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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...

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 five-and-a-half-minute medley is holiday nostalgia at its best! Children one to one hundred will delight in this ni...

Your sanctuary will resound with glad tidings with this medley of favorite English carols, including The Holly and the Ivy, O Little Town of Bethlehem (the alternate 19th century tune by Phillips Broo...

Bring an international flair to your holiday program with this joyous medley of four French carols. An IPA pronunciation guide is included for the few foreign words, and a festive concert band accompa...

This fresh arrangement treats the traditional English carol like a contemporary theater piece. You may recognize the words and the tune, but you'll hear the meaning for the very first time, and Longfe...

Get out your bobby socks and saddle shoes for this 1950s-style reimagining of 'Deck the Hall' with a brand new melody. The classic doo-wop harmonies and rock 'n' roll groove are easy to grasp and sure...

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 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...

Two carols in one! A rhythmic pattern in the accompaniment introduces an ostinato in the lower voices and lays the groundwork for the tuneful German carol, which bookends glorious strains from another...

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...

It's a Christmas carol time machine - start with a 1940s 'Saint Nick' and 50s 'Deck the Hall,' add 'Up on the Housetop' 60s-style and disco 'Jingle Bells,' then top it off with a 1980s 'We Wish You a...

Expansive yet intimate, this anthem is an earnest blessing of comfort. The original words and music from Craig Curry are simply beautiful, and the optional recorder (or flute) obbligato adds an authen...

A choral classic has been given a fresh new setting with a 4-hand piano accompaniment (opt. 2-hand accompaniment is also available). The always creative Joel Raney beautifully and faithfully captures...

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...

This majestic mash-up of 'Masters in This Hall' and 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' includes a joyful new text and optional parts for flute and hand drum. A lively 6/8 tempo and a buoyant minor tonalit...

Mit diesem Weihnachtslied aus Costa Rica bringen Sie ein wenig karibisches Flair in Ihr diesjähriges Weihnachtskonzert. Ein Percussion-Ostinato sorgt neben den synkopierten Strophen für zusätzliche Be...

A refined arrangement of the French Carol, now available for 3-part mixed voices (with plenty of optional notes for first-time baritones). This skill-building, range-appropriate partner song offers op...

This rhythmic rendition of the traditional carol is a blast! The funky feel craves choreography (on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video), a likely addition, as accessible writing will make note...

This rhythmic rendition of the traditional carol is a blast! The funky feel craves choreography (on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video), a likely addition, as accessible writing will make note...

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...