A great piece for any level of mixed choir. For SATB talking chorus!

Composer: Michael Isaacson

All the varied joys of Hanukkah are celebrated in this upbeat and well-crafted original work that is ideal for younger and developing choirs. Layered partner melodies, canonic and imitative sections make rehearsal easy and fun and performance a success! Optional melody instrument part included. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

How often do we find a warm ballad written especially for Hanukkah? No boom-chicks here, and no minor key either, just a tender heartfelt message of family and tradition. Incorporates a contemporary setting of the traditional Hebrew "Maoz Tzur" just before a dramatic modulation to the final refrain.

Arranger: Andy Beck

Subtitled "Shalom Alechem," A Wish for Hanukkah is a fresh approach to Hanukkah for 2-part treble or 3-part mixed groups. It opens slowly, dramatically, then moves to a spirited 2-beat feel, evoking Eastern European and Hebrew musical traditions. The brilliant SoundTrax CD, featuring two clarinets, will add sparkle to your performances. "Shalom alechem, peace be unto you: a wish for Hanukkah." Indeed, peace is a wish for all December holidays.

Arranger: Lois Brownsey

Based on a traditional Eastern European melody. Available separately: SATB.

Arranger: Joshua Jacobson

This lyrical and expressive original Hanukkah song will be a welcome addition to your December concerts. Optional violin, bass and percussion create the musical underlay for the warm message, you are surely welcome here. Perform with 2-part mixed or treble voices. Available 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

Composer: John Leavitt

Jill Gallina has written an up-tempo program opener or closer for your holiday concert. The multicultural message wishes holiday greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The use of some foreign text adds extra teaching opportunities. Joyous energy is created with this original choral.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

The soaring soprano solo adds drama to this work based on Israeli poet Jacob Fishman's poem of the oil that once gave light and hope in times of battle, now celebrated in the eight nights of Chanukah. Duration: ca. 3:10.

Composer: Coreen Duffy

Arranger: Joshua Jacobson | Composer: Tom Lehrer

From our talented Paris-based composer/arranger Itai Daniel comes a medley of various Chanukah songs, mostly from Israel, which is perfect for anyone looking for new Chanukah material for women's or children's choir. Includes Kad Chatan, Anu Nos'im Lapidim, S'vivon, Sov, Sov, Sov, Ner Li, Shiv'chei Ma'oz, and Banu Choshech Legaresh.

Composer: Itai Daniel

Conductors of many mixed choirs are already familiar with the very popular SATB version of this piece; composer Ryan Brechmacher now provides a version for treble choir. The sheer beauty of this absolutely gorgeous, uplifting piece alone makes it destined to take its place among, and forever alter, the canon of Chanukah songs - and beyond. Original English lyrics serve as bookends to the Ma'oz Tzur prayer and lend the piece to a universally applicable theme of hope, unity and freedom.

Composer: Ryan Brechmacher

Best known for his award-winning musical theatre writing (Parade, The Last Five Years), Jason Robert Brown has arranged this suite with his usual flair. In three movements: I. S'vivon al Hanisism II. Mi Yemalel III. Ma'oz Tsur.

Arranger: Jason Robert Brown

Here is a fresh setting of Hanukkah favorites that will energize your holiday celebrations! With accessible 2-part writing, this short medley will help build choral skills while you musically create the image of a spinning top! Songs include: I Have a Little Dreydl, S'vivon. Duration: 1:30.

Arranger: B. Wayne Bisbee

Building on the success of his SSA arrangement of this Ladino folk classic, it just so happens that J.A. Kawarsky has a TTBB version for male choirs who felt left out of this enjoyable setting. For those who never thought a little bit of Latin flavor could make it into a Jewish choir piece: check this one out.

Arranger: J.A. Kawarsky | Composer: Flory Jagoda

Building on the success of his SSA arrangement of this Ladino folk classic, it just so happens that J.A. Kawarsky has a TTBB version for male choirs who felt left out of this enjoyable setting. For those who never thought a little bit of Latin flavor could make it into a Jewish choir piece: check this one out.

Arranger: J.A. Kawarsky | Composer: Flory Jagoda

Here's a rollicking, minor-key Hanukkah piece that will give you everything you need for an exuberant musical celebration of the festival of lights. An excellent teaching piece, it is guaranteed to fill your singers and audience with holiday spirit! Duration: ca. 2:15.

Composer: Mary Donnelly

Mixed choirs in schools and congregations will love this eight-movement work for Chanukah. Performable as separate movements or as one large-scale work, there's something in here for everyone.

Composer: Abraham Kaplan

Chanukah is a celebration of freedom. Legend has it that when the eternal light was rekindled, there was only enough oil for one day. It miraculously lasted for eight. This new piece celebrates the festival and the miracle.

Arranger: Judith Clurman | Composer: Judith Clurman

Set with strings, woodwinds and percussion, this soaring melody by Broadway composers Sheldon Harnick and David Shire is a wonderful addition to your holiday repertoire.

Composer: Sheldon Harnick

A hymn for Chanukah.

Arranger: Joshua Jacobson | Composer: Louis Lewandowski

A fun piece with delightful rollicking rhythm and wacky rhymes. Will appeal to mixed audiences.

Arranger: Joshua Jacobson | Composer: David Polansky

Concert pianist and composer Jeffrey Biegel has created a choral tour-de-force with this fantasia on themes of Hanukah. Featuring four well-known songs and a snippet of a fifth, the work offers a panorama of full choral textures and a fresh harmonic palette. Songs include: Maoz Tsur, The Dreidel Song, Jerusalem of Gold, O Hanukah, O Hanukah (over an excerpt of S'vivon in the piano part). Duration: ca. 6:30.

Arranger: Jeffrey Biegel

With three combinable melodies, a contrasting B section, and crisp percussion patterns, you'll have all you need for a bright Hanukkah showcase! Accessible and easily adapted to a variety of performance options! Available separately: 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Suzanne Sherman Propp

This lively, canon-like tune is joyous, rhythmic and easy to learn. Ad lib percussion. Available: 3-Part any combination.

Composer: David Stocker

Share the joys of Hanukkah with this new original. A great addition to your holiday library.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Composer: Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

This beautiful choral paints the warm glow and message of the menorah through lyric and music. The optional violin adds to the cultural feel of the original work creating a lovely ballad selection for the Hanukkah season. Available separately: SATB, opt. violin; 3-Part Mixed, opt. violin, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 1:57.

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

All the wonder and joy of the Hanukkah candles come alive in this sweet and simple original. Set in a bright 3/4 meter, easily-learned melodies and countermelodies combine to create a special musical experience for your young singers. Performance time approx. 1:35. VoiceTrax CD available.

Composer: Lauren Bernofsky

Hanukkah is a celebration of triumph of light over darkness, of purity over adulteration, of spirituality over materiality. This music captures this sense of joy and celebration in both the words and the music.

Composer: Dean Rishel

Cherished friends and family, happiness throughout the year, days filled with laughter; all are part of the Hanukkah season. With optional violin or other melody instrument, this is an excellent addition to December programs.Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20

Composer: Audrey Snyder

Energize your December concerts with this joyful Hanukkah original. The 3-Part voicing is easily adaptable for choirs of all types.Available separately: 3-Part any combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30

Composer: Joyce Eilers

Composer: Jean Perry

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this upbeat setting of a traditional Hanukkah song that's got all the right elements for a successful holiday feature. Opening with a lyrical introduction it soon moves into a lively dancelike section with easily learned vocal parts. Add the optional clarinet or sing with the CD to capture the ethnic quality of the music. Discovery Level 1. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: 2:25.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

With a nod towards a Klezmer band--clarinet and tambourine--added to the piano accompaniment, here is a high energy Hanukkah song. Merging a traditional Hanukkah melody with original words and music by the composer and the arranger, this is sure to become a tradition on your holiday concerts.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

This expressive original concert work for Hanukkah is accompanied by piano and optional cello. The poetic text reminds us of the meaning of this celebration and its history, as well as gives us the opportunity to pray for peace everywhere. Available: SATB; PianoTrax CD.

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

An energetic original song combines with the popular S'vivon dreidl song for an upbeat Chanuka feature for any combination of 2-Part voices. Available: 2-Part/3-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30.

Arranger: Mary Donnelly

Woody Guthrie, America's folk troubadour, wrote hundreds of lyrics that were never recorded, including a set of Hanukkah songs that languished until they were rediscovered and set to music by the renowned band the Klezmatics. This playful, cumulative song counts down the eight days and nights of Hanukkah in a dazzling Klezmer polka style that will delight everyone and leave them breathless! With opt. clarinet. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Woody Guthrie Performed By: Klezmatics

In taking a scholarly approach to the question that still can't seem to be answered with confidence after thousands of years, the venerable Dr. Isaacson shows his playful side with a setting of a lyric by Marcia Hain Engle. A cute little ditty with a formidable accompaniment for a smile at any holiday concert. Listen for subtle quotes of your favorite Chanukah (Hannuka? Chanukka?) tunes throughout.

Composer: Michael Isaacson

There are some holiday traditions that we've come to expect: pumpkins at Halloween; turkeys at Thanksgiving; hearts at Valentine's Day; and songs in minor keys for Hanukkah. Well, "NOT ANY MORE!" says Mark Burrows. "While nothing could be finer than a ditty in d minor, we must end the monotony. It's a Hanukkah song in a major key!" This hilariously creative original set in a snazzy Broadway style will be the smash hit of your holiday concert!

Composer: Mark Burrows

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts."Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the "folk-like" feel of the piece. We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are

Arranger: Andy Beck Performed By: Lisa Loeb

Representing each candle of the menorah, the feelings of cheer, kindness, charity, friendship, hope, peace, and prosperity are conveyed through a happy, up-beat arrangement. A joyful selection for the celebration of Hanukkah. Available separately: 2-Part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Composer: Mac Light

Hanukkah is the perfect time for this well-known Hebrew melody, set for two-part choir with harp or piano, violin, oboe and finger cymbals. Easy to learn, with Hebrew pronunciation guide as well as an English singing translation.MP3 recording performed by Capital Pride Choir;ÊDiane Covington, conductor.

Arranger: Jody Noblett

This traditional Hanukkah song is here arranged with spirit and energy. The traditional Hebrew text is used to begin, with a singing English translation employed for the modulated repeat.

Arranger: Ross Fishman | Country: Israel

Originally penned for the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this contemporary pop-influenced arrangement puts a new spin on the traditional Hanukkah song. A gentle piano groove provides a fresh framework for the treasured melody, which is elongated and echoed part to part the second time around. A Hebrew pronunciation guide and translation are included.

Arranger: Matt Podd

Celebrate Hanukkah with this energetic Hebrew folk song arranged for every age level. The spirited story of brave Maccabeus is told in English and Hebrew text with a lively accompaniment that helps create the joyful mood.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

Through images of lighted candles, this tender ballad calls us to remember the long ago miracle of Hanukkah, and to look forward with hope to the future. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Composer: Roger Emerson

This up-tempo selection tells the Hanukkah story with easily-learned vocal parts and a wonderfully irresistible 2-beat accompaniment. The symbols for Nes gadol haya sham appear on the dreidl and translate as a great miracle happened there. The perfect choice for your December concerts! Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.Available separately: SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.

Composer: John Jacobson, Roger Emerson

This Sephardic song features lively dance rhythms and playful melodies and lyrics describing the eight candles of Hanukkah, the special parties, games and foods. For unison voices, piano and percussion. Duration: ca. 4:15.

Arranger: Alicia Shumate

Ladino Song for Chanukah'. One of Transcontinental's bestsellers. Flory Jagoda revives the exciting memories of Chanukah from her childhood in Yugoslavia in this classic. Great for multicultural programs. Available separately: SA and SATB, with Guitar.

Arranger: Joshua Jacobson | Composer: Flory Jagoda

This lyrical and expressive Hanukkah song will be a welcome addition to December concerts. A beautiful accompaniment provides the perfect underlay for the warm message: Shine through the winter, shine to remember, shine for the wonder that happened there.

Composer: Evan Ramos

This fun 2-part choral is a thoughtfully light novelty selection for Hanukkah. The piece musically explains how the dreidel game is played and what each of the letters on it signify. This is a solid teaching tool as well as a performance piece. Available separately: 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:14.

Composer: Valerie Showers Crescenz