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With a colourful text by Brian Wren, the mystery of the Christmas story is explored through shifting time signatures and intertwining vocal lines in this carol.

Ideal for a carol service or concert, this piece follows the three Kings on their journey to the birth of Jesus and is characterised by its alternation of major and minor modes.

The text of Krismas dodzi vo invites us to listen to the angels who are proclaiming the birth of Jesus Christ. The angels' song itself, using words from the Bible, draws on Ghanaian 'highlife', a popu...

The first three verses of Nagykarácsony Éjszakáján are set to one of Hungary's most treasured melodies, while the remaining verses incorporate two immensely popular Hungarian Christmas tunes as found...

This sparkling arrangement of the traditional English carol presents the familiar melody through a variety of textures, ranging from unison to five parts, and concludes with a soaring soprano descant....

Quartel's arrangement of this well-known Irish carol is distinctly refreshing, characterized in part by its charming and sparkling piano part. The middle section offers an opportunity for both the cho...

This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative verses by David Warner cele...

This setting of the evocative poem by Chesterton is atmospheric and powerful. Showcasing McDowall's distinctive style, its minor tonality, subtle chromaticisms, and whole-tone scales portray the contr...

Intricate counterpoint and a continuo-style bassline bring a medieval flavour to Williams' arrangement of this much-loved carol. The gentle vocal lines build in texture throughout, with optional suppo...

This upbeat Christmas song sets the traditional and well-known wassailing text to thrilling effect. To be performed 'with inebriated joy', Young's original setting is fast, spritely, and increasingly...

With words by the composer, Archer's carol joyfully describes the Nativity story with a lilting melody in 3/4 time. The voices culminate in a powerful unison statement with an angelic descant, all the...

With a lively tempo, dance-like rhythms, and bright harmonies, Chilcott's music perfectly expresses the festive joy of this original Christmas text by Charles Bennett. The uplifting melody is interspe...

Pulsating rhythms in the piano part underpin this energetic arrangement of a traditional spiritual. The voice parts progress from a forthright rendition of the famous tune at the beginning to bold and...

Set of parts for Rutter's arrangement of this buoyant Cornish carol. This set contains the following string parts: 4 x vln I, 4 x vln II, 3 x vla, 2 x vc, 1 x db.

This much-loved carol is presented with background information and helpful performance hints. Recognising the frequency with which this piece is performed with organ accompaniment, John Rutter has mad...

This carol is also in Carols for Choirs 3. The orchestral accompaniments are available on hire.

Words and music by John Rutter. The accompaniment for orchestra is available on hire and for sale. An accompaniment for brass is available on hire. Also in Carols for Choirs 4.

An attractive tune taken from 'Arbeau's Orchesographie' with words specially written for this melody. Also in 100 Carols for Choirs. Material is available on hire.

Originally published in Carols for Choirs 2, Rutter's arrangement of this well-known carol is energetic and joyful. The memorable and buoyant melody is supported and driven by lively piano accompanime...

Also in Carols for Choirs 3, and 100 Carols for Choirs. The orchestral accompaniment is available on hire.

Powerful and rousing, this lilting Christmas anthem perfectly sets the jubilant words with a suprisingly intimate finish. Originally published in AStanford Anthology.

For his expressive and accessible arrangement of the popular melody known to many as 'Carol of the Bells', Whitbourn has written new lyrics that reflect the melody's true heritage, the Ukrainian folks...

This arrangement of Huron Carol, renamed Iesous ahatonnia' to reflect its origins, sets new texts by Wendat poet Andrée Levesque Sioui and invites us to learn from the past while working to shape a be...

This simple and atmospheric arrangement of the traditional German song was originally written for the Washington-based choir Choralis. Suitable for Advent or Christmas, this leaflet presents both the...

Chilcott's convivial setting of Crashaw's text invites us to lift up 'our loftier song, and wake the sun that lies too long'. Choral triplets gesture towards a swung rhythm, and jazz-like inflections...