Chor & Gesang

Alfred Mann's scholarly edition of the Gloria from Bach's Magnificat that was first performed for Christmas vespers in 1723Published in connection with Mann's book: Bach and Handel-Choral Performance...

This piece makes use of a unique combination of familiar Christmas tunes set in a narrative about caroling. For SAB voices with piano, try in a group of light pieces on a holiday concert.

This Christina Rossetti text has been set many times-but this SAB setting with keyboard and optional handbells is special indeed. Allen Pote is a master with simple melody, understands the voices of a...

This lovely Marian motet by Hungarian composer Gyorgy Orban could be used liturgically during Advent or Christmas. Though likely more useful in a concert setting, the piece is scored for mixed chorus...

This Christmas motet (hodie) by Andrew Larson of Stetson University is scored for mixed voices (soprano divisi) with a challenging piano accompaniment. It is perfect for a Christmas concert!

This is a lovely setting of the John 1:14 text (the Word became flesh and dwelt among us) scored for mixed chorus (divisi) with piano. You may be familiar with the settings by Hassler or Lasso, but yo...

Set to the free meter of chant, this piece is true to the 13th century plainsong. It is scored for SATB mixed chorus, optional children's choir, congregation and piano with optional flute or brass qui...

Set to texts by Christina Rossetti and composer, this Christmas work is scored for SAB mixed voices with piano. The lovely melodic lines are carefully combined with a simple yet engaging harmonic stru...

This skillfully crafted arrangement of the title song from the legendary holiday cartoon, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, is superb. The vocal parts ebb and flow with the lush harmonies of the accompanimen...

Bring the joy of thanksgiving to your choir with this J. Paul Williams and Joseph M. Martin anthem of praise. Written in a robust 6/8 Celtic style, this is something exciting and fresh for your genera...

Uses: Advent, Christmas, concert Scripture: Romans 13: 11-14, Isaiah 7:14 The cry of a people waiting for redemption and deliverance is the heart of this poignant new offering for the season of lights...

AdventSongs is an essential survival resource for advent seasonal needs. Reaching deep into their years of experience as church musicians, the successful songwriting team of Don Besig and Nancy Price...

Uses: Advent Scripture: Romans 13: 1-14, Ephesians 5: 14, Isaiah 52: 1-3 Dancing with sacred joy, this Advent affirmation captures the spirit of Advent with sweeping style. This anthem has a Celtictim...

Uses: Christmas, Epiphany This Epiphany anthem has been a bestseller in both SATB and SAB voices. Give this winner a place in your holiday and post-holiday programming.

The popular holiday favorite melody by Mykola Leontovych is set to humorous contemporary lyrics that takes us through the mayhem of the modern holiday. Boys bark like dogs, girls are birds and cats, a...

Child in the manger, infant of Mary, outcast and stranger, Lord of all. The tender inclusion of Silent Night makes this precious lullaby a perfect choice for Christmas Eve services.

Version for SATB Choir and Piano as arranged by Harry Simeone.

Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: Luke 2:7 This lovely musical Christmas card is abounding with warmth and meaning. A tender original melody mixes with the Polish carol Infant Holy, Infant Low...

Uses: Advent, Christmas, Feast of the Annunciation Scripture: Luke 1:16-26 The words of the Magnificat are joined with the English carol Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day to capture the joy ofMary as s...

Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: Acts 12:17, John 3:16, Luke 2: 1-18 Here is a singular sacred song for Christmas that incorporates a short quote from the famed Wesleyan hymn And Can ItBe. Th...

The Price/Besig magic is in full force in this Christmas lullaby. This is a meaningful message for our violent times. This anthem of hope is at home throughout the Christmas season reminding us to cla...

Uses: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Second Advent Scripture: Luke 21:7-28, Job 38:7, Revelation 22:16 Here is hopeful statement anticipating the life and ministry of Christ, the Bright and Morning Star...

Arranged for SAB Choir and Piano Duet (or Band or Orchestra) by Roy Ringwald.

This Sicilian carol is traditionally played on bagpipes by shepherds who serenade Italian villagers the nine days before Christmas. This SAB and 2-part captures the style of the carol and tells the Ch...

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1; Luke 2:8-10 Beautiful imagery of a Judean hillside and the deep beauty of Christmas hope are expressed in this unique carol. The precious gift of heaven...