Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du fröhliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus . The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It?s a Birthday and Wasn?t That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain?t That a Rockin? gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte a Cappella

Sleep Softly Now. for SATB unaccompanied This beautiful setting of a medieval English text is simple yet effective, written in Assersohn's clear and approachable style. With tender 'lullay, lullow's, lilting phrases, and gentle modal inflections,this hushed lullaby paints a serene picture of the baby Jesus at rest.

Queen Elizabeth's Winchester Carol. Queen Elizabeth?s Winchester Carol, also known as ?The Royal Carol? uses a poem by King Henry VIII and equates the ever-green holly and ivy with the constancy of love. Composed for unaccompanied SATB divisi, and duration 3 minutes.

An exciting, original, a cappella Christmas spiritual from Jay Althouse in the tradition of his 'No Room,' 'Have You Heard?,' and 'Whisper! Whisper!' Lots of effective dynamic contrasts make this a thrilling choral work for both singers and audience. Lush, slow middle section contrasts with up-tempo opening and closing sections. A quality choral work for your Christmas concerts. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Le compositeur espagnol-allemand Raquel Cristobal, déjà fait avec votre pièce gagnante du Concours de Composition de l'Association Chorale NRW 'To the Moon' (C 55497) pour attirer l'attention, nous donne au moment de Noël nouveaux arrangements de chansons populaires de Noël à son domicile espagnol dans diverses professions.Le nouveau genre pour chaque chorale sélection composée de morceaux exquis est un enrichissement du répertoire de Noël international. Pour fournir ce pays est toujours airs inconnus plutôt une alternative parfaite aux nombreux chants déjà souvent entendu et sera sûrement bientôt morceaux préférés pour son prochain concert de Noël! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

With captivating settings of favourite Latin texts and Latvian poetry by composers Rihards Dubra, Eriks Ešenvalds, and Vytautas Miškinis, as well as thrilling arrangements of ancient pagan folksongs by Ilona Rupaine and Juris Vaivods, this exciting anthology of Christmas music from Latvia and Lithuania is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their musical horizons during the festive period./ Recueil / Choeur SATB

A thrumming bass line powers the harmonic motor of this seasonal pop selection from 80s group Wham! The melody percolates throughout the choir, while varied choral textures create interesting and supportive sonic layers. An awesome retro Christmas feel! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

De College la Reine, Oxford, vient le rituel antique et la chanson de vacances enlevante and ldquo - le sanglier Head Carol, and rdquo - où les plats richement décorés de la fête de Noël ont été présentés à la compagnie au milieu de la chanson, de faste et de circonstance, avec le grand plateau sur lequel reposait la hure de sanglier étant donné la place privilégiée. Cet arrangement peut être adapté et personnalisé en fonction de différents niveaux de chorales et se prête à la mise en scène d'une procession fougueuse. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Jon Washburn Choral Series-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 choral textures. It may beperformed by a vocal jazz group chamber choir or larger concert ensemble for a beautiful and warm concert moment.

This Beautiful setting of Sarah Teasdale’s Christmas Carol is the latest addition to the Faber New Choral Works Series. Originally the work was composed for the South Petherton combined Arts Society Choir and first performed under the direction of Roger Stacey on 14th December 2002.

POD-The Boar's Head Carol is a work by Malcolm Williamson for Unaccompanied SATB Choir. A setting of a traditional carol a full performance lasts around 3 minutes.

For SATB chorus unaccompanied. Commissioned by the Friends of All Saints’ Music Northampton for Lee Dunleavy and the Choirs of All Saints’ Church Northampton in memory of Miss Valerie Travis (1918-2008). First performed by the Choirs of All Saints’ Church Northampton conducted by Lee Dunleavy on 19 December 2010.

Spring in Winter by John Woolrich for SATB was commissioned for the expansive acoustic of King’s College Cambridge. Taking an extract from Christopher Smart’s Hymn 32: The Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ this short yet effective setting was first performed by the Choir of King’s College Cambridge at the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2001 and has subsequently been adopted into their repertoire.