In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

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Christmas with the Singers

Matthew Culloton is the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of The Singers - Minnesota Choral Artists. Their Christmas concerts are legendary and here are their arrangements by Mr Culloton.

A Cappella Folios

Individual Folios

SATB divisi

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Matthew Culloton : Angels We Have Heard on High

In a truly unique arrangement of this Christmas favorite on the tune GLORIA, the composer establishes a motif with a repeated "Gloria" theme creating a rhythmic pulse that is prevalent throughout the piece.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : God's Mother Be

This piece features lush choral writing that can be effectively accompanied on either piano, harp or guitar. The well-known English text is clearly presented making this appropriate for use in both worship services and concert settings.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

A joyful a cappella setting of this grand Christmas carol MENDELSSOHN. The composer keeps the focus on the traditional melody handing it off to different voices throughout the piece. Soaring glorias as well as additional text painting throughout makes this a challenging and beautiful piece. Appropriate for worship or concert use.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : In dulci jubilo

From the outset a unique choral accompaniment is established, incorporating a vibrant rhythmic motif that is prevalent throughout the piece. The melody is easily identifiable throughout, and a quiet energy makes this an exciting setting. Set on the tune IN DULCI JUBILO. Particularly effective for advanced choirs.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : In the Bleak Midwinter

Matthew Culloton always brings a unique touch to the carols in this series, but this one will melt you down. Beautiful textural and harmonic touches, sometimes very simple and sometimes more complex, illumine and elevate the text. For example, the descant functions as a lone voice just as the text becomes the most personal, "What can I give him?" The thought, beauty, and emotion in this setting are not to be missed.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

A hallmark of Matthew Culloton's arrangements is his ability to take a familiar carol and invest it with something fresh and surprising without losing the sentimental attachment the listener might have with the original. This piece does that, with imaginative choral writing, a solo verse for the altos in a key perfect for them, and a satisfying conclusion.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

A lush and expressive arrangement of this favorite 14th-century carol.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : Still, Still, Still

Set against a gentle rocking syncopation, this familiar Austrian carol takes on new life. A baritone soloist is used on the middle verse. All parts divide except the alto. A beautiful arrangement for a cappella use.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : The Holly and the Ivy

Many of the Christmas with The Singers series pieces started with the intention of preserving what the audience cherishes about a particular carol while surrounding it with an a cappella choral arrangement that is fresh (and sometimes astounding). For SATB with multiple divisi, this carol is rewarding and fun for any accomplished choir.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : The Wexford Carol: Good People All, This Christmastime

Matthew Culloton has created a fresh and stunning arrangement of this popular Christmas carol. Though a cappella, the lower three parts sometimes act as accompaniment with neutral syllables, granting the cherished melody prominence. The carol is frequently interjected by Culloton's own lovely melody, conveying a ritornello form. The composer's intimate knowledge of choral writing is apparent in his arrangement. A true treasure.

Composer: Matthew Culloton

Matthew Culloton : We Three Kings

This unaccompanied setting of the well-known carol uses three male soloists (one baritone, two bass) as the kings voices. The oboe reinforces the melody, dances around it, and even quotes Greensleeves. The divisi chorus sings backup to the kings and all the refrains, which are set differently. Five full verses are used, but due to the fun and creativity present in the writing, the piece unfolds in a very fulfilling way.

Composer: Matthew Culloton