Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

A cappella choirs will enjoy this ethereal arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol. The melody is easily identifiable throughout, and a quiet energy makes it an exciting setting.

"When Christmas morn is dawning, help me to see the child in the manger, a mirror, God, of Thee." A beautiful melody aptly conveys the charming text and reflects German and Swedish folk influences. The

This setting features a piano accompaniment that is both simple and ethereal. This masterful yet approachable setting evokes a wondrous calm that is perfect for this carol. There is minimal vocal divisi.

A lively, sacred Renaissance piece from the 14th century. It may be sung in Latin or in English and uses both treble choir as well as SATB chorus.  The percussion parts are included in the score and

If you want a large scale, tour-de-force setting of this beloved carol, search no further. For SATB choir, brass quintet, handbells, percussion, timpani and organ, this music sparkles in a grand way.

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.

Beginning softly and atmospherically, this lovely setting radiates joy and peace. Building with a march-like quality, it explodes with majesty before ending in the quiet spirit of the opening.  Perform

A moving text by Paul Hoffman is the inspiration for this quiet, lovely original Christmas anthem. The lyric flow of each stanza slows to its cadential point to ponder and appreciate Beauty, Hope, Love,

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

A tender setting of the CRADLE SONG tune, this a cappella setting features three verses sung in four parts throughout. Sopranos have the melody, accompanied by the choir on "oo" in verse one; tenors take

A sumptuous banquet of six Christmas carols, this festival setting includes two verses each of Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Winds Through the Olive Trees; Ding Dong! Merrily

"Gloria in excelsis deo" is a text we hear most often at Christmas time, but this unique setting can be done throughout the year. It successfully captures the spirit and joy of the South African

The familiar Austrian carol is presented in a tender choral setting with keyboard and optional flute, oboe, and string quartet accompaniment. The text is adapted from the carol, and close harmonies

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

A simple but lovely original melody fits the Rosetti text beautifully, making this a sure winner for your upcoming Christmas season. Adult or youth choirs will find this an effective anthem for the season,

This beautiful setting of Silent Night employs the original text with new music scored for SATB a cappella voices and optional descant. Color reigns supreme as the text is almost treated in a

From the larger work, Sing the Songs of Bethlehem: A Service of Lessons and Carols. The familiar text and tune (PICARDY) in a gentle setting using organ with optional oboe and strings.