Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This artful rendition of a lesser-known 19th-century carol presenting the angelic visitation to Mary is especially appropriate for lessons and carols programs. Creative harmonic motion is accompanied by a

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

Created by Central Live, Mason Brown, David Wise, and John Roberts sing of the beauty of Christ's birth with anticipation and tender care at a Christmas Eve service or any reflective time during the

This Christmas title is well-known for its use in J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Hymn writer Fred Pratt Green has added two contemporary stanzas which brings the meaning into our lives today, with words

The classic 19th-century Christmas text is presented here with new music in this lovely choral offering. The melody rises to express the key climatic moments: "Hail that ever blessed morn, hail redemption's

Rhapsodic, picturesque, and fresh are three words we can use to describe this lovely setting of this familiar carol. Scored for piano, cello, and choir, this piece will make a real impression on those that

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

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,

This anthem offers a beautiful original setting of the traditional carol text What Child Is This? Rich in musical sophistication, this piece gives your choir an opportunity to present a powerfully

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

Jay Rouse's artistic setting of O Holy Night builds to a stunning musical climax. With an emotive piano part driving the arrangement and a soaring optional cello line, it is a standout setting of a

Join your choir and congregation in song with this spectacular setting! An excellent selection for a Christmas concert or service, it begins with an energetic call to worship followed by a stanza of

Ideal for smaller choirs or those with limited rehearsal time, this worshipful anthem from Gwyn Williams and Tracey Craig McKibben will be a fitting close for a Christmas service. The text is full of

This contemporary Christmas song is given a very traditional setting by Larry Shackley in this beautiful anthem. Scored for piano, cello, and choir, the piece ebbs and flows with a sweet gloria to the Holy

Mark Hayes brings his skills as pianist and arranger to this exciting classical-style setting of Joy to the World! He joins the Handel hymn tune with a favorite excerpt from Messiah

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

This dazzling menagerie of festive carols will add sparkle to your Christmas program. Arranged for success, celebrate the birth of Christ with a glorious sweep of sound and message! Songs include: Ding,

This interpretation of the wonderful French carol is even more exciting than the original! Unexpected harmonies, call-and-response vocals, and the fabulous accompaniment build this setting to new heights.

A traditional Finnish folk melody is the basis for this happy Christmas piece that uses vocal percussion as a dazzling rhythmic device. Sections of polyphonic vocal harmonies surround a contrasting middle