Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

Focusing on the life of Christ from birth to the resurrection, this anthem helps center our thoughts on the true reason for Christmas. The lyrics are accompanied by a string quartet with sleigh bells for a

Brightly dancing, this anthem shines with joy! It celebrates God's greatest gift through the creative use of the beloved Shaker tune, Simple Gifts, blended with the chorus of a familiar

Incorporating the cherished carol What Child Is This?, the anthem's text tells the story of Christ's coming and His many symbolic roles as a light, a tree of respite, and a river. With

With a light swing, this Christmas anthem announcing the Good News is pure fun! The syncopated rhythms bounce off each other between the vocal parts mixed with rich harmonies. Blending in a touch of a

This gentle lullaby sings with awe, hope, and love of the coming of Christ in a lowly manger. With the addition of the beloved carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly sung by an optional children's choir,

This artful rendition of a lesser-known 19th-century carol presents the angel's visitation to Mary. Creative harmonic motion is accompanied by a lilting piano part or optional chamber orchestration.

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

This ethereal setting of NOEL NOUVELET will surprise you with its mystical take on what is normally a boisterous Christmas song. The harmonic texture is modern, and the optional oboe adds to the plaintive

A captivating original melody is paired with the familiar Christmas poem What Child Is This?, creating a fresh setting of a beloved text. Reminiscent of a lullaby, the engaging tune draws listeners

A simple plea that this Christmas season will bring peace, hope, and joy, this setting employs the ancient refrain "Dona nobis pacem" after each stanza to link the present with the past. The tune is based

This arrangement of DIVINUM MYSTERIUM begins mysteriously, with six handbells punctuating each phrase as if in procession and then expanding with shimmering organ. The choral texture varies by stanza, and

Based on the traditional Irish hymn Suantrai na Maighdine, this beautiful lullaby from Mary to Jesus features a haunting modal melody, choir and organ, vocal solo and optional C or B-flat

Hinted in the title, this hymn text looks at the Nativity through the lens of people's longing to gather for fellowship and community. The pentatonic melody begins in the bass and moves almost antiphonally

"How quietly the wondrous gift was given for me. How sweet and gentle, how meek and mild; the precious gift this Holy Child." This beautiful partner song pairs your adult choir on original material with

The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she prepares for the birth of her son, alone and afraid. Experience the miracle of

Envisioning the promise of Christmas as a time when "all sounds of hatred cease," this lovely original opens with optional solo voice or unison choir before opening to an SATB texture. It is ideal for