Christmas Choral Major Works

"Although his name was Jabez Dawes, his character was full of flaws!" With a hysterical text by Ogden Nash, Eric Whitacre has brought all of his theatrical skills to this three-movement work and tells

Chilcott takes on a landmark of the choral repertory, the Christmas oratorio, with this majestic work. Words from St. Luke and St. Matthew are intertwined with 16th-19th-century poetry to create a retelling

If you are a discriminating choral director looking to add something of substance to your program, try this! John Rutter's exceptionally strong 17-minute work for mixed voices is perfect for concerts,

A work for choir, brass quintet, organ, timpani, and cymbals, this setting of the Gloria delivers a tapestry of melodic richness and rhythmic energy. A strong sense of architecture guides the listener

This Roger Dean Edition is taken from microfilm copies of the original manuscript.  The editor has done meticulous work to retain the original intentions of the composer and to reflect the performance

This second edition of Stroope's Hodie! features a completely new first movement and newly written additions to the rest of the work. Written in three movements with optional treble choir, brass,

This important major work for soprano or mezzo soprano solo, mixed choir, and orchestra (or chamber ensemble) takes its place beside Rutter's other significant contributions to the literature. The choral

Written specifically for a Carnegie Hall debut, here is a superb choice for schools, community choirs and church choirs looking for a contemporary major work. It can be performed using either or full or

This eight-movement Christmas work is scored for SATB voices and organ, with optional brass ensemble and timpani. Textures and tempos vary by movement, including two a cappella movements, before drawing to

Able to be performed as separate stand-alone pieces or as a unified set, this sequence of six original carols explores the role of Mary in the Christmas story, focusing on her human experience within a

This edition provides a fresh perspective on Handel's time-honored oratorio. Designed to be compatible with the well-regarded Schirmer/Spicker edition, it includes notational and editorial error

My Perfect Stranger is a captivating setting of Kevin Crossley-Holland's retelling of the Christmas story. Soloists take on the roles of key players in the narrative in the central movement, with

From the shimmering opening chords to the climactic finish, this Christmas cantata carries singers and listeners through a journey of the celebration of the Light of the World. Filled with beloved carols

This larger work is arranged for upper voices, SATB, and organ or chamber ensemble. Contents are: This is the Truth; Adam Lay Y Bounden; A Spotless Rose; The Cherry Tree Carol; O Little Town; Sweet Was

This evocative five-movement choral work explores themes of love, rebirth, and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them, yearning to make a difference in

A six-movement choral cycle for soprano solo, SATB chorus, and harp based on the incarnation of the Divine in the life of Christ from Medieval English texts. The harp part is at times robust, at other times

This classically grounded 15-minute cantata combines several popular carols in a performance full of Christmas spirit. Through creative reharmonization, rhythmic variation, and imaginative linking

Taking after Benjamin Britten, this collection of seven Christmas carols are settings of English texts from the 15th and 16th centuries for choir with piano or harp accompaniment. Composed following