Works with Orchestra • SATB Holiday • SSAA Holiday
Selections with Chamber Orchestra or Ensemble
These popular titles, all available with full orchestra, have also been arranged in a variety of scorings for chamber orchestra or small instrumental ensemble
Auld Lang Syne, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A warm and especially moving arrangement of the Scottish ballad for New Year’s Eve, which combines the beautiful but lesser known second tune with the well known first tune. Perfect as a penultimate piece or encore. Available for both SATB and SSA.
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.
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, arr. Ryan James Brandau
The gentle, lulling traditional Polish carol, in English. Richly harmonized, the carol builds to a sumptuous apex before closing peacefully. Accompanied versions feature lovely woodwind solos.
I Saw Three Ships, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this upbeat classic carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir on its own verse, with optional section for children's chorus.
I Wonder as I Wander, arr. Ryan James Brandau
A captivating, atmospheric arrangement of John Jacob Niles’s enigmatic Appalachian melody, with beautiful solos for various instruments.