Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she prepares for the birth of her son, alone and afraid. Experience the miracle of

Celebrate Jesus' birth with this charming arrangement of the familiar English carol. Original music and text blend with the traditional to create a sprightly and joyful setting which is further enhanced

With words based on Matthew 1:23, the names of Jesus are emphasized: Emmanuel, Prince of Peace, Son of God - all proclaiming "God with us!" A great way to commemorate Advent and to inspire.

This Christmas title is well-known for its use in J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Hymn writer Fred Pratt Green has added two contemporary stanzas which brings the meaning into our lives today, with words

This Christmas anthem opens with the refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High offering an opportunity to include a children's choir along with the adults. Both groups then join together in the

The classic 19th-century Christmas text is presented here with new music in this lovely choral offering. The melody rises to express the key climatic moments: "Hail that ever blessed morn, hail redemption's

This lively Christmas anthem begins with the familiar Latin phrase translated as "Glory to God in the highest and good will to all people on earth." Including contrasting verses depicting angels singing to

This hymn is used to open the Service of Lessons and Carols, heard annually in the chapel of Cambridge College each Christmas Eve. That event is what Joel Raney had in mind when he crafted his new setting

The seed to this enchanting Christmas gospel hymn is provided by Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Set here as a gentle ballad with light rhythm and easily learned choral parts, it's an ideal selection

This Christmas original by Joel Raney is a wonderful way to combine adult voices with a children's choir. Set in a delightful calypso style, it features call-and-response, with the children ending each

Timothy Dudley-Smith's text is a wonderful retelling of the Christmas story through the wise men, the shepherds, the song of Mary, and the angels. The beautiful original music and poetic lines build to the