Female Voices - Christmas
Songs are arranged by Bob Barratt except where stated.
NOTE:- Prize-winning Songs in the Millennium Song Competition of the National Association of Choirs are marked.++ A special discount of 5% is available on copies of the winning songs purchased by NAC members.
The various versions of songs of the same title, if marked, ¶, can be performed together.
Free specimen copies of music in the catalogue on green paper and overprinted are available, except where stated, by contacting us via the addresses shown at the bottom of each page.
Sound samples, where available, presently relate to only one version of the song and not necessarily to the voice being sought.
Christmas Tree [¶]
Ian Stansfield
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment. A lively, happy and rhythmic song that moves with a swing. It tells of the cheery effect of acquiring a Christmas tree, decorating it and the coming visit of Santa.
Price £ 1.25 per copy
Do Something Good For The Earth [¶ M & F] (Xmas)
David Griffiths & arranged by him
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment. The alternative lyric for the middle section allows the song to be regarded as a secular or Christmas song and therefore attractive to people of all faiths.
Price £ 1.30 per copy
Genies & Rainbows
Peter Barratt
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Easy
SSA with piano accompaniment. A mother's lullaby which goes down well at Christmas but which is also appropriate for any time of the year. A Solo version is available
Price £ 1.25 per copy
I Believe (Xmas)
Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl & Al Stillman
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with solo voice and piano accompaniment. Originally written in the '50's and sung perhaps most notably by The Bachelors. It is a song for anytime of the year but with its message of 'I Believe' it has often been sung with great success at Christmas.
Price £ 1.50 per copy
It's Christmas [¶]
Elsie M Coombs and Frances Boutflour
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment. A happy festive song that ranges from easy to moderate difficulty in the verse but where the audience can join in with gusto in the chorus.
Price £ 1.30 per copy
Jingle Bells
Arranged by Andrew Young
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment. A swing style choral arrangement that is not too easy, but is enjoyable to both the audience and the singers.
Price £ 1.30 per copy
Merry Christmas To You [¶]
Peter Barratt
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment The song describes the magic and joy of Christmas and states the good wishes we make at that time.
Price £ 1.25 per copy
Ring At Christmas Time [¶]
Ian Stansfield
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment. A joyous song, lively and full of bounce. Ideal for audience participation in the choruses and for ending a section, or the show, of a Christmas concert.
Price £ 1.25 per copy
Santo Natale [¶]
Hoffman, Manning & Nardone
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSAA with piano accompaniment but a string quartet accompaniment is available if required. Very popular some years ago. As the choir sings "This is my way of saying Merry Christmas to you" it makes a good opener or final item.
Price £ 1.25 per copy
Silent Night [¶]
Franz Gruber
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA and solo Tenor or Soprano with piano accompaniment. An arrangement that has proved very popular with audiences over many years.
Price £ 1.30 per copy
The Christmas Song
From Piae Cantiones
SSA with piano accompaniment. The driving rhythm makes this a good starter to a section or an evening.
Price £ 1.00 per copy
We Wish You A Merry Christmas [¶]
Traditional English Carol
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment. A lively version of the traditional song.
Price £ 1.25 per copy
We Wish You A Merry Christmas [¶]
Traditional but calypso rock style
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment but a string quartet accompaniment is available if required. The traditional carol from a different, 'Calypso Rock', point of view.
Price £ 1.25 per copy
Winter Wonderland [¶ M & F]
Dick Smith & Felix Bernard
Free specimen available: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate
SSA with piano accompaniment. The horses' hooves, the swish of the runners of the sleigh and the seasonal spirit, all expressed by the singers, make this a joy to sing and listen to.
Price £ 1.25 per copy