Features a strong text from J. Paul Williams and an engaging melody! This anthem is a Christmas blessing. With a lilting bounce the yuletide celebration begins and keeps on going. Excellent for small choirs, this SAB anthem is quickly learned. Fred Bock.

From the rhythmic, driving keyboard opening to the choir's colorful closing chords, this medley resounds with Christmas joy. Three carols have been transformed, giving them a dance-like feeling in 6/8 meter. A great choice for school holiday concerts and Advent or Christmas worship. 2-part/SSA (#23729), SAB (#23728), and SATB (#23727).

This captivating choral dance incorporates Pietro Yon's beloved Christmas carol, "Gesù Bambino." The jubilant opening chorus, "Glory to God," is followed by a lyrical contrasting section recalling the glorious Christmas morning. Strains of Yon's carol are heard in the flute (opt., part included). Highly recommended for school or church choirs! SATB voices, #20011.

A perfect addition to your worship or Christmas concert. Written for SATB and optional solo or children's choir, this anthem marries "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly," "The First Noel", and "In Christ Alone" in a fresh, new way. Don't miss this one! Jubilate Music (Word.)

A perfect addition to your worship or Christmas concert. Written for SATB and optional solo or children's choir, this anthem marries "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly," "The First Noel", and "In Christ Alone" in a fresh, new way. Don't miss this one! Jubilate Music (Word.)

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Your choir will LOVE this one! Gorgeous harmonic colors enliven this unforgettable new setting of the famous Advent prophecy from Isaiah 40: 4-5, "Every valley shall be exalted." Full choral sections alternate with unison ensemble passages, with opt. flute. Highly expressive, an inspired choice for Advent worship or a Service of Lessons and Carols. SATB;  #18379, Alfred.

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 A stunningly sweet and lovely setting of Isaiah 9:6 is dramatically paired with a later verse, "Now the wolf will dwell with the lamb." This warm and expressive text is deeply enhanced by the eloquent melody and lush harmonies, as the gentle piano accompaniment brings this outstanding selection for late Advent and Christmas Eve together.  SAB and SATB. #19077, #19076, Alfred Publishing.

This joyous song in dance-like 6/8 meter urges us to "Sing a glad hosanna; let alleluias ring." Text by J. Paul Williams, this works well as a call to worship, processional or exciting anthem! Accessible parts and festive accompaniment. SATB #A 7803, Shawnee Press.

A new choral setting paired with one of the beloved Fred Bock's piano solos. Delightful simple counterpoint between men and women's voices makes this a joy to sing!  SATB voices, accompanied. # BG2513 Fred Bock Music through Hal Leonard.

John Parker provides the insightful text and begins by asking the questions posed throughout the millennium - "Where is the chosen of God? When can we see the one sent to redeem us? This tender lullaby reminds us we need look no further than "Here in the Manger" for our Deliverer. SATB, #BSCM05043, Warner Brothers/Alfred.

An anthem for late Advent or for Christmas. It is based upon an inspired new text by J. Paul Williams. Easy, lyrical line with flowing accompaniment. Optional flute obbligato part included. SAB and SATB (#19069 and 19068), Alfred Publishing, $1.40.

One of the last written anthems with Paul Williams, this new celebrative sacred choral is a cheerful choice for the season of lights. With a text well suited for a variety of holiday uses, this sizzling anthem will let your light shine with hope and deck your sacred halls with pure joy! SATB voices. Shawnee Press. 

This beautiful original song shares the beauty of a flowing melodic line with close harmonies and a text that depicts the love Mary has for her infant Son. Truly gorgeous and useful in church and school. SSA and SATB, (7432), Shawnee Press.

For Advent, "My Lord, He is A Comin' Soon" is a captivating slow-blues setting with a text based on 2 Peter 3:11-18 recalling the words of the prophet to “prepare the way of the Lord.” Written by Laura Winnen and Jeff Cothran, this anthem's appealing jazzy rhythms and easily-learned harmonies are sure to appeal during this season of waiting and expectation. Hope Publishing Company, SATB voices accompanied.

Written with text by my daughter, Emily Drennan, this 2-part treble or mixed joyous carol employs a modicum of handbells (7), combining all forces in a joyful song of praise to the newborn King. Alfred Publishing, #BSCM05033.

This is a re-invigorated John Francis Wade’s 18th century English carol, "O Come, All Ye Faithful", with lively syncopation, rich harmonic color, and opening and closing choral fanfare. The perfect “opener” for holiday concerts and Christmas worship, with (opt.) brass and percussion accompaniment or, for smaller choirs, a solo trumpet obbligato. SATB and SAB; Alfred Publishing

 This gorgeous Celtic flavor motet for the Christmas season shares the poetic imagery of John Parker’s text  to create a timeless Christmas gem. Optional violin or flute obbligato. H.W. Gray/Alfred Publishing, #25534.

Children's Musical

Text by J. Paul Williams, Narration by Sara Martin. (Children's Musical)- The first nativity scene was enacted by St. Francis of Assisi to remind the people of the Savior's humble birth in a time when Christmas celebrations centered on the materialistic. This simple, charming cantata for younger children celebrates the same with a jovial St. Francis as the narrator, with the choir serving as the animals(sheep, cows and donkey) in the manger. Easy vocal writing that is actually good for your children's voices is supported by a well-structured piano accompaniment. Simply delightful! 2-part, #25534 Lorenz Music (Laurel Press.)

Christmas/Advent/Epiphany

This Epiphany anthem not only celebrates the story of the shining Christmas star, but also invites us to bask in the glory of Jesus and to reflect that warmth in our own lives. Set as a gentle waltz, faint echoes of the chorus of "We Three Kings" shimmer just like the star that the Wise Men followed. SATB, #A8644, Shawnee Press, $1.75.

The traditional feel of this classic carol for any size choir will add warmth to your Christmas Services. The addition of the C-instrument obbligato adds color and sparkle to an already beloved work. Shawnee Press, SATB voices with flute or C-instrument, #A8775. Pepper's "Editor's Choice"

Handbells

Set with text by J. Paul Williams, this is a perfect song to introduce the coming of our Infant Savior's birth! Optional handbells peal in a 6/8 meter in a declaration of the season of His birth. Great for your choir processional or Christmas Eve service. SATB voices accompanied, #A7059, Shawnee Press. Delightful!

Change things up a bit at your church with a fun, calypso song sharing the "Joy" the shepherds found on their travels to Bethlehem. Add light shaker percussion to enhance the calypso feel! Accessible SA(T)B voicing accompanied, #06330-2954-8, Church Street Music.

Tell the story of how one tiny star lead all who came to the manger. Easily prepared, its a wonderful choice for your Christmas Eve services. 2-part (BSCM05017) and SATB (BSCM05016) voices, Warner/Alfred Publishers.

Exciting! This energetic medley of the popular Christmas carols, "Joy to the World" and "Angels We Have Heard on High", plus "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, is available in multiple voicings with optional orchestration.  SAB (26335), SATB (#26334) and CD trax, Alfred Publishing.

Your choir will love this vocal jazz adaptation of the classic Christmas carol as a tasty addition to any holiday gathering. Voices sing warm harmonies over a nice rhythmic underlay, including piano, snare drum with brushes, and a bluesy flute obbligato. Perfect for praise team or  ensemble in church, or in school settings. SATB, Shawnee Press.