typical Christmas work, this searching, insightful text illuminates the sacrifice that God already understood when He sent the baby Jesus to earth. Illustrating the emotions of the text, the

This joyful, sprightly carol comes from Sir David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols. With its uplifting 7/8 time signature, memorable melody, rich and diverse textures, and delightful orchestral

First published in Carols for Choirs 5, this is a touching setting of the well-known fifteenth-century words. The contours of Stroope's melodic writing perfectly mirror the narrative from the

This a cappella original rings with energy and joy for Christmas. Ripe with antiphonal qualities, the piece opens with a brief fanfare and proceeds through several meter changes to an exciting conclusion.

"There's a song in the air!" The famous text by Josiah Gilbert Holland is treated with great sensitivity in this superb composition. Lush harmonies and soaring melodies make this an elegant addition to the

"What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King."  This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished

This charming a cappella setting of the familiar carol has a bright, rhythmic ostinato pattern that moves between the sections of the choir. The Christmas story is told from the perspective of shepherds

The original Laudemus cum Armonia upon which this new work is based exists in two Fourteenth-century Italian manuscripts and features charming polyphonic simplicity. The composer has captured the character

A new imagining of his beloved Lux Aurumque, Lux Nova was written for performance at the 2014 iTunes festival. With a timeless and beautiful Latin text by Charles Anthony Silvestri.

The opening movement of Karl Jenkins' popular "Gloria" for mixed voices and piano. 

The transcendent glory of the traditional Latin text is treated with great sensitivity and depth in this superb setting for capable sanctuary, concert or festival choirs! With sweeping vocal lines and

Split your a cappella choir in two to perform this clever, entertaining setting of the popular carol. Infused with colorful textures and playful elements, it is cleverly constructed - with great teaching

This old English carol melody has an even older text which portrays both Christian and pagan influences. In this arrangement, soloists act as storytellers throughout, while the choir's refrain leaves the