This upbeat gospel-flavored anthem is a real treat. With a quiet energy, it soon builds to a celebrative song of praise. Beginning with a basic melodic pattern from the men, the other voices join for...
Rollo Dilworth's exciting arrangement of this gospel favorite is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Savior and King. The gospel swing rhythms scored for 3 trumpets, piano, bass, guita...
Bethlehem has never been busier! Caesar's Census has the entire town in a frenzy...and of course, everyone's favorite innkeeper plans to capitalize on the coming crowds. He's decided to make his inn a...
The Bethlehem Chronicle newspaper is in big trouble! If subscriptions don't increase, the paper will be shut down forever. Now it's up to Scoop Early, Sally O'Callahan and Rock Gibraltar as they searc...
Good morning Bethlehem! Another day has dawned in the little town and the citizens are bustling with activity. Bethlehem's mayor and his staff of one are hard at work announcing the new tax from Caesa...
Michael W. Smith's Christmas classic pairs Angels We Have Heard on High with a wonderfully original treatment of the angels' message, Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Beginning quietly with the Gloria lyrics,...
Get ready for an unbridled Gospel celebration! From the Hal Leonard Sacred Series, this piece is pure fun with an energetic drive that won't stop. David Maddux has placed this selection (featured in t...
Opening with a warm a cappella setting of the familiar Isaiah text (Is 9:6-7), this anthem soars with melodic beauty, unforgettable in its treatment of the timeless words. Susan Naylor Callaway's musi...
Cindy Berry is a master at true worship and praise anthems. Adore Him, Emmanuel is an intimate anthem of worship which ends with a hushed conclusion. With a hint of Away in a Manger and an optional de...
With a strong Biblical textual origin, this new Parker/Pethel creation almost sings itself! Light and rhythmic, it moves with great energy and ease. Use the optional rhythm and flute accompaniment (or...
The Nativity is seen through the eyes of the lambs in this new Ruth Elaine Schram creation. Childlike in its approach, this anthem is a simple statement of faith. Add the optional children's choir (or...
Creatively blending Rise Up, Shepherd with Children Go Where I Send Thee, this anthem is one your choir won't be able to sing without some toe-tapping and possibly some hand-clapping. A true celebrati...
With Cindy Berry's inimitable touch, this anthem opens with a hushed statement of awe and builds gradually to an exciting and satisfying finish. The text is solid theology and worship while the music...
With a gentle lilt, this new offering from seasoned composer Mark Blankenship is delightful. The text is joyful and sings easily, while the piano accompaniment is lightly rhythmic, and the vocals are...
This gem has been uncovered and polished by arranger Sheldon Curry. In the same Appalachian gospel style as the popular Down to the River to Pray, this song is heartfelt. The BonusTrax (or Instrumenta...
Here's a truly unique Advent anthem. Although upbeat, it contains a quiet intensity underscored with optional string bass and triangle. The (optional) a cappella sections offer variety, while the dyna...
Here's a festive anthem of celebration with a timeless message. The sparkling words and music come together to create an anthem of joy. Use the opening as an introit, followed by a processional with c...
With a light jazz/swing feel - opening with a Baritone solo.
A Michael W. Smith modern worship classic is creatively paired with the favorite Advent hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel with great effect, resulting in a stunning anthem. It moves from contemplative to u...
Soulful and heartfelt, this arrangement really cooks! Opening with the classic carol Silent Night, it transitions to an equally interesting setting of Away in a Manger. With a gospel piano accompanime...
From the musical Child of Peace comes this high-energy celebration of the good news brought to the shepherds on that special night. With its singable vocal parts and sparkling piano accompaniment, Glo...
Here's a fresh, contemporary treatment of the traditional carol with a gentle piano accompaniment, unique rhythmic variations and a compelling final echo chorus of Noel, noel. Easily learned, this ne...
Cristi Cary Miller's treatment of this African-American spiritual is easily sung in an SAB setting with optional handbells. The familiar melody begins in unison and then is countered with a baritone m...
Dennis Allen's new tune paired with the traditional carol lyric makes for a refreshing and meditative choral presentation. Here is an accessible anthem with unison sections and harmony parts easy to f...
This lively gospel selection will energize every concert! Beginning with the instantly memorable refrain, it moves into the famous spiritual Mary Had a Baby, then begins a slow build to a joyous concl...
From the successful Sunday Choir Kit series comes the first musical for Christmas. With Stan Pethel's signature arrangements and drama/narration/worship resources by Mary Kay Beall, 'Silent Night, Won...
Transparent vocals coupled with a supportive and gentle piano accompaniment characterize this plaintive prayer song. Two-part vocal writing makes it widely accessible and the text is heartfelt...the m...
From the flexible and useful Sunday Choir Kit series, Season of Rejoicing is an easy-to-prepare 20-minute musical for Christmas which captures the spirit of the season with fresh carol arrangements an...
From the Sunday Choir Kit series, Celebrate Emmanuel is perfect for small choirs, senior choirs, youth choirs, ensembles or larger choirs desiring an easily-prepared additional Christmas presentation....
Journey to Bethlehem with three wise kings...in this new, easy-to-prepare Christmas musical. Stan Pethel's signature arrangements make this a singable and usable work appropriate for a wide variety of...
Take the journey - then and now - to Bethlehem. This 25-minute musical is a perfect way to showcase younger children, who can portray Biblical characters in rhyming dialog, while older youth share the...
Composed in both traditional and blended choral stylings, this cantata weaves the historic symbolism of both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God into the Christmas story. Through original songs and...
Uses: Advent, Communion Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20; Luke 2:25-32 Now available for SSA ensembles, this best-selling anthem couples the famous Tschesnokoff work Salvation Is Created with Let All Mortal F...
This creative pairing of 'O Holy Night' and 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' is moving and fresh. Highly singable and effective. Available: SATB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ChoirTrax Cassette.
The majesty and joy of Christmas resound in this inspirational work recorded by Mariah Carey on her Merry Christmas II You album from 2010. An ideal selection for Christmas concerts and worship! Avail...
Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Concert Scripture: Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:31-33; John 8:12 This cheerful Christmas song has an islands feel to it and is filled with colorful moments to enjoy. The middle...
Usages : Noël, veille de Noël Écriture : Psaume 95:6 ; Matthieu 2:1-12 Dans le dernier album de Noël de Chris Tomlin, ce chant de louange accueillant l'Enfant Jésus a été conçu dans un arrangement trè...
Uses: Advent, Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Mark 1:1-3; John 1:29 An early Latin hymn text has been combined with a Mozartian tune, and the result is this superb anthem for Advent. Present with p...
Uses: Christmas, Concert Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-14 Written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile crisis, this modern mega-hit is a plea for peace and an affectionate portrait of the spirit of...
Uses: Christmas, Concert, Youth Choir Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2; Luke 2:1-14 Rollo Dilworth's exciting arrangement of this gospel favorite is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Savior...
This beautiful new song by the Stratton and Courtney writing team is further enhanced with the inclusion of Silent Night. With an opportunity for the congregation to join at the end, the room of any C...
From the opening phrase, this text paints a beautiful picture of the first Christmas night. In the stillness, in the quiet, Hope was born into the world. The music is a lovely backdrop for the message...
Scripture: Psalm 121; Luke 2:14; Philippians 4:4-9/Share the story behind the song! A stirring dramatic narrative of this carol's origin has been seamlessly intertwined with the music, causing the und...
This best-selling anthem now has an SAB voicing an expanded instrumentation, and new ChoirTrax with SATB split-trax. This tender setting is perfect for Christmas Eve or any December service. Available...
Uses: Christmas Scripture: John 1:1-5; I Corinthians 1:4-9; Philippians 2:5-11 From Amy Grant's debut Christmas album came this musical telling of Christ's coming as a Child in the manger and His rede...
Uses: Christmas Eve, Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2:11; Luke 2:13-14 Falling like a gentle snow, this tender anthem is a beautiful invitation to Christmas. The piano accompaniment lends a delicate and...
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 ense...
The music dances off the page in this sprightly seasonal offering! A fresh theme written in a classic carol style creates instant joy with its tuneful invitation to the manger. A well-placed hide-a-hy...
This musical re-boot of the classic Wesleyan Advent text is very different from other versions. Primal in its energetic approach, the piano announces instantly the robust qualities of this theme in mi...
Uses: Christmas, Concert Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:8-14 This jazzy neo-spiritual puts the cool in winter. A cappella except for an optional acoustic bass, this anthem has an almost vintage swi...
A thoughtful text with layers of meaning forms the heart of this seasonal offering. With a nod to O Little Town of Bethlehem, the chorus reminds us, How silently, so silently the wondrous Gift is give...
Here is the feel-good seasonal anthem of the year. This good-natured original spiritual begins with a joyful manger roll call and then, with a twist, reminds us of the reason for the season. Well-craf...
An energetic call and response gospel original is found in this seasonal sensation from the cantata Little Lion, Little Lamb. The solo asks the question and the choir delivers the good news: Who's the...
There is a theatrical flair to this original anthem for Advent. The sounds of angels are on the wind and draw near throughout this good-natured offering. Uncluttered vocals are filled with rhythmic jo...
This gospel-styled anthem offers a unique perspective by placing Joseph at the center of the lyric. A pleasant change from the usual Christmas repertoire, the ministry of Joseph's faithfulness permeat...
Christmastime' is a modern Christmas carol that has quickly become part of the standard holiday songbook. Dancing joyfully between a neoclassical 'vibe' and a light jazz pop idiom, this piece pushes a...
Bright and lively, this original anthem has the feeling of a middle-European folk song. Incorporating NOEL NOUVELET, the piano and percussion bring the vibe, adorning the catchy minor melody with colo...
As a baby in a manger, as a star to warm the night; as a song to fill our silent hearts, as a voice of love and light. These words begin the journey of this powerful contemporary carol. An ideal tradi...
A profound text transforms a manger lullaby into a portrait of the Savior. Rich with poetic imagery and spiritual truth, this expressive melody speaks to the heart of Christmas with elegance and grace...
With gentle themes and winsome harmonies, this call to serenity is the ideal benediction to your holiday worship gathering. A delicate piano introduction delivers the listener to a musical passing of...
A reimagining of a beloved Christmas carol, this warm and inviting octavo gathers you in its arms and fills you with its gentle beauty. Contemporary yet timeless, the conversational approach to the mu...
A creative pairing of J.S. Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze and the familiar carol While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks. The optional two flutes will enhance the performance; or add a string quartet for...
With a bright samba beat and smooth voicing, 'Sing Noel!' is a delight to sing. Great for use as a call to worship or Christmas anthem. The optional percussion will add excitement and interest. The up...
The Sing a Merry Christmas! Series offers three medleys of contemporary anthems. Each has optional narration/drama which can be added for a special touch. Perform the medleys separately during the Chr...
Do You Hear What I Hear? blends fresh arrangements of carols and beautiful new songs with compelling narrative and optional drama to create an exciting musical for Christmas. Accompany with piano and/...
Favorite carols and heartfelt new songs are blended for a Christmas musical which is definitely a celebration! Cindy Berry has outdone herself with her first Christmas musical ever. From joyful to tri...
Here's a Christmas spiritual medley...swing style! Mark Hayes has created an ingenious pairing of two well-loved spirituals: Mary Had a Baby and Go, Tell It On the Mountain. Your choir will really enj...
Rhythmic...festive and joyful! Mark Brymer's seamless setting of these familiar carols and Christmas songs is inspired. Adding the (optional) children's choir for O Come, Little Children will create a...
This pairing of 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and 'Jesus, Name Above All Names' is inspired! Carefully woven together, these two songs complement each other perfectly both musically and textually. Chri...
From the mystery and promise of Advent to the glorious coming of the Messiah, Child of Peace proclaims the Incarnation with power and sensitivity. The thoughtful narration faithfully tells the Christm...
The timeless song of Mary is given a fresh treatment in the new gently contemporary anthem from Pamela Martin and Mark Hayes. The harmonies and melody are unforgettable. Appropriate for Advent or any...
One Small Child brings together some of the most beloved contemporary worship songs with favorite carols for an unforgettable Christmas celebration! David Meece's touching, powerful song is the recurr...
The plaintive melody and text surrounded by cello and piano, describe all who wait for the arrival of Emmanuel. Each with a need that only He could fill. An excellent choice for Advent and Christmas....
This majestic anthem from Michael W. Smith's Christmas album proclaims the wonder of the gift of the baby boy, the Son of God: All creation sing His praises, Earth and heaven praise His name, All who...
Joyfully rhythmic, this buoyant arrangement is fun to sing. Optional instrumental parts propel the performance to a rousing finish! BonusTrax accompaniment available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45. A...
Here's a fresh gospel treatment of O, Holy Night for chorus and instrumental ensemble suitable for church, school or community chorus. As a featured work or program closer, both singers and audiences...
Ruth Schram takes us on a journey to the Bethlehem stable with the lyrics, We've been waiting, we've been searching, we have come from near and far. Her creative melodies and harmonies point the way t...
The age-old story of Christmas comes alive again with a blend of traditional hymns, contemporary ballads and original songs. The overriding concept that God's love still shines on us today - from the...
From the pen of Scott Krippayne and Marie Reynolds comes a contemporary song that proclaims God's plan let there be light through the birth of his Son, Jesus. Hints of star of wonder, star of night ar...
This original song by Milan and Rodriguez has a contemporary flair, and yet a lovely choral quality about it. The vocal lines are smooth and expressive, making for a sensitive and meaningful moment fo...
The famous Tschesnokoff choral Salvation Is Created coupled with Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence creates a meditative and uplifting pairing for the Advent season. The supportive string and percussio...
Tom Fettke's original lyrics to a popular Christmas carol are fresh and uplifting. Use this vibrant anthem as an introit or call to worship, for a Hanging of the Greens service, or any celebratory ser...
Another silent, a song of hope begins is the opening lyric which sets up this wonderful Christmas thought about that special calm and holy night. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Here is a beloved carol in a very simple and accessible setting by Russell Robinson. This chant-like setting presents the perfect opportunity for coaching your choir to sing freely and expressively. D...
Dennis Allen has taken this beautiful song from Home Alone and transformed it into a stellar Christmas anthem describing the wonder of the Bethlehem star. Optional flute obbligato included. Available...
Fragments of Silent Night, Holy Night set the stage for this tender anthem causing us to remember our need for the peace the Christ Child brings. Duration: ca. 3:35.
Ensembles and choirs will enjoy the little bit of extra work that might be required for this a cappella set, and the result will be well worth the effort. Duration: ca. 4:45.