So much beautiful music has been composed for Advent and Christmas. This page contains selections of music available either on CD or online. The “Music Library Listening Center” is at the Northwestern University Library. Your NetID needed to access the online versions. Also, see the section of this guide on reference resources for the background and history of Advent music.
Naxos Music, Jazz, & Video Libraries:
Advent at St Paul's a Sequence of Music for Advent Sunday by St. Paul's Cathedral (London England) and William Byrd
Northwestern Music Library Listening Center CD11818
The Byrd Edition 1 Early Latin Church Music: Propers for Lady Mass in Advent.
Northwestern Music Library Listening Center CD11567
Cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach
Northwestern Music Library Listening Center CD24938
Christmas Cantata by Daniel Pinkham
Northwestern Music Library Listening Center CD6042
Messiah by George Frideric Handel
Northwestern Music Library Listening Center CD24378
Music for Advent and Christmas by the Westminster Cathedral Choir
Northwestern Music Library Listening Center CD20650
A Year at King's by King's College (University of Cambridge)
Northwestern Music Library Listening Center CD29763
The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology is a great place to learn more about Advent/Christmas hymns. Check out this resource for even more music and history behind your favorite holiday hymns.
