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How often do we find a warm ballad written especially for Hanukkah? No boom-chicks here, and no minor key either, just a tender heartfelt message of family and tradition. Incorporates a contemporary s...

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...

Choirs of any size will sound full on this jubilant fanfare with Christmas carol appeal. The inclusion of 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' elevates the holiday cheer, and an optional brass and percussi...

This serene pairing of 'Still, Still, Still' and 'Silent Night' will be a quick learn during your busiest time of year. Occasional counterpoint is scattered among traditional harmonies to create a lov...

Santa Claus has never sounded funkier! Hip and hot, it's hard to believe this is a carol from the 1800s. Designed for choirs of any age to bring the house down as they sing (and maybe dance) this perk...

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...

Featuring five gems from cherished Rankin and Bass animated Christmas specials, this this five-and-a-half-minute medley is holiday nostalgia at its best! Children one to one hundred will delight in th...

No matter the distance between family and loved ones, the holidays seem to bring us closer together. Celebrate that feeling with this heartfelt ballad. 'I'm sending you a little Christmas, wrapped up...

According to the lyrics, this is the song that Santa and his reindeer and elves love to sing. And who can blame them? It's irresistibly jolly! When we play 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' on our kazoo...

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...

Bring each section of the choir down a different aisle to add a theatrical element to the opening of your program and highlight the antiphonal qualities of this piece. Built upon three accessible part...

This hilarious send-up spoofs the usual gifts presented in the well-known song: 'Eight ugly sweaters, seven pink flamingos, six Hawaiian shirts.' The parody text provides lots of laughs, while the eve...

It's a casting call for the annual holiday revue and a host of familiar North Pole faces are lined up to audition, headshots and resumes in hand. Three Elves, a not-so-famous Reindeer, a stage-worthy...

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...

Grab your shopping bag, credit card, and a handful of imaginary cash for this fun-filled holiday novelty number about a one-day shopping spree! A brief ballad introduction leads to a rockin' 60s-inspi...

Exquisite, fresh carol settings are woven together with scripture lessons and poetic narration to create a refreshing celebration of Advent and Christmas. Howard Helvey's artistry shines in each rich...

Exquisite, fresh carol settings are woven together with scripture lessons and poetic narration to create a refreshing celebration of Advent and Christmas. Howard Helvey's artistry shines in each rich...

The exquisite music of Gabriel Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine is given a stunning adaptation and choral arrangement from the masterful Tom Fettke. Incorporating the beloved 'O Little Town of Bethlehe...

Bring out the sentimental side of Christmas at your holiday concert this year. A touching text reminisces about many delights during this special time of year. Logical choral writing, and an unforgett...

It's a whirlwind trip through a baker's dozen of beloved Christmas favorites! Quoting brief phrases from songs like 'We Three Kings,' 'Jingle Bells,' and 'The Hallelujah Chorus,' this piece cleverly w...

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...

Mozart's 'Rondo alla Turca' is the basis for this innovative twist on 'Jingle Bells!' Your audience will love catching the rapid text as the familiar and sequential melody is volleyed through the choi...

This high-energy original Christmas spiritual is not to be missed! A driving gospel chorus alternates with contrasting verses, then a quote from 'Angels We Have Heard on High' introduces a lively, han...