Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This poignant 19th-century text tells of God's redemptive work, beginning with Advent and Christmas and finishing with Easter. The setting is crafted with swelling choral cadences and supported by a

The excitement of Christmas is palpable throughout this setting. Driven by a dynamic piano accompaniment and accessible choral writing, this piece is fun to rehearse and edifying to offer in worship or

This tender, dream-like anthem for mixed voices brings listeners to that little town of Bethlehem. Exquisite choral writing is supported by the expressive piano accompaniment. The piece builds organically

An absolutely lovely setting of the beloved carol for Advent and Christmas. It flows delicately from duple to triple meter, features beautiful choral writing throughout, and includes an opportunity for a

This arrangement of the well-known Christmas spiritual is fun to sing! The optional second part is an excellent introduction to part-singing, with a catchy countermelody and added rhythmic interest in the

The pairing of Wesley's well-known text with a sensitive new melody is a warm invitation to Advent. Equally hopeful and pensive, the beautiful writing captures the reality of the season: waiting in quiet

This festive setting of REGENT SQUARE is filled with joy, an exciting piece for Christmas Eve worship or a Christmas program. The extended introduction allows for a Christmas processional, and the whole

The beautiful and well-known hymn tune DIX is given new life with some fresh harmonies and a meter in 6/4. While the text is perfect for Epiphany, this accessible anthem is also available with the alternate

This spirited setting of the early American folk tune STAR IN THE EAST will engage choir members and congregations alike! The creative choral writing is supported by an accessible piano accompaniment. The

Don't let the simple, lullaby-like nature of the musical setting fool you. The richness of this Christmastime text gives this beautiful and prayerful anthem a worthy place in your choral library. The anthem

This gentle Christmas ballad begins and ends with beautiful imagery of snow falling, and "Like the snow from heaven's starry crown, this child came gently down." A simple yet effective piano accompaniment

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.

"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 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

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 edition includes two different settings of Kingsbury's original hymn tune, TALISKER: a through-composed concertato version for SATB choir and descant with organ accompaniment, and a simple strophic

Centering on the flowing refrain, "Gloria in excelsis," this Christmas reflection builds from a single voice or section to full choir with interweaving melodies before drawing to a gentle close. The simple

This contemporary setting is a musical reimagining of the 19th-century hymn of the same title. The music with the words creates a strong sense of urgency using lilting rhythms and a suspended harmonic

A modal Middle Eastern opening signals the arrival of the Wise Men. With the change to major, the text focus turns to each individual’s response to the King of kings. A return to the minor mode

This thought-provoking story of the Magi opens and closes with the choir quoting KINGS OF ORIENT as they hauntingly sing on "oo." The original music that follows sensitively sets the text based on Matthew

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

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

Written to honor his mother, Howard Helvey has created a piece of art. It is also appropriate for Christmas, Epiphany and is accessible for singers and accompanists alike. It is further enhanced by the

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