Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

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

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

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

A lyrical, ballad-like lullaby for baby Jesus in the manger moves performers and audiences alike. With lyrics in either English or German, it not only enhances Advent and Christmas concerts but can also be

Some of the most popular pastoral movements – such as those by Corelli, Manfredini, and Locatelli – are wed to Christmas poems by Baroque poets in this collection of sensitive, accessible

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

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

With excellent balance in the part writing and just the right amount of unison, this setting of the treasured Rossetti text is lovely and singable. A sweeping piano part, sections of a cappella singing, and

Uniquely combining English and Latin in this traditional German carol, this arrangement is an accessible and appropriate addition to your holiday concert or church service. With canonic duets and joyful

A beautiful way to prepare for the season, this medieval carol is arranged with lyrical lines that bring both freshness and familiarity. The piano accompaniment provides exciting movement with driving

Two short contrasting movements may either stand on their own or combine into one longer setting. The Gloria setting is upbeat, rhythmic, and fanfare-like, while the Alleluia is quiet, introspective and set

Christina Rossetti's text shines in this arrangement of the beloved carol with Gustav Holst's melody. The warm orchestration or flowing piano accompaniment are both nice options to enhance this piece for

Here is a fresh take on the beloved French carol! In the exact arrangement made famous by Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Noteworthy, this contemporary setting is in 6/8 for a gently lilting

Here is a charming setting of a Cuban Christmas carol found in the worship book Libro de Liturgia y Cantico, perfect for mixed adult ensembles or children and youth choirs. The text encourages us

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