Christmas in July
10 suggestions for your holiday programming
Every year, the Christmas decorations come out earlier in the stores. While many people complain about it Christmas encroaching on other holidays, most of them don’t realize that choral directors have to start planning for Christmas in the summer. You can always go to the MusicSpoke website and type “Christmas” into the search bar to find a plethora of great selections for the season. Here are ten of our favorites.
A jazz setting of the text from Isaiah for SAT chorus, piano, and optional rhythm section.
A Cradle Hymn | David Von Kampen
This is a modern classic that any choir can sing.
Do Not Be Afraid | Andrea Ramsey
A beautiful setting of the angel’s message from Luke for SATB chorus unaccompanied.
A Merry Manger | Jonathan Miller
If you need some humor in your holiday concert, this is your choice.
A Stranger and a King | Emily Feld
A poignant setting of a moving text with minimal divisi.
An absolutely stunning setting of the Middle Scotch text for SATB chorus unaccompanied.
What Child is This | Amy Gordon
A clever and imaginative setting of the classic carol that any choir will love.
Shepherd’s Song at Christmas | David Bennett Thomas
A beautiful setting of a Langston Hughes text for SATB chorus and piano
The classic tune re-imagined with modern harmonies.
Using jazz harmonies from the Thad Jones standard, “A Child is Born,” Silent Night is re-imagined for SATB divisi chorus, unaccompanied.
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