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

Comprised of nine medieval English carols which retain their Middle English texts and a Latin plainsong processional and recessional, this Benjamin Britten work is a continually popular standard in the

This gorgeous five-movement work is scored for SATB divisi voices and harp. The text is by Euan Tate and paints a picture of waiting and wonder at the birth of the Christ Child. The movements

Using a wide range of eclectic texts, this seven-movement work is scored for SATB voices with unison children's choir and has a great deal of variety and color. It is mostly English but includes some

Written for the Skylark Vocal Ensemble in 2021, this a cappella work is set for narrator, SATB soloists, and SATB choir (with optional bones!). Sheehan weaves original works and familiar carols around the

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

For solo voices, SATB chorus and Orchestra. Score and parts are available on rental from the publisher. Score contains German and English text. Edited with a new English translation by Neil

One of Bach's most celebrated choral works is presented here with the original German text and a singable English version in an Urtext edition for soloists, choir and orchestra. For the composition of the

A widely-accepted form for the Christmas Oratorio is to perform parts I–III exclusively. In their concentration on the actual Christmas story they form  a rounded whole. The present edition is

Commissioned by the Bach Collegium San Diego, this edition features Handel's original score paired with a Spanish-language libretto by Mario Montenegro. Montenegro has carefully crafted an original text

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,

Composed for solo voices and mixed chorus, this Ricordi edition includes Latin and English texts. Orchestral parts are available on rental from the publisher.

Vivaldi's most recognized choral work is a superb example of the Italian Baroque and is accessible for any capable mixed choir. The Kalmus edition offers the vocal score and a complete set of orchestral