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

This poignant 19th-century text tells of God's redemptive work, beginning with Advent and Christmas and finishing with Easter. The setting is crafted with swelling choral cadences and supported by a

The excitement of Christmas is palpable throughout this setting. Driven by a dynamic piano accompaniment and accessible choral writing, this piece is fun to rehearse and edifying to offer in worship or

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

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

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

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

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

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 thrilling medley arrangement begins and ends with an expansive fanfare. The anthem deftly takes your choir through While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks; On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

In a fresh and flexible take on a traditional carol melody, this setting offers options for a shorter introduction, inclusion of an a cappella third verse, and the choice of text. With a returning motive