Inspired by processional music of the medieval period, this work includes hand drum, tambourine and triangle which embellish the ornamented melodic lines. The text, loosely based on words by Hildegard of Bingen, enhance the graceful and buoyant music.

Composer: Mark Sirett

A setting of the familiar lines from the gospel of Luke, this dramatic work for three-part treble choir incorporates optional orchestra for added theatrical effect.

Composer: John Burge

The Apple Tree Wassail comes from the cider country of Devon and Somerset, where it might be sung in the orchards or at the farmer's door. Wassail comes from the Anglo-Saxon wes hael - to be healthy.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

An old Irish carol adapted with the composer's own recollections of childhood Christmases on Vancouver Island, Canada. This heartfelt song evokes natural beauty and childhood wonderment.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

A traditional Québecois carol, this arrangement will immediately captivate your choir and audience. Its lullaby-like qualities are both soothing and entrancing.

Arranger: Mark Sirett

Based on the Cherry Tree Carol and O Little Town of Bethlehem

Arranger: Nick Page

This is a contemporary setting of the traditional Vespers antiphon for Christmas Eve, Hodie Christus natus est. The African and jazz influences found in this score were inspired by the composer's experiences in Ghana. Written for SSA choir, piano and Djembe(the Djembe is improvised and no part is included), this setting captures the multicultural spirit of the song.

Composer: Mark Sirett

This is a contemporary setting of the traditional Vespers antiphon for Christmas Eve, Hodie Christus natus est. The African and jazz influences found in this score were inspired by the composer's experiences in Ghana. Written for SSA choir, piano and Djembe(the Djembe is improvised and no part is included), this setting captures the multicultural spirit of the song.

Arranger: Mark Sirett | Composer: Mark Sirett

Written for the famous St. Olaf Christmas Concert in 2002, this is a lullaby for the Christ child sing by his mother Mary at the manger. Mary gently rocks the baby Jesus to sleep while singing of this blessed night and this wondrous sight. Accompanied by piano this is a beautiful addition to any Christmas/ Winter Concert. When the optional string orchestra is employed this is the centerpiece of your program

Composer: Steven Amundson

With quick entries, question and answers, and interesting polyphony, this is a vibrant and exciting arrangement of a Christmas favorite.

Arranger: Brian Finley

The prayer of a child is simple and pure and this Christmas anthem for treble voices is just that. A wonderful and delicate selection for children's choir!

Composer: Paul Lohman

or with Strings or Piano (Harp). Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: James Helme Sutcliffe

Composer: David L. Brunner

Arranger: David L. Brunner | Composer: David L. Brunner

An exciting setting of a nineteenth-century carol, The Manger Throne employs sustained, lyrical phrases, while also maintaining an energetic tempo and sense of motion.

Composer: Thomas Bell