How often do we find a warm ballad written especially for Hanukkah? No boom-chicks here, and no minor key either, just a tender heartfelt message of family and tradition. Incorporates a contemporary setting of the traditional Hebrew 'Maoz Tzur? just before a dramatic modulation to the final refrain. / 3 Parties Mixtes

The grandeur of Ralph Waldo Emerson's skyborn music text creates a canvas for Dan Forrest's magnificent sonorities in this superb selection for choir and soloist with piano or optional strings. Breathtaking in its beauty and imagery! / 3 Parties Mixtes

This expansive work for treble voices gives singers the opportunity to develop their full vocal potential and expressiveness. Voices dialog with each other, with the piano accompaniment and with the flute obbligato for an inspired musical offering. Winner of the OAKE composition prize in 2014-15. / 3 Parties Mixtes

You know this Christmas carol, but you've never heard it like this before! Alan Billingsley's contemporary interpretation brings the traditional tune up to date. The SATB voicing sounds great a cappella, while a funky accompaniment works well to support the SAB and SSA. Bass and drums on the optional SoundTrax CD pump up the R and B groove, or add your own vocal percussion. / 3 Parties Mixtes

This rousing triple meter choral is infused with traditional gospel harmonies, rhythms, and articulations, and the uplifting text conveys an urgent message for peace. The classic 'Dona Nobis Pacem' canon is quoted in three parts in the middle of the piece. An inspirational powerhouse! / 3 Parties Mixtes

Composed when he was only 10 years old, Emile Serper wrote this about his composition: It is my hope that this setting of Ave Maria may have a positive impact and be shared in many ways. After I heard my friends in choir rehearsing the piece, I thought the music might also say, 'Hail, Mother Earth!' It is meant to transcend religions and to serve as a prayer for our planet. The earth needs our healing. / 3 Parties Mixtes

This high-energy original Christmas spiritual is not to be missed! A driving gospel chorus alternates with contrasting verses, then a quote from 'Angels We Have Heard on High' introduces a lively, and briefly a cappella, refrain. Pair with the optional SoundTrax CD and choreography from the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video. / 3 Parties Mixtes

This 2014 hit from Swedish DJ Avicii sings of the powerful ties between brothers and the devastation of war. With a strong dance-pop beat and folk-style instrumentation and vocals, this song imparts an emotional message that connects immediately with the heart. / 3 Parties Mixtes