Excitement describes this piece from the first "Alleluia." An exuberant piano accompaniment and optional percussion parts set a captivating energy throughout. Delightfully surprising is the presence of the familiar African tune "Kum Ba Yah," crying out for God to "come and save us" as the "alleluias" continue. This anthem is truly unique and effective for Advent or general use.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Ruth Elaine Schram

Acclaimed writer Patti Drennan brings a cheerful and delightful piece for your Christmas programming. Regardless if you choose to only use the rhythmic piano accompaniment or to add the optional instrumentation (parts for claves, congas, maracas, and string bass are available separately), the worshippers and singers will not be able to remain still during this joyful proclamation of our Savior's birth!

Composer: Patti Drennan

Sweet and gentle from beginning to end, this charming lullaby captures the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. A captivating lilting Celtic melody and a text that is replete with vivid word painting combine to provide an excellent addition to your Christmas Eve service.

Composer: Joel Raney

"Christ is born this holy day!" The urgency of the word Hodie" (meaning "today" in Latin) is clearly felt in this spirited octavo by Mary Kay Beall and Benjamin Harlan. The lively 6/8 meter allows the rhythm to move through the piece and emphasize the excitement and joy of this offering for the Christmas season.

Composer: Benjamin Harlan

Robert Sterling has masterfully paired two well-loved Christmas carols -- one English and one Polish -- to create this lovely anthem. The singable harmonies and lilting part for children's choir or small women's ensemble, along with a tender keyboard accompaniment, combine to make it a lovely addition to your Christmas musical selections.

Arranger: Robert Sterling

Hauntingly beautiful, this setting of a text of peace by John Parker is masterfully based upon a song by French composer Erik Satie. Robert Sterling has created the essence of calm tranquility in his choral writing, which is only further enhanced by an optional part for flute.

Composer: John Parker

The strains of Debussy's "Claire de Lune" provide a perfect setting for this anthem, arranged by Robert Sterling, which focuses on the comfort found in knowing the "Savior, ever true, with assurance ever new." The piece begins softly and builds gradually to a joyful cadence at mid-point, and then returns to words of comforting assurance as it draws to a close.

Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composer: Claude Debussy

Beautiful new music wraps around a classic hymn text in this stunning offering. Beginning slowly and quietly, this anthem soon builds to a triumphant finish. The optional organ accompaniment part is offered as a free download to enhance the presentation.

Composer: Heather Sorenson

Three classic hymn tunes from The Sacred Harp tradition are seamlessly woven together to create an anthem that is both robust and reflective. It's easily prepared, while highly effective and inspired.

Arranger: Mary McDonald

This moving anthem paints a picture of Christ from cradle to the cross, focusing on his ultimate sacrifice as "the Flow'r of God's delight."

Composer: James Koerts

Mary McDonald has artistically combined three traditional hymns, all having texts based on Psalm 23, to create this elegant anthem. God's love and care for humankind shine through this solid choral writing and burst into triumph in the concluding section which focuses on God's goodness and mercy. A lovely addition to your congregation's worship!

Arranger: Mary McDonald

Lent, Holy Week, Communion---all are excellent occasions for this solemnly stirring anthem. Weaving themes from Isaiah 53 with original lyrics, the authors have created a profound text that is wed to melodic and harmonic writing that enhances the text all the more.

Arranger: Robert Sterling