Multicultural & World Holiday Choral Music

Created for Ely Cathedral choir, this charming setting of a beloved Italian carol is appropriate for church and school settings, with lyrics in both Italian and English. Moderate voice ranges, beautiful

This traditional and much-loved carol from Ireland is a welcome addition to any concert. This straightforward arrangement enhances the powerful emotions contained in the lyrics.

This energetic traditional Spanish carol is sung in both Spanish and English and can be presented with the optional piano accompaniment or a cappella. The third verse offers a chance for singers to slowly

Layered choral entrances in a fanfare-like introduction set up the entrance to the traditional French carol Noel Nouvelet. Conservative ranges for each part are supported well by the driving piano

This is one of the classic carols sung worldwide each Christmas. The original voicing of this arrangement is for SATB divisi choirs. A recent voicing cleverly simplifies the parts so there is no divisi and

This arrangement of the popular calypso carol from the West Indies reflects all the energy of the original, complete with piano and optional notated percussion for djembe and congas. Everyone is sure to

Here's a traditional Andalusian villancico that works at any time of year. The Spanish text talks about celebrating with tambourines and rattles, and the lively a cappella texture is both rhythmic and

You've never heard the traditional French carol like this before! This eight-part divisi arrangement can be performed entirely in French or with an option for English in the second verse, with jazz-inspired

A unique selection, this work includes three pieces: We Look for You; The Year's Midnight and The Unexpected Early Hour, each based on an Indian classical raag or raga:

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.

This traditional Swedish folk song associated with Saint Stephen is sung on Saint Lucy's Day. It is given a lovely a cappella setting in this version from Ostergotland in the southeast of Sweden.

Translated as "winter dusk," this beautiful winter piece with tight harmonies in multiple meters features Swedish and Finnish lyrics written by Ingegard Sundell specifically for this song. They describe a

A joyously contrapuntal concert treatment of one of the world's most endearing carols! French and English lyrics weave in and out, with limited ranges and a bit of divisi for your developing singers. Hand

This beautiful Spanish carol is a tender lullaby that shifts seamlessly between minor and major, reflecting the text that moves from quieting the baby to a rushing fountain and singing birds. The harmonies

This is a delightfully entertaining piece to add to any Christmas concert. Beginning seriously with the German carol in hymn style, it soon adds optional bottle band to the yodeling chorus to add a fun

This happy Christmas medley incorporates three beloved carols in a rhythmic setting that includes both Spanish and English text. The Spanish villancico Riu, Riu, Chiu is combined with the English

Puj-dem spo-lu do Bet-le-ma is a traditional Czech Christmas carol. The title translates to "Let's all go to Bethlehem." In dance-like style, the verses describe different people playing their

An energetic piano accompaniment provides the foundation for this captivating take on the Huron Carol. The haunting middle section can be performed with piano doubling or a cappella to clearly set

Tambourine and hand drum enhance the dance-like character of this Spanish villancico that dates back to the Renaissance era. This arrangement makes brilliant use of varied a cappella textures, from soloists

A cappella choirs rejoice! This creative setting of the festive French carol hits all the right notes. Rhythmic ostinatos, added "fa-la-las," optional body percussion, and some divisi to really broaden the

This beautiful Gaelic carol comes from the Scottish Isles. The tune, which is in the mixolydian mode, has a medieval quality; the gently swaying rhythm captures the essence of Mary gently rocking the Baby

This inventive piece celebrates our Savior's birth in a joyful and reverent way by embellishing the music with rhythm instruments such as conga drum, claves, triangle, and bass. The middle section serves as

Commissioned to compose a piece for the 200th anniversary of Argentine independence in 2016, Oscar Escalada chose the text Piu avanti, which is perhaps the most famous poem in Argentina. This poem,

This joyful Philippino Christmas carol, masterfully arranged in a simple SATB a cappella setting, is a welcome addition to the season and will be thoroughly enjoyed by performers and audiences alike.