Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This classic Christmas carol has been reimagined with fresh energy and a hip-hop urban/gospel choir sound. This lively anthem created by Central Live, arranged by Mason Brown and Travis Cottrell, is the

Combining the text of Infant Holy, Infant Lowly with the tune GREENSLEEVES, here is a powerful Christmas ballad ideal for worship or concert settings. A well-written piano part, strong vocal

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

This poignant text is subtitled Carol of the Least Child and calls for social action to take care of the children in our world with shelter, food, and love. The original music is equally effective

This Christmas hymn is exquisitely arranged for choir with an optional woodwind quintet that further enhances the charm and elegance of the melodious setting. The poetic text retells the story in a fresh

The beloved carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear is beautifully melded with fresh original words and music to form this enchanting musical offering suitable for Christmas concerts or services.

This beautiful work creates a mood of wonder, mystery, and anticipation of the solitude and serenity on that first Christmas night. Lush harmonies and an original section comprising cascading vocal lines

Robert Herrick's tender Christmas text is beautifully set with an original melody of flowing lines, warm harmonic colors, and an expressive accompaniment. A contrasting middle section provides rhythmic

Perfect for that reflective, quiet moment on your holiday concert, a haunting original minor melody showcases Katherine Parker's well-known "winds through the olive trees" text which seamlessly leads into

Jay Rouse utilizes the COVENTRY CAROL tune with the familiar text of While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night to great success. The piano part supports creative vocal writing as the minor-key

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.

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

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,

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