Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This artful rendition of a lesser-known 19th-century carol presenting the angelic visitation to Mary is especially appropriate for lessons and carols programs. Creative harmonic motion is accompanied by a

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

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

With a delightfully playful rhythmic interplay between 3/4 and 6/8 meters, this joyous, fresh setting of the traditional English carol seizes one's interest from its introduction to its exuberant

The original text by John A. Dalles is set in a flowing and lyrical manner. The long flowing vocal lines and an arpeggiated accompaniment combine to create a lovely new carol.  A solo opens and closes

Creative composition shines through beautifully in this fresh arrangement of the Austrian carol. With choral refrains of "still" and part writing that shares the melody throughout different voice parts,

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 exquisite lyric by Susan Bentall Boersma focus on Mary's wonderment and awe while reflecting on her newborn baby. He, while a helpless baby, is also Lord of All. This is an excellent

A new twist on a timeless carol, this setting of Christina Rossetti's poem features Holst's original melody and harmonization along with new connective material between the verses and beautiful cluster

Rhythmic and dramatic, this exciting piece is the perfect way to open your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving

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

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

With excellent balance in the part writing and just the right amount of unison, this setting of the treasured Rossetti text is lovely and singable. A sweeping piano part, sections of a cappella singing, and

Uniquely combining English and Latin in this traditional German carol, this arrangement is an accessible and appropriate addition to your holiday concert or church service. With canonic duets and joyful

Here is a fresh take on the beloved French carol! In the exact arrangement made famous by Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Noteworthy, this contemporary setting is in 6/8 for a gently lilting

This modern setting of the beloved English melody WEXFORD CAROL is truly stunning. The classic harmonies in the piano and vocals are elevated by Ed Hogan's finely crafted, soaring orchestration. The

Based on the beloved Evening Prayer from "Hansel and Gretel," this tender anthem offers a touch of the classics for Christmas worship. Full harmonies enrich the sound with impressive effect, and

This distinctive manger song conveys a profound message that speaks to our wounded world. After the opening vocal solo, the choir enters, serving first as backup and then taking preeminence. The solo

This arrangement of a relatively recent Christmas hymn frames the nativity story in a haunting narrative about the darkness of waiting and the coming of Christ's light. Each stanza explores different

A magical carol setting that transports the listener into Christina Rosetti's beloved Christmas text written in London (listen for the subtle hints of Big Ben!). Ethereal melodic echoes eventually build to