Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

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

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,

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 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

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

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

"How quietly the wondrous gift was given for me. How sweet and gentle, how meek and mild; the precious gift this Holy Child." This beautiful partner song pairs your adult choir on original material with

This joyous Christmas anthem is based upon the carol tune BRING A TORCH paired with wonderful new lyrics. After two verses, the hymn tune HYFRYDOL enters to provide contrast and a key change before the

This thrilling medley arrangement begins and ends with an expansive fanfare. The anthem deftly takes your choir through While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks; On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

In a fresh and flexible take on a traditional carol melody, this setting offers options for a shorter introduction, inclusion of an a cappella third verse, and the choice of text. With a returning motive

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

Creative composition shines through beautifully in this fresh arrangement of the Austrian carol. With choral refrains of "still" and part writing that shares the melody throughout different voice parts,

This expressive song is a perfect addition to your Christmas or Christmas Eve services. The lyrics are adorned by a graceful melody, and the lightly contemporary piano accompaniment provides an atmospheric

The beautiful Sussex Carol is sweetly arranged for treble voices with optional flute (or other treble C instrument). Feature your sopranos and altos on Christmas Eve or during late Advent for a

Filled with wonder and awe, Pamela Stewart's text comprises wondrous components from the Christmas narrative, telling it afresh along with a memorable melody and captivating accompaniment. An optional solo

An original Advent text is paired with the hymn tune HYFRYDOL, while strains of The First Noel can be heard in the introduction. The piece eventually gives way to The First Noel

This spirited setting of the early American folk tune STAR IN THE EAST will engage choir members and congregations alike! The creative choral writing is supported by an accessible piano accompaniment. The

This lyrical setting blends the beloved Silent Night tune and text with a captivating new tune, featuring an optional oboe obbligato that gives a unique color to the piece. The result is a fresh

"Children arise! Lift up your eyes! Darkness will turn to light!" With energy and great anticipation, this anthem soars with joy and hope. Perfect for any time during the Christmas season, this anthem from

The text of Away in a Manger is effectively set to the Irish tune SLANE, creating a quiet and lovely arrangement for Christmas. The text for verse two, by Tom Fettke, speaks to the Child