Augsburg Fortress

A Cradle Song

Conveying the dreamlike mood of the William Blake poem that begins, “Sweet dreams, sleep, sleep happy child,” this Christmas anthem by David Hurd features sumptuous, jazz-inflected harmonies that gently sway beneath expressive choral writing.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

A Sparkhouse Songbook for Christmas

A downloadable songbook with complete words and music for 40 carols and hymns. Download and print as many copies as you would like with your purchase. Perfect for caroling with your community! 

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A Virgin Most Blessed

Ryan Kelly writes an uplifting Renaissance-style Christmas anthem with dancelike rhythms, open fifths, and accompaniment for woodwinds and percussion.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

Augsburg Choirbook for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

The Augsburg Choirbook for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany is an exciting collection of choral music for the season. Includes SATB, two-part and three-part...

Voicing: 2-part mixed; SAB/3-part mixed; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; Christmas; Epiphany

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Away in a Manger

Voicing: Solo vocal
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

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Away in a Manger

Enjoy this stress-free yet elegant SAB setting of the familiar carol using the tune CRADLE SONG, lovingly arranged by John Ferguson for his grandson.

Voicing: SAB
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas

Beautiful the Sky: Four Scandinavian Carols

Beautiful the Sky is a collection of beloved Scandinavian Christmas anthems by Paul J. Christiansen, edited by his son Erik Christiansen. These gorgeous settings evoke...

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

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Before the Marvel of This Night

Published in 1982, this setting of Jaroslav Vajda's wonderful text has become our best-selling seasonal anthem. Also available: instrumental parts by Carl...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

Cold December Flies Away: Christmas Music for Organ

Five wonderful organ works for Christmastide based on carol melodies from four continents! Tunes include: ANTIOCH, CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM, CONSOLATION, EL DESEMBRE CONGELAT, and HUAN-SHA-XI.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

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Come to the Cradle

A new carol written for the Christmas Festival at St. Olaf College; performed on both PBS and NPR. The Conger's lovely text and tune have been brought to life...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

From Heaven Above

Syncopation and delight abound in this setting of Luther's classic chorale "From Heaven Above."

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

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How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Ferguson has created a lovely, lyric setting for women of this beloved English traditional tune suitable for either worship or concert. The writing, both...

Voicing: Piano; SSAA
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

9780800656164

In a Lowly Manger Born

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent

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In the Bleak Midwinter: Carol Settings

15 settings of Advent and Christmas hymn tunes for organ solo in an accessible style. The prelude on VENI EMMANUEL has an optional flute part which is included in the book.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

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In Winter's Night

"In Winter's Night" was written in 2013 for the Colonial Chamber Singers of Edina, Minnesota, to perform in a service of Lessons and Carols.

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Evelyn Larter writes a refreshing setting of the traditional Polish lullaby in jazz style.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head

Here is an a cappella setting of the traditional carol which genuinely captures its beauty and simplicity. This second offering in the new St. Olaf Choral...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

9780800655792

Lovely Child, Holy Child

A tender song of adoration to the Christ Child, this piece combines a folk melody with rich chords and a variety of choral textures. A very satisfying work and a joy to sing.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

9780800645243

Lullaby on Christmas Eve

Vocal lines with soaring leaps highlight this plaintive advent text. A standard in choral music for the season.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

9780800645106

Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies

This is a charming, authentic setting of the Chinese tune Huan-sha-xi. Children will love the haunting and beautiful melody. Chinese text is provided in...

Voicing: Children's choir; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas

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