Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

The idiomatic choral writing of this joyous Christmas spiritual features tight vocal harmonies and limited ranges as well as opportunities for several soloists. Your listeners will be blessed as the choir

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 beautifully interpreted arrangement of the Appalachian folk carol, this a cappella setting written for the Tabernacle Choir provides a gentle harmonization suitable for a lullaby to the Christ child. A

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

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

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

This creative setting of In the Bleak Midwinter set to the CRANHAM tune is transparent and simple. Beginning quietly with treble voices then building to the full harmony with subtle harmonic

This beautifully conceived a cappella arrangement of Away in a Manger incorporates vocal orchestration effects, providing singers with innovative opportunities for fresh sounds and luxurious

Pamela Stewart's text comes alive when paired with this anthem written in Renaissance style. The 6/8 meter propels the music forward, and optional hand drum and tambourine parts complete the musical

A tender setting of the CRADLE SONG tune, this a cappella setting features three verses sung in four parts throughout. Sopranos have the melody, accompanied by the choir on "oo" in verse one; tenors take

An unaccompanied and spirited rendition of the familiar St. Helena Island spiritual, set in a call and response style. 

Do you love Carol of Bells but wish it were a little longer? Combining the ever-popular carol with new melodic material, this a cappella gem is sure to be a favorite selection at your holiday

This is one of the classic carols sung worldwide each Christmas. The original voicing of this arrangement is for SATB divisi choirs. A recent voicing cleverly simplifies the parts so there is no divisi and

Shimmering with beauty, this collection of three beloved carols offers flexible performance options for seasonal worship or concerts. Perform them a cappella or accompanied by piano and/or hand chimes,

This melodic gem from the early American hymn tradition maintains the spirit of the source material, colored by the use of finger cymbals for rhythmic interest. The arrangement unfolds naturally from a

This stellar new version of the Christmas classic is a must-do holiday anthem. Updated with colorful choral effects, the result is an exuberant sonic experience that will leave the audience wanting more.

This gospel-style anthem offers a unique perspective by placing Joseph at the center of the lyric. The ministry of Joseph's faithfulness permeates the message while the music is invigorating and

Written for The Self-Isolation Choir which was formed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 lockdown, this carol is imbued with both a sense of longing and the hope that a healing light may be born to comfort

The rhythms of the Venezuelan folk carol Cantemos celebrate the country's rich Christmas tradition of aguinaldo, which is both the tradition of gift giving and a popular musical genre of

A very fresh and different a cappella arrangement of this classic hymn. Using the traditional melody, new harmonic ideas are introduced which add a modern flair.

A tender a cappella setting of this traditional Polish Christmas carol as performed by Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point in the TTTTBBBB version. Slowly moving harmonies and gently

"When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone... the work of Christmas begins." This setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented as an ethereal benediction, is truly a

What Child Is This? receives a hip new treatment in this a cappella original that features optional djembe and body percussion. This arrangement is freshly set in 2/4 with accompanying rhythmic