O Come, All Ye Faithful…Conductors!
Graphite has a deep stocking stuffed with a bounty of holiday repertoire! We have curated a diverse list of pieces that will help with your planning, within three separate categories: Mixed Voices, Choir & Instrument(s), and Classics & Encores.
As Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Spruce up your Christmas/Holiday season with these pieces for mixed choir. These are some of our newest offerings. Unwrap them with your choir!
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Chanukah Lights Beautifully set for unaccompanied voices. |
For So the Children Come A strong message on the importance of children and all they bring to the world. |
Comfort and Joy A dreamy carol of melancholic sweetness. |
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The Gift to Sing Not specifically for “Christmas,” but, sometimes you have to think outside the “box” (get it?). |
Glorious, Glorious The origins of Christmas culture are cracked open in this setting of Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. |
Star Light, Star Bright A kaleidoscopic madrigal-style piece featuring a familiar text. |
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Meet Me for Noche Buena Join us as we embrace the beauty of Filipino culture, forging connections and bringing holiday traditions to new places. |
Carol of the Angels This joyful romp through robust choral textures and holiday spirit will get the singer’s blood pumping. |
Coventry Carol An expressive arrangement of the poignant story of King Herod and the Holy Innocents. |
Many choral organizations are able to muster additional forces for a holiday concert. Below are some ideas for choir with additional instruments. There are a variety of options from percussion and single instrument, to full orchestra.
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Sleep, Sleep, Happy Child A stand alone work for choir and chamber orchestra, this might be just the hearty dish to complete your Christmas feast. |
A Quilt of Snow A new contribution by Arntz, this gem is beautiful with added violin. |
The Ditchling Carol For choir and percussion, this carol will rouse your audiences from their Infant Slumber. |
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Christmas Cantata Great for concert stage or a worship service, this flexible work is balanced and well-crafted. |
We Wish You a Merry Christmas Absolute joy and fun distilled, the perfect Christmas present to an audience. |
Ring Out, Wild Bells For treble voices and handbells, this one sparkles and glimmers. |
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A Home Is Found At Christmas (Full Score) Big and grand, for those of you with the resources for a major work. |
The Longest Nights (Full Score) A seven-movement journey through winter, great for high school and up. |
Winter Hymns End-of-year reflections, using nature as a lens. |
For many, the holidays are a time to honor beloved traditions. That’s why many cultures enjoy the same carols every year. Holiday choral repertoire is similar—it’s great to return to your favorites. An encore, too, is always a welcome addition to holiday concert. Here are some of our favorite Classics and Encores.
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel This classic brings majesty, wonder, beauty, and awe to the cherished season. |
Jingle Bells This one will have your audience bouncing along in their seats. |
Fill the Sky A modern Christmas madrigal. Sing and dance! |
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Carol of the Stranger A warm, hearty carol that expands to express a big message, appropriate all year. |
We Toast the Days Classic, warm, affirming, like a warm blanket. |
Star in the East A thrilling show-stopper! |
Our Contributing Editor
Jonathan Campbell, BA, MSM, DMA, currently serves as Director of Music at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka, MN., and is a Contributing Editor for Graphite Publishing. His music publishers include Augsburg Fortress, Concordia, Morningstar, GIA, Sacred Music Press, and Falls House. He won first prize in the Morningside Choral Composition Contest and was also awarded a Faith Partner’s Residency with the American Composer’s Forum. Jonathan has served many churches, conducted the Chorale of the Honors Choirs S.E. MN for eight years, and has served on the faculties of Winona State University, Augsburg University, and Pomona College.
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