Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

Brightly dancing, this anthem shines with joy! It celebrates God's greatest gift through the creative use of the beloved Shaker tune, Simple Gifts, blended with the chorus of a familiar

This gentle lullaby sings with awe, hope, and love of the coming of Christ in a lowly manger. With the addition of the beloved carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly sung by an optional children's choir,

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

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

The text of Away in a Manger is effectively set to the Irish tune SLANE, creating a quiet and lovely arrangement for Christmas. The text for verse two, by Tom Fettke, speaks to the Child

Inspired by the classic carol text Silent Night, Holy Night, this setting moves beyond its source material and delivers an exquisite portrait of Christmas grace. A memorable melody propels the

This compelling anthem combines the tender beauty of the Nativity story with the age old grandeur of the Sanctus text. The music weds the simplicity of the stable in Bethlehem to a deeply

Celebrate Christmas with this rich garland of carols! From the festive opening to the thrilling conclusion, three beloved carols are woven together with simple narration. Optional congregational

Beethoven's ODE TO JOY tune makes for a strong telling of the value of the Christ Child to earth. The strong orchestration, accessible choral writing, and energy give this piece a unique place among

This poignant anthem reminds the listener that the revered God is central to the story of Christmas. With strong lyrics and beautiful melodies, this piece carries the story well. Pretty.

A popular Christmas spiritual is adapted with tasteful choral textures, including call-and-response and interesting inner lines. Nice original music propels the transitions with shouts of "Halle,

Heather Sorenson has reimagined this beloved text, fashioning a melody with beautiful arching leaps. Scored with piano accompaniment or full orchestra, it builds slowly through a repeated chorus of "Gloria

Written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this meaningful classic is a plea for peace and an affectionate portrait of the spirit of Christmas. The arranger brings a sense of cinematic scope and

Christina Rossetti's treasured text appears in a fresh setting with optional flute or chamber orchestra. The expressive piano part supports a beautiful choral tapestry that opens with three-part women's

A shimmering orchestration adorns Gilbert Martin's lovely Christmas anthem. Opening with an accompaniment reference to The First Noel, this arrangement features a beautiful solo, good vocal ranges,

From Joel Raney's best-selling cantata Have You Heard?, this beautiful setting represents the traditional Irish carol in a charming Celtic character. A lovely solo opportunity and supporting

Celebrate the birth of the "Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, the Almighty God" with this bright anthem by Pepper Choplin. This crisp, dance-like selection from The Seven Noels will

Mary McDonald's music and Rose Aspinall's lyrics meet to create this powerful ballad about the light of Christ that still lives within us. While the focus is Christmas, the message rings true throughout the