Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

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.

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

Scored for unison or optional two-part voices, this original Christmas partner song includes a section on the traditional French carol Il est ne with a new English text. Upbeat and cheerful, it

"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

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

This exciting and catchy version of the classic carol features syncopation and mixed meter, making it rhythmically fresh. A memorable offering for your congregation or audience.

The verses of this exquisite lyric by Susan Bentall Boersma focus on Mary's wonderment and awe while reflecting on her newborn baby. He, while a helpless baby, is also Lord of All. This is an excellent

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

This popular French carol is a perfect choice to feature the sopranos and altos in your choir. The French text is included as an alternative. Optional chamber orchestration includes woodwinds, strings, and

This anthem tells the Christmas story with original music and textual references from What Child Is This? and the first verse of O Little Town of Bethlehem. The anthem concludes with

The beautiful and well-known hymn tune DIX is given new life with some fresh harmonies and a meter in 6/4. While the text is perfect for Epiphany, this accessible anthem is also available with the alternate

Joyful and exuberant, this original carol for a cappella mixed choir features bell-like singing, canonic writing, and a sprightly tempo. It's an exciting and fresh choice for Christmas services and holiday

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

An original tune has been composed for the traditional William Chatterton Dix text. This a cappella carol setting has a flexible tempo without set dynamic markings. The musical expression is contrasted

Bright and festive, this work is an upbeat opener for a Christmas concert or service. Text from Edmund H. Sear's It Came Upon the Midnight Clear is paired with a classic English carol tune along

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