Advent and Christmas "crossover"

Christmas in beat, jazz, pop, soul, and swing styles! Here “Vom Himmel hoch” mutates into a stylish jazz waltz and “Stille Nacht” becomes atmospheric, disguised mood music – challenging arrangements which are guaranteed to delight your choir.

In his setting of Mary’s hymn of praise from St. Luke’s Gospel, Bobbi Fischer draws on the wealth of Cuban-Caribbean rhythms and builds an inspiring bridge to the musical world of South America. Have a listen!

One of Rutter’s most popular works! In this setting of his own text, Rutter places the emphasis on reverence for the baby Jesus and his mother Mary (set in a catchy melody typical of Rutter). This is underpinned by the contemplative refrain “Ave Maria”.

85 international Christmas carols, set by composers from 23 countries. And don’t worry about the many texts in original languages: our pronunciation guides are there to help you!

Catchy and socially critical. In this Irish Christmas carol a child becomes angry about injustice at Christmas time: some children have far too much and yet don’t receive enough, whilst others starve and freeze. Santa Claus is getting old. Published by Carus in various scorings in different choral collections, and also available separately:

> Christoph Schönherr: Christmas in the old man’s hat (separate edition for SAM choir and piano)
> Christoph Schönherr: Christmas in the old man’s hat (separate edition for SAM choir)
> Christoph Schönherr: Christmas in the old man’s hat (separate edition for SATB choir)
> chorissimo! Christmas
> chorissimo! orange

Christoph Schönherr is a renowned expert in the jazz and pop choral world and a much sought-after choral composer. In his new setting of the Latin Magnificat text he uses stylistic elements from rock and funk.

The sung text is the Latin mass, whilst the music moves stylistically between pop and romantic – a particularly delightful combination, also for ambitious youth choirs!