A chant-like sensibility pervades this challenging meditation on the nuances of waiting for the Holy Child's coming. Unison lines interwoven with divisi parts require vocal control and discipline, but the

Framed by a setting of the Ave Maria in Latin, this rich setting of a poem by Vincent Stucky Stratton Coles - which incorporates the opening of the Magnificat-is a musical gem that will enhance both the end

Written using AAB form, the six verses of this Advent hymn tell of the coming of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It closes with a rousing doxology. The use of modality throughout the

This hymn has a memorable melody that is supported by organ or piano, guitar, and/or optional instruments. Flexibly voiced with soprano descant on the last verse and written in accessible 3/4, it is sure to

Thoughtfully arranged for church and school settings, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People offers many teaching opportunities. This Howard Helvey arrangement provides a madrigal feel, mixed meter,

This dreamy composition combines the words "Dona nobis pacem", the Agnus Dei text, and English passages in which heavenly peace is yearned for. Initially, the two-part choir develops into four-parts and is

Text and music intertwine in this effective Christmas piece that pairs the angels' call to the shepherds to go see the newborn King with the similar call we still experience two thousand years later. The

A timeless Advent text is paired with the equally timeless tune O WALY WALY. Smaller mixed voice choirs will love its artistry, with accessible vocal writing accompanied by piano and flute obbligato.

A really beautiful introduction establishes the tone for this glorious congregation/choir setting, which was the highlight of the 2019 Christmas at Duke Chapel program. Accompanied by organ and strings,

This arrangement is stunning! Scored for SATB chorus, optional children's choir and congregation, with piano or optional flute, organ and brass quintet, it transforms the simple chant-like carol into a

William Braun presents a new edition of Georg Bohm's cantata Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland for SATB voices, two violins, violoncello, and continuo. Following a short sinfonia, this edition

A gem from the Classical period, this modern performing edition is based on the autographed score in the Bavarian State Library in Munich. An orchestral score and parts are also available. In Latin; it fits