Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

The pairing of Wesley's well-known text with a sensitive new melody is a warm invitation to Advent. Equally hopeful and pensive, the beautiful writing captures the reality of the season: waiting in quiet

"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

An easy and original setting of the well-known Rossetti text, with a very memorable tune. Set for mixed, treble or unison choirs with piano accompaniment; additional instrumental parts for flute and harp

Beginning with hushed reverence, this accessible anthem soon crescendos to a joyful celebration! The sweeping melody in 6/8 meter creates a lilting and driving energy that carries the words and music to

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

This popular Christmas carol is arranged for choir and congregation with descant, keyboard (organ or piano,) and guitar accompaniments. A festive touch is provided with the addition of two trumpets in C, or

This straightforward arrangement of the familiar carol weaves voices, piano, and optional flute to form an elegant setting of the tune CRADLE SONG. C-instrument part is included in the octavo.

An anonymous 15th century text forms the basis of this jaunty carol by Robert Farrell. A catchy tune is sung often in unison, then expands into four parts in the style of many English carols. The keyboard

In this time-honored calypso classic, the text has been given an infusion of new words by Tom Fettke resulting in a captivating, toe-tapping new take on The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy. Easily

This original Christmas carol opens with the angels singing to the shepherds, lit by a bright star, but it develops into a song of gratitude to the "angels and stars" in our world who look after all who

Based on Away in a Manger (CRADLE SONG), this flexibly voiced anthem resonates with the truth that Christ exchanged heaven's glories for a lowly manger, a message with particular resonance for

Based on the tune CRADLE SONG, this wordless piece (the choir hums over lush accompaniment) was written as underscoring for a reading of the Nativity story (Luke 2:1, 3-14). In the tradition of incidental

Using an adaptation of the traditional Longfellow text, this new arrangement in a minor key generates excitement with a beating pulse underlying the message of the conflict between the strife and hate in

Based on the Austrian carol Still, Still, Still, this anthem is a sweet, gentle, and easy-to-learn lullaby for the Christ Child. Multiple voicings are available, any of which may be sung in unison,

This ethereal Advent anthem based on the familiar 13th century plainsong Divinum Mysterium is easily learned. Two-part writing predominates the SATB texture underscored by a lightly flowing piano

This beautiful arrangement partners Silent Night with an original melody, lending a delightful ambiance to this beloved classic. The flowing piano and cello accompaniments enhance the lyrical

This declamatory Christmas piece provides a fresh take on the Nativity story. The cacophony of choral sound in the middle section is akin perhaps to the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth, leading to an

Imagine seeing the nativity through the eyes of Mary and Joseph as the great mystery, foretold by ancient prophets, unfolds before them. This charming Christmas anthem features a children's choir

Even your youngest singers can enjoy Carol of the Bells with this sparkling arrangement for treble, tenor-bass or mixed voices with piano accompaniment. The unison version includes optional

Literally ring out the joyous news of Christmas with this exuberant offering, appropriate for Advent or Christmas. The optional handbell part is simple yet sparkling and adds to the rejoicing sound. Easily

The anticipation of the Lamb of God's crucifixion is woven throughout this tender ballad of devotion. The music is simple yet poignant, well crafted and thoughtful. This cradle to cross text is useful year

Pepper Choplin has taken the classic tune We Wish You a Merry Christmas, added two new engaging countermelodies, and wrapped them in an easy swing that invites the audience to sing along. Simple

The tender questions of childlike wonder embrace the events of that miraculous night in Bethlehem.  Written for two-part voices, this touching carol can be sung by women's ensembles as well as