Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This 13-minute medley is a montage of traditional and familiar Christmas carols, expertly arranged and orchestrated. It includes many of your favorite carols, and some are sung in their original languages.

With a short quote from Bach's celebrated theme Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, this lilting Christmas anthem is also based on words adapted from a fifth-century text. The well-crafted choral texture

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.

This tender, dream-like anthem for mixed voices brings listeners to that little town of Bethlehem. Exquisite choral writing is supported by the expressive piano accompaniment. The piece builds organically

An absolutely lovely setting of the beloved carol for Advent and Christmas. It flows delicately from duple to triple meter, features beautiful choral writing throughout, and includes an opportunity for a

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

Original music for the O Little Town of Bethlehem text moves from dark silence to bright hope and eventual abiding peace as it traces the coming of Emmanuel. The lovely sweeping lines of melody

From sparkling joy to moments of tender awe, this setting provides an incredible opportunity for your Christmas programming. Additional accompaniment options allow great flexibility and are available

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

This arrangement of DIVINUM MYSTERIUM begins mysteriously, with six handbells punctuating each phrase as if in procession and then expanding with shimmering organ. The choral texture varies by stanza, and

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

With a delightfully playful rhythmic interplay between 3/4 and 6/8 meters, this joyous, fresh setting of the traditional English carol seizes one's interest from its introduction to its exuberant

Based on COVENTRY CAROL, this dynamic setting opens with dramatic piano and women on "oo." SATB voices enter unaccompanied with the Christmas verse. The piano returns with the women for verse 2, whose

A contrapuntal statement of "Sing joy!" opens this unaccompanied holiday arrangement of Handel's classic chorus for church or school, and this refrain acts as the anchor for each section. SSATB voices sing

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

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,

Perfect for the Advent season, this piece provides an opportunity for a developing pianist to join the performance with a part that is intentionally simple and can be performed with confidence. The text

This tender Christmas lullaby creatively intertwines the Appalachian carol Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head with the Czech carol Rocking. It has accessible choral writing that makes use

The verses of this lyric by Susan Bentall Boersma focus on Mary's wonderment while reflecting on her newborn baby. This is an excellent opportunity to feature a strong soprano soloist; the setting is very

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

A new twist on a timeless carol, this setting of Christina Rossetti's poem features Holst's original melody and harmonization along with new connective material between the verses and beautiful cluster

Rhythmic and dramatic, this exciting piece is the perfect way to open your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving

Breathing new life into a Christmas classic, this arrangement features playful rhythmic alterations between 3/4 and 6/8 meter. The syncopated vocal lines are underpinned by a supportive, bouncy piano