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Written for the Dale Warland Singers, this work is a jubilant Christmas selection, which makes for a fine opening of the Season's concert. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Performance Time: Approx....

The English text is taken from the 15th century and is set by British composer and member of the King's Singers. The beautiful and quiet melody offers soli for tenor and soprano. Moderately difficult,...

A sophisticated take on the old standard, this fun arrangement offers a great lighter option for your holiday concerts. The familiar lyrics will engage the audience and the novel treatment will hook y...

This easy secular Christmas piece pays homage to the pleasures of the holiday season without being overly sentimental. Unstrained vocal writing makes this a delight for mixed choirs at any level from...

Another gorgeous composition for strong choirs, this work from David Dickau allows larger ensembles to demonstrate their full sound and expressiveness. Although the text is most suited to the Christma...

Here is a fresh impression of a classic poem, bringing the message of peace in Christmas time. A gem for good high school choirs and beyond. Duration: ca. 4:20.

This collection, in two volumes, offers seven well-known carols in fresh and sophisticated a cappella settings. Volume 1 includes three outstanding arrangements written for choirs with mature ranges a...

The familiar melody is introduced by a soprano solo, sung by either adult or child. The choir joins with smooth, deep textures that set this exquisite arrangement apart. At the same time innocent and...

Bring festive brilliance to your holiday concerts with this fresh, uplifting setting of the traditional carol "The Holly And The Ivy", published by Walton Music. This vibrant arrangement for mixed cho...

This energetic and rhythmic 16th-century piece is an excellent introduction to the music of the Renaissance. Includes secular or Christmas lyrics and optional hand drum. Available: SAB a cappella, SSA...

Henry Leck's edition of this Praetorius work will be a selection you will use often for contest and holiday concerts. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. :48.

The German baroque chorale Est Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen, in a tasteful adaptation by John Leavitt, features the tenor on the melody of the second verse and a soprano descant on the third verse. Inclu...

Here is Jan Pieter Sweelinck's famous Christmas motet in a clean and well-edited edition. A substantial work for better high school choirs and up, it will display brilliance and virtuosity for a festi...

Here is Jan Pieter Sweelinck's famous Christmas motet in a clean and well-edited edition. A substantial work for better high school choirs and up, it will display brilliance and virtuosity for a festi...

From Praetorius' Musae Sioniae of 1609, this charming Christmas partsong celebrates the Nativity with a simple verse/refrain structure. Ideal for developing the imitative vocal style of the Renaissanc...

From Praetorius' Musae Sioniae of 1609, this charming Christmas partsong celebrates the Nativity with a simple verse/refrain structure. Ideal for developing the imitative vocal style of the Renaissanc...

This original a cappella Christmas spiritual is packed with rhythmic vitality and inspiring lyrics. Features a great hook and call-and-response solos. Available: SATB a cappella, TTBB a cappella

The ring of the cymbals and crack of the tambourine - this renaissance medley relives the days of yore. Available: SATB a cappella, SAB a cappella

The second dynamic volume of 3-part a cappella carols. Contains ten great Christmas favorites, creatively written for caroling, concert or sight-singing. Available: 3-Part Mixed a cappella. Performanc...

From the poignant unison opening phrase through the stunning unfolding of breath-taking choral warmth, this a cappella ballad setting is not to be missed! Lushly romantic harmonies will create an unfo...

Under the heading OLDE CAROLS NEW, the director of the Baylor Choir, Donald Bailey, has arranged 3 new settings of 3 old carols: I Saw Three Ships; Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; Lullalay, Thou Little...

Under the heading OLDE CAROLS NEW, the director of the Baylor Choir, Donald Bailey, has arranged 3 new settings of 3 old carols: I Saw Three Ships; Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; Lullalay, Thou Little...

Every a cappella choir will want this piece on their Christmas program. Jack Halloran, of Witness fame, has captured an all-American sound in this energetic piece. His a cappella arrangements have a d...

Donald Bailey, Choral Director from Baylor University, has created a beautiful Christmas selection for a cappella voices. In this setting, the choral parts flow through tender suspensions to warm reso...

Robert Young is renowned for his gorgeous acappella writing. Orchestrator Stephen Heyde has created what he calls 'a medley of Advent and Christmas Anthems by Robert H. Young. ' Using the rich texture...