Multicultural & World Holiday Choral Music

With the option to sing either the English or the Polish text, this delicate and festive arrangement of the traditional Polish carol is useful in a variety of concert settings or services. It features both

This a cappella work from the Basque region uses two popular Basque melodies and draws text from Basque folklore. This is a wonderful selection for Christmas concerts but can be performed any time of the

This arrangement of a traditional Spanish carol uses a rhumba rhythm and features a soloist throughout while the choir lays the percussive accompaniment that establishes the style so well. Background

Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this original a cappella piece is great fun and quick to learn. Written in Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa, it includes a phonetic

Prompting a similar reaction to what one can often experience in settings of O magnum mysterium, this arrangement of the famous French Christmas carol celebrates the mystery of the birth of the

The traditional French carol, translated long ago into English as Sing We Now of Christmas, is set a cappella with optional percussion. The limited French along with English text makes it a quick

This gentle piece with a Spanish text reminds us to care for what's most precious to us in the same way as we would care for the baby Jesus. Expressive and tender, it is a lovely and unique addition to your

In this popular festive work from Estonian composer Olav Ehala, the text evokes scenes of Christmas Eve and the music is full of joy! An IPA and recorded pronunciation guide are available from the

This energetic and popular Philippine carol from George Hernandez's Saringhimig Singers Philippine Folk Song Choral Series will enhance any holiday program.

This lively arrangement of a traditional French Christmas carol may be sung in either English or French. A cappella, it features animated polyphony throughout, with a delightfully layered and varied choral

The quick tempo and festive character of this traditional Catalan carol are on full display in this setting, which is a signature arrangement of Disney's Voices of Liberty in their Christmas concerts. The a

This arrangement of a favorite West Indies carol will showcase your lowest voices. Perform with shaker, claves, and congas to enhance the rhythmic energy of the bright Caribbean song.

This arrangement alternates between Spanish and English verses, incorporating intuitive phrasing, appropriate tessitura, sensitive part-writing, and an optional flute obbligato.

The traditional English carol is set in a modern a cappella setting with an African influence. Featuring a soloist (or group of soloists) throughout, the divisi choral harmonies bring in a rhythmic

Looking for something different for your holiday concert? Translated as "Bell after Bell," this traditional Andalusian Christmas carol joyfully celebrates the season. The text is in Spanish, and the

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

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