A soulful setting of the Nunc Dimittis, this piece evokes the same feeling of sacredness found in the majestic mountains and broad meadows of Appalachia. Juxtaposing freely... view details

This masterfully crafted essay on the timeless Irish hymn balances melody, the singers, and the accompanist.  Liquid vocals appear over understated piano lines, followed by judicious a cappella phrases

This beautifully conceived a cappella arrangement of Away in a Manger incorporates vocal orchestration effects, providing singers with innovative opportunities for fresh sounds and luxurious

This masterful setting of the familiar Welsh carol features a few clever rhythmic twists and an unexpected setting of the text "Fast away the old year passes." With a dancing organ accompaniment, this piece

Written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this meaningful classic is a plea for peace and an affectionate portrait of the spirit of Christmas. The arranger brings a sense of cinematic scope and

Commonly used as symbolism in Christian texts, river imagery inspired this pairing of It is Well (When Peace Like a River) and Shall We Gather at the River. Together they combine to

This is truly a song that needs no introduction. Quoting America the Beautiful, this stunning arrangement of the Irving Berlin standard begins with a flourish before settling into the seldom-heard

This arrangement of a time-honored Christmas carol is a unique choice for concert or worship programming. Rhythmically vital and infused with syncopated rhythms, this anthem makes use of unison for

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

This very compelling SATB piece by Tom Trenney takes the youthful yet timeless position, "everything old has become new." Now spacious, now rhythmic, the music is fun to sing and moderately challenging. The

What library would be complete without this exquisite piece by Randall Thompson? A dramatic work on the text of II Samuel 23:3,4 that runs the spectrum of dynamics and demands vocal control.

Cast in eight movements, this major work draws on texts that examine the many facets of death, the pain of transitions, and the hope and joy of a better place. Designed to be accessible for the choir

This atmospheric setting for treble voices of the traditional Song of Mary and Song of Simeon texts is unaccompanied with a meterless feel. Set with English lyrics, both movements shimmer with assertive

Three variants of this spiritual tune are set for Tenor Solo and unaccompanied SATB chorus. With its modal, plaintive quality, the form reflects a question-and-answer response

Charles Anthony Silvestri's sacred Christmas text sparkles in a unique a cappella choral tapestry for better choirs. A few Latin phrases punctuate the otherwise English lyrics, and tone painting, pronounced

Joy abounds in this creative pairing of Rise Up, Shepherd and Go! Tell It on the Mountain. Starting in a slow 12/8, it quickly shifts gears, settling into a nice gospel groove. Key and

Luxurious in harmonic language and choral timbre, this magnificent octavo describes the angel's announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. Emerging poetically from stillness, the piece opens

This spectacular arrangement or the traditional Christmas carol was crafted for the Brigham Young University Men's Chorus. It creatively employs a four-had piano accompaniment, oboe obbligato, and

This inspired setting follows the three kings on their journey, featuring interesting harmonies that wander throughout. A cappella, the texture includes choir-accompanied soloists, with fluid tonal regions

Supported by a joyful organ accompaniment, this Christmas anthem is based upon a 15th century English carol text. The choral texture is mostly homophonic with points of call-and-response and is decorated by