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The opening solo may fool you into thinking that a traditional arrangement is in store.  Once the men begin their syncopated ostinato, though, you’ll quickly discover that this is not your typical arrangement.  Craig Courtney takes...

This delightful but simple four-part a cappella anthem from Beckenhorst newcomer Justin Thomas Fields, A Babe Is Born in Bethlehem offers excellent energy and variety for your Christmas programming. Modal harmonies lend a distinct feel to its style,...

Winner of the 2007 John Ness Beck Foundation award featuring an oboe obbligato.  SATB - oboe or C instrument part included in the octavo - Full score and parts for orchestra (BP1784A) available.  Also available for SSA voicing in SSA Howard...

Trying to decide whether to have choir or congregation sing this carol in your Christmas service? Now you can have both: an optional congregational part allows audience to join the beauty of this joyful and festive setting. Effective with or without...

This hauntingly beautiful new setting of the well-known PICARDY hymn-tune moves with increasing excitement to a dramatic conclusion with the final “Alleluia, Lord Most High!” Companion products (digital downloads): Let All Mortal Flesh Keep...

A gentle, pensive new setting of the familiar carol lyrics, bringing a fresh focus on the text while incorporating a contemplative interlude constructed around the treasured original. A perfect addition to a Christmas Eve service of worship. Scored for...

This wonderful, energetic arrangement of the traditional English carol with a fresh, new text will quickly become a favorite to sing and hear. Scored for SATB choir and piano, the setting is challenging but rewarding. A wonderful piece for a concert...

The combination of handbells, cello, flowing keyboard accompaniment and seamless vocal writing creates a mood that takes this simple carol to a new level of sophistication.  Mr. Helvey's layering of the two tunes, CRADLE SONG and AWAY IN A MANGER,...

An energetic arrangement, perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Scored for SATB choir with piano and optional flute, brass quintet, harp and percussion. This is an exciting proclamation of the entire Christmas message including the birth,...

This rousing rendition of the traditional French/Burgundian Carol begs to be sung by an ambitious SATB choir accompanied by two capable pianists. This anthem will make an exciting festival or concert presentation, church or school, and is also suited for...

This anthem offers a tender telling of the Christmas story using the melody and text of the traditional Irish Wexford Carol in a new arrangement for SATB choir and piano. Perfect for Christmas Eve.

A bright new arrangement of the traditional carol. Exciting rhythmic accompaniment introduces the lively first verse and chorus which contrasts a quiet, contemplative second verse and chorus. The anthem ends with a strong, dynamic invitation to...

SATB  GREENSLEEVES  Starting with a harp-like accompaniment, you will be led through fresh harmonizations to a climatic third verse filled with drama and pathos.  A TTBB setting of this same arrangement can be found in Christmas Glory!...

This SATB anthem by Craig Courtney takes the Christmas story and turns it inward as the singer contemplates living out the meaning of Christmas and allowing Christ to not be born in a manger, but rather in their heart. Fitting for the Christmas season...

With plenty of open fifths to invoke bagpipes, some rhythmic mutation of the melody and an accompaniment full of energy and drive, Lloyd Larson brings new luster to this infectious French carol.  If you tire of all the slow, lyric carol settings...

SATB  This extended octavo combines two of Craig Courtney’s most successful carol arrangements, Silent Night (BP1366) and O Holy Night (BP1332), either of which may be sung separately or together as a medley.  In addition, two...

A lovely setting with new music to enhance the arrangement of the traditional Austrian Carol.  Scored for SATB choir with soprano solo/soli descant and a flowing keyboard accompaniment. Accessible for the average church choir.

Discover the appeal of the first of Howard Helvey’s 4-hand-accompanied carol settings.  An orchestral accompaniment (BP1509A) is available. A TTBB arrangement (BP1678) is also available. Companion products (printed copies): Tomorrow...

Featuring the beloved tune NOEL NOUVELET, Howard Helvey has used his expertise as a pianist to create a rich, new arrangement of the Christmas classic that explores a variety of textures and modalities for the voice. One of the most unique...

A spirited proclamation of the birth of the Savior, scored for a cappella SATB choir. Singers and worshippers alike will be caught up in the exuberance of the text and music.

Craig Courtney has transformed Christian Rosetti's classic English poem into an aural rendering of the physical characteristics of Bethlehem. Suitable for the Christmas season.  Also available as a vocal duet in Duets for the Master (VC2).

This tender, gentle lullaby recounts the narrative of the birth of the Christ child from a heavenly perspective. Scored for SATB choir and piano, it is within the reach of the average church choir and will soon become a Christmas Eve favorite.  

From the first notes of solo introduction, this beautiful lullaby grants us access to the scene in the stable on that first Christmas night. Text from the traditional Welsh carol provides a subtle reference to the holiness of the child as contrasted with...

A sparkling, vivacious anthem for the Christmas season.  SATB and piano four-hands - Also available in TTBB (BP1782). Companion products: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (TTBB)

Howard Helvey’s jazz setting of the well-known carol.  A complete orchestral accompaniment (BP1438A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Go, Tell It on the Mountain - orchestral accompaniment Also available in other voicings: ...