Christmas Anthems for the Church Choir

This high-energy arrangement includes the well-known spiritual Amen, Amen. It may be accompanied simply with piano, or with an added rhythm section, or full orchestra. Any way you choose, choirs

Harkening to the Augustinian paradoxes inherent in God becoming a baby, this profound poem is set skillfully by acclaimed composer Richard Nichols. Nichols' tune is appealing and skillfully crafted so that

Inspired by John Rutter's Candlelight Carol, this exquisite new carol gives us a lovely melody with complementary harmony in a fresh setting. "Brightly a star shines in the night; yet brighter

Beginning a cappella, this lovely setting of the familiar carol stands among the best. Wilberg's unique ability to underpin the vocal parts with an extraordinary accompanimental support is evident here as

Adolphe Charles Adam's carol, based on Cappeau de Roquemaure's poem and then translated, is here arranged to enhance the appealing simplicity and dramatic swells of the original, drawing on Katie Melua's

This exuberant, lively and modern setting of the traditional English carol begins and ends with strength and has a lovely reflective middle section. Each section has the opportunity to sing the melody as it

Peter Niedmann offers a jaunty and rhythmically active composition to a Christmas text by Washington Gladden. Moving from 6/8 to 9/8 time the music aptly captures the meaning of the text. Featuring a lively

This short, energetic piece sets words by contemporary hymn writer Mary Louise Bringle. The text is full of hope; Wilberg's use of a 7/8 time signature keeps the verses propelling forward joyously while

"The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit and always green: the trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree." This inspirational, powerful, and spirit-filled text works in

Here is set the traditional text from Luke with a joyous and energetic musical vocabulary that will challenge the best collegiate and professional choirs. There is divisi in all voices, but primarily in the

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

Beginning with a mystical, ethereal feel with a haunting optional cello line, this piece opens with lyrical choral lines singing over a baby and promising heavenly protection and care. The mood then shifts

Opening with vocal "droons" and whistles, this setting of the traditional English carol breathes new life into a beloved melody. With a rhythmic jig-like piano accompaniment, this festive arrangement is

This captivating setting of the traditional plainsong melody is flush with well-crafted unison, harmonic, and contrapuntal textures with logical voice leading. The oboe or flute obbligato, which is

Typically set in triple meter, this arrangement of this beloved Irish carol is set in duple meter. This choice allows each phrase a bit more room to breath, added contrapuntal writing, and more appropriate

A lovely setting of the traditional Venezualan carol featuring Spanish Rhythms and harmonizations. Included in the collection "The Snow Lay on the Ground: Nine Festive Carol Settings" by Julian Wachner.

Julian Wachner gives us an exciting arrangement Felix Mendelssohn's famous melody as adapted by William H. Cummings, and Charles Wesley's well-known words (1831–1915). Included in the collection "The

Julian Wachner offers us a lovely, warm arrangement of this well-known English Carol as harmonized by John Stainer with words from Carols Ancient and Modern (1823). Included in the collection "The Snow Lay

A lively arrangement of the well-known, traditional carol. Included in the collection The Snow Lay on the Ground: Nine Festive Carol Settings, by Julian Wachner. Recorded by the Choir of Trinity

This is a superb SAB anthem with a quality and challenging piano part. Voice ranges are reasonable throughout the changing of the mixed meters. Great for worship or concerts. Energetic, engaging and