SATB

SATB secular

After the War
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1328
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP  1326
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1378
Paul Gross and David Keele wrote the song sung by Sarah Slean for the film “Passchendaele” about a Canadian soldier at Ypres during WWI.  Mark has transformed the song into a wonderful choral composition which would be well suited to Remembrance Day events or any concert about peace. Fl, ob, vl, db, piano version available from the publisher. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Auld lang syne
SATB, piano & flute, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48019697
SSA, piano & flute, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48023947
A moving setting of the wonderful Burns words to the original version of the Scottish air (different that the one often heard!)  This is the perfect conclusion to a holiday concert, and also appropriate for graduation and other times of farewell. Fl, ob, vl, db, piano version available from the composer. See score & listen Listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Barter (Life Has Loveliness to Sell)
SATB & piano (optional string quartet) Boosey & Hawkes HL 48023647
Nothing comes easily in life, but, as poet Sarah Teasdale assures us, life holds such treasures that we must give our all and “never count the cost.” This was written for the Association for Music in International Schools Honours Choir Festival, Luxembourg 2015. String quintet and piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Becomes Bethlehem
SATB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes HL HL 48024798
This marvellous poetry is by award-winning Canadian poet, Wendy Jean MacLean, who also provided the fascinating text for Sirett’s “The Stars Point the Way” awarded “Outstanding Composition” from Choral Canada in 2010. The eternal themes of Christmas are proclaimed: peace, justice, wonder, hope, love…and home.  Written for Greenwood Singers, Edmonton, Robert de Frece, Director Youtube See score & listen

Berceuse Acadienne
SATB a cappella, Boosey and Hawkes M051-4801992-8.
One of the most beautiful melodies from the French Acadian region of Canada’s east coast is exquisitely for a cappella voices.  This gorgeous lullaby is suitable for teens and adult choirs, and is also appropriate for Christmas. See score & listen YouTube

The Blessing of Light
SATB & piano (or organ), Pavane Music P1614
It was time for a new piece to serve as the concert closer and this is it. Selected for the Mike Scheibe Choral Series, this blessing uses the text of an ancient Scottish blessing that is delightfully generic in nature. Warm, deep and melodic, this is a benediction that can be used on any occasion.  See score & listen YouTube

new release 2024 The Breath Between
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
SATB & piano CP 2395
SSAA & piano CP 2396
TTBB & piano CP 2397
David Francey’s exquisite folk song, The Breath Between, won the 2024 Juno Award for Best Traditional Roots Album.  An accessible and expressive arrangement of this heartbreaking song of friendship and memories.  See score & listen

Ce beau printemps 
SATB a cappella, Boosey & Hawkes M051-4801988-6
This is a gorgeous love song that celebrates the coming of spring and the young love. Easy especially appropriate for high school, college/university and community. This is an excerpt and reworking of a passage from the larger choral/orchestral work, ‘Beltane’ published by Boosey & Hawkes. See score & listen  YouTube

Citadel Hill
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1245
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1335
Mark is a master of writing approachable choral music…a breeze for the director and a joy for the singers.  This is another of his charming Canadian folk song arrangements. Fl, ob, vl, db and piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

The Cliffs of Dooneen
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1164
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1889
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1165.
This popular and haunting Irish folk song extols the rugged beauty of the Atlantic coast. The final verse expresses longing for the homeland–a sentiment shared by many Irish immigrants during the nineteenth century when they were forced to leave for North America because of the Great Famine. Fl, ob, vl, db and piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube or YouTube

Cloths of Heaven
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 022
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 021
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 023
A moving setting of Yeat’s magnificent poem “Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths.” Commissioned for the Waterloo Region High School Choral Festival, Centre in the Square, Kitchener-Waterloo.  There are two instrumentations available from the composer 1. Fl, ob, vl, db and piano or 2) wind quintet and piano.  See score & listen YouTube or YouTube  or YouTube Choral Tracks

The Clouded Heaven
SATB a cappella, Walton Music WW1867
This exquisite and gratifying a cappella work expresses a sudden clarity of purpose in life’s journey. It was commissioned by Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, William Maddox, Organist and Music Director, and sung during their residency at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. The universal search for enlightenment expressed in the text is appropriate any time of the year, but particularly Christmas and Epiphany.
See score & listen YouTube

The Curragh of Kildare
SATB and piano, Boosey and Hawkes M-051-479597
This exquisite Irish ballad tells the tragic love story of a young girl who goes to the Curragh to find news of her handsome love, a young man destined to be killed with his compatriots in battle.  Commissioned by St. Francis Xavier University Chamber Singers. See score & listen YouTube

new release 2023 Danse, Mon Moine 
SAB & piano, fiddle, spoons,  Cypress Choral Music CP 2231
Also known as ‘Ah, si mon moine voulait danser’, this is an exhilarating folk song from the early days of New France.   A wonderful concert opener or finale,  it is especially designed for middle, junior and high school, or choirs with fewer low voices.  The language is easy to learn.  See score & listen YouTube

Dreaming of Home
P. Rombi arr. M. Sirett, SATB, piano, flute, oboe, violin, double bass
from the film, “Joyeux Noël”.  Text and music used by permission.  For further information contact the composer. YouTube

new release 2023 Early Morning Rain
Gordon Lightfoot arr. Sirett, TBB & piano, optional guitar, bass & violin Cypress Choral Music CP 2102
SATB & piano, optional guitar, bass & violin, Cypress Choral Music CP 2101
This classic song by Canadian icon, Gordon Lightfoot, expresses the homesickness he often felt as a traveling folk artist.  It has been covered by Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Eva Cassidy and many others.  See score & listen

Faith in Peace 
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1860
Based on the words of the Hon. Lester B. Pearson as he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, this work is suitable for Remembrance Day commemorations and events on the theme of peace. Two instrumentations are available from the composer a) string quintet + piano b) full strings + piano available See score & listen

Farewell
SATB, violin & piano, E.C. Schirmer Music (ECS Publishing) 6582
This work was commissioned by the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, Barbara Clark, director. The text was written by a member of the choir, Stephanie Boileau—colourful and atmospheric writing for chorus about a mermaid and the sea. See score & listen YouTube

Farewell to Tarwathie  
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1357
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1597
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1876
This lovely Scottish folk song, made famous by Judy Collins and Pete Seeger, is suitable for community, high school and college/university singers. Fl, ob, vl, db, piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

new release 2024 The Fields of Athenry
SATB & piano, optional instruments, Hal Leonard HL 01454754
SSA & piano, optional instruments, Hal Leonard HL 01454755
TTBB & piano, optional instruments, Hal Leonard HL  01454756
This iconic folk song by legendary Pete St. John has become the unofficial national anthem of Ireland.  It tells the story of a young man during the mid-1800’s Irish Famine. Both heartache and the resilience of the human spirit are captured in this emotive arrangement. Order  Listen

new release 2024 For the Fallen
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral CP 2379
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral CP 2381
Two-part & piano, Cypress Choral CP 2380
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral CP 2382
A single verse from the famous poem ‘For the Fallen’ by Laurence Binyon has become synonymous with acts of remembrance throughout the world  It has become known as the ‘Ode of Remembrance’ and often recited at Remembrance Day, Veterans’ Day, ANZAC and Memorial Day commemorations . This setting, in both English and French, is appropriate for Remembrance Day in Canada.  For English only, appropriate for other counties of the Commonwealth and the USA, the first verse should be repeated to letter B, with m. 39 to the end as a Coda.
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new release 2024 The Gift to Sing
SATB & piano, Alliance Music AMP 1166
SSA & piano, Alliance Music AMP 1152
Written for the anniversary of Canada’s celebrated Junior Amabile Youth Choir of London ON, this work is on the fabulous words of Afro-American James Weldon Johnson.
Sometimes the mist overhangs my path,
And blackening clouds about me cling;
But, oh, I have a magic way
To turn the gloom to cheerful day—
I softly sing.
See score & listen

Go, Lassie, Go
SATB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48005157
SSA & piano, Boosey & Hawkes M-051-475308
Instrumental parts for flute, oboe, violin and double bass: M-051-105106
This Celtic folk song is well known in Scotland and Ireland. This is animated version sets the audiences toes ‘a-tappin’ and would make a perfect opening or conclusion to a concert. See & listen ChoralTracks Listen YouTube

Hold On (To What is Good)
SATB a cappella Boosey and Hawkes HL 1000125647
This inspirational, prayerful and moving a cappella work is based on an ancient Pueblo First Nations Prayer that encourages us to hold on to what is good–nature, friendship, faith. A powerful statement of encouragement and hope. Available for digital download. See score & listen YouTube

Johnnie Cope
SATB & piano, Traditional Scottish, Cypress Choral Music CP 1559
This incredibly energetic arrangement would be a thrilling conclusion to any concert.  Cope was a leader of the British troops and the battle that is described was a decisive victory for the Jacobites. Fl, ob, vl, db, piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube  

Keep Me Fully Glad
SATB, piano & optional string quintet, Hal Leonard HL 00368505
Commissioned by Voices International, Luxembourg, James Libbey, Director. With a joyful and serene text by Bengali poet, writer, philosopher and painter Rabindranath Tagore, Mark has skillfully crafted this expressive and heart-breaking song for mixed choir and piano with an optional string quintet.
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new release 2024 Look at the Stars
SATB & piano, optional instruments, Pearl Shangkuan Series, Hinshaw Music HMC2711
A setting of an  evocative text from the Philippines marvels at the beauty of the universe: the stars, the deep blue ocean, and the green forest. It highlights the profound connection humans share with all living creatures and the joyful conclusion reminds us of the gift of freedom—a blessing that emanates from within each one of us, and made more powerful in unity with our brothers and sisters. See score & listen

Maybe
Robbie Smith arr. M. Sirett, SATB & piano, Cypress Music CP 1971
TTB & piano, Cypress Music CP 1976
SSA & piano, Cypress Music CP 1978
The beautiful lyrics and music by Nova Scotia singer and songwriter, Robbie Smith, are especially appropriate for Remembrance, AnZac, Memorial Day observations.  Maybe war will teach us something–teach us how to live in peace.  Peace will come, peace will come;  peace will come in time.  All the guns and marching drums, fade to silence in time.  The poignant text is partnered with an expressive tune.  See score & hear

new release 2024 May You Heal
SATB, piano & cello (optional) Hal Leonard HL 00396766
SSA, piano & cello (optional) Hal Leonard HL 01302037
TTBB, piano & cello (optional) Hal Leonard HL HL 01302038
This is the centerpiece of the May You Heal Project, a series of five short choral works that have been written and recorded during the pandemic. The project offers music of comfort, peace, renewal and self-awareness. In this piece, Mark captures the essence of the text in a poignant, contemplative choral setting.  See score & listen ChoralTracks

New World
SATB, piano duet & string quintet
A setting of the song by Björk from Dancers in the Dark was written for the Cantabile Choirs of Kingston with special permission.  For further information contact the composer.  YouTube

Leezie Lindsay
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP1558
Traditional Scottish tale by Robbie Burns. A highland Laird courts the beautiful Leezie Lindsay in Edinburgh. He wins her heart and take her to the highlands where she becomes lady of a great castle.  A beautiful tune about this wonderful romance! fl, ob, vl, db, piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube

Les Raftsmen
SA(T)B & piano, #6 in Song Stream 2: An American Journey: 10 Songs for Youth Choirs, compiled and edited by Bob Chilcott and Peter Hunt, Oxford University Press
This vigorous French-Canadian lumberjack song, complete with body percussion, will delight younger singers.  This practical folk song arrangement was written for this volume by Oxford University Press designed especially for younger choirs with few tenors and basses. YouTube or YouTube

O Earth, Loving Mother
SATB a cappella Hal Leonard HL 00319887
This work, on words by one of Canada’s most treasured poets, Archibald Lampman, underscores the urgent need for us all to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of mother earth, which gives us life and sustains us. This is a beautiful work for any concert lifting up earth day, the environment, socially conscience themes or plant and animal life.  See score & listen

Ononyatakaka
SATB, hand drum, sticks, shaker Cypress KH 082
Inspired by Mohawk culture this work is a bold, rhythmic etude that represents sounds echoing off rock cliffs. The percussion instruments provide interesting cross rhythms to the vocal lines. A middle contrasting section is atmospheric. Very dramatic and energetic work especially good for teen singers and older singers. See & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Onokenoga
SATB & percussion, Boosey & Hawkes 48019902
This dramatic soundscape retells the tragic Mohawk legend of two young lovers.  Commissioned for Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir, Pennsylvania, Dr. Joseph Ohrt, director and premiered at the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts in May, 2006. See score & listen YouTube

O Take the Lute
SATB Porfiri and Horvath (Germany) PHP 112 057
A setting of a beautiful sonnet by Archibald Lampman.  This new North American series edited by Zimfira Poloz and features music suitable for festival competition.  This a cappella work is for advanced choirs.  See score  YouTube

The Parting Glass
SATB a cappella, Boosey & Hawkes M051-473427
A hauntingly beautiful setting of this poignant Irish folk song of departure reminiscent of “The Turtle Dove” by Vaughan Williams. Made familiar to many by the well-known Irish band, the Chieftains, this was arranged for the Cantabile Madrigal Singers. Graceful contrapuntal lines and warm harmonies underscore the bittersweet sentiment of the text.  See score & listen YouTube or YouTube

The Pierless Bridge
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1332
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1333
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1294
Emily Dickinson explores the question of faith in this poignant poem and Mark gives it the perfect gentle setting with solo and full chorus.  See score & listen

Red is the Rose
SATB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes M051-47979-5
This anonymous Irish text is set to the beautiful Scottish tune, Loch Lomond.  With a piano part depicting the flowing river, passages featuring men’s and then women’s voices, and a middle a cappella section, this is a concert setting worthy of the best choirs. See score & listen YouTube

new release 2022 Red-Winged Blackbird
David Francey arr. M. Sirett, Cypress Choral Music
SATB & piano CP2082
TBB & piano CP2084
SSA & piano CP2083
One of the best-loved songs by Scottish-Canadian folk artist, David Francey, rejoices in the arrival of the red-winged blackbird as the harbinger of spring.  This charming song is now available for either SATB, SSA, TBB choirs.  See score & listen

Responsibility
SSA & piano, Hal Leonard HL 00357220
SATB & piano, Hal Leonard HL 00357218
Jewish leader and scholar, Hillel the Elder, captures the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of caring for others. Canadian composer Mark Sirett combines the ancient Hebrew text with modern English to create an elegant and folk-like setting. See score & listen

Sparrow
SATB & piano, violin or flute, CP 1610
SSA & piano, violin or flute, CP 1607
TTBB and piano, violin or flute, CP 1890
This beautiful winter song is the creation of the Canada’s beloved Raylene Rankin and Susan Crowe.  The text expresses the concern for the environment and would be an ideal number for winter concerts or Earth Day. See score & listen YouTube

Steal Away
SATB & piano, Hallelujah–Gospels and Spirituals for Mixed Choir published by Carus-Verlag 2.104/00. The arrangements from this collection are extremely varied – sometimes rhythmic, sometimes solemn, but always emotional and exciting – in all their highs and lows. The Europäischer Kammerchor conducted by Michael Reif has recorded the collection. Steal Away is available for digital purchase separately See score & listen YouTube

Things That Never Die
SATB & piano,  Boosey & Hawkes M051-48093-7
Canadian composer Mark Sirett has set the inspirational Charles Dickens text in a simple and effective style. With a flowing and independent piano accompaniment, the singers paint the text with descriptive lines ending each verse with the powerful exclamation ‘These things can never die’.  Wind quintet and piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube

new release 2024 Torn Screen Door
SAB a cappella Cypress Choral CP 2085
SSA a cappella Cypress Choral CP 2083
TBB a cappella Cypress Choral  CP 2084
David Francey, a Scottish-born Canadian, has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland he moved to Canada when he was twelve, working as a carpenter, in rail yards and the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry and setting his words to melody.  In his 40s he turned to the stage to sing his songs in public. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was an instant hit in Canada. Since then, he has released eleven albums, and has won three Juno Awards.  See & listen

True North
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1575
This is a stirring anthem to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation commissioned by the Orpheus Choir of Toronto directed by Robert Cooper. See score & listen YouTube

Un Canadien errant
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 108
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 109
new release TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 119
One of Canada’s best-loved folksongs; an emotional and heartrending story of a young rebel who is banished from his homeland. Poignant and dramatic setting that has often been used for Canada Day Unisong Festival at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.  Contact the composer for ordering details. Full orchestra version available from the composer.  See score & listen YouTube or YouTube

Voices of Earth
SATB, piano & violin, Boosey and Hawkes M051479603
This tone poem begins and ends gently, but rises to a striking moment which describing “the roar of the sea’s surge, the might of thunder breaking”. Appropriate for an advanced high school, college or community chorus. commissioned by the Dartmouth Concert Association for the award-winning Halifax Camerata, Jeff Joudrey, conductor. See score & listen YouTube Listen

Watane
SSA & percussion, easily adapted to SATB, Boosey & Hawkes M051-4473434
A soundscape inspired by aboriginal culture. Non-traditional vocal sounds, fragments of Iroquois-inspired chant, birdcalls, and varied percussion help evoke the atmosphere of the Eastern woodlands. The work has been performed at ACDA national and regional conventions, World Symposium on Choral music, and international festivals.  See score & listen YouTube or YouTube

new release 2024 When Music Sounds
SATB piano & clarinet, Galaxy ECS Publishing 1.3723
Walter de la Mare’s magnificent poem, When Music Sounds, has been set to music for SATB Choir, piano & clarinet. It was composed for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the School of Music, Queen’s University.  See & listen

Where have all the flowers gone?
SATB & piano,  Boosey & Hawkes HL 48018867
SSA & piano, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48018855
Full score with violin, flute, oboe, double bass: M-051-10515-1
A beautiful, expressive setting of this favourite song for peace by Pete Seeger. Since 911, this work is especially suitable for concerts of remembrance and peace.  Two versions available from the composer a) fl, ob, vl, db, piano b) string orchestra See score & listen YouTube or YouTube 

Will Ye No Come Back Again? 
SATB & piano, Alliance Music AMP 0391
A stirring arrangement of this great Scottish folk song of farewell. The final verse is an outpouring of emotion and the thrilling conclusion evokes the sound of the highland drums and pipes. This has been featured at Unisong on Canada Day at the National Arts Centre. Two versions available from the composer a) fl, ob, vl, db, piano b) string orchestra  See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

SATB holiday & winter

Balulalow
SATB a cappella, Mayfair Music (Leslie Music) VA-4028
A prize-winner in the Amadeus Choir Carol Competition full of lush, expressive harmonies. It has been performed and recorded by many international choirs. Selected as “Favourite of the Month”, December 2012, Musica international  See score  YouTube or YouTube

Becomes Bethlehem
SATB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48024798
This marvellous poetry is by award-winning Canadian poet, Wendy Jean MacLean, who also provided the fascinating text for Sirett’s “The Stars Point the Way” awarded “Outstanding Composition” from Choral Canada in 2010. It links together both sacred and secular images of the Christmas celebrations with eternal themes of peace, justice, wonder, hope, love…and home. See score & listen YouTube

Celtic Carol (Sweet was the Song)
SATB a cappella, Cypress Choral Music KH 012
A setting of the traditional medieval text “Sweet was the song, the song the virgin sang”. Warm sustained harmonies compliment the sentiment of this beautiful text. Contact the composer for ordering information. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Christmas in Carrick
SATB fiddle or flute, spoons or bodhan, Cypress Choral Music CP1912
SSA Cypress Choral Music CP1921
TBB Cypress Choral Music CP1920
I lively Celtic celebration of Christmastime…Pass the punch around the table, Christmas comes but once a year!  See score & listen YouTube

new release 2022  The Clouded Heaven
SATB a cappella, Walton Music WW1867
This exquisite and gratifying a cappella work expresses a sudden clarity of purpose in life’s journey. It was commissioned by Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, William Maddox, Organist and Music Director, and sung during their residency at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. The universal search for enlightenment expressed in the text is appropriate any time of the year, but particularly Christmas and Epiphany.
See score & listen YouTube

Det finns en ros som renast är (There is no Rose)
SATB a cappella, Julkören by Notfabriken Music Publishers Sweden.  Although in Swedish, the publication include the English text as well. YouTube 

D’ou viens-tu, bergère?
SATB a cappella,  ‘An American Christmas’ ed. Jerry Rubino, Oxford University Press. An a cappella version of one of Canada’s best-loved Christmas carols.  Performed by Chanticleer for its 2018 Christmas tour See score Listen to Chanticleer: YouTube

Du förstår när han är här
SATB a cappella, Gehrmans Musickförlag SKG 10083
This is the Swedish version of “Thou shalt know Him” published by Augsburg/Fortress and Church Music Society.  See score YouTube or YouTube or YouTube 

Dormi Jesu
SATB a cappella, Boosey & Hawkes M051-47741-8
First Prize Winner of the 2005 Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto Carol Competition in the  a cappella division.  This lullaby-carol has elegant lines and sophisticated harmonies. Selected as “Favourite of the Month”, December 2012, Musica international.  See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Ecce concipies
SATB a cappella, Boosey & Hawkes 051-47974
This a cappella Advent motet, written for the Elora Singers, on the Latin text of the Annunciation, uses long, legato, intense lines to describe the birth of the baby Jesus. With divisi in all voice parts and full vocal ranges required from everyone, this lush setting is suitable for the very best college and professional choirs. See score & listen YouTube

Erkennen wirst ihn
SATB a cappella Augsburg Fortress 9798889831242
The German version of the popular Advent/Christmas anthem, Thou Shalt Know Him is now available. See collection  See the score YouTube

God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
SATB & organ, Carols for Choirs 5, Edited by David Blackwell and Bob Chilcott, Oxford University Press 978-0-19-337356-3
Found in this newest version of the famous ‘Carols for Choirs’ that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the celebrated first volume. Orchestrations of brass+organ or full orchestra are available for rent from Oxford University Press Order

Huron Carol
SATB a cappella, Christmas Carols of the World and Weinachtslider aus aller Welt ed. Volker Hempflig, Carus Verlag Carus 3.297/90
SSAA a cappella Carus 7.518/10
TTBB a cappella Carus 7.518/20
The new choral anthology Christmas carols of the world will enrich the Christmas repertoire for choirs, with lots of exciting choral arrangements of a selection of 85 international Christmas carols.  Composers include John Rutter, John Høybye, Mark Sirett, Wolfram Buchenberg, Matti Hyökki and Fredo Jung. Available separately:  Order See score & listen YouTube

I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day
SATB & organ, Roger Dean 10/2386R
A graceful melody compliments the powerful words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a longing for peace, the true message of Christmas. See score & listen YouTube

If Ye Would Hear the Angels Sing
SATB & organ, Canadian International CIM1063
This carol setting was the commissioned by Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, William Maddox, director, for the annual Advent Carol service by the ‘Churches of the Hill’, Toronto. A magnificent text paired with a majestic tune and commanding organ accompaniment. See score & listen YouTube

In Night’s Dim Shadows Lying
SATB a cappella, Augsburg Fortress ITEM 013260
Scored for SATB a cappella with tenor solo, this haunting and poignant Advent motet is based on a text by Charles Coffin (1676-1749) Digital download See the score

Lo Conocerás Cuando Vieniere
SATB a cappella Augsburg Fortress 99798889831259
The Spanish version of the popular Advent/Christmas anthem, Thou Shalt Know Him is now available. See collection  See the score YouTube

Love Came Down at Christmas
SATB & organ, Canadian International CIM1031
A simple and melodious setting of this classic text by Christina Rosetti. Easy and very effective.  See score

Make We Joy Now 
SATB, brass & organ, Jubilate Music Group 00-VA4031
A colourful and exciting setting of this traditional Christmas text provides interesting mixed metres and lively rhythms. The work can be performed with organ alone, or organ and brass. Another winner of the Amadeus Carol Competition. Exciting and rewarding.  See score

O Brillante Estrella 
SATB & piano, Boosey and Hawkes 48019887
Commissioned by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Noel Edison, conductor. An original composition on a traditional Puerto Rican Christmas nativity text, O Brillante Estrella is in the style of a villancico, a lively Spanish carol. Colorful harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and flamboyant accompaniment help to capture the Spanish and Latin American spirit of this engaging piece. Two instrumental versions are available from the composer a) fl, ob, vl, db and piano b) brass and organ. See score & listen  Listen to brass and organ version  YouTube

The Oxen
SATB & piano (or harp), ECS Publishing 6415
A setting of Thomas Hardy’s magnificent poem about the legend of the oxen kneeling in adoration at midnight on Christmas Eve. A strong, handsome tune is accompanied by a majestic piano part that can also be effectively performed by harp.  See score & listen ChoralTracks

Song of the Angels (Gloria)
SATB & percussion, Boosey & Hawkes, M051476596
A colourful sound-scape on the “Gloria” of the traditional Latin mass. Experimental effects found throughout are quite accessible and often supported by the tuned and untuned percussion instruments. Gregorian chant inspires the opening and concluding melodies. The work has received acclaim at various international festivals. See score & listen YouTube

Taladh Chriosda
SATB, piano & violin, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48024795
SSA, piano and violin, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48019991
This beautiful Gaelic carol, The Christ-child’s Lullaby, comes from the Scottish Isles. The tune, which is in the Mixolydian mode, has a medieval quality. The gently swaying rhythm captures the essence of Mary gently rocking the baby in her arms.  Fl, ob, vl, db and piano duet version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube or YouTube

There Is No Rose 
SATB a cappella, Gordon V. Thompson (Alfred) VTS-4049
Although unavailable from Alfred, this is now available as ‘Det finns en ros som renast är’ (with English text included) in the Christmas collection  Julkören  Notfabriken Music Publishers  YouTube

Thou Shalt Know Him COLLECTION
SATB a cappella, Augsburg/Fortress Press 0-8006-5520-6
SATB a cappella, The Church Music Society (OUP 978-0-19-395397-0)
SSAA a cappella Augsburg/Fortress Press 0800675304S
TTBB a cappella Augsburg/Fortress Press 9798889831228
Erkennen wirst ihn (SATB a cappella German) Augsburg/Fortress 9798889831242
Vous le saurez quand il vient (SATB a cappella French) Augsburg/Fortress 9798889831235
Lo conocerás cuando vieniere (SATB a cappella Spanish) Augsburg/Fortress 9798889831259
Du förstår när han är här (SATB a cappella Swedish) Gehrmans Musickförlag SKG 10083
A stunning text complimented by a soaring melody and expressive harmonies are found in this popular a cappella motet.  This work has been frequently recorded and broadcast by professional and amateur choirs worldwide including Vocalessence, the National Lutheran Choir and heard on CBC and NPR. See collection  See score YouTube or YouTube or YouTube ChoralTracks

Vous le saurez quand il vient (SATB a cappella French) Augsburg/Fortress 9798889831235  The French translation of the popular Advent and Christmas motet See collection 

Waye Not His Cribb
SATB a cappella, Boosey & Hawkes, M051-47574-2
Winner of the Amadeus Choir Carol Competition, this work has also been performed by VocalEssence directed by Philip Brunelle. The unusual but expressive text is by Renaissance English poet Richard Crashaw. The opening verse is set for alto or baritone solo and chorus. See score & listen YouTube

Welcome all Wonders
SATB a cappella, Augsburg Fortress Press
Commissioned by the Oriana Singers of Port Hope, this Christmas anthem is found in  The Augsburg Choirbook for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, Augsburg Fortress Press  ISBN: 9780800678586.  See score

What Sweeter Music 
SATB a cappella, Augsburg Fortress Press 0800659287
This wonderful text by George Herbert has been set in rich harmonies that evoke the vivid imagery of the text. Especially good for more advanced church choirs, and in concert. See score & listen YouTube

When Came in Flesh the Incarnate Word
SATB & organ, Augsburg Fortress, ITEM013261
This lyric and moving anthem for Christmas-tide is based on a text by Joseph Anstice (1805-1836).  Available digitally See the score

SATB sacred

A Gaelic Grace
SATB a cappella, optional piano or organ, Jubilate Music (H.W. Gray) 00-34854
A heartfelt setting of the traditional Gaelic blessing, “Deep Peace”, will become a favourite for many occasions at church and the concert stage. See score & listen

Bless the Lord for the Good Land
SATB a cappella
Written for the Elora Festival Singers for the Festival of Lessons and Carols for Harvest.  It has been recorded by the choir and released on the Naxos recording I Saw Eternity. For perusal copy contact the composer.  YouTube