Philip Lawson : Away in a Manger

The delicate refrain of this classic Christmas song is captured in a gentle and lyrical arrangement from former King's Singer Philip Lawson.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: W.J. Kirkpatrick

Greg Jasperse : Boogie Woogie Santa Claus

Leon René was an American composer of color who, along with his brother, established several record labels in their lifetimes. In 1947, René wrote this jazzy and festive little number, which later became a bona fide B-side hit for Patti Page in 1950.

Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Leon Rene

Edwin Fissinger : O Shepherds Leave Your Flocks

Pavane Publishing is fortunate to carry the choral series of legendary conductor, educator and composer Edwin Fissinger. This Christmas madrigal has lately received renewed interest and has been selected from the archives for publication. The music is joyful and transmits the classic qualities that made Fissinger's music uniquely American. An excellent choice for high school, community, and college choirs.

Composer: Edwin Fissinger

Originally recorded by Kenny Rogers and recently covered by Reba McEntire, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, this heartfelt wish to cherish the special times during the season makes a perfect way to close any holiday program. And we'll all join hands and remember this moment, 'til the season comes 'round again. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.

Arranger: Mark Brymer

This great teaching piece is just perfect for a holiday processional or a winter time concert formation! With optional instruments (hand drum, triangle and tambourine), it has great flexibility. This particular voicing makes it especially suitable for developing choirs with more girls than boys. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Arranger: Kirk Marcy

You will be pleasantly surprised to hear "Deck the Hall" set in a ballad style. Plus, the original "'Tis the season" theme makes a heartfelt introduction and interlude for the popular carol. A sweet, secular selection for holiday concerts.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

Uses: Christmas, Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 The beauty of the unadorned human voice is on display in this new setting of a traditional French carol. Beginning in unison, the harmonies grow organically into a vast array of colors yet the linear voice leading is enabling for groups of many levels. Repetition further helps quick learning. The text is a true carol not only telling the nativity story but also foreshadowing Christ's redemptive mission. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: John S. Dixon

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

It's the classic Chirstmas poem set with swingin' jazz flair! A snazzy bass line and some backbeat finger snaps greet the opening lines, spoken stylistically in rhythm. When the singing begins, it's non-stop fun from the first "out on the lawn" clatter to Santa's final "and to all a good night" send-off. Guaranteed to bring the holiday house down, with or without the full theatrical orchestration.

Arranger: Andy Beck

It's still a Cool Yule with an updated twist on the holidays! Santa emcees this North Pole Spectacular with Five Elves on a Shelf, Lana del Holly, Fa La So Cool Gang, the Reindeer Sisters and more straight off the Cool 100. This 12-minute medley for all ages with choreography by John Jacobson includes: All I Want for Christmas Is You, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Cool Yule, Jingle Bell Twist, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, (Turn It) Up on the Housetop.

Arranger: Mark Brymer

Wish your audience a iMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year” in just a half a minute. This madrigal-style a cappella novelty is equally easy to learn and enjoyable to sing. Plus, itis a great choice for any seasonal performance: Christmas concerts, community events, madrigal feasts, door-to-door caroling, singing telegrams---you name it! Fun, flexible, and festive in all voicings.

Arranger: Donald Moore

Using a 15th century English text, Robert Farrell has given us a new Christmas carol. There is a buoyant, British air about the tune and it is written with a simplicity that will win the hearts of every church choir.

Composer: Robert Farrell

An anonymous 15th century English text forms the lyric framework for this stirring work that features mixed meters and bold melodic lines. Very much in the mainstream of the British choral tradition, this short accompanied piece makes a fine concert opener. Duration: ca. 1:30

Composer: Stephen Tanner

Composer: Glenn Rudolph

Composer: Almon C. Bock, II

This original song by Milam and Rodriguez has a contemporary flair, and yet a lovely choral quality about it. The vocal lines are smooth and expressive, making for a sensitive and meaningful moment for choir and congregation. Available separately: SATB. Duration: ca. 4:45.

Composer: Nanci Milam/Penny Rodriguez

Smooth and singable, this arrangement features a fresh Christmas text by Beth Luttrell set to a familiar tune. Optional flute. Available: SATB.

Arranger: Benjamin Harlan

A baby so small, a message so great is an expressive Christmas song setting a text by the composer. Contrasting gentle melodies and sparse piano writing with richly dramatic chords, it creates a real sense of anticipation for the arrival of Jesus, and will be a popular choice for Advent and Christmas.

Composer: Alan Bullard

No holiday concert would be complete without this incredible array of the most widely performed pop holiday favorites. A four-minute medley that includes: "Winter Wonderland," " Jingle Bell Rock, "Let It Snow," "Frosty the Snowman," "Christmas Waltz, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas." A winner!

Arranger: Teena Chinn

This lively carol is fast and fleeting, propelled forward by a constantly shifting metre and a characterful accompaniment. It may be sung in English or to the Latin text taken from Piae Cantiones. It is a captivating carol, and a rewarding sing.

Composer: Alan Bullard

No. 3 in the three movement work Nativity Suite (each movement published separately), in this setting of the traditional 16th century poem, the instruments express the sentiment that animates the choir's words in ways that voices are incapable of doing. The repeated alleluias at the close of each verse are resounding exclamations of joy, with harmonies made up of as many as eleven voice parts.

Composer: Dale Warland

The musical insight, spiritual sensitivity and skillful creativity that is uniquely Jay Rouse is captured once again for Christmas in this fourth volume of his best-selling a cappella series.

Arranger: Jay Rouse

The ethereal quality of a cappella singing is at it's best when arranged by Jay Rouse. Enjoy these seasonal favorites as a full choir or small ensemble.

Your choir will be captivated by this piece for a cappella mixed voices. The ranges are accessible and the harmonies create an air of hushed reverence. Simple and beautiful. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Cary John Franklin

This a cappella gem for the holidays features rhythm instruments and polyphonic vocals creating a choral of texture and color. The lyrics are inspired by the words of Robert Herrick. It begins in unison and adds melodic lines as it continues, building excitement and strength. It is a wonderful and refreshing choral that is perfect to begin your holiday concert or as a unique number within your program. What a creative, educational and fun musical experience.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

With a quiet quote from Silent Night, this paean of peace introduces a message of gentle beauty and grace. The refrain lyrically re-tools The First Noel into a meaningful statement focused on the cry of the newborn Savior and His impact on the world. A lyrical piano accompaniment adorns the whole anthem with flowing calm. Highly recommended!

Composer: Patti Drennan

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

Uses: Benediction, Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 2:10; Luke 2:14 This anthem will supply a tender and intimate moment to close your Christmas concerts and services. Written in the style of a traditional benediction, the text is lifted gently on the wings of a tuneful theme and supported by sensitive piano writing. The appearance of Silent Night is a perfect exclamation point to this charming original song and provides the option of congregational participation. Perfect for Christmas Eve!

Composer: Lloyd Larson

With gentle themes and winsome harmonies, this call to serenity is the ideal benediction to your holiday worship gathering. A delicate piano introduction delivers the listener to a musical passing of the peace before a sweeping refrain brings it all together with a unified moment of Christmas goodwill.

Composer: Douglas Nolan

Composer: Adolphus Hailstork

This elegant Christmas poem comes from the late 19th-century English poet G. K. Chesterton. The music maintains the orderliness and symmetry of the lyrics, colored with 21st-century harmonies. The combination is poignant and stirring; traditional yet new.

Composer: Ron Kean

A Christmas Celebration is a festive suite of seven familiar carols pleasantly arranged to complement any size choral organization. James Kimball sensitively considers the average church choir and orchestra with this useful new work. Community groups will find this piece full of holiday favorites, making it perfectly adaptive to carol sings and Christmas concert programming. A full complement of support products is available to enhance your performance options. Highly recommended!

Arranger: James Kimball

Leroy Anderson's Christmas Festival has long been a staple of concert performances for both bands and orchestras. Russ Robinson has created SATB choral settings that can be used in performance. Sure to enhance any Christmas concert!

Arranger: Russell Robinson

This 6-minute medley will be a joyful finale for your holiday program. It includes O Little Town of Bethlehem in a gentle 12/8 feel, followed by the favorite spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow, Away in a Manger, and a majestic setting of Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Easily learned and impressive sounding, optional brass add to the festive nature of this work.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pak including parts for Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Trombone 1 & 2, Tuba and Percussion 1 & 2. Performance Time: Approx. 6:00.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski

A sparkling medley of three German carols for choir and optional orchestra. Includes: Kling, Glöckchen; Oh How Joyfully; Still, Still, Still. German and English lyrics. Available: SATB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt

This gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school and church, offering a nativity text and a light choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz influence, while ethereal words softly sing the baby to sleep. "Angels are watching over thee."

Composer: Donald Moore

Rejoice in the Savior's birth with dancing and pipes! This spirited Christmas anthem from the team of Williams and Paige will make both singers and congregation want to move with the spirit and shout for joy! A lively, exciting invitation to celebrate, A Christmas Madrigal will make a great processional or festive call to worship.

Composer: Jon Paige

A musical Christmas showcase for your entire music department. Accompany your mass chorale with concert band or piano alone. Optional bass and drum parts. An effective Christmas concert finale. Includes: It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), We Need a Little Christmas. Available: SATB, SAB, Concert Band.

Arranger: Jerry Nowak

This bittersweet song for candlelight communion moments takes us beyond the cradle of Bethlehem to the cross. Tenderly flowing, this fragile anthem has a heartfelt melody that surrounds this message with delicate beauty. The accompaniment is restrained and elegant, yet supportive, and the optional oboe adds a mournful quality to the music. On this still and silent night, bathed in golden candlelight, we recall His wondrous life, and we remember. Superb!

Composer: Brad Nix

A holiday medley containing three cherished Baroque masterworks woven together in a festive musical celebration of the season. Showcase your entire music department on Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel by combining with the band, orchestra, or both!

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

Three major masterwork choruses, popular during the Christmas season, are presented in this Greg Gilpin arrangement. Beginning with the stately Rejoice Greatly, the voice parts are simplified and feature an optional solo and flow seamlessly into For Unto Us a Child Is Born. The medley slows into the gentle Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, then builds into a grand finale of Hallelujah. Again, the voice leading has been modified in a few places to allow for more limited ranges, especially the tenor line. Available in two voicings, Classical Christmas will appeal to choirs of all sizes and abilities. An exciting new way to enjoy these popular, traditional choral works.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

First recorded by Nat King Cole in the 1950s and more recently by Vince Gill, this tender song expresses the beauty and wonder of the Christmas story in a gentle setting that will touch every heart! Flute (or other C Instrument) part included. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Keith Christopher

This incredibly versatile medley is a true tour de force, combining voices and instruments in a remarkable blending of carols to the newborn King. Incorporating "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," "While by My Sheep I Watched at Night," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Pat-a-Pan," "Still, Still, Still," and "Angels We Have Heard on High," "A Festival of Carols" can be performed with piano or organ, or - for extra sparkle - add the optional brass and percussion. And for those churches with full orchestra, an orchestral accompaniment is also available. What a glorious culmination for your Christmas services!

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

Now available separately: SATB! Four Christmas favorites combine to create a sparkling 4-minute showcase for holiday programs. Perform with piano alone, or with concert band and strings for a fabulous concert finale! Includes: Deck the Hall, Ding Dong! Merrily on High!, I Saw Three Ships, We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, Concert Band Accompaniment (Gr. 3), Optional String Pak, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:15.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder