Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

Made popular by contemporary artist Kari Jobe, this worshipful anthem has a quality like a lullaby, retelling the story of the birth of Christ. A tender reading that begins on the journey to Bethlehem and

Every now and then, you will find a carol arrangement that just has the "sound" of Christmas. This fully orchestrated carol, brought to life by Phillip Keveren, is just that. A traditional arrangement of an

"The angels appeared unto the shepherds watching their flock in the field and said unto them, 'Fear not.'" This worshipful anthem for Christmas is fully orchestrated and will be a blessed part of your

Culled from the popular musical "The Three Gifts," this anthem with an "Island feel" is a delightful way to begin a Christmas service. With an opportunity to showcase your basses, and a

A lilting arrangement for Christmas morning, this original anthem with a traditional melody is a jubilant invitation to come to Bethlehem to see the child in the stable! With easy-to-sing vocal lines and an

James Koerts treats The First Noel to a spirited Celtic flavor in this festive anthem. Engaging and energetic, this arrangement includes a blend of traditional lyrics with familiar and original

Gifts Fit for a King, an original offering from Randy Vader, is full of energy and excitement as it retells the story of the Wise Men making their journey to see the new born King. With a

This exquisite setting of the gorgeous carol features a delicate blend of sublime and dramatic harmonic color. With an artistic piano accompaniment and optional violin obbligato, this gentle piece is sure

Larry Shackley's lovely arrangement of this Southern Harmony favorite features a striking modal melody that reinforces an atmospheric accompaniment suggestive of the march of the magi. Your congregation is

Mary McDonald brilliantly pairs a beloved traditional carol, What Child is This?, with the popular contemporary Christmas song, Mary, Did You Know?, to beautifully express the hopeful

Blending the message of the Christmas story with the warmth of family gatherings, this beautiful contemporary ballad calls for joyful celebration of the peace and hope brought by the Baby Jesus.

Church and school choirs alike will joyously celebrate the season with this jubilant melding of Joy to the World and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing with original music and text from

Mary McDonald has filled Gary Hallquist's Christmas original with a driving energy. After quiet statements of the refrain from "O Come, All Ye Faithful," it rises in dynamic, pitch, and key until bursting

Captivating, easy to prepare, and hard to forget, this arrangement of a Christmas standard is a versatile choice for seasonal performances. Varied textures showcase your singers as the music moves from a

From the cantata "One Silent Night," this exultant outburst of joy from the pen of Pepper Choplin is in the spirited call-and-response folk style for which he is revered. Optional percussion adds to the fun

Three timeless yuletide melodies are packaged in fresh and sparkling colors for individual mini-concert presentation: On Christmas Night; O, Come Rejoicing and Joy to the World! Optional

Joel Raney brilliantly pairs his original Dona nobis pacem with Away in a Manger to create this tender manger lullaby. Perfectly suited for Christmas Eve or any other Christmas program,

This superb setting of a German carol opens with a jubilant fanfare. Excitement escalates as the carol appears, modulating up with the second and third verses, and the concluding fanfare provides a

Adapted from the keyboard collection A Mary Merry Christmas, this lovely, lilting pairing of two Christmas favorites is sure to resonate with any audience. A captivating accompaniment with optional

Full of tonal color and stylistic variety, this sparkling medley of British carols includes: Sussex Carol; Rejoice and Be Merry; God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen and What Child Is This, all

Lloyd Larson's thrilling setting of Angels We Have Heard on High will have everyone singing "Gloria!" Fitting for school or church use, the combination of singable vocal lines, a persistently

Inspired by the arrangement in The International Carol Library - British Isles, here is an imaginative choral setting of the perennial Christmas favorite. Perfect for worship and concerts, it

A treasured Scottish carol lives again in this dazzling arrangement. Musically and spiritually impressive, this choral features a lyrical tune that is joined with a beautiful text, with each verse bringing