All Holiday Titles • Secular Holiday • SATB Holiday • SSAA Holiday
Sacred Holiday Selections
Treasured traditional carols, beautifully set, in a variety of settings and scorings
Silent Night, arr. Ryan James Brandau
The quintessential carol, in a lush, glowing setting, with lovely moving lines for all voice parts. Available for both SATB and SSAA.
Still, Still, Still Silent Night, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A gorgeous, serene arrangement that combines two much loved Austrian/German carols, first in alternation and then in counterpoint. Optional solo in the second verse of Silent Night for a soprano, treble, soli, or treble chorus. A perfect centerpiece for a carols service or concert.
O Holy Night, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A sweeping setting of Adolphe Adam’s beloved Cantique de Noël, in English translation, with a variety of accompaniments, from full orchestra to just piano or guitar. Full orchestra version includes optional introduction of “Silent Night” as English horn solo.
Mi Yimalel, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A sweeping, sumptuous setting of the traditional Hebrew Chanukah song, with an extended solo for solo violin, with solos for viola, cello, and English horn. SATB choral parts in Hebrew.
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, arr. Ryan James Brandau
The gentle, lulling traditional Polish carol, in English, both a cappella and in several orchestral and chamber orchestral scorings. Richly harmonized, the carol builds to a sumptuous apex before closing peacefully. Accompanied versions feature lovely woodwind solos.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A majestic, Romantic setting of Longfellow’s “Christmas Day,” for SATB, baritone solo, and orchestra. Interludes between verses feature poignant solos in the orchestra, and the final verse builds to a Mahler-inspired climax. A magnificent vehicle for an operatic or musical theater baritone.
I Saw Three Ships, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this jolly, lilting carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir and can include children's chorus. Two scorings available: full orchestra and small ensemble of harp, trumpets, English horn, tin whistle (or flute, piccolo, or violin), and cello.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel / God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A haunting and majestic arrangement combining two classical holiday carols in counterpoint. Works beautifully as a concert opener, and/or processional.
O Come All Ye Faithful - Fanfare and Singalong, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A rousing, majestic fanfare and setting of John Francis Wade’s classic carol, for orchestra with audience/congregation singalong or unison chorus. Segues perfectly into Gesu Bambino, which quotes “o come, let us adore him.”
Gesu Bambino, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A sparkling, shimmering setting of Pietro Yon’s classic, which combines a beautiful Siciliana with the refrain of Adeste Fideles. An excellent showcase for a soprano soloist. “O come let us adore him” sections can be sung by a second chorus or children’s chorus.
Finale - Joy to the World & We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This sparkling, rousing finale movement weaves together the second and third verses of Joy to the World with We Wish You a Merry Christmas, as a soprano or children's chorus descant, heralded by fanfares quoting the Hallelujah Chorus.
I Wonder as I Wander, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A captivating, atmospheric arrangement of John Jacob Niles’s enigmatic Appalachian melody, with beautiful instrumental solos.