Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

Brightly dancing, this anthem shines with joy! It celebrates God's greatest gift through the creative use of the beloved Shaker tune, Simple Gifts, blended with the chorus of a familiar

This gentle lullaby sings with awe, hope, and love of the coming of Christ in a lowly manger. With the addition of the beloved carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly sung by an optional children's choir,

The awe and wonder of this contemporary Christmas classic are masterfully portrayed in this beautifully orchestrated setting that will wrap your listeners in a warm and enveloping sonic tapestry. Your choir

The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she prepares for the birth of her son, alone and afraid. Experience the miracle of

"How quietly the wondrous gift was given for me. How sweet and gentle, how meek and mild; the precious gift this Holy Child." This beautiful partner song pairs your adult choir on original material with

"Children arise! Lift up your eyes! Darkness will turn to light!" With energy and great anticipation, this anthem soars with joy and hope. Perfect for any time during the Christmas season, this anthem from

The text of Away in a Manger is effectively set to the Irish tune SLANE, creating a quiet and lovely arrangement for Christmas. The text for verse two, by Tom Fettke, speaks to the Child

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! This traditional Irish music experience pairs the well-known carol with a recently composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy

From the H.W. Gray catalog comes this dynamic arrangement of a cherished carol. Rich choral harmony contrasts with simple unison and two-part voicing, bringing a varied palette of choral textures to this

The angels are definitely singing in the skies in this energetic anthem of Christmas praise! Driving rhythms contrast with a brief legato section which gives way to a snippet of the beloved carol Angels

A treasured French carol is paired with new words in this lilting anthem. With a neoclassical touch, the setting maintains its exciting praise to the child in the manger throughout. "Unto us a Son is given

In this time-honored calypso classic, the text has been given an infusion of new words by Tom Fettke resulting in a captivating, toe-tapping new take on The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy. Easily

Inspired by the classic carol text Silent Night, Holy Night, this setting moves beyond its source material and delivers an exquisite portrait of Christmas grace. A memorable melody propels the

This compelling anthem combines the tender beauty of the Nativity story with the age old grandeur of the Sanctus text. The music weds the simplicity of the stable in Bethlehem to a deeply

Using an adaptation of the traditional Longfellow text, this new arrangement in a minor key generates excitement with a beating pulse underlying the message of the conflict between the strife and hate in

This lush, heartwarming setting imparts the Christmas story in a lilting 3/4 style. Echoes of Away in a Manger are heard in the introduction and interludes.

Celebrate Christmas with this rich garland of carols! From the festive opening to the thrilling conclusion, three beloved carols are woven together with simple narration. Optional congregational

With words based on Matthew 1:23, the names of Jesus are emphasized: Emmanuel, Prince of Peace, Son of God - all proclaiming "God with us!" A great way to commemorate Advent and to inspire.

This Christmas anthem opens with the refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High offering an opportunity to include a children's choir along with the adults. Both groups then join together in the

Beethoven's ODE TO JOY tune makes for a strong telling of the value of the Christ Child to earth. The strong orchestration, accessible choral writing, and energy give this piece a unique place among

This poignant anthem reminds the listener that the revered God is central to the story of Christmas. With strong lyrics and beautiful melodies, this piece carries the story well. Pretty.

A popular Christmas spiritual is adapted with tasteful choral textures, including call-and-response and interesting inner lines. Nice original music propels the transitions with shouts of "Halle,