Sacred Christmas Choral Music

This gorgeous setting of the Ecce Novum Latin text reflects the gentle wonder of the story of Christmas. Found on Ola Gjeilo's album Winter Songs, this lovely choral setting features lyrical voice leading,

This carol first appeared in the 1901 Cowley Carol Book, a collection of 15th-century tunes compiled by G.R. Woodward. The aeolian tonality gives the melody an ancient quality, while the surrounding variety

This carol derives from a 15th-century German folk ballad that compares Mary to the unique and special bloom of a linden tree. The singable melody is passed between parts in the different stanzas, with all

This haunting melody of the Basque carol seems to capture the mystery and wonder of the traditional Christmas story. The carol was collected in the nineteenth century and views that story from a uniquely

Written for the famous St. Olaf Christmas Concert, this lullaby, sung by Mary to her child, has a gentle rocking feeling in 6/8 time. Long flowing and lyrical melodic vocal lines contrast nicely with the

A unique arrangement of a beloved carol. Set in 4/4, with layered counter melodies in a polyphonic texture, the traditional melody is given a modern, artistic setting. The optional cello obbligato adds

Simple but lovely harmonic moments, a gentle flute part, and a minor key melody combine to depict a beautiful evening of snow and the glow of candlelight. The optional lyric makes this a versatile and

This 17th century text is given a modern treatment. With a quick tempo and a driving piano accompaniment, this is an energetic song perfect for a Christmas or winter concert.

The familiar Catalonian carol comes alive in this inventive arrangement for mixed or treble choirs. Featuring unison, counterpoint, rhythmic echos and a descant texture, this deceptively simple but

Exciting and fresh, this a cappella setting of the timeless carol is adapted from the hit Pentatonix version and will provide a challenge your choir is sure to enjoy. The arrangement includes an optional

Here is a modern take on the beautiful 15th-century chant. The lyrical lines are preserved, but some syncopation pushes the rhythms in places to give it a younger and more relevant feel. The piano part

Intrigues by the parallel images of a mother embracing her child at birth and again at death, the composer asked his mother, Laurie F. Gauger, to write a Christmas text that was equal parts lullaby and

With just flute accompaniment, the otherwise a cappella setting of an anonymous 16th-century carol from Gascony is a unique Christmas selection with a Middle Eastern feel that evokes the timelessness of the

This creative combination of Franz Gruber's classic Silent Night with a piano accompaniment based on Bach's Suite No. 1 for Unaccompanied Cello creates a soothing selection for your holiday

This is a new and fresh gospel transformation of the ancient German Christmas carol. The rhythm is changed to 3/4 throughout, the melody is adorned with passing tones that create graceful arcs, and the

The dramatic setting of this beloved Latin text features memorable melodic treatment, tender moments in the vocal lines, expressive a cappella sections, and beautiful color provided by the artistic piano

Commissioned by the St. Olaf Choir for the 2016 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this work is a thanksgiving, a song about the gift of a tiny child that suggests that only the nature of love is changeless. It

A sweet treble obbligato for optional children's chorus or treble ensemble enhances this expressive carol arrangement for mixed chorus. Easily learned, it will fit nicely into school, church and community

The Christmas albums from vocal supergroup Pentatonix are among their most popular offerings. This eight-minute accompanied medley combines four of their powerhouse holiday hits for a wonderful seasonal

This festive medley of Christmas songs allows younger choirs to develop a variety of styles while building important choral performance skills. Accessible and well crafted, this will be a quick learn at the

Here is a playful setting of the traditional English carol with great solo opportunities and creative vocal colors under the melody. A fresh look at a timeless carol, this stunning arrangement is a holiday

An outstanding arrangement of the often-requested Christmas version of The King's Singers top hit You Are the New Day, now available with the Christmas text. A cappella, with optional double choir,

A lilting flute obbligato floats above the dance-like vocals of this French carol in an accessible arrangement for treble choirs of all ages. Beginning with a unison first verse and progressing to two and