Percussion part is for a Drum.

Arranger: Sally Ann Morris

This evolution of the "Huron Carol" is a hauntingly far cry from the familiar hymn version of this folk melody.It is a compelling SATB version that allows the choir to express the mystery of this unique French Canadian text. Flute and oboe parts are not incidental but inherently important throughout.This piece concludes with a fitting instrumental coda, which seems to describe the tranquil Christmas night.

Composer: Francis Patrick O'Brien

Composer: Glenn Rudolph

Composer: Almon C. Bock, II

This gently rocking 6/8 setting of the Puer natus in Bethlehem translation adopts a quasi-Celtic style that employs a device reminiscent of a Scotch "snap," as well as a verse in which the men's voices provide a drone to support the lyrical lines of the women's parts. A lovely piece to use when you have a string ensemble and wind players at your disposal.Flute, oboe, string quintet and percussion parts are optional. Percussion part is for finger cymbals and wind chimes

Composer: Kevin Keil

8 Handbells.

Composer: Robert J. Batastini

The handbell part is optional.

Composer: Robert Farrell

Ring in the sounds of this 13th-century Christmas hymn with a dazzling new arrangement from Nick Palmer. This piece features two solo voices, with the choir (and assembly, if desired) singing the refrain "In cordis jubilo." The unchanging nature of the refrain makes this arrangement ideal for a processional.

Arranger: Nicholas Palmer

Composer: Thomas L Weitzel

This lullaby has a completely bilingual text-you may choose to sing it all in Spanish, all in English, or with a combination of the two. In any language, though, the image of the Virgin Mary gently rocking the Infant-Savior will inevitably come to mind.

Arranger: Brent McWilliams

Guitar part is optional.ÊÊ

Arranger: Larry Harris

An anonymous Latin American lullaby with Spanish and English unison verses and an SATB refrain that several times repeats the text "A la ru, a lame." A special feature of this edition is an instrumental trio for flute, oboe, and cello included in the octavo.

Arranger: John Donald Robb

A short but satisfying contemporary choral anthem for Christmas. Repeated material saves on rehearsal time, while meter changes and varying dynamics add aural interest. A short choral coda conflates the text of all three verses and is the perfect way to end this a cappella gem.

Composer: Paul J. Rausch

Jeff Honore has set his simple, memorable text, "We hear a silent noel...we sing a silent noel, we pray a silent noel in peace throughout the earth," dedicated to the deaf community.It's a treasure for SATB, keyboard/ guitar, and flute or violin that truly deserves to be heard!

Composer: Jeffrey Honore

Other composers may have set Richard Wilbur's text over the years, but David Hurd's ANDòJAR remains the standard against which other tunes are measured. Hurd himself created this setting, which is enriched with instrumental resources.Flute, organ and string quartet parts are optional.Ê

Composer: David Hurd

Healey has set a traditional English carol in a style that is ethereal and atmospheric. The choral parts combine in a way that recalls some of the loveliest writing for organ. The part that is written for the organist is supportive of the voices, but never dominates.

Composer: Derek Healey

Clarinet B-flat or B-flat Soprano Saxophone.Assembly part is optional.

Composer: John L. Bell

The "O" Antiphons have been prayed for over a thousand years as part of the Vespers services during the fourth week of Advent. Marty Haugen's setting (using five of the seven antiphons) is appropriate during Advent and for any occasions that focus on longing for God. The contrast of the minor and major keys expresses yearning for God's promised reign in Jesus juxtaposed with our hope that God is with us.

Composer: Marty Haugen

This setting of an anonymous English 15th-century text recounts the act of Adam's original sin and the subsequent events leading to the birth of Mary, the Mother of God. Reminiscent of a Renaissance motet, this short, a cappella piece starts in unison and then divides into a full SATB texture.Ê Useful throughout Christmastide and particularly for celebrations of Mary, Mother of God.

Composer: Douglas Green

The Communion antiphons for each of the Sundays of Advent are presented here with appropriate verses set to psalm tones for unison or mixed voices. The easily sung settings set a dignified tone for the liturgical moment. Note that the accompaniments work equally well played on piano or organ-or try the verses with a cappella SATB voices.

Composer: Russell J Weismann

Composer: Nicholas Palmer

From the composer of the timeless "I Am the Bread of Life," comes this re-released classic for SATB voices. Featuring a rhythmic, two-part a cappella refrain for soprano and alto, this Advent song can be used several places within worship, or even as a call to worship. The verses may be sung with a soloist or in parts, accompanied or a cappella. Try this one with your choir-you'll be glad you did!The keyboard accompaniment is optional.

Composer: Suzanne Toolan

Composer: John L. Bell

This festive, versatile setting of the psalm for Christmas morning captures the joy of the day. The flexible scoring makes the piece perfect for the organ-based choir or piano-led ensemble.

Arranger: Lynn Trapp

There are many ways to present this multifaceted piece. A combination of texts and tunes from some of the most revered music for Advent, this contrapuntal work incorporates the tunes CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM in the tenor, STUTTGART in the C instrument part, and ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN in the alto and bass parts. The sopranos sing an original tune using the text of Veni, veni Emmanuel. Each part can be sung individually, together as a whole, or any combination in between.Contents: melodies of ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGER; CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM; STUTTGART and an original tune for "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."

Arranger: Orin Johnson | Composer: Orin Johnson

This elegant text by Adam Tice is perfectly set by Sally Ann Morris. The delicate accompaniment and graceful melody support and enrich, but never overshadow, the narrative. You will definitely want to add this beautiful piece to your Christmas or Epiphany celebrations.Ê

Composer: Sally Ann Morris

Composer: John Siler

Begin with this piece as your prelude to really set a tone of rejoicing at your Christmas celebrations. This festive work for organ and SATB voices is filled with the cheer of the season.

Composer: Steven Van Wye

Take this all-time favorite Christmas carol and apply the arranging genius of Richard Proulx, and-well, that says it all!

Arranger: Richard Proulx

Your choir will love this jaunty setting of the familiar carol tune. This short piece explores a number of meters that, when sung with a spirited lightness, will captivate the assembly-and maybe leave them just a little breathless! Great for youth choirs as well as adults!

Arranger: Eric M. Pazdziora

A sturdy arrangement.

Arranger: Eugene Englert | Composer: Henry Smart

The string parts are optional.

Composer: Larry J. Long

Composer: Hal H. Hopson

Composer: Fred Offutt

This is not the traditional carol that is known the world over! Rather, it is an original, thoughtful-and thought-provoking-poem by one of today's finest writers, set to a new tune that fits the text beautifully. The piece is not difficult, but requires a simplicity that must be maintained throughout. The final verse is a cappella and leads to a peaceful coda by the keyboard and C instrument (oboe is recommended).

Composer: Blake R. Henson

Thomas Howe delivers this tender SATB arrangement of the Christmas hymn tune cradle song. Rhythmic variety in the second verse and colorful jazz harmonies in the third verse add a unique twist to this classic carol.

Arranger: Thomas A. Howe | Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick

String Quartet.

Arranger: Robert J. Powell | Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick

These three stanzas on the more familiar "Away in a Manger" melody (mueller) make a perfect architectural soundscape: verse 1 for solo, unison (children's voices would be brilliant); verse 2 for TB voices; verse 3 for SATB choir.It could be done with solo piano or a more magical realization with optional flute, oboe, cello, harp and organ.

Arranger: Larry Harris | Composer: James R. Murray

Seamless modulations and exceptional voice leading are the foundation of this original setting by Gregg Sewell. This gentle ballad is accessible for any SATB choir but memorable. The carol lyrics by Joseph Simpson Cook are from a collection of medieval Latin songs originating from Finland and tell the beautiful story of the Savior's glorious birth.

Composer: Gregg Sewell

Composer: Bob Moore

This classic Advent-Christmas text gets a new lift with a lilting Celtic feel of a tin whistle.Written for a cappella SATB voices, care should be taken to observe the slow and deliberate tempo marking in order to allow smooth maneuvering of its characteristic turns and syncopations.Its very short two verses would make a lovely seasonal interlude.

Composer: Ronan McDonagh

8 Handbell parts are optional.ÊÊ

Composer: Joseph Roff

This beautiful text by John Dalles paints our own pilgrimage to the cradle by star and candlelight. The graceful four-part writing complements the text while the gentle rocking motion of 6/8 time creates a fitting lullaby feel.Further information on instrument parts: C Instrument I (treble clef); C Instrument II (alto clef); C Instrument III (bass clef); B-flat Instrument (Instrument II part, treble clef)Ê

Composer: Daniel Kean

One of three Christmas carols composed on older texts-this one anonymous, ca.1500-intended to give choirs substantial unaccompanied Christmas literature (see also "King of Kings," G-6995, and "Christmas Bells," G-6997).This lullaby has a lovely melismatic and polyphonic recurring refrain on the "lul" of "lullay."The choral writing, with its occasion strings of parallel fifths, has a moderately contemporary sound.

Composer: Jason Thoms

Composer: Ian Callanan

The alternation between minimalist accompaniment and the stark contrast of a cappella voices adds richness and depth to this Gilbert Keith Chesterton text. The close vocal harmonies convey reverence and awe.

Composer: Gerald Custer

Lori True pens a lovely new Christmas hymn with a refrain ending each stanza based on the Polish carol "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly."The hymn could be sung by a 2-part choir (with one short 6-measure SATB section) or by congregation and choir in the concertato style. Or the assembly could simply be invited to sing the refrain "Christ the babe is Lord of all" at the end of each stanza.Parts for flute or violin are included, or handbell score is available separately.Excellent liturgical use and performance notes are also included.28 handbells.

Composer: Lori True

For cantor or soloist.

Composer: Carol Browning

Dudley-Smith's lovely text is set as a Christmas lullaby that grows from quiet wonder to glorious praise before tapering to reverent awe at the gift of salvation. This octavo presents the composition in two ways: first as a throughcomposed choral anthem with a beautiful keyboard accompaniment, then as an SATB hymn version with guitar chords, for use with the full assembly.This edition includes a hymn version with guitar chords.

Composer: Jeffrey Honore

For cantor or soloist. String quartet, guitar and assembly parts are optional.Ê

Composer: Bob Moore