Russell Robinson : The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Perhaps your ensemble has sung The Christmas Song many times, many ways ... but this is a truly special treatment. Simple yet sophisticated, Russell Robinson's heartwarming a cappella arrangement gives the holiday classic a hint of jazzy harmonic freshness, yet retains a cozy flavor reminiscent of Christmases gone by.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

A charming setting of a traditional Spanish carol will provide a tender, lyrical moment in your concert. Very accessible, this work is an excellent selection for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

A charming setting of a traditional Spanish carol will provide a tender, lyrical moment in your concert. Very accessible, this work is an excellent selection for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

Peace on earth and peace within are the themes of this popular Swedish Christmas song, arranged here with English lyrics and flute obbligato. Easily-learned in a minimum of rehearsal, this selection will showcase young choirs at their best.

Arranger: Mary Donnelly

Using well-loved sources from Handel, scripture and Charles Wesley, arranger Patrick M. Liebergen weaves together a classically flavored Advent anthem. The SAB voicing makes it an appealing choice for the busy Christmas season.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

From a hauntingly beautiful introductory section to the crisp, bright sounds of a Baroque ensemble that evoke the imagery of Christmas bells, angels singing and freshly fallen snow, this Celtic song will bring a refreshing change of pace to your winter programs! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Instrument Parts available as a digital download (flt, bells, chimes, timp, syn). Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Keith Christopher

From a hauntingly beautiful introductory section to the crisp, bright sounds of a Baroque ensemble that evoke the imagery of Christmas bells, angels singing and freshly fallen snow, this Celtic song will bring a refreshing change of pace to your winter programs! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Instrument Parts available as a digital download (flt, bells, chimes, timp, syn). Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Keith Christopher

The radiance and joy of the Christmas season come shining through in this short medley of favorite carols. A delightful opener for Christmas concerts and services, it includes: Angels We Have Heard on High; Good Christians, All Rejoice; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl, ob, hp, timp, perc, vn 1, 2, va, ca, b), BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25.

Arranger: John Purifoy

The radiance and joy of the Christmas season come shining through in this short medley of favorite carols. A delightful opener for Christmas concerts and services, it includes: Angels We Have Heard on High; Good Christians, All Rejoice; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl, ob, hp, timp, perc, vn 1, 2, va, ca, b), BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25.

Arranger: John Purifoy

Celebrate the joy and exultation of the Christmas angels in this very singable setting of the Michael W. Smith song from his It's a Wonderful Christmas album. Quoting snippets of Joy to the World and including thrilling harmonic lifts, this buoyant work will fill your performance space with an abundance of seasonal spirit! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Performed By: Michael W. Smith

This sparkling song by Brendan Graham and performed by Celtic Woman on A Christmas Celebration CD, DVD and PBS special is fast becoming a seasonal favorite! Christmas pipes, Christmas bells, Christmas songs - the lilting Irish flavor of the tune is mesmerizing and this choral setting is spectacular! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1, fl 2, ob, cl 1, cl 2, bn, perc 1, perc 2, hp, str: 88442), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Performed By: Celtic Woman

This sparkling song by Brendan Graham and performed by Celtic Woman on A Christmas Celebration CD, DVD and PBS special is fast becoming a seasonal favorite! Christmas pipes, Christmas bells, Christmas songs - the lilting Irish flavor of the tune is mesmerizing and this choral setting is spectacular! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1, fl 2, ob, cl 1, cl 2, bn, perc 1, perc 2, hp, str: 88442), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Performed By: Celtic Woman

This setting of the perennial Christmas favorite has a refreshing quality about it with creative style and key changes. Now available with a new orchestration by John Leavitt, it is even more ideal for school, church and community performances.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Johnny Mann

This setting of the perennial Christmas favorite has a refreshing quality about it with creative style and key changes. Now available with a new orchestration by John Leavitt, it is even more ideal for school, church and community performances.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Johnny Mann

A delicate, tender Advent offering. The poetic text is supported by sensitive choral harmonies and solid SAB scoring. This anthem will offer a warm and contemplative moment in any Advent service. Truly exquisite.

Composer: Lee Dengler

Opening with the tender strains of Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, this contemporary setting then moves into the joyful strains of Go Tell It on the Mountain, over an exciting percussion groove. Weaving in snippets of other familiar carols, this work will energize your Christmas programming and bring a freshness to the season your listeners will enjoy.

Arranger: Mark Brymer

From Enya's album And Winter Came, this hypnotic song creates a reflective atmosphere of peace, of comfort and perhaps a bit of nostalgia as the angels fly to greet the newborn King. A wonderful opening song or processional, or a meditative change of pace within your concert. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:25.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Enya | Performed By: Enya

From Enya's album And Winter Came, this hypnotic song creates a reflective atmosphere of peace, of comfort and perhaps a bit of nostalgia as the angels fly to greet the newborn King. A wonderful opening song or processional, or a meditative change of pace within your concert. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:25.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Enya | Performed By: Enya

This setting is structured after the amazing Pentatonix version from their That's Christmas to Me album in 2014 and may be sung a cappella or accompanied. Ideal for pop/jazz or concert choirs, the beautiful layered vocal textures will create a stunning moment in your concert!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Buddy Greene | Performed By: Pentatonix

The joy of the season rings loud and clear in this charming adaptation of a German canon to create a delightful Christmas showcase especially effective for younger and developing choirs. Flute obbligato and sleighbells add to the festive cheer! Available separately: SAB, 3-Part Treble.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

An original melody Peace, Hope, Light, Love is paired with the joyful English carol The Holly and the Ivy for a buoyant and festive seasonal treat! Your concert hall will resound with joy and your listeners' hearts will be lifted up this Christmas. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed, ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts (fl, ob, hp, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:05.

Arranger: John Purifoy | Composer: John Purifoy

An original melody Peace, Hope, Light, Love is paired with the joyful English carol The Holly and the Ivy for a buoyant and festive seasonal treat! Your concert hall will resound with joy and your listeners' hearts will be lifted up this Christmas. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed, ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts (fl, ob, hp, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:05.

Composer: John Purifoy

Now available for SAB and SSA, this Advent carol tells of the Lord's coming with excited anticipation, and John Leavitt's artful setting for choir and piano or chamber orchestra is a gem! Score and parts (fl/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Now available for SAB and SSA, this Advent carol tells of the Lord's coming with excited anticipation, and John Leavitt's artful setting for choir and piano or chamber orchestra is a gem! Score and parts (fl/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Arranger: John Leavitt

The ringing of Christmas bells adds joy to a merry season! This sparkling setting of the traditional German carol Kling Glöckchen will be a festive addition to all types of holiday programs! Perform with piano or orchestra, with optional handbells. Handbell part included. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Chamber Orchestra Score and Parts (fl 1, 2, ob, cl 1, 2, bn, perc 1, 2, hp, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt

The ringing of Christmas bells adds joy to a merry season! This sparkling setting of the traditional German carol Kling Glöckchen will be a festive addition to all types of holiday programs! Perform with piano or orchestra, with optional handbells. Handbell part included. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Chamber Orchestra Score and Parts (fl 1, 2, ob, cl 1, 2, bn, perc 1, 2, hp, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Here is a sparkling setting of the well-known Christmas carol While By My Sheep that will fill your heart with joy! The famous dynamic contrasts provide a dramatic touch that will enhance every performance! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Here is a sparkling setting of the well-known Christmas carol While By My Sheep that will fill your heart with joy! The famous dynamic contrasts provide a dramatic touch that will enhance every performance! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Pentatonix has released their own unique rendition of the beloved Austrian carol Silent Night, with fresh harmonies and contemporary vocal improvisations. Choirs and ensembles will love recreating the special sounds of this popular vocal group!

Arranger: Avi Kaplan | Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber | Performed By: Pentatonix

Create a magical moment in your concert with this delicate setting that creatively weaves together two famous melodies: the German carol Still, Still, Still and Brahms' Lullaby. Perform it with piano alone or with the optional chamber orchestration. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Chamber Orchestration (fl, ob, hn, perc, glock, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b), ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Phillip Keveren

The traditional Christmas text and new music combine to create an introspective work filled with reverent mystery and rich emotion. Set in a rocking 6/8 and minor mode, the first verse opens with back and forth phrases between the women and men, leading into a contrasting homophonic section in the 2nd verse. Following a modulation, the original melodic material then returns for the final verse. Excellent for school, church and community concerts!

Composer: John Purifoy

The traditional Christmas text and new music combine to create an introspective work filled with reverent mystery and rich emotion. Set in a rocking 6/8 and minor mode, the first verse opens with back and forth phrases between the women and men, leading into a contrasting homophonic section in the 2nd verse. Following a modulation, the original melodic material then returns for the final verse. Excellent for school, church and community concerts!

Arranger: John Purifoy | Composer: John Purifoy

The 17th century poem by Robert Herrick forms the basis for this lovely setting. The solo opening is taken up by the choir in a gently imitative way, followed by a contrasting middle section that reflects the imagery portrayed in the text. Finally, the music modulates and the rich choral textures bring the work to a fulfilling conclusion. Available separately: SATB/Solo, SAB/Solo, SSA/Solo, ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db). Duration: ca. 3:45.

Composer: Robert Herrick