Liturgical Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

Pull out all the stops and gather all your instrumentalists for this exhilarating arrangement. It is flexible – it may be performed with all parts listed, or incorporate just the instruments you have

John Neale's translation of the 12th-century German carol In hoc anni circulo is a simple treatment of the Christmas story. This simple yet elegant setting can be performed as written, harmonized

This touching new text, along with its versatile melody, paints a beautiful picture not only of the peace that Christ brings but the hope He brings as well. Imaginatively scored for choir, descant,

Dancing off the page and into the heart, this delightful arrangement of the beloved English carol is marked by staggered vocal entrances and a few brief a cappella sections. The dazzling organ accompaniment

This sparkling arrangement captures the vibrancy of the traditional carol with active choral writing and an organ score that adds color and flair. Of moderate difficulty, the part-writing is accessible with

This delightful original carol should be sung with dancing exuberance while still expressing freedom of tempo. It is perfect for the Christmas season, with a text that expresses the joy of the shepherds,

The cherished hymn is arranged in a vibrant setting for choir, C instrument, and congregation. The stanzas feature varied choral treatments from an altered melody and a cappella singing to the use of canon.

A refined two-part mixed arrangement is based on the early American tune PLEADING SAVIOR. This creative and versatile setting begins with choral overtone singing and continues with unison singing of the

The hope and yearning of the Advent season are portrayed in this compelling anthem based on the well-loved Charles Wesley text. A melismatic and fluid melody is sung by the sopranos throughout and is well

Reflecting on the more ethereal qualities of the Christmas narrative, this introspective a cappella work marvels at the significance of the star, both literally and metaphorically. Extracted from a larger

Three verses of the intimate and prayerful Latin text O nata lux de lumine are employed for this lovely a cappella setting. Suitable for Christmas or general programming, this work for mixed choirs

Rossetti's treasured Christmas poem is imagined evocatively in this setting equally effective with choir or mixed quartet. By verse, the melody is passed around while the other voices accompany with a new

This lovely, reflective anthem sets a lesser-known Rossetti poem Christmas Eve ("Christmas hath a darkness"). Keyboard introduction and interludes set apart the verses for treble voices, SATB a

Retaining the beauty of the original text and tune (MARVEL), this arrangement incorporates new melodic lines and expanded choral harmonies that mix old and new. The choral texture varies by verse and

For seasonal worship or school concerts, this lovely setting of Blake's text focuses on the inherent clash between the corruption of the world and the innocence of youth. The choral verses progress

Based on the tune PUER NOBIS, this useful setting offers three texts: From Heaven Above (Christmas), What Star Is This (Epiphany), and That Easter Day. The choral texture varies

Painting with both text and tone, this piece is set for choir and keyboard with very effective optional flute and string quartet. It opens with a short introduction followed by upper voices in unison

The classic 1911 Darke setting of Rossetti's poem frequently appears in the King's College Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols program. The vocal solos can be sung by sections, and the organ accompaniment

Creatively combining two texts appropriate for Christmas or Epiphany, this original work for mixed choir, children's choir, and trumpet is both traditional and modern. Michael Praetorius' PUER NOBIS text

The traditional French carol sparkles in this strophic a cappella setting. It begins with standard harmonies but grows to feature both the upper and lower voices on the melody with accompanying harmonies.