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Neapolitan Carol (“Quanno nascette nino”) for SATB choir and piano by Michael Kaulkin • 2'30"
This arrangement of the Neapolitan Christmas carol, sometimes known as “Canzone d’i Zampognari,” or “Carol of the Bagpipers”, was written for the San Francisco Bach Choir in 2021. It tells the story of the starry night when Bethlehem was visited by three strangers from far away. Sung here in the original Neapolitan language, there is […] More info & view score »
Pied Beauty for SATB choir, a cappella by Rebecca Oswald •
Pied Beauty is a short, reverent poem by English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1898). Throughout the first half of this choral setting, the music combines a marcato, dappled polyphony with mixolydian/triadic harmony (a nod to the poet’s era and homeland); then, in the second half, the music’s texture mellows into a smooth homophony with extended […] More info & view score »
Irish Blessing SSAATTBB choir, unaccompanied by Ross C. Bernhardt • 1'

Ave Maria for SATB chorus a cappella by Sanford Dole • 1'40"
Sanford Dole’s Ave Maria is a harmonized setting of the Gregorian chant antiphon. The soprano part is a metrical version of the Gregorian chant melody. The other parts create a harmonic world that is uniquely Dole’s; what his choirs refer to as the “Dolian mode.” More info & view score »
Advent Preludes 3 short anthems for SATB Choir by Sanford Dole • 1'45"-2'30"
Based on traditional hymns and chants, these three brief anthems present the seasonal texts in a new and compelling way. “Savior of the nations, come!” and “Creator of the stars of night” are easy and very accessible. “Come thou redeemer of the world,” while more advanced, with close harmonies and disparate key changes, repays the […] More info & view score »
O Child for SATB a cappella by Mike Roberts • 4'30"
“O Child” is written from the perspective of Joseph and Mary, imagining what they might have been thinking and feeling when they first beheld the newborn baby Jesus. Composer Michael T. Roberts also penned the words, inspired by his experience as a father of two. More info & view score »
Peace on Earth for SSATB Choir, unaccompanied by Sanford Dole • 6'
An English translation of the poem “Friede auf Erden” by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825-1898) is set for SSATB choir unaccompanied. Referencing the Christmas story, this setting brings to life the text with lush harmonies freely changing key centers as the story progresses. Each of the four stanzas ends with a variation on the musical material […] More info & view score »
Wexford Carol for SATB chorus and organ by Robert Oganovic • 4'40"
This carol originated in the city of Wexford in the southeastern Republic of Ireland. It was transcribed from a local singer by the noted Irish author, composer, musicologist, and historian W. H. Grattan Flood (1859–1928). It eventually made its way into the Oxford Book of Carols. It has a modal (Mixolydian) feel, constantly shifting between […] More info & view score »
If Ye Would Hear for SATB choir a cappella (brief divisi, section or individual treble solo) by Robert Oganovic • 5'
This is a tuneful, contemporary setting of a multi-verse carol for choir a cappella using an original melody. It starts with a statement by the alto section and gradually adds parts and harmonic variations. The unusual time signature of 5/4 provides a lilt and propels the piece forward. All parts sing the melody along the […] More info & view score »
Communion Service in D for SATB chorus & organ/piano by Robert Oganovic • 6'45"
This setting of the Anglican communion/mass service – Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei – is simple and tuneful. The writing is in the tradition of the great English composers of the 20th century. The Gloria is available as a separate anthem through Swirly. It can be performed as a general-purpose anthem or during the […] More info & view score »
Adam Carol for SATB chorus & organ/piano by Robert Oganovic • 5'
This carol was first published in 1833 in a collection entitled “Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern”. William Sandys, a solicitor by day and music & manuscript collector by night, purportedly came across the tune in Devonshire, England. In this gentle setting from 1991 many colors of choral writing appear with sections for SATB, 3-part men, […] More info & view score »
The Angel Gabriel for SSATBB choir & organ/piano by Robert Oganovic • 6'
This carol was first published in 1833 in a collection entitled “Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern”. William Sandys, a solicitor by day and music & manuscript collector by night, purportedly came across the tune in Devonshire, England. In this gentle setting from 1991 many colors of choral writing appear with sections for SATB, 3-part men, […] More info & view score »
Gloria from Communion Service in D for SATB chorus & organ/piano by Robert Oganovic • 3'30"
This setting of the Gloria text in English is excerpted from a longer Anglican communion/mass service — Communion Service in D — also published on Swirly (including settings of the Hosanna, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei). The Gloria is a simple, tuneful arrangement that can be performed as a general-purpose anthem or during the Christmas season. […] More info & view score »
Sing We the Virgin Mary for SATB chorus & organ/piano by Robert Oganovic • 3'30"
This is a straightforward setting for choir and organ/keyboard of an Appalachian carol found by John Jacob Niles (1892-1980). Niles was an American composer, singer, and collector of traditional ballads. He discovered this carol in Mayfield, Kentucky in 1933. Niles was an important influence on the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s, […] More info & view score »
Locus iste for SSATBB choir a cappella by Robert Oganovic • 3'
This original anthem is suitable for all occasions and offers a gentle, contemporary setting of the text used by Anton Bruckner in his well-known composition of the same name composed in 1869. “This place was made by God, a priceless sacrament; it is without reproach.” Genesis 28:16 Exodus 3:5 More info & view score »
Jesus, Friend of Little Children for solo voice or choir (SATB) by Gordon Thornett • 1' 35"
Click here to follow the score: https://youtu.be/kSR8gohqJVY This setting of ‘Jesus, friend of little children’ was written about 30 years ago, for the baptism of our younger daughter. It was written as a soprano solo with piano accompaniment. In this current version, it may still be performed as a solo, if desired, but I have added […] More info & view score »
Cherubic Hymn for SATB choir with organ or orchestra by Gordon Thornett • 5' 40"
“Prelude and Cherubic Hymn” was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, to mark the 25th anniversary of their annual Advent services held in Berlin Cathedral. It was performed by joint choirs, drawn from students, parents and faculty, and choir members of the American Church in Berlin on 29 November 2017. The piece […] More info & view score »
The Angels’ Song for treble choir by Gordon Thornett • 4' 40"
The familiar words, “It came upon a midnight clear”, are set to a lively tune, with piano accompaniment, and a simple refrain is added, with the words “Deo, Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo” (“Glory to God in the highest”). Written with women’s voices in mind, it could also be tackled by a good children’s choir. More info & view score »
Star of Wonder for choir (SATB with divisions) + organ, piano or orchestra by Gordon Thornett • 5' 20"
Forget the traditional setting of “We thee kings of Orient are”! This is a much more reflective version, for choir and orchestra, given its first performance by the Nidarosdomens Guttekor in the splendid setting of Trondheim Cathedral in December 2017. They also performed the piece on their pre-Christmas tour, using just organ for accompaniment. The […] More info & view score »
Ave Maria for SSA voices and piano by Jennifer Durham • 5'30"
This setting of the traditional “Hail Mary” prayer takes a new approach, employing a lullaby rhythm in F minor. The voices become a haunting plea for forgiveness and intercession. The piano accompaniment provides support for the singers while still maintaining its own voice. More info & view score »
Here is Joy for Every Age for SATB Chorus by Anthony Doherty • 1' 45"
John Mason Neale’s text presents the Nativity of Christ in poetic metaphorical images that suggest more nearly a carol than a hymn. The three stanzas are parallel in structure but different in mood, which offers the basis of the musical setting. Unison and two-part passages lead to the full four-part setting in the last stanza. […] More info & view score »
Poor Wayfarin’ Stranger for SATB choir, piano, and optional trumpet by Jennifer Durham • 4'
This beloved folk tune has been arranged with optional, muted trumpet (the timbre adds to the mood of the piece). The piano accompaniment expands the 4-part harmony of the choir to suggest more contemporary harmony with a few jazz chords. It’s not overdone, however; “Poor Wayfarin’ Stranger” is still a traditional, compelling portrait of a […] More info & view score »
Little David, Play on Your Harp for SATB choir and 4-hand piano by Jennifer Durham • 2'30"
This popular spiritual has been arranged for SATB and piano duet (4 hands, one piano). Uplifting AND fun to sing, with a very exciting accompaniment. There are multiple optional, short solos. A great time will be had by all! More info & view score »
Absalom, My Son 14 rounds from the Chapel for mixed voices by Brian Kogler • Each round 1′30″ to 2′ (in performance)
The modern Chapel is a meeting-place for diverse musical expression, a place where choral polyphony has long had a home. The term “a cappella” (“in the style of the chapel”) evokes the sound of a Renaissance chorus unaided by any church organ. This original collection of 14 sacred and biblical rounds (a “poor man’s polyphony”) […] More info & view score »
At the Cross for mixed chorus and piano by Robert Myers • 3'40"
AT THE CROSS is a simple arrangement of the beloved hymn with fresh and poignant harmonies. Set for SATB choir with piano accompaniment, it is moderately easy but rewarding of good musicianship. The light, delicate accompaniment directs the focus onto the text while providing the perfect amount of color and interest. It allows a choir […] More info & view score »
Lo, a Rose for SATB choir with piano by Robert Myers • 4'40"
“Lo, a Rose,” arranged for SATB choir and piano, is a somber, contemplative setting of the incarnation of Christ described in the traditional German carol, “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen”. This arrangement is moderately easy but allows good musicianship to shine. The light and delicate accompaniment, with hauntingly beautiful harmonies, directs the focus onto the […] More info & view score »
21st Century 23rd Psalm for mixed choir and piano by Jeffrey Bernstein • 3'50"

Ave verum corpus for SATB a cappella by David Fawcett • 2' 10"
This communion motet, setting the famous 14th century words attributed to Innocent VI, took the prize in the Composition Competition of The Wessex Festival in August 2016. It has since been sung in venues including Ripon Cathedral, UK. Set largely homophonically for SATB choir without divisions, its well-structured melody is complemented by the texture created […] More info & view score »
Christmas is Coming for children's choir and piano by Gordon Thornett • 2' 45"
This very simple Christmas song is aimed at younger children. It is in unison throughout, apart from a brief optional descant part near the end. Accompaniment is for piano, and a few simple percussion instruments may be added if desired. This is the original version (GTT-025a), which refers directly to Christ’s Nativity, and is suitable […] More info & view score »
When Love Came to the World for soprano/tenor solo, mixed chorus and piano by David Fawcett • 3' 54"
A setting of words by Eric Gosney, When Love came to the world is an original carol suitable for use in either services or concerts. Its four verses talk of the response to Christ’s Nativity of the sleeping, unprepared world, the shepherds, the Magi and ourselves today. It is set for SATB choir with Tenor […] More info & view score »
Guiding Star for mixed choir, SATB with some divisions by Gordon Thornett • 3'
This new setting of the Christmas/Epiphany words, “As with gladness, men of old did the guiding star behold” seeks to emphasize the joyful nature of the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. Set in a lively 7/8 time, it is mainly in four parts (SATB), although the 3rd verse, “As they offered gifts most rare” […] More info & view score »
Christmas Fanfare: Rejoice! for mixed & children's choirs and orchestra by Gordon Thornett • 6' 30"
‘Rejoice! A Christmas Fanfare’ was written as the opening number for a series of four Christmas Concerts held in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall in December 2015. As a number of youth choirs and a community chorus were taking part in these concerts, they were all involved individually and jointly in the piece, which was built […] More info & view score »
Wexford Carol for Mixed choir, flute, tambourine by Ross C. Bernhardt • 3'

Ave Maria for chorus a cappella by Alan Riley Jones • 2' 37"
This new setting of the traditional Latin prayer features traditional harmonies and a simple unhurried rhythm, providing ample space for prayer and contemplation of the one blessed among women. More info & view score »
Alleluia for SSA chorus by Anthony Doherty • 2'40"
Composed for the Bodø (Norway) Damekor. More info & view score »
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Mixed Chorus and Woodwind Quintet by Dale Ramsey • 12'30"
These Biblical texts are often associated with the Advent season of the Christian calendar. It is also sung anytime of the year at “Evensong” in Episcopal and Anglican traditions. The accompaniment is a traditional Woodwind Quintet. The composer knows of no other choral piece that uses this instrumental combination to accompany a choral work. If there are none, then, […] More info & view score »
Gloria for mixed choir a cappella with alto & baritone soli by Sanford Dole • 4'36"
This energetic setting of Gloria in excelsis Deo, from the Latin Mass, opens with rhythmic patterns that enhance the text. Midway through, the chorus softly occults between two simple chords under an alto then baritone soloists. The opening patterns return before a fugal section at the text “cum santo spiritu.” The final Amen is another […] More info & view score »
The Lamb (higher pitch) for treble voices by Anthony Doherty • 2'
A setting of William Blake’s well-known poem using flexible meter to enhance the flow of the text. Also available in a lower key. More info & view score »
O Magnum Mysterium for a cappella SATB choir by Sanford Dole • 3'15"
Using jazz-influenced harmonies Dole seeks to capture the mystery implied in the text. Adding the text Noe, and omitting the concluding O beata Virgo verse, the piece builds to a peppier Noel! section before returning to the opening O magnum music and leaving the audience with the quiet chords of the mystery of the scene […] More info & view score »