Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

The flowing reharmonization of this beloved carol helps the listener feel the profound emotion and wonder of that first Christmas night. This moving arrangement culminates in a joyous modulation to the last

This tender Christmas lullaby creatively intertwines the Appalachian carol Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head with the Czech carol Rocking. It has accessible choral writing that makes use

This exciting and catchy version of the classic carol features syncopation and mixed meter, making it rhythmically fresh. A memorable offering for your congregation or audience.

The verses of this lyric by Susan Bentall Boersma focus on Mary's wonderment while reflecting on her newborn baby. This is an excellent opportunity to feature a strong soprano soloist; the setting is very

The beautiful Sussex Carol is sweetly arranged for treble voices with optional flute (or other treble C instrument). Feature your sopranos and altos on Christmas Eve or during late Advent for a

This anthem tells the Christmas story with original music and textual references from What Child Is This? and the first verse of O Little Town of Bethlehem. The anthem concludes with

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

A poignant text by Thomas Troeger is set to original music. The minor melody conveys the message in unison and two-part writing. The refrain opens up into relative major with beautiful four-part harmonies.

Filled with wonder and awe, Pamela Stewart's text comprises wondrous components from the Christmas narrative, telling it afresh along with a memorable melody and captivating accompaniment. An optional solo

This two-in-one octavo provides service music for the Advent and Christmas seasons. The "Festive Introit" (Angels, We Have Heard on High) has a mixed-meter feel. The "Benediction" incorporates text

An original Advent text is paired with the hymn tune HYFRYDOL, while strains of The First Noel can be heard in the introduction. The piece eventually gives way to The First Noel

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

Joyful and exuberant, this original carol for a cappella mixed choir features bell-like singing, canonic writing, and a sprightly tempo. It's an exciting and fresh choice for Christmas services and holiday

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

An original tune has been composed for the traditional William Chatterton Dix text. This a cappella carol setting has a flexible tempo without set dynamic markings. The musical expression is contrasted

A lyrical, ballad-like lullaby for baby Jesus in the manger moves performers and audiences alike. With lyrics in either English or German, it not only enhances Advent and Christmas concerts but can also be

Composed in 1898 by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, this piece tells of the anticipation and love felt at Christmastime. Closely following the original, the arrangement captures Humperdinck's

Some of the most popular pastoral movements – such as those by Corelli, Manfredini, and Locatelli – are wed to Christmas poems by Baroque poets in this collection of sensitive, accessible

Bright and festive, this work is an upbeat opener for a Christmas concert or service. Text from Edmund H. Sear's It Came Upon the Midnight Clear is paired with a classic English carol tune along

This stunning carol tapestry includes threads of The Coventry Carol; What Child Is This; Noel Nouvelet and original thematic material along with new words. With conservative

An easy and original setting of the well-known Rossetti text, with a very memorable tune. Set for mixed, treble or unison choirs with piano accompaniment; additional instrumental parts for flute and harp

An original work, this homophonic setting offers a new perspective on the beloved carol's text. Options for violin obbligato and solo, quartet, or small ensemble singing are included.

Christina Rossetti's text shines in this arrangement of the beloved carol with Gustav Holst's melody. The warm orchestration or flowing piano accompaniment are both nice options to enhance this piece for

Joyful and triumphant! A powerful opening sets the tone for this inventive yet intuitive arrangement of the Christmas favorite. Ending with a majestic final verse and a soaring descant line, add the