Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This outstanding arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol is sure to delight choirs and congregations alike. Each stanza receives a thoughtful treatment in voicing and instrumentation, making this a truly

This lively Christmas anthem begins with the familiar Latin phrase translated as "Glory to God in the highest and good will to all people on earth." Including contrasting verses depicting angels singing to

This hymn is used to open the Service of Lessons and Carols, heard annually in the chapel of Cambridge College each Christmas Eve. That event is what Joel Raney had in mind when he crafted his new setting

The seed to this enchanting Christmas gospel hymn is provided by Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Set here as a gentle ballad with light rhythm and easily learned choral parts, it's an ideal selection

This Christmas original by Joel Raney is a wonderful way to combine adult voices with a children's choir. Set in a delightful calypso style, it features call-and-response, with the children ending each

This dynamic setting features the French carol Noel Nouvlet and the familiar words "Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel," which lead beautifully into a refrain of What Child Is

This festive multigenerational Christmas anthem is scored for SATB voices with unison children's choir or solo, piano, and optional violin, cello, 2-octave handbells, and percussion. Beautiful melodic lines

This festive SATB setting by Mary McDonald of a traditional French carol includes accessible ranges and SATB sections in alternation with unison sections that employ call and response. Add the orchestration

This tender pairing of two beloved carols features a flowing piano accompaniment with optional use of handchimes. Gentle melodies and harmonies that tie the two carols together add beauty, depth and

The harmonies seem familiar in this setting, yet the voicing is fresh and inviting. The gentle piano part, particularly between verses, creates a beautiful contrast to the more sustained singing of the

Looking for something really different for Christmas? This new setting pairs an original melody for It Came Upon the Midnight Clear with the traditional Angels We Have Heard on

A simple statement of the beloved Dona Nobis Pacem moves seamlessly to the cherished carol The First Noel in this striking choral work for Christmas. The two melodies are woven

This majestic celebration of Christmas opens with a triumphant flourish and features Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Angels We Have Heard on High. Solid choral writing ensures that

Using the classic Christ, We Do All Adore Thee as its foundation, and incorporating a touch of O Come, All Ye Faithful, this anthem is an offering of praise and adoration of the newborn

A gently beautiful text and tune well known by many has been given a moving new setting with a flowing accompaniment and an expressive a cappella section. This joyful Christmas anthem will be effective at

Thanks to Benjamin Harlan, two classics have found each other: Fanny Crosby's beloved Blessed Assurance text is skillfully interpolated with J.S. Bach's immortal Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. The pairing is

This up-tempo anthem from the landmark musical Celebrate Life! is a celebration of Advent, though it's appropriate anytime during the Christmas season. Mixed meters, contrasting choral

This heartfelt piece, from the musical Peace Has Come, incorporates both Dona Nobis Pacem and Silent Night. A reproducible part is included for Silent

This original Christmas anthem contrasts outer sections of effusive joy with a lullaby-like central section. Well crafted and engaging, this piece is sure to meet the needs of liturgical churches. 

This delightful setting by Pepper Choplin recalls the encounter that the shepherds and angels had on the night Jesus was born. Lush harmonies abound in this original a cappella anthem for Christmas, which

Patti Drennan brings us this festive anthem to celebrate the birth of Christ. An energetic and driving 4-hand accompaniment makes it a stunning selection for the Christmas season. Joyful!

The timeless French carol is infused with joy in this colorful treatment by arranger Molly Ijames. The inherent dance-like spirit finds even more energy as the Christmas message is underscored in this

Mark Hayes seamlessly blends two timeless cradle songs, All Through the Night and Away in a Manger, to create the quintessential Christmas lullaby suitable for concert or worship