Christmas Anthems for the Church 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

Your choir will enjoy singing this tender carol arrangement. With the traditional text by Phillips Brooks as the anthem's foundation, the music employs a warm original melody, richly voiced harmonies, and

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

A poignant text by Thomas Troeger is set to original music. The minor melody conveys the message in unison and two-part writing. The refrain opens up into relative major with beautiful four-part harmonies.

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

This two-in-one octavo provides service music for the Advent and Christmas seasons. The "Festive Introit" (Angels, We Have Heard on High) has a mixed-meter feel. The "Benediction" incorporates text

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 stunning carol tapestry includes threads of The Coventry Carol; What Child Is This; Noel Nouvelet and original thematic material along with new words. With conservative

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

Opening with a layered "Alleluia" vocal fanfare, this celebrative anthem's energy never stops as it proclaims the Christmas message with joy. The creative piano accompaniment or optional chamber

Text and tune combine to create a gentle, innocent anthem that tells the Christmas story in a simple manner. While optional, a children's choir used for the verses will underscore the childlike and lilting

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

The vivid vocal tapestry in this arrangement features soaring melodic lines, rich harmonies, and imaginative text painting. The fluid, supportive piano accompaniment paired with the optional oboe 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,

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,

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

Instantly engaging, this ebullient setting of the Scottish hymn tune KELVINGROVE features the flute as the main character, in playful tandem with the piano, whose bagpipe motif sets the tone in the

A creative pairing of two beloved seasonal tunes, THE HOLLY AND THE IVY and SANS DAY CAROL, this is appropriate for Christmas Eve or Christmastide. Lively and graceful, the music dances to an original text

Lush melodic writing characterizes this original Christmas anthem, offering a thoughtful choice for worship or concert settings. The mystery of Emmanuel is center stage in message and the music, and the

A quintessential Christmas classic is skillfully arranged for choir, baritone solo, and optional orchestra. Equally at home in concert halls and sanctuaries, it is faithful to the original, has stellar