Here is a simple arrangement of A La Nanita Nana. This is a delightful Spanish carol, presented here with the original Spanish words . . . more »

I released a simple, new harmonization of “Angels we have Heard on High” for SATB quartet on The Old Father Christmas Caroler's Companion. This version is identicle except that it adds an alternation between the men and the women on verses 2 and 4, just… more »

This arrangement takes the famous tune by Felix Mendelssohn & places a new 18th-century style counterpoint around it. more »

This intermediate arrangement of Away in a Manger combines three well known tunes that are commonly associated with this beloved carol. more »

Though the text of this Hymn is not specific to the Easter season, I really like to program it at that time. Really, it is appropriate for any service of the year; it would even work beautifully for Christmas. This arrangement is an expanded version of t… more »

This "Deck the Hall" is spiced up with some fun time signature changes and a dash of kazoos. more »

He Shall Feed His Flock is one of the lovely solos from Handel’s Messiah that is appropriate for Christmas, Easter or any sacred concert or service focusing on the Savior.There are two options given of the solo in the original oratorio, this arrangement is based on the one that starts off with an Alto soloist and then, in the second half, a Soprano soloist takes over. I’ve arranged it here for an SATB acappella quartet (though there is no reason a larger choir couldn’t use it):The arrangement still features the soprano and alto solos (or sections if you desire). I hope you enjoy it. more »

It is difficult to find Christmas music that focuses on the role of Joseph, Christ's foster father. Joseph was perhaps the third convert, after Mary and Martha. more »

The irony here is that even though I wrote this seasonal song all in good fun, I love fruitcake. more »

This peaceful, soulful setting of this beautiful text captures the feel of an Appalachian spiritual. more »

I found this delightful carol text when I was working on my children’s Christmas songbook, “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem,” back in 2004. In this version, the voices imitate the sound of the bells, a la “Ring Christmas Bells" (aka “Carol of the Bells"), while the bass sings the words of the tune. This has a completely different feel, but you get the idea. I love the text; it is somewhat ambiguous and leaves me wondering if it is talking about Old Father Christmas or the Christ Child . . . it could go either way. more »

For a more advanced choir's Christmas program. If you're looking for something beautiful, upbeat and adventurous, this may be what you're looking for. more »

Offering "the heart's adoration" to the Christ Child is the theme of the text, placing us individually in the shoes of the wise men. more »

This version of The March of the Three Kings is sung acappella in an ABA form. This could be sung by a seasoned group of carolers or an acappella choir (who would shun the thought of singing all three verses the same each time). It is offered in e and g minor, both keys in one file. more »

I've long been fascinated by the "Three Kings." We know very little about them. The scriptures call them wise men, not kings, and never mentions their number . . . more »

The tune is quite beautiful and rather unique among traditional tunes as it shifts modes mid-tune which gives it a light and floating quality. more »

This is my version of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks at Night" with a number of text changes as well as all new music. more »

This piece calls on the pastoral images of Spring, which is described as it miraculously bursts through the Winter's tide. more »

This version of Unto us a Child is Born! is performed ABA. The middle B section is more difficult and will require some experienced singers. This is based on an old chant-like tune, Puer Nobis Nascitur, from a collection published in 1582 called Piae Cantiones (from which we find find carols like In Dulci Jubilo). I have played with the rhythms, the words and the harmonization. more »

This version of the carol mixes snippets of "Good Christian Men Rejoice" with the "Wachet Auf" tune. more »

This acapella arrangement of "We Three Kings" has some tight harmonies, but nothing that should overwhelm most choirs. The new third verse adds a personal dimension to the lyric, expounding on what we can give to our Savior today. more »

The words of this original carol reflect on the symbols of how our Savior is "the bread of life," "the bright and morning star," as well as "lamb of God." Surely Christ will be "our compass and our lantern for all eternity." more »