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

"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

Envisioning the promise of Christmas as a time when "all sounds of hatred cease," this lovely original opens with optional solo voice or unison choir before opening to an SATB texture. It is ideal for

This delightful Christmas anthem is inspired by Longfellow's text and celebrates the joy of singing and ringing to proclaim "peace on earth, goodwill to all." Choral echoes are used to "repeat the sound,"

This gospel original tells us of Moses and Mary: "If you have faith and believe, open your heart and receive, hope of the world: Emmanuel." Sensitive choral writing makes this a joy to teach and sing. It is

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

Incorporating the traditional West Indian spiritual The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy with the traditional French carol GLORIA, this lively Christmas calypso moves along with a fun percussion part

Written in a relaxed swing style, this is a wonderful arrangement of one of the most popular Christmas spirituals. The fun, stylized piano part can be combined with a full orchestration of woodwinds, brass,

This lovely, artistic, jazz-influenced setting is sure to be a highlight of many Christmas concerts, school programs, and Christmas worship services. The piano part plays a significant role in creating an

Christina Rossetti's timeless text shines in this beautiful pairing of the traditional Gustav Holst tune CRANHAM with a second, original melody. Beginning in 4/4, it switches to 12/8 in the middle section,

The traditional Renaissance carol tune GENEVAN 42, with its lively metric shifts, is combined with the beloved Advent text Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (HYFRYDOL) in this upbeat arrangement.

Excerpted from Raney's top-selling cantata, Sing with the Angels!, this tender song combines All Night, All Day with another sweet folk melody, All Through the Night, to create a

With dynamic, rhythmic energy, plus an added tambourine and C instrument, this Christmas anthem builds to the joyful proclamation, "Come and hear the joyful singing, alleluia, gloria!" 

This historic English carol derived from Piae Cantiones, 1582, with the tune PERSONENT HODIE, is set here in a buoyantly joyful manner to celebrate the birth of Christ our King. The verses, supported by a

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

This compelling anthem combines the tender beauty of the Nativity story with the age old grandeur of the Sanctus text. The music weds the simplicity of the stable in Bethlehem to a deeply

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.

Combining the text of Infant Holy, Infant Lowly with the tune GREENSLEEVES, here is a powerful Christmas ballad ideal for worship or concert settings. A well-written piano part, strong vocal

This beautiful Irish carol is given a charming treatment with options for piccolo (or flute) and synth. The story of Christ's birth is portrayed through impressive harmonies and choral writing reflecting

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