Villancicos para coro femenino

Elegant. Expressive. Evocative. The poetry elicits icy images of winter; the music sends shivers up the spine. Listen closely for the voice of winter, sung by a soloist or small group, to appear halfw...

Sung in unison, two, three, and eventually four-part round, this beautiful melody was penned by sixteenth century master of polyphony Thomas Tallis. An excellent teaching piece, the lyrical tune (set...

This gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school and church, offering a nativity text and a light choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz influence, while ethereal words softly sing t...

Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed fo...

This exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol will live in your library for years to come. Dynamic choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and a colorful chamber orchestration equally sho...

Christina Rossetti's beloved 'In the Bleak Midwinter' sings beautifully in this lovely setting for expressive choirs. The meaningful text and breathtaking music are worthy of artistic interpretation....

This little known English carol is appropriate for holiday concerts, Yuletide feasts, and madrigal performances. Evoke a Renaissance atmosphere this December, singing of wassail both a cordial greetin...

This carol coupling combines two beloved Christmas songs into one imaginative invention. A striking melodic motif opens the arrangement and whispers throughout, joining the familiar with the fresh. Ne...

A stunning treatment of the cherished English carol, incorporating familiar strains from Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring.' This adept, expansive arrangement is rewarding to sing and fully realizes...

The text from 'Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming' is set to a wistful Irish folk song in this one-of-a-kind Christmas treasure. An optional violin part brings a chill to a song full of warmth. Breathtaking...

Here's a gorgeous setting of the text from 'Angels We Have Heard on High' that includes a beautifully arranged verse of 'Silent Night.' Featuring long legato lines, expressive phrasing, and warm chora...

A stark fifth in the piano represents a chill in the air and frames the opening of this sensitive setting of the popular Rachel Field poem. Nuanced dynamics, tempi, and phrasing invite expressive sing...

Straight out of the hip and swinging 1960s, here's a sparkling setting of the favorite holiday tune for choirs in four parts! First featured on The Andy Williams Christmas Album, and recorded by a myr...

A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. In...

Mrs. Claus is ready to take center stage after years of working behind the scenes! A sassy holiday novelty for treble voices featuring solo passages that can be sung by a single 'Mrs. Claus' or divide...

A new carol for Yuletide! The merry melody, punctuated by festive 'Sing Noels' is passed through the choir, giving each section a small feature before a celebratory chorus unites the group in harmony....

Three holiday all-stars are featured in this XX-minute showstopping medley! The brilliant accompaniment, whether on the piano or with a full orchestra, supports the stellar vocal lines.

What happens when you cross a beloved Christmas carol with the hip and asymmetric rhythms of 'Take Five'? This does! A satisfying mix of the familiar and the fresh, the arrangement applies jazz articu...

Remember those juke-box days of the 1950's? They're back with this slow-rockin' Christmas number from Irv Rothenberg. The mixed-voice editions feature the men on a typical 'bass' line. (Note: the 3-pa...

An appealing setting of the James Spilman melody Flow Gently, Sweet Afton with the familiar Away In A Manger text. Simple voice leading allows time to work on dynamics and phrasing to bring out the be...

The optional lilting flute and rhythmic hand drum parts lend a festive air to this song that celebrates the end of winter. Robust choral singing throughout beckons a change of season, and a soaring de...

Optional drum and tambourine parts enhance this madrigal-influenced tune, which includes a festive 'Fa-la-la' section in counterpoint. Well-crafted vocal parts are easy to learn and continue to develo...

It's a high-energy, gospel-infused take on one of the most treasured Christmas carols of all time. Riveting rhythmic syncopation, triadic choral harmonies that climb in inversion, and plenty of melodi...

Feel the joyful lilt of this traditional Spanish Christmas carol, rendered beautifully in the original language. This well-crafted arrangement offers solid choral scoring and a sturdy piano accompanim...

Here's a delightfully cheerful showstopper from the Broadway musical Elf, based on the Will Ferrell film. The whimsical words and merry music are guaranteed to put a smile on every face this Christmas...