Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

Focusing on the life of Christ from birth to the resurrection, this anthem helps center our thoughts on the true reason for Christmas. The lyrics are accompanied by a string quartet with sleigh bells for a

Brightly dancing, this anthem shines with joy! It celebrates God's greatest gift through the creative use of the beloved Shaker tune, Simple Gifts, blended with the chorus of a familiar

Incorporating the cherished carol What Child Is This?, the anthem's text tells the story of Christ's coming and His many symbolic roles as a light, a tree of respite, and a river. With

With a light swing, this Christmas anthem announcing the Good News is pure fun! The syncopated rhythms bounce off each other between the vocal parts mixed with rich harmonies. Blending in a touch of a

This gentle lullaby sings with awe, hope, and love of the coming of Christ in a lowly manger. With the addition of the beloved carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly sung by an optional children's choir,

The beloved carol receives a fresh perspective with a thoughtful choral treatment and contemporary harmonies. Enjoy the piano interludes and the creative writing of the last verse. Uplift your

This original composition celebrating the birth of Christ has a supportive piano accompaniment and harmonies that are touching and beautiful. The lullaby setting lulls the baby to sleep as the verses tell

With a short quote from Bach's celebrated theme Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, this lilting Christmas anthem is also based on words adapted from a fifth-century text. The well-crafted choral texture

This artful rendition of a lesser-known 19th-century carol presents the angel's visitation to Mary. Creative harmonic motion is accompanied by a lilting piano part or optional chamber orchestration.

The awe and wonder of this contemporary Christmas classic are masterfully portrayed in this beautifully orchestrated setting that will wrap your listeners in a warm and enveloping sonic tapestry. Your choir

This poignant 19th-century text tells of God's redemptive work, beginning with Advent and Christmas and finishing with Easter. The setting is crafted with swelling choral cadences and supported by a

The excitement of Christmas is palpable throughout this setting. Driven by a dynamic piano accompaniment and accessible choral writing, this piece is fun to rehearse and edifying to offer in worship or

An absolutely lovely setting of the beloved carol for Advent and Christmas. It flows delicately from duple to triple meter, features beautiful choral writing throughout, and includes an opportunity for a

This arrangement of the well-known Christmas spiritual is fun to sing! The optional second part is an excellent introduction to part-singing, with a catchy countermelody and added rhythmic interest in the

The pairing of Wesley's well-known text with a sensitive new melody is a warm invitation to Advent. Equally hopeful and pensive, the beautiful writing captures the reality of the season: waiting in quiet

This festive setting of REGENT SQUARE is filled with joy, an exciting piece for Christmas Eve worship or a Christmas program. The extended introduction allows for a Christmas processional, and the whole

Original music for the O Little Town of Bethlehem text moves from dark silence to bright hope and eventual abiding peace as it traces the coming of Emmanuel. The lovely sweeping lines of melody

A tender setting with a gentle instrumental motif that unifies the steady growth between stanzas. Alternate lyrics for stanzas 2 and 3 provide an opportunity for an even richer worship moment. Parts for

An ancient plainchant is brought into the 21st century with lush harmonies and beautiful lines. Intuitive meters are carefully crafted to make this setting clear and useable. It will be a lovely

From sparkling joy to moments of tender awe, this setting provides an incredible opportunity for your Christmas programming. Additional accompaniment options allow great flexibility and are available

This ethereal setting of NOEL NOUVELET will surprise you with its mystical take on what is normally a boisterous Christmas song. The harmonic texture is modern, and the optional oboe adds to the plaintive

A captivating original melody is paired with the familiar Christmas poem What Child Is This?, creating a fresh setting of a beloved text. Reminiscent of a lullaby, the engaging tune draws listeners