Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This anthem offers a beautiful original setting of the traditional carol text What Child Is This? Rich in musical sophistication, this piece gives your choir an opportunity to present a powerfully

From Joel Raney's best-selling cantata Have You Heard?, this beautiful setting represents the traditional Irish carol in a charming Celtic character. A lovely solo opportunity and supporting

Celebrate the birth of the "Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, the Almighty God" with this bright anthem by Pepper Choplin. This crisp, dance-like selection from The Seven Noels will

Jay Rouse's artistic setting of O Holy Night builds to a stunning musical climax. With an emotive piano part driving the arrangement and a soaring optional cello line, it is a standout setting of a

Join your choir and congregation in song with this spectacular setting! An excellent selection for a Christmas concert or service, it begins with an energetic call to worship followed by a stanza of

Ideal for smaller choirs or those with limited rehearsal time, this worshipful anthem from Gwyn Williams and Tracey Craig McKibben will be a fitting close for a Christmas service. The text is full of

Mark Hayes brings his skills as pianist and arranger to this exciting classical-style setting of Joy to the World! He joins the Handel hymn tune with a favorite excerpt from Messiah

Mary McDonald's music and Rose Aspinall's lyrics meet to create this powerful ballad about the light of Christ that still lives within us. While the focus is Christmas, the message rings true throughout the

This great arrangement begins with a fanfare introduction with divisi in the soprano and alto parts. It gently moves into the well-known Christmas song, sung initially by a soloist, skillfully set by Mr.

Cleverly combining two Christmas favorites, this tender anthem provides the opportunity for a children's choir to open with the melody to Once in Royal David's City. This transitions seamlessly

This fun, original a cappella Christmas anthem celebrates the birth of the Christ Child. The optional percussion accompaniment adds a subtle Latin feel to the voices. Your choir and congregation will love

This quiet celebration of God's great gift of love is the quintessential Christmas Eve anthem. The gentle transition into STILLE NACHT provides an appropriate ending to this inspiring selection. A part for

This favorite Christmas lullaby has an extra glow in the hands of Mark Hayes. The four-hand piano accompaniment, the warm and rich harmonic writing, and elegant vocal writing all combine to make this

Add a dimension of sparkle to your Christmas service or concert with this spirited setting of the beloved Bohemian carol. The piano and optional flute give the piece a contagious buoyancy and energy that

Haunting and reflective, this anthem uniquely combines three enduring melodies to create an introspective encounter with the newborn Christ child. Transparent vocals, colorful accompaniment, and creative

This pull-out from Mary McDonald's successful cantata Jesus! is bluesy and fun! You can even involve your congregation at the end as the choir celebrates in divisi chords. A joyful sound for the

This great Advent anthem from Pepper Choplin is inspiring and very appropriate for the season. The classical feel of the piece is supported by the excellent orchestration. The piece also includes O

This creative medley of three different carols wonderfully proclaims the Christmas spirit through "noels" for all to hear. Choral parts are accessible and supported by an accompaniment that can be performed

This beautiful meditation on the birth of Christ contains hushed moments of awe and grand "alleluias" of celebration. The inclusion of an oboe makes this piece all the more engaging. This anthem will be a

Patti Drennan exquisitely combines a Bach seasonal favorite, a traditional French carol, and the timeless Shepherds, in the Field Abiding text. The charming four-hand accompaniment perfectly

The beauty of Susan Boersma's lyrics inspired this glorious ballad. Mary McDonald's powerful arrangement and Ed Hogan's brilliant orchestration complete this perfect selection for Christmas worship and

Written in a style reminiscent of The Little Drummer Boy but using the familiar French carol He is Born, this setting radiates the joy and excitement surrounding the birth of Jesus.

Add energy to your Christmas worship or holiday concert with this joyous choral fanfare by Joseph Martin. Incredible rhythmic vitality, vast harmonic color, and dynamic accompaniment options define this

Jay Rouse gives the timeless Henry Longfellow text a breath of fresh air in this splendid yuletide anthem. Including a charming original melody and a rich optional full orchestration or chamber