Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This simple but profound piece elegantly celebrates the names of the coming Emmanuel found in Isaiah 9:6. This well-written piece is accessible to varying ensembles. Celebrate the season!

This delightful setting by Pepper Choplin recalls the encounter that the shepherds and angels had on the night Jesus was born. Lush harmonies abound in this original a cappella anthem for Christmas, which

Lush harmonies abound in this original a cappella Christmas piece by Lloyd Larson, based on the familiar beloved lyric "Child in the manger, infant of Mary; outcast and stranger, Lord of all..." A cameo

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

A joyful spirit permeates this song from start to finish. This good-natured gospel styled anthem is ideal for Epiphany and its approachable technical demands make it excellent for youth and adult ensembles.

The Coventry Carol is one of the most popular carols in the English language. Dating from the 16th century, the tune has been arranged hundreds of times. This setting presents the tune for TTBB

This tender original a cappella carol set as a lullaby recounts the nativity in a gently rocking rhythm with warm vocal lines and fresh contemporary harmonies. Some divisi occurs in the alto, tenor and bass

Opening with a plaintive treble voice over a choral background, the verse and refrain unfold to reveal the loving truth of the nativity: "Born in a poor place, but rich in your glory." The accompanied and a

This simple strophic carol connects the light from the shepherd's lamp at the stable door to the light that Jesus shines on the pathway of the believer. On the final verse, it grows to a glorious high

A spirited proclamation of the birth of the Savior, scored for a cappella SATB choir. Singers and worshippers alike will be caught up in the exuberance of the text and the music!

A hallmark of Matthew Culloton's arrangements is his ability to take a familiar carol and invest it with something fresh and surprising without losing the sentimental attachment the listener may have with

This fun, original a cappella Christmas anthem celebrates the birth of the Christ Child. The optional percussion accompaniment adds a subtle Latin feel to the voices. Your choir and congregation will love

The text of an Old English carol and a melody from Willam Ballet's Lute Book are joined together with alternating English and Latin text in this breathtaking arrangement. Set in the minor mode with

This standard Christmas carol has been reimagined by Tom Trenney. Tom asks, "What are we planning to do to this poor baby when we get there? Why do we sing O come, let us adore Him with such bombast?" Tom

Paul Mealor's Behold a Tender Babe is a work for unaccompanied SATB Choir, commissioned by the Hauser-Oberschneider family to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Summer Fields School. The work sets extracts

This simple a cappella arrangement allows the beauty of Franz Xaver Gruber's beloved Christmas carol to shine through. It includes in the score both German text and English singing translation. It is

The text of this beautiful composition draws on the human-ness of Christ. The scale passages represent the angel's descent to earth. Craig Carnahan is at his best in reflecting the depth and

This arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day restores some of the language that is commonly left out of most hymnals. This setting restores some of the

Matthew Culloton has created a fresh, stunning arrangement of this popular Christmas carol. Though a cappella, the lower three parts sometimes act as accompaniment with neutral syllables, granting

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.

This perennial favorite is presented here in a very accessible, yet effective arrangement of the Polish carol. Lush harmonies, excellent choral lines, and dynamic contrasts make this a pleasure to sing