The warmth and joy of the Christmas season imbues these attractive pieces, with Francis Poulenc's (1899-1963) penchant for lyric melodies and deliciously poignant harmonies evident throughout. The motets

Upon reading Edward Esch's poem Light and Gold, composer Eric Whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. He asked the celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri to

A sense of wonder and mystery pervades this touching, beautiful work. Full of rich, lush chords and delicate motives, it is a deeply reverent setting of the traditional Latin text.

This Shaw–Parker edition has become a staple in choral programs and libraries throughout the world. Victoria's masterwork is a stellar example of 16th-century polyphony.

An intimate Gaelic text about the blessing of Christ, who walks the earth in a stranger's guise. Well-suited for high school and beyond with a medium difficult guitar accompaniment. Instrumental Part found

"What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King."  This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished