Chanukah Choral Sheet Music

Teachers return most often to Hashivenu: 2-Part Choral Octavo by Ruth Morris Gray, a perennial bestseller that works for young singers and mixed-age groups alike. Andy Beck's Candlelight Canon: 2-Part Choral Octavo and Andrew Parr's S'vivon: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo round out the reliable core, both offering accessible arrangements that don't sacrifice musical substance. Michael Larkin's Hanukkah Hayom!: SAB Choral Octavo serves directors who need something for slightly older or more experienced singers.

Douglas E. Wagner has added two new arrangements this year: Shalom / Zum Gali, available in both 2-part and SAB voicings. Wagner brings three decades of high school teaching experience to his arrangements, making these newcomers solid additions for directors working at intermediate levels.

Andy Beck, Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music, brings a track record of over 450 published choral works and method books including Sing at First Sight and Foundations in Choral Sight Singing. His Candlelight Canon appears consistently in school and community programs, a testament to his gift for writing singable lines that hold up under performance. Jay Althouse holds a background in music education and spent eight years in music publishing before becoming a full-time composer. With more than 800 choral works in print across all difficulty levels, Althouse knows what works in rehearsal. Marti Lunn Lantz and Lois Brownsey have been collaborating for years on accessible, joyful arrangements that suit young and developing singers. Both trained as pianists and vocalists, they bring a performer's ear to their writing, evident in pieces like Deedle Deedle Dai that balance ease of learning with genuine musical payoff. Douglas E. Wagner, a Chicago native and former high school music director, has published over 3,500 titles since 1973 across multiple media. His recent Shalom / Zum Gali arrangements show the efficiency of a composer who spent three decades understanding exactly what teachers need.