Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

The original text by John A. Dalles is set in a flowing and lyrical manner. The long flowing vocal lines and an arpeggiated accompaniment combine to create a lovely new carol.  A solo opens and closes

Opening gently with treble voices singing the first verse, this beloved carol moves into lovely harmonies that capture the beauty of Christmas. Your choir will love singing this arrangement filled with the

Based on the tune CRADLE SONG, this wordless carol features a lush orchestration while the choir ebbs and flows harmonically. One of the featured carols in the VOCES8 album A Choral Christmas.

A tender setting of the CRADLE SONG tune, this a cappella setting features three verses sung in four parts throughout. Sopranos have the melody, accompanied by the choir on "oo" in verse one; tenors take

"When Christmas morn is dawning, help me to see the child in the manger, a mirror, God, of Thee." A beautiful melody aptly conveys the charming text and reflects German and Swedish folk influences. The

Beginning softly and atmospherically, this lovely setting radiates joy and peace. Building with a march-like quality, it explodes with majesty before ending in the quiet spirit of the opening.  Perform

This setting of the beloved Christmas carol alternates the traditional melody with original material that beautifully illuminates the text. From beginning to end, the silky smooth flow continues as the

A baroque Christmas favorite is arranged here with flexible voicing options for treble or mixed choirs, both small and large. Piano interludes connect the stanzas. Be creative and make this a

A moving text by Paul Hoffman is the inspiration for this quiet, lovely original Christmas anthem. The lyric flow of each stanza slows to its cadential point to ponder and appreciate Beauty, Hope, Love,

This spirited setting of the traditional English carol for choir and four-hand piano opens with a rousing choral fanfare. Verses follow with the melody sung first by upper voices and then lower voices.

A sumptuous banquet of six Christmas carols, this festival setting includes two verses each of Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Winds Through the Olive Trees; Ding Dong! Merrily

From the larger work, Sing the Songs of Bethlehem: A Service of Lessons and Carols. The familiar text and tune (PICARDY) in a gentle setting using organ with optional oboe and strings. 

For SSAATTBB and organ, this hymn concertato begins with "Gloria" fanfare introduction. Congregation joins the hymn on verses 1, 3 and 4 and the choir provides contrast in verse 2. The organ provides

A simple but lovely original melody fits the Rosetti text beautifully, making this a sure winner for your upcoming Christmas season. Adult or youth choirs will find this an effective anthem for the season,

Very quiet and reverent, this setting of SILENT NIGHT was recorded by the National Lutheran Choir. Scored for SATB voices, it opens with harp (optional piano) accompaniment. The organ joins on verse two,

Recorded by the National Lutheran Choir, this carol setting involves the congregation, SATB choir, and organ. Verses two and three may be sung a cappella with brilliant organ interludes before building to a

This festive work opens with the choir taking the part of the angels, singing "Be not afraid!" The first four notes of the piece become a recurring refrain, soaring angelically until the audience finally

A beautiful new Christmas piece based on a traditional Polish carol. Humming gives way to the sopranos singing the English text while the other parts in  tone "Lulazje Jezu"

Neil Harmon has created joyous new music, rhythmic and lively with 6/8 and 4/4 in alternation for this traditional carol text. The dance-like setting is full of infectious fun with nice key changes and

A Christmas lullaby carol in triple meter with a sweet melody, this piece is scored for SATB voices accompanied by piano and violin or chamber ensemble. The choral texture varies by verse, with verses one

This charming Christmas anthem pairs an 1866 text with a fresh new tune. The restrained piano part complements and supports the very approachable vocal texture. Subtle yet gorgeous key changes distinguish

This very effective SSA setting of the Catalan Christmas carol El Cant Dels Ocells has a very haunting accompaniment for piano or four handbells. Occasional use of a cappella moments provides

Neil Harmon's lovely new music refreshes this timeless Christmas carol text. This anthem is scored for SATB voices with some divisi. The men briefly divide into four parts (with cues for two parts), and the

Neil Harmon has composed new music for the beloved traditional Christmas carol text in a sparkly, joyous 6/8. It can be accompanied by piano or organ and includes optional parts for flute, oboe, cello, and