Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

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

The German Advent carol Maria durch ein Dornwald ging has its origins as a song which would accompany a pilgrimage. Here, the text is set to an original melody. With child, Mary walks

Very quiet and reverent, this setting of SILENT NIGHT was recorded by the National Lutheran Choir. Scored for SATB voices, it opens with harp (optional piano) accompaniment. The organ joins on verse two,

Recorded by the National Lutheran Choir, this carol setting involves the congregation, SATB choir, and organ. Verses two and three may be sung a cappella with brilliant organ interludes before building to a

The accessible SAB writing of Tracey McKibben's piece for Advent or Christmas will take your listeners on a journey - from the longing for and anticipation of the Messiah to the realization of what his

This festive work opens with the choir taking the part of the angels, singing "Be not afraid!" The first four notes of the piece become a recurring refrain, soaring angelically until the audience finally

Neil Harmon has created joyous new music, rhythmic and lively with 6/8 and 4/4 in alternation for this traditional carol text. The dance-like setting is full of infectious fun with nice key changes and

A Christmas lullaby carol in triple meter with a sweet melody, this piece is scored for SATB voices accompanied by piano and violin or chamber ensemble. The choral texture varies by verse, with verses one

This charming Christmas anthem pairs an 1866 text with a fresh new tune. The restrained piano part complements and supports the very approachable vocal texture. Subtle yet gorgeous key changes distinguish

Inspired by William Dix's What Child Is This, this joyful Christmas original brings a fresh approach to the ageless message. Characteristic folk gestures in the piano provide a Celtic flair,

This is a well-crafted SAB arrangement of the West Indian carol. The text adaptation is perfect for Christmas, and optional percussion will enliven the performance.

This arrangement filled with vocal and instrumental pyrotechnics is guaranteed to thrill and delight. The old French carol is new and exciting for singers and audiences, especially in the inventive

Quoting the familiar Still, Still, Still, the piano ushers the voices in, creating a dreamy Christmas lullaby. Composed by a direct descendant of Franz Gruber, this new carol concludes with a quote

This interpretation of the wonderful French carol is even more exciting than the original! Unexpected harmonies, call-and-response vocals, and the fabulous accompaniment build this setting to new heights.

The treasured Christmas carol opens with a thoughtful new verse by the arranger, sung by a soloist. In the middle verse, the choir enters with the original text, singing unaccompanied with optional flute

It is refreshing to find a carol that has not been overused. This choral tour de force overflows with seasonal joy and makes a sparkling addition to any Christmas service or holiday concert. Brief yet

A jubilant setting of Fanny Crosby's Christmas text, this is scored in lively compound meter with a sensational piano accompaniment. In the vocals, the carol explores one melodic refrain through numerous

This delightful setting of a popular traditional carol boasts a really nice variety of textures, rhythms, and keys as the setting builds verse by verse. The mimicking of bells in the vocals contributes to a

This is a high-energy, foot-tapping original setting of a well-known Christmas text. The bluesy melodies, jazzy harmonies, and swing rhythms give the piece a gospel feel that is festive and fun. Powerful

Higgins' arrangement of this traditional carol is beautiful and delicate. The first verse is sung by unison voices, the second is a cappella with an optional soloist or small group and features sustained

This Celtic-style arrangement of the beloved French carol is delightfully fresh and fun, with a driving piano accompaniment and an optional Celtic fiddle. Strong and accessible choral writing with limited

Originally arranged for SATB divisi voices in the well-known a cappella version, this classic carol was then revised for SATB voices with an added harp or piano accompaniment and then again in an accessible

A text by the late fifteenth-century Franciscan priest James Ryman is set for a cappella voices with a distinctive Renaissance flavor. Alternating soli sections highlight your tenor-bass and treble voices,

Excerpted from Forrest's Christmas Joy, this creative arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol combines the music and text to bring a fresh feel to the Handel classic. Use of the optional brass