by Michael Praetorius, arr. Jon Washburn
With its expanded meter to 5/4, this beautiful setting by Jon Washburn creates a sense of space and timelessness. First composed in late 1500, this work is a great selection for a good high school choir or a well-developed church choir.
HL 8501478 SATB a cappella

Let Me Be Like Mary

by Ken Berg
A modern version of a traditional gospel tune, this is a swinging, fun a cappella piece for high school. Comfortable range for all parts and a great performance closer!
HL 8501488 SATB a cappella

Sweet Noel

by Joan Griffith

An original carol, this lovely melody dances along over the lilting men's voices. Repeats and solid vocal lines make this an easy-to-learn addition to any Christmas repertoire.

HL 8501375 SATB a cappella

A Star

by N. Grant Pfeifer
Inspired by Grace Noll Crowellķs well loved poem, this setting appeals to both school and church choirs.
HL08501464 SATB a cappella

How Still He Rests

by Brent Pierce (no recording)

This is Brent Pierce's signature piece. Performed internationally, it still sells 20,000-30,000 copies a year worldwide after more than 30 years!

HL 8500956 SATB

Silent Night

arr. Anders Jalkeus
Jalkeus brings out a group's vocal jazz flavor, while still staying true to the famous carol. This was recorded by The Real Group.
HL08500288 SATB divisi a cappella

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

by Jackson Berkey
Originally written for girls choir, Berkey now offers a wonderful new setting for mixed a cappella voices, incorporating the complex rhythms of the original piano part into the vocal structure. Suitable for festival and competition. In Latin. Difficult.
HL08501436 SATB divisi a cappella

Welcome All Wonders

by Philip Lawson
The 17th century text by Thomas Traherne is given an impressive and challenging setting suitable for a large choir.
HL08501458 SSAATTBB unaccompanied

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

by Antonio Vivaldi/Mason Martens (no recording)

From Vivaldi's ever-loved "Gloria,² this is the joyous opening movement and a fine choice for worship or festivals. Latin and English texts.

HL 8500628 SATB

HL 8501160 SAB

HL 8501172 SSA

HL 8501298 TTBB

A La Nanita Nana

by Norman Luboff (no recording)

A traditional Spanish carol with English lyrics by Norman Luboff. This is a very unusual carol, combining a tender lullaby over a melody and rhythms of popular Latin authenticity. It is made more interesting and beautiful with its change from a minor to a major key.

HL 8501021 SATB

HL 8500601 TTBB

HL 8501164 3-part treble

Prepare the Way
by M. Jalkeus

Starting with a lovely solo female voice, backed with a chamber choir of voices, this piece then moves into lush melodic and harmonic lines, making a beautiful addition to any Christmas repertoire. Prepare the Way was recorded by The Real Group.

HL 8501360 SATTB

Gaudete

arr. Anders Ohrwall
The ten songs of Gaudete are from Sweden's oldest songbook for schools (publ. 1582). Included are three optional instruments and narrative readings. For young choirs and church and community choirs. Moderately easy.
HL08500297 SATB with optional accompaniment

Still Still Still

arr. Norman Luboff
Perhaps the best loved carol of all time a must for every choir! Perfect for Christmas Eve services.
HL 8501008 SATB w/flute and piano

HL 8500594 TTBB "

HL 8501176 SSA

O Come All Ye Faithful

by Scott Farthing
This new arrangement of Adeste Fideles combines contemporary rhythms and an exuberant piano accompaniment in this setting of a familiar carol. Here is a fine opening or closing encore for the holiday concert.

HL08501460 SATB with piano accompaniment

Still Still Night

by Jackson Berkey

This music fuses two Christmas themes: Still, Still, Still and Silent Night. It is accompanied by either harp or piano.

HL 8500578 SATB w/harp or piano

HL 8501396 TTBB "

HL 8501192 SSAA "

He Smiles Within His Cradle

arr. Pat Messick
This Austrian carol is set for unison voices to be sung by children, adults, as a solo, or with numerous combinations of voices. With easy accompaniment.
HL08501453 Unison, piano and cello/clarinet (opt.)

Rune of Hospitality

by Alf Houkom (no recording)

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.

HL 8500032 SATB w/guitar

Hosanna

by Jackson Berkey
This piece from 'Come Follow Me!' is a jubilant and forceful Easter celebration, with a driving piano part. For competition or festival, high school choirs and beyond.
HL08501131 SATB w/piano

International Book of Christmas Carols

edited by Ehret / Evans (no recording)

161 carols from around the world with piano/vocal arrangement and chord symbols. Includes: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Il est ne le divin Enfant (He Is Born, the Holy Child), O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree), Her kommer done arme smaa (Thy Little Ones, Lord, Are We), W zlobie lezy (Jesus Holy, Born So Lowly), Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle (From Starry Skies Thou Comest), El Cant dels Ocells (Carol of the Birds), Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) and many more!

HL 8500012 Songbook

Glory! Halleluyah! Amen!

by Ken Berg
Featuring a solo part and supported by piano and other various percussion instruments, this selection will make a young men's choir shine!
HL 8501487 TTB w/soli, piano, percussion