Adult Epiphany Anthems for the Church Choir

This lively arrangement is based on a sturdy American hymn tune with a text by Reginald Heber. The accompaniment provides a solid base and colorful riffs while the tune is presented in unison, canon, and

A touch of gospel always adds a unique and meaningful element to the worship service.  Consider this gospel standard for a unique moment of Christmas worship.  Infused with bluegrass, this anthem

This popular hymn is useful for many occasions during the church year including Epiphany, Transfiguration, discipleship, and Advent. This setting of three verses has piano accompaniment with optional B-flat

From Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Christus, this masterwork adaptation tastefully presents a classical work for church and academic choirs. This chorus is from one of Mendelssohn's final works

Fragments of the melody of CHRISTE SANCTORUM weave in and out of this lyrical setting for SATB, violin, and piano. The text is wide-ranging, covering themes of light, ministry, devotion, and service.

A splendid addition to holiday concerts and traditional Lessons and Carols services, John Leavitt's arrangement of We Three Kings of Orient Are offers a nicely-varied choral texture, interesting

This upbeat anthem is a catchy toe-tapper with a message to "let your light shine, shine, shine!" The piano part sets the stage for an energetic anthem that is appropriate for Advent of Epiphany. Simple,

This spirited setting of the traditional English carol for choir and four-hand piano opens with a rousing choral fanfare. Verses follow with the melody sung first by upper voices and then lower voices.

With a Middle-Eastern flair, this offering evokes images of the camels in the desert swaying as they carry the gifts of the Magi to the newborn King. This beautiful melody transforms as it meets the

Springing from a message of Christmas joy, this bright anthem has a dance-like, neoclassic spirit. A decorative piano part uses a harpsichord-type approach to establish light support for the engaging theme.

This selection from the cantata Morning Star untilizes a progression that brings freshness to the theme while the shimmering word painting will appeal to choirs of distinction. Written in a

Opening with a dramatic piano introduction, this stirring anthem incorporates the words of Jesus from John 14: "Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe in me." After the choir entrance,

Written in a light Classical style, this buoyant Epiphany piece is a good choice for the season. "Arise and shine" is the blessed admonishment to the children of light, and this tuneful interpretation

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

A mysterious, lyrical retelling of the Magi's visit to the Christ child, this anthem can be successfully sung by an early-intermediate treble choir or a mixed choir. Helpful performance suggestions are

This rustic approach to the early American tunes WARRENTON and NETTLETON will raise the joy level in your sanctuary! A bluegrass opening moves to a contrasting traditional middle section, then returns to

Perfect for Epiphany, Mary Kay Beall's anthem reflects the majesty and mystery of the incarnation by focusing on the Christmas star. It beautifully weaves in the tune of We Three Kings and drives

Look beyond the manger and see the unfailing love that sent Christ to die in our place. This creative text reminds us of a rented manger and a borrowed tomb, and takes us on our own journey of faith.

"God gave a Savior when mercy was born." Lilting with joy, this anthem journeys from the birth of Christ through foreshadowings of His ministry. The dance-like meter is enhanced by piano accompaniment with

This Epiphany anthem is a challenge affirming that we are children of light. A confident ballad of praise, the congregation can join on the chorus, bringing a sense of purpose and unity. Musically

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 Christmas gem is as much fun to sing as it is to hear! The traditional call-and-response format offers a number of options for adapting this anthem for your ensemble. Repetition makes for easy

Jay Rouse crafted a haunting, modern setting of Johann Sebastian Bach's classic Christmas carol, incorporating the "Gloria in excelsis Deo" chorus from Angels We Have Heard on High. It includes an

This anthem is a special offering for the first Sunday of the New Year! Set to a popular hymn tune, the text articulates a message of hope and vision. Here is an opportunity to teach your congregation a new