Choral Sheet Music

Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Communion Scripture: Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, II Corinthians 9:15 This bittersweet song for candlelight communion moments takes us beyond the cradle of Bethlehem to the...

Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 1:4 This intimate portrait of the Holy Family in the moments after the birth of Jesus has a delicate innocence that touches the deepest plac...

Unique, accessible to all ages, and stunningly beautiful describes this arrangement of the beloved carol. Incorporating the use of American Sign Language throughout, the piece begins in German sung by...

This choral shout is pure Christmas joy! Infused with an islands vibe, your congregation will love hearing the old, old story in such a great new way. Although effective with only piano support, creat...

Here is a spirited setting of an anonymous Christmas text that though contemporary, has a dance-like medieval quality to it. An ideal program opener or concert theme, it requires an excellent pianist....

The works of Swiss composer Ivo Antognini have been described as sublime. This setting of the beloved hymn by Franz Gruber certainly qualifies as sublime with the rich jazz chord voicings and unique c...

This appealing setting of a poem by Christina Rossetti has a memorable tune and a gentle, flowing piano accompaniment. Joyful, vibrant, and accessible, this carol is a great option for church and conc...

This uplifting Christmas carol demonstrates Rutter's gift for writing engaging and memorable tunes. The melody weaves between different voices and scorings, while the piano part complements the vocal...

This tender Advent carol sets an original text by Charles Bennett that creates a sense of anticipation for the arrival of Jesus. Underpinned by a gently rippling piano part throughout, the piece opens...

This gentle yet uplifting carol was first performed during the 2012 King's College, Cambridge Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Rutter's gift for melody is in evidence throughout the work, with a s...

This joyful take on the festive favourite would be the perfect ending to any Christmas concert. The choir grows from unison to eight parts, and a string of modulations keeps the audience on their toes...

This jovial carol uses a traditional text augmented with additional lyrics by David Warner, and Wilberg puts the melody through a wealth of festive musical treatments, including six-part voice divisio...

The new organ accompaniment was transcribed by Peter Stevens for the King's College, Cambridge Nine Lessons and Carols service in 2007. The organ part is presented under Wilberg's original choral part...

This is a hauntingly beautiful, spiritual-style setting of a sixteenth-century text attributed to Thomas Ravenscroft. Also in the anthology Christmas Spirituals for Choirs.

The shepherds sing is a sweet and tranquil setting of a Christmas text by George Herbert. With an atmospheric accompaniment and a simple instrumental countermelody, it begins with a beautiful soprano...

This delightful new arrangement of the popular traditional carol is presented in both English and the original French. Murphy manipulates the melodic material cleverly, and a variety of textures, danc...

This setting of Adolphe Adam's beloved Christmas carol employs rich choral textures and a flowing piano accompaniment to create a rousing overall effect. Opening gently, the intensity builds gradually...

Here John Rutter follows Vaughan Williams' precedent in setting this text from the 4th-century Orthodox liturgy of St James of Jerusalem to a French carol melody. The result is a hymn which is by turn...

For solo soprano, SATB, and piano or chamber orchestra. This folk-carol is known for its melody and dance-like spirit. John Rutter's arrangement captures this perfectly, pairing soloist and chorus, wi...

This French carol scored in 6/8 has a rhythmic, cheerful organ part that gives the traditional tune a lift. The choral parts are straightforward, the choir singing in unison initially and later in fou...

Shepherds, guarding your flocks is an expressive setting of a carol by Canon Matthew Woodward. Bullard skilfully conveys the text's wondrous and exultant narrative in a setting that will be accessible...

This charming French carol (with E.C. Nunn's English translation) tells of the milkmaids Jeanette and Isabella, who run to tell the shepherds to come and see the baby Jesus in the stable. The 3/8 time...

This simple and attractive carol sets a little-known text by the Rev. Canon John Gray (1866-1934). With an accompaniment for either organ and piano and optional soprano solos, this piece is accessible...

This light-hearted arrangement is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and perfect encore. The familiar tune comes with a modern twist, with a driving rock beat, innovative harmonisations, and playful imitation...