An abundantly versatile composer Peter Foggitt in A Christmas Lullaby tunes in to the spirit of minimalism that has inspired so much remarkable music since Tavener Górecki and Pärt discovered a new gift to be simple in their ground-breaking works of the 1970s and 1980s. To the nativity scene painted in words by John Addington Symonds the unchanging-changing chords of the limpid accompaniment for…

Celebrating Peace on Earth-Peace on earth. It's been a prayer since the beginning of time. God's people have longed for it for centuries. Dennis and Nan Allen have carefully crafted a service that will remind us of the peace God provides for Christmastimeand for our personal lives all year. Familiar carols and an original Allen song make this 30-minute work appealing for a variety of choirs.Perfor…

This is a beautiful Christmas work that sparkles when paired with the optional obbligato instrument and handbells. The congregation is asked to join with the familiar carol Silent Night creating a beautiful duet with thechoir as it continues the original melody of Peace Peace. This is just an amazing work that will greatly add to the spirit of the Christmas season. Available separately: SATB 2…

A lovely moment of quiet for Christmas or winter concert. In Winter's Peace paints a wonderful picture of the beauty found in the stillness of winter. Full piano accompaniment on Piano Trax 2003 CD.

Ideally suited as an opening or closing piece for winter/holiday programs this short original work is an excellent and accessible choice for mixed choirs of all levels and causes us to imagine a world filled with peace and hope.

Uses: Christmas Eve Christmas Benediction ConcertScripture: Romans 15:13; Galatians 3:14A peaceful moment of benediction at the conclusion of a Christmas service is part of many worship traditions.This ancient Irish blessing is filled with touching imagery of stars hearth and angels all wrapped up in beautiful music. Don't miss this elegant choral blessing! Duration: ca. 2:31.

Uses: Christmas CommunionScripture: Luke 2:8-9; I Corinthians 11:23-29At the plaintive strains of Silent Night this sensitively designed anthem of reflection rises like a prayer to call thechurch to the grace of God's table. Surrounded by tender music this song delivers candlelit sonorities and cloistered chords to match the contemplative nature of the text. As the final verse issues a challeng…

The simple structure of Edward Caswall's poem provides a welcome framework upon which to set this beautiful original carol. With the viola serving as a solo voice and commenting on the choral passages this carol will provide a sense of simplicity balance and an inner peace that we all look for during the Christmas season.

One Magic Christmas there'll be a world united in peace and love that lasts all year long! This warm and entertaining feature medley celebrates Christmases past present and future. All the great Christmas favorites are here with even a surprise or two! Enjoy the warm nostalgia of An Old-Fashioned Christmas the light-hearted humor of A Rock 'n' Roll Christmas and the holiday wishes of Home at C…

The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel’s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741 for the English-language oratorio Messiah which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral…