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A Waiting CarolJ-26

1991 English 29

Helen KempComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild

Date Published CopiesWDC Music Library

Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyModerately difficult

ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationHand drum/Flute

SeasonAdvent

This is a wonderful Advent song. Hand drum, recorder or flute, plus a charming piano accompaniment add much to the excitement of the piece. The anthem begins with two groups singing antiphonally or solo and choir singing antiphonally. It is to be sung and

Advent

A Waiting Carol 1991 English 11


Choristers Guild

Date Published CopiesZion Mennonite

Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationHand drum

SeasonAdvent

Advent Song

Advent

Advent Celebration 1998 English 26

Jon PaigeComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Shawnee Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano

Instrumentation SeasonAdvent

Advent

Advent Message 44

Martin HowComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Date Published CopiesEden Mennonite, Moundridge

Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard


Advent

All Praise to Thee, Eternal God26

1957 English 23

Ludwig LenelComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Concordia


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A unison anthem using the chorale tune "Gelobet seist du, Jesu" Appropriate for general use or for Advent.

Advent

Come Thou, O Savior17

1958 English 26

Johann Sebastian BachComposer

Crawford R. ThoburnArranger Editor

Crawford R. ThoburnPublisher

Summy - Birchard Company


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano/A Capella


This text would be appropriate for Advent or on a Sunday when the sermon is devoted to the "Second Coming." Parts move in typical chorale Fashion.

Advent

Come, O Long-Expected Jesus

ComposerHenry V Gerike

Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentA cappella


Advent

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 1983 English 24

J.S. BachComposer

Rowland PritchardArranger Editor Publisher

Fred Bock

Date Published CopiesFirst, Halstead

Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Advent

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 4

ComposerKenneth Koschat



Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

Dance and Sing for the Lord Will be With UsJ-21

1998 English 29

ComposerHal H Hopson

Arranger Editor PublisherChoristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison/2 part

DifficultyModerately easy

ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationTambourine

SeasonAdvent

This anthem may be used for Advent or for a general church service. An energetic Hebrew melody provides the basisfor this upbeat anthem which almost sings itself. It is sure to be a favorite of both singers and listeners. The piece is mostly unison with a

Advent

God's Great LightsJ-18

1992 English 29


Concordia Pub House


Location

VoicingUnison

Difficulty ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


This is an interesting piece which includes Scripture, a Scene and a Song. It could be embellished with instruments and banners or simply sung in an antiphonal manner with two choirs or a division of one choir. Works well for Advent, singing of Jesus Chri

Advent

Here in the Stable 1

Eusebia Simpson HunkinsComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano


Advent

In Nomine Jesu (In the Name of Jesus)69

1965 Latin/Engli 22

Jacob HandlComposer

Norman GraysonArranger Editor Publisher

Bourne Co.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentA cappella


A lovely 16th century motet that will be a challenge for the church choir. The text is of a general nature but might be used during Advent as well. The ranges are very modest. The choir would have to work hard on getting a horizontal line. It closes with

Advent

Jesus Christ The Apple Tree 20

Elizabeth PostinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

Keep Your Lamps 45

Andre ThomasComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPercussion


Advent

Let all mortal flesh keep silence2

1954 English 41

Joseph ClokeyComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Concordia


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A hymn anthem on the tune: Picardy Found in Mennonite Hymnal

Advent

Light the Candle 39

Carl J. SchalkComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingUnison

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentOrgan


Advent

Little Child, A 5

Betty Ann RamsethComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSA



Advent

Lo! He Comes, With Clouds Descending 1954 English 19

David H. WilliamsComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

H. W. Gray Co,


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Advent Anthem

Advent

Magnificat 1

R. Vaughan WilliamsComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSA

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano & Flute


Advent

O Come, Emmanuel [Wondrous Love] 1

ComposerEusebia Simpson Hunkins



Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

O Come, O Come Emmanuel 9

ComposerAlice/Robert Parker/Shaw



Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

O Come, O Come Emmanuel [Hymns & Carols] 34

ComposerParker & Shaw



Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel [O Holy Night] 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel [The TTBB Chorale Boo 35

Composer Arranger EditorTheodore Hoelty-Nickel

Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Advent

Savior of the Nations, Come [The TTBB Chorale Book 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Advent

Search, The [Wondrous Love] 1



Location

VoicingSSA



Advent

Still, Still, Still 34

Norman LuboffComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Advent

Still, Still, Still 2

ComposerNorman Luboff



Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

Thou Shalt Know Him When He Comes74

1982 English 30

Hal H HopsonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


An effective anthem set to an anonymous text. "Thou shalt know Him when he comes", not by drums, airs or anything he wears. "But His coming known shall be by the holy harmony which His coming makes in Thee." An effective hymn for General use or perhaps fo

Advent

Trees Do Moan, The [Wondrous Love] 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Advent

Veiled In Darkness Judah Lay 37

ComposerJona Baltzer



Location

VoicingSSA



Advent

Waiting Carol, A 28



Location

VoicingUnison


InstrumentationInstruments

SeasonAdvent

Advent

Weary Road [Wondrous Love] 1



Location

Voicing2-Part



Advent

Cold December Flies Away146

1983 English 30

ComposerRene Clausen

Arranger Editor PublisherFostco Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentA capella

InstrumentationTwo Flutes and Finger Cymbals

SeasonAdvent/Christmas

A delightful arrangement of a familiar Catalonian Carol. The translation of the Carol is by Hawhee. The text likens the coming of Christ to the blooming of a fragrant flower. The symbolism is lovely. It might be well to read the text to the congregation b

Advent/Christma

Comfort, All my People248

1980 English 34

Dimitri S BortnianskyComposer

Hal H. HopsonArranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer Inc


Location

VoicingSSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentUnaccompanied

Instrumentation SeasonAdvent/Christmas

An effective unaccompanied motet by Bortniansky who wrote the music for the hymn "O Power of Love." Here Hopson has used a text from Isa. 40. This anthem might be used during Advent or for the general service. The structure of the piece is A-A-B-A providi

Advent/Christma

Of the Father's Love Begotten286

1980 English 19

ComposerRobert Lind

Arranger Editor PublisherAugsburg Pub House


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerately Easy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationFlute

SeasonAdvent/Christmas

Introduction-flute and organ; stanza 1-tenors and basses (unison) with short 4-pt ending; 2-sopranos and altos in unison with flute obligato; 3-tenors and basses; 4-some antiphonal work for SA and TB; 5-ATB has the chant tune in unison and soprano has a d

Advent/Christma

Three for Young SingersJ-24

1998 English 29

John & Phyllis MillerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


Three original texts: "One Candle," "Sing of Christmas," "Donkey" and melodies make a nice set for the younger children's choir. Simple, yet meaningful text and very singable tunes will make these pieces popular with young singers.

Advent/Christma

Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord158

1981 English 29

J. A. P. SchulzComposer

Kenneth JenningsArranger Editor Publisher

Neil A. Kjos Music Co.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerately Difficult

ChiorAdult



A very effective carol-anthem based on a Norwegian carol much beloved in Scandinavian Lutheran Churches. The voice parts divide into eight parts, hence is will require a somewhat larger choir to perform the work. It is appropriate to Advent, but the text

Advent/Christma

Come, Come, Ye Saints 3

ComposerJ Harold Moyer



Location

VoicingTTBB


Instrumentation SeasonAll Saints

Selections for Male Voices

All Saints

Festival Piece on "Sine Nomine" 67

ComposerDwight Elrich



Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard & Brass


All Saints

For All the Saints 1

ComposerPaul Christiansen



Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard w/Brass


All Saints

African Noel389

1959 English 9

Aden G LewisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Plymouth Music Co


Location

VoicingSA or TB

Difficulty ChiorAdult/Junior

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationDrum

SeasonChrismas

Adapted from a Liberian folk song; could be used with junior choir.

Chrismas

A Babe Lies in a Cradle319

1982 English 31

Richard W SlaterComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

National Music Pub


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan/Piano

InstrumentationViolins/Harp

SeasonChristmas

An interesting setting of a traditional German carol. The text is a translation from the German by Paul England. The accompaniment is harp-like in figuration which continues throughout the entire anthem. There is much variety in the voicing. There is neve

Christmas

A Baby In the Cradle 1990 English 22

D.G. CornerComposer

Barbara KinyonArranger Editor Publisher

Beckenhorst


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationHandbells

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

A Christmas AntiphonalJ-12

1992 English 30


Hope Pub. Co


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorJunior/Adult

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

This is a beautiful Christmas anthem for children's choir with adult mixed voices. It is effective to place the children's choir at a distance from the adult voices. Handbells are a lovely addition if they are available. The children's melody and the adul

Christmas

A Christmas Carol 1978 English 27

Charles IvesComposer

Paul C. EcholsArranger Editor Publisher

Merion Music


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano or A capella

Instrumentation SeasonChristmas

Christmas

A Little Light Was Born 1994 English 25

ComposerMichael Barrett

Arranger Editor PublisherMalcolm


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

A Maiden Most Gentle 1978 English/Lat 23

ComposerAndrew Carter

Arranger Editor PublisherOxford University Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


French Tune

Christmas

A Night for Dancing 1974 English 15


Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano


A Christmas Cantata for Children's Voices

Christmas

A Winter Night 1989 English 11

John EricksonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choirister's Guild


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Advent Alleluia 42

ComposerKenny Williams



Location

VoicingSAB



Christmas

Advent Message327

1978 English 20

Martin HowComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.


Location

VoicingUnison


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This anthem was meant to be done as a processional and would be effective as such. It would also be excellent as an extended call to worship. The accompaniment is interesting and compliments the unison parts well. There is some slight division of parts to

Christmas

Advent Song 1984 English 25

ComposerEugene Butler

Arranger Editor PublisherCoronet


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Ah, the WonderJ-40

1986 English 25


Choristers Guild


Location



AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

All My Heart132

1970 English 28

Johann CrugerComposer

Kenneth JenningsArranger Editor

Kenneth JenningsPublisher

Augsburg Pub House


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationTwo Flutes

SeasonChristmas

This lovely carol has the same text as that found on #124 in the Mennonite Hymnal to a tune by Ebeling. Jennings has fitted those word to the Crueger tune, and added two obbligato flutes or recorders. The outcome is a simple yet lovely Christmas carol-ant

Christmas

All the Stars Shone Down 19

Mary Lynn LightfoodComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Alleluia 1979 English 27

ComposerDouglas Brenchley

Arranger Editor PublisherShawnee


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

Alleluia331

1955 English 27


Thomas MatthewsArranger Editor Publisher

H.W. Gray Co, Inc


Location

VoicingTTBB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorMen's Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


This anthem is in chorale style with a running accompaniment of 16th notes. The accompaniment requires considerable keyboard facility. This chorale is the closing movement of Cantata 142. The English translation is by Henry S. Drinker.

Christmas

Alleluia for Christmas 1958 English/Ge 12

Johann Sebastian BachComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

G. Schirmer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


From "To Us a Child is Given", Cantata No. 142

Christmas

Alleluia Train 30

Suzanne LordComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Alleluia! Hodie! 1

Terry KirklandComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

And There Were Shepherds100

1913 English 23

Ira B WilsonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Lorenz Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


"Silent Night" is incorporated into this Christmas anthem as the second chorus, which may be sung by the congregation with pleasing results. Chorus 1 provides counter melody and intermezzi to the verses and phrases of "Silent Night."

Christmas

Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came, The




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Angel's Carol 5

John RutterComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano or Harp


Christmas

Angels Praise 1977 English 25

Shelley DannerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Word Music


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Angels Praise 1977 English 19

ComposerShelley Danner

Arranger Editor PublisherWord


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Angels Shouting (with Rejoice!) 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Angels We Have Heard on High




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Angels We Have Heard on High 34




Location

VoicingSSATB



Christmas

Angels We Have Heard on High 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Angels, From the Realms of Glory 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Arise and Shine! Your Light Has Come! 45

ComposerJoseph Martin



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

As Dew In April 8

Benjamin BrittenComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

As Lately We Watched 1960 English 20

ComposerJerry Harris

Arranger Editor PublisherBoston Music Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

As With Gladness Men of OldJ-41

1986 English 25

Conrad KocherComposer

Robert LeafArranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison


AccompanimentPiano/organ


Christmas

As With Gladness Men of Old 36

ComposerRobert Leaf



Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Away in a Manger 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Away in a Manger113

1980 English 29

ComposerWalter L Pelz



Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan/Violin


Incorporates both the traditional American tune and the well-known one by Kirkpatrick that uses the same text. Sensitively arranged.

Christmas

Away in a Manger 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Away in a Manger139

1984 English 17

J.E. SpilmanComposer

Paul SjolundArranger Editor Publisher

Walton Music Corporation


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano or Organ


A Christmas Carol/Anthem dedicated to the Salt Lake Tabernacle choir. The text is traditional, the tune is one that is associated with the secular text "Flow Gently Sweet Afton." There is an optional flute obbligato on the final stanza that might be done

Christmas

Away in a Manger 35




Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Babe of Beauty 1962 English 23

Lous SchnoorComposer

John BodaArranger Editor Publisher

Concordia


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Balulalow 8



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Before the Marvel of this Night243

1982 English 33

Carl SchalkComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Augsburg Pub House


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


An anthem for the Christmas season with a text by the contemporary hymn writer Jaroslav J. Vayda. It is a remarkable text clothed with appropriate music. The melody is strong, verse I is unison, verse II is SATB and verse III is unison with descant.

Christmas

Beside a Manger Lowly78

1981 English 57

Robert WetzlerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Curtis Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult



Effective as a service anthem during Advent. An original carol-like setting to an anonymous text. The three stanzas hold much variety of choral voicing: stanza 1 is solo or men in unison followed by SATB; 2 is SA in unison followed the TB; 3 is SATB thro

Christmas

Birthday of a King, The 1

ComposerCarl DeisArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Born in Bethlehem 1977 English 12

John CarterComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Beckenhorst


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

Accompaniment InstrumentationHandbells

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light408

1946 English 29


Alfred ScottArranger Editor Publisher

Choral Art Publications


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


Same as #407.

Christmas

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light 1942 English 16

J.S. BachComposer

E.H. CollingerArranger Editor Publisher

Clayton F. Summy Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas


1942 English 15


E.H. CollingerArranger Editor Publisher

Clayton F. Summy Co


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


This is one of the most effective chorales composed by Bach. It projects the ultimate joy of the Christmas season. Very effective as an introit. It can be extended by including the stanzas from MH or Hymnal: A Worship Book.

Christmas


1953 English 14


Robert ShawArranger Editor Publisher

G. Schirmer, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


Same as #70.

Christmas


1953 English 4

Johann Sebastian BachComposer Arranger Editor

Alice Parker/Robert ShawPublisher

G Schirmer, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


One of the most effective chorales arranged by Bach. It projects the ultimate in joy for the Advent and Christmas season. (Found on p. 609 of MH in the key of F major.) If it can be done in G, the effect is much more brilliant. The climactic phrase "The p

Christmas

Breath of Heaven 45

ComposerLloyd Larson



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Bright Canaan 34




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Brightest and Best 36

ComposerL.K.



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabella 47




Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Candlelight Carol 31



Location

VoicingSSAA



Christmas

Candles of Advent 1997 English 25

Nancy PriceComposer

Don BesigArranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Carol of Christmas Bells 1961 English 18

M. LeontovitchComposer

James DashArranger Editor Publisher

Summy-Birchard


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

Carol of the Drum354

1941 English 26

Katherine K DavisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Mills Music, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty ChiorAdult



Christmas

Carol of the Drum 1

Katherine K. DavisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Carol of the Fishermen 1971 English 10

Natalie SleethComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

A.M.S.I


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Carol of the Manger 1966 English 27

W.J. KirkpatrickComposer

Dale WoodArranger Editor Publisher

Schmidt, Hall, & Mcreary


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult/with Junior

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Carol of the Outcast 1

Pauline DelmonteComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSAB



Christmas

Carol of the Shepherd Boy 30

Willard A. PalmerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSA



Christmas

Caroling, Caroling 1

ComposerHawly Ades



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Ceremony of Carols, A (book) 8

Composer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing Difficulty Chior Accompaniment Instrumentation SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Childe Jesus144

1922 English 27

Joseph ClokeyComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Summy - Birchard Company


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


Here is an attractive short cantata especially suited to the choir with modest vocal resources. It uses both familiar carols to tell the Christmas story. The solos are brief, and not taxing. There is some recitative-like solo material that narrates part o

Christmas

Children's Medley 1

ComposerDon HartArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Christ Is Born, Alleluia 1

Howard WhitakerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing3-Part



Christmas

Christ Was Born on Christmas DayJ-42

1982 English 27

Pat MessickComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location



AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationDrum, riangle, cymbals, flute

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Christmas Bell Canon 1973 English 20

ComposerCarol DareArranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Christmas Carols, Two 1927 English 12

ComposerHealey Willan

Arranger Editor PublisherFredrick Harris Co


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Christmas Comes Anew321

1987 English 34

ComposerRuth Artman

Arranger Editor PublisherHal Leonard Pub Corp


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationFlute/Handbells/Cymbals

SeasonChristmas

Section 1-SA in unison and TB in unison; 2-has a segment of "We Three Kings;" 3-returns to the traditional tune, however, here it is in a major mode. The final bars require subdivision of parts. However, if the choir is of a modest size, one can devise fo

Christmas

Christmas Festival 73



Location

VoicingSATB+Kids

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard with Bells & Instruments


Christmas

Christmas Hymns (book) 3



Location

Voicing Difficulty Chior Accompaniment Instrumentation SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Christmas Intrada, A 43

Ovid YoungComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Christmas Introit, A 1

Robert HartleyComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard with optional Bells


Christmas

Christmas Medley 62




Location

VoicingSATB+Kids



Christmas

Christmas Song324

1924 English/Lat 32

ComposerGustav Holst

Arranger Editor PublisherG. Schirmer, Inc.


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


This Christmas song is also found in MH on p. 192. It is unison throughout and is a hymn on which the congregation could join in. Should a choir wish to use the Latin, that is also included. The hymn would make a very effective processional. It is a tune

Christmas

Christmas Wonder 1

Walter L. PelzComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingUnison

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard & Flute & Handbells


Christmas

Come and Sing 42

Don BesigComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Come Away 45

Joseph MartinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Come Jesus, Holy Child45

1953 English 10

ComposerHealey Willan

Arranger Editor PublisherConcordia


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


This unison anthem might be effective on a program of Christmas music as a prayer to the Christ child. It is based on the tune "Fier nobis nascitur."

Christmas

Come Softly, Christmas 1989 English 10

Esher SilviusComposer

Deborah GovenorArranger Editor Publisher

Richmond


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Come, Go With Me To Bethlehem 3

Joe E. ParksComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Coventry Carol, The 30

Douglas E. WagnerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Coventry Carol, The 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



The TTBB Chorale Book

Christmas

Coventry Carol, The 1957 English 18

ComposerSalli TerriArranger Editor Publisher

Lawson-Gould


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationFlute or Violin

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Cradle Song 1

Chas. H. GabrielComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSSAA



Rodeheaver's Ladies Voice Collection

Christmas

Cradle Song of the Shepherds393

1936 English/Ge 16

ComposerArchibald R Davison

Arranger Editor PublisherE.C. Schirmer Music Co.


Location

VoicingSATB




Glatz folk song, It can be adapted to fit the stanzas in TheMennonite Hymnal. A verycelebrative anthem.

Christmas

Cradle Songs147

1978 English 29

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult with optional Junior Choir



A very attractively set carol of Flemish origin. It is a gently flowing 3/4 time lullaby. The text gives a word picture of the mother and child, with Joseph standing by in awe with a final stanza referring to the angel chorus. The single line part of the

Christmas

Dear Nightingale, Awake 23

ComposerSusan Kochanek



Location

VoicingTTB



German Carols for Men

Christmas

Deo Gracias 8



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Ding Dong Merrily on High 1993 English 21

ComposerBarbara Kinyon

Arranger Editor PublisherAgape


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Ding Dong! Merrily on High 39

ComposerCharles Wood



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Dormi, Dormi 2

ComposerMary Goetze



Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Fanfare for Christmas 18

Martin ShawComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

First Noel, The/Pachelbel's Canon 29

ComposerMichael Clawson



Location

VoicingTBB



Christmas

First Nowell, The 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

First Nowell, The 3

ComposerRoy Ringwald



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Follow That Star to Bethlehem 2001 English 25

Emily CrockerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Hal Leonard Corporation


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



With Baritone solo

Christmas

Follow the Star 35



Location

VoicingUnison

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard and Percussion


Christmas

Folow the Star 1989 English 11

ComposerHelen Kemp



Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationPercussion

SeasonChristmas

Puerto Rican Carol

Christmas

For Unto Us (with When He Came) 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

French Noel 30

ComposerAndrea Klouse



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

From Shepherding of Stars




Location

VoicingTTBB



Men's voices

Christmas

Fum, Fum, Fum 1

ComposerJohn D. Miller



Location

VoicingUnison

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano with Handbells


Christmas

Fum, Fum, Fum 1986 English 16

ComposerCarolyn Jennings

Arranger Editor PublisherCurtis


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir


InstrumentationHand Drum & Finger Symbols

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

German Christmas, A 1992 English 20

ComposerMargaret Tucker



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Gesu Bambino 1

Pietro A. YonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Gesu Bambino 18

Pietro A. YonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Glory Be to God in Heaven40

1982 English 23

ComposerFrancis W Snow

Arranger Editor PublisherCharles Homeyer & Co.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy-moderate

ChiorAdult



A well conceived carol-anthem based on a familiar French carol. There are four stanzas using the same tune, but in a variety of tasteful voicing and effective contrasts.

Christmas

Glory to God 1

E GnotovComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Glory to God in the Highest 3

Composer Arranger Editor Macfarlane, Will C, ed

Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Glory to the Lamb 1996 English 24

Nancy PriceComposer


GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Glory, Hallelujah Medley 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Go Tell it on the Mountain409

1958 English 17

ComposerHarry H Simeone

Arranger Editor PublisherShawnee Press, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


An arrangement of the well-known spiritual.

Christmas

Go Tell It On the Mountain 42

ComposerHarry Simeone



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Go Tell it on the Mountain210

1958 English 18


Arranger Editor PublisherShawnee Press, Inc.


Location

VoicingSSAA


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


A skillfully arrnage setting of this beloved spiritual/carol for Christmas.

Christmas

Go, Tell it on the Mountain 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 1964 English 25

ComposerRoger Wagner

Arranger Editor PublisherLawson-Gould


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Good Christian Men, Rejoice 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Hacia Belen va un Borrico219

1953 Spanish 19




Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



An absolutely charming Spanish Christmas carol made famous by the Robert Shaw Chorale on a series of Christmas recordings done in the 1950s. It requires a strong baritone soloist who has a flare for vivid vocal color. The piece has only Spanish text with

Christmas

Hallelujah Chorus 77

Composer Arranger Editor Noble, T. Tertius, ed

Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 45




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing341

1994 English 28

Felix MendelssohnComposer

Patrick M. LiebergenArranger Editor Publisher

Alfred Pub Co, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult/Youth



This choral concertato is a fine way to involve the youth and congregation in an exciting way. The anthem is castin the following format: an opening prelude for choir only; verse 1-choir and congregation; an interlude for choir only; verse 2-choir and con

Christmas


ComposerRobert Shaw and Roy Ringwald



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas


ComposerJ Randall Zercher



Location

VoicingTTBB



Men's voices

Christmas


ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Have You Heard? 1

Robert LeafComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSA



Christmas

He is Born 1974 English 25

ComposerRoyal Stanton

Arranger Editor PublisherHarold Flammer


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

Accompaniment InstrumentationFlute & Percussion

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

He is Born on This Holy Night77

1982 English 43

ComposerEdwin Fissinger

Arranger Editor PublisherJenson Pub. Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult



An effective setting with a variety of harmonies of the traditional French carol "Il Est ne." There is a variety of voicing from stanza to stanza as well. Arrangement is well worth the challenge.

Christmas

He Shall Feed His Flock 45



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

He Smiles Within His Cradle 1

ComposerMarilyn Epp



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

He Whom Joyous Shepherds Praised320

1985 English 37

ComposerTom Council

Arranger Editor PublisherPlymouth Music Co


Location

VoicingSSATBB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



The tune is the traditional Que Pastores. The text is a translation by Winfred Douglas. Stanza 1-straight four-part harmony; 2-TBB; 3-SSA; 4-SATB. The arranging is simple but very tasteful. The accompaniment both duplicates and supplements the voices in a

Christmas

Heard About a Newborn King! 39

David Lantz IIIComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Here We Come A-Caroling 1988 English 7

Composer Arranger Editor PublisherWord Music


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyEasy

Chior AccompanimentPiano or A capella


Christmas

Holy Night, The 70




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

How Far Is It To Bethlehem 1

Leslie RussellComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

How Far Is It To Bethlehem 34




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

How Great Our Joy 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Huddle Close! (Carol of the Animals)J-30

1998 English 29

Hank BeebeComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location



ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


This charming oiringal composition is sure to warm the hearts of young and old. This creative piece is an admonition to the animals at the manger to "huddle close" and keep the Christ Child warm. The piece contains a very singable unison line with the opt

Christmas

Hus, Missus Teenage Mary 1987 English 25

Ken MedemaComposer

Calvin TaylorArranger Editor Publisher

GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day 38




Location

VoicingSSAA



Christmas

I Wonder WhyJ-37

1996 English 37

Peter L NelsonComposer

Ronald A NelsonArranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location



ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


The Nelsons have composed a very singable and catchy melody and used it in a variety of settings. The first and last verse are sung in unison. There is an altyo part added in the second verse. In the third verse the altos sing the melody and the sopranos

Christmas

Immanuel 1989 English 25

ComposerJane Reese

Arranger Editor PublisherCandela


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

In a Tiny Manger 1

ComposerDavid Stocker



Location

VoicingSA

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano with optional Flute and Handbells


Christmas

In a Tiny Manger 1

ComposerDavid Stocker



Location

VoicingSA

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano + instruments


Christmas

In Bethlehem A Wonder 1971 English 26

Friedrich Von SpeeComposer

Hermann SchroederArranger Editor Publisher

Concordia


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

In Bethlehem Town 1963 English 30

ComposerRoger Fiske

Arranger Editor PublisherOxford


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

In Dulci Jubilo 1

ComposerB GesiusArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

In Freezing Winter Night 8



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

In Majesty He Will Come [King Jesus Is His Name] 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

In the Bleak Midwinter 27

Victor Cohen JohnsonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTBB



Christmas

In the Manger 1

Pat Thurman HarrisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard with optional Bells


Christmas

Infant Holy134

1982 English 29

ComposerCraig S. Kingsbury

Arranger Editor PublisherGentry Publications


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A straight forward arrangement of the well known Polish Christmas Carol. There are two stanzas. The second might be sung by a soloist until the SATB parts return to complete the carol. Attractive for use in a service or a special program for Christmas.

Christmas

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 38




Location

VoicingSSAA



Christmas

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly412

1980 English 29

ComposerEugene Englert



Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


An interesting contemporary sounding arrangement of a familiar Polish Christmas carol. There is much variety in the voicing of the carol and some of the harmonies are on first hearing sound a bit unusual, but will eventually be convincing. A fine arrangem

Christmas

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 42




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

It Was a Holy Night [Songs of Grace] 6

Herbert C RichertComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Japanese Christmas Carol 1962 English 21

S. OjimaComposer

T. Charles LeeArranger Editor Publisher

H.W. Gray


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Jesus Gift, The 44

Gilbert MartinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head 1962 English 9

ComposerG. SchrothArranger Editor Publisher

Neil A. Kjos


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

Jesus, What a Wonderful Child 30

ComposerRollo Dilworth



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem 1

John D. HormanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine 1998 English 25

ComposerHoward Helvey

Arranger Editor PublisherBeckenhorst Press, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano 4-hands


Traditional German Carol

Christmas

Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine 1962 English 25

ComposerMatthew Lundquist

Arranger Editor PublisherElkan-Vogel


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

Joseph, Tender Joseph Mine62

1949 English 34

Clarence DickinsonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

H W Gray Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


A setting of the familiar German carol "Josef, Lieber Josef mein." The piece requires a good soprano soloist. Excellent for a Christmas program.

Christmas

Joy to the World [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Joy to the World [O Holy Night] 39

Lowell MasonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Joy to the World [Treble Clef Hymns] 1

ComposerVivian G Tripp



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

King Jesus Is His Name [King Jesus Is His Name] 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Let Our Glaness Know No End 1971 English 26

ComposerHermann Schroeder



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationFlute/Cello

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Lift Up Your Heads [Journey of Promises] 45

Joseph and Jon Paige MartinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Little Cradle Rocks Tonight in Glory, The 1

ComposerGary S Walker



Location

Voicing2-Part

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPercussion


Christmas

Little Drummer Boy136

1960 English 27

Davis KatherineComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Mills Music, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



This is the original version of a very popular carol that has been arranged by now for various choral groups. The text is a charming - non biblical - fable appropriate to a Christmas concert rather than a worship service. The soprano and alto parts carry

Christmas

Little Drummer Boy, The 1




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Little One, Holy One 1

Robert LauComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming 1

ComposerGary Matheny



Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerM Praetorius



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Love Came Down at Christmas 1

Sue Vaughn WesterndorfComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard & Flute


Christmas

Love Was When [King Jesus Is His Name] 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Lullaby 1977 English 22

ComposerJohn Ness Beck

Arranger Editor PublisherBeckenhorst


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Lullaby, Sleep In Peace 30

Dale GrotenhuisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSA



Christmas

Lullabye My Jesus [Wondrous Love] 1



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Magnificat 29

Donald KendrickComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Manger Carol, The 1973 English 11

Paul GerhardtComposer

John RasleyArranger Editor Publisher

Singsparation


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Christmas

Manger Medley [King Jesus Is His Name] 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Mary Had a Baby 36




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Mary, Did You Know 1991 English 22

Mark LowryComposer

Bruce GreerArranger Editor Publisher

Word


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Mary, Did You Know? 30

Mark LowryComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Mary, Mary 21




Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard or Guitar & Flutes


Christmas

Mary, Mary332

1967 English 41


Arranger Editor PublisherHope Pub Co


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorWomen's Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

This poignant Christmas anthem is in the style of a spiritual. "Mary, Mary what you gonna name that baby? What you gonna callthe holy baby?" etc. The flute part is in the vocal score.

Christmas

Mary's Lullaby 1974 English 22

ComposerPat BoozerArranger Editor Publisher

McAfee


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Merry Christmas Canon 44

Allan Robert PetkerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Morning Star 1966 English 23

F.F. HagenComposer

John S.C. KempArranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate


AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationAutoharp/Cello

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

New Psalm of Celebration, A [Journey of Promises] 45



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Night of Silence 1996 English 25

Dan KantorComposer

John FergusonArranger Editor Publisher

GIA


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano & Organ


Christmas

Noel, Noel 43

ComposerChas. Grayson



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Noel, Noel, Noel 14

Melvin RotermundComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Now Sing We, Now Rejoice [The TTBB Chorale Book] 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

O Blessed Jesus Child 1



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

O Come, All Ye Faithful [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

O Come, Emmanuel342

1972 English 26

ComposerAlice Parker

Arranger Editor PublisherCarl Fischer Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano/Organ


This is a set of choral variations on the familiar carol. Parker has provided an interesting keyboard accompaniment that really creates a mystical atmosphere around the choral parts. Piano alone works well. A pianist and organist mightwell create an inter

Christmas

O Come, O Come Immanuel76

1969 English 26

ComposerJohn W. Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


Rutter has arranged this familiar chant found on p. 111 in MH. The five stanzas are given maximum variety from stanza to stanza. With slight rhythmic adaptation the final stanza could be done with congregation. It appears as stanza 4 in the hymnal. A very

Christmas

O Holy Night 3




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

O Holy Night 1981 English 22

Adolphe AdamComposer

John RutterArranger Editor Publisher

Hinshaw


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Christmas

O Holy Night [O Holy Night] 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

O Jesu Sweet107

1980 English 27

Samuel ScheidtComposer

Jack BestArranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



The carol for Christmas with the refrain, "O Jesu sweet, O Jesu Mild.' Mostly homophonic. Must have capable tenors!

Christmas

O Little Town of Bethlehem [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

O Little Town of Bethlehem [Treble Clef Hymns] 1

Vivian G TrippComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSSAA



Christmas

O Magnum Mysterium (O Wondrous Nativity)377

1932 English/Lat 24

Tomas de VictoriaComposer Arranger Editor

John Finley WilliamsonPublisher

G. Schirmer, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB




Christmas

O Tannenbaum 1




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

O Tannenbaum 1953 German 21

Alice ParkerComposer


G. Schirmer


Location

VoicingTTBB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

Of the Father's Love Begotten [Jubilee: Hymns for




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel245

1987 English 35

ComposerRoupan Shakarian



Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

A tasteful setting of the traditional Advent hymn with piano and flute obligato. The accompaniment has interesting textures that supplement the choral writing. Introduction-flute and piano, verse 1 - unison, verse 2 - SATB unaccompanied, verse 3 - begins

Christmas

Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel141

1980 English 7

ComposerWalter L. Pelz



Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A well conceived carol/anthem for organ and voices using the familiar text found in most hymnbooks. There is a considerable amount of unison making the work very practical for the church choir. The accompaniment is of modest difficulty, and weaves nicely

Christmas

On Christmas Night325

1965 English 24

ComposerWerner P Grams

Arranger Editor PublisherConcordia Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


The carol is in a rollicking 6/8 rhythm which mat is very engaging. The accompaniment is bright and adds to the joy of the carol. Stanza 1-women unison; 2-men unison; 3-men and women in canon; 4-in four-part harmony with the suggestion that it be sung aca

Christmas

Once in Royal David's City 1975 English 21

Cecil AlexanderComposer

John Ness BeckArranger Editor Publisher

Sacred Music


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan or Piano


Christmas

Once in Royal David's City [Jubilee: Hymns for Mal




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Our Saviour on Earth Now is Born260

1976 English 45

ComposerWalter Ehret

Arranger Editor PublisherStudio 224


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



An arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol that begins with the words: "As lately we watched o'er our fields." The arrangement calls for women's voices to sing stanza 1, men to sing stanza 2 and SATB to sing stanza 3. The accompaniment is independent

Christmas

Peace Upon Earth 1974 English 24

Miriam WinterComposer

Clay PittsArranger Editor Publisher

Vangard


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Peace, Peace 23

ComposerFred BockArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Peace, Peace 1973 English 23

Rick and Sylvia PowellComposer

Fred BockArranger Editor Publisher

Fred Bock Music Co.


Location

Voicing3 Equal Voices

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Incorporates Silent Night

Christmas

Peace, Peace 1989 English 20

Rick & Sylvia PowellComposer

Fred BockArranger Editor Publisher

Matterhorn


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

People Look East 1977 English 25

ComposerThomas Mitchell

Arranger Editor PublisherJenson


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationFinger Cymbols

SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Perfect Rose, The 36

John LeavittComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Praise to the Savior Medley [King Jesus Is His Nam 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Praise Ye The Lord 10

ComposerHarry Robert Wilson



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Praise Ye the Lord of Hosts [Selections for Male V 5

ComposerHarry Robert Wilson



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Procession 8



Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Puer natus in Bethlehem (Born is a Child in Bethle109

1981 English/Ge 29

Michael PraetoriusComposer Arranger Editor

Dale F. VoelkerPublisherConcordia


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyChallenging

ChiorAdult



A challenging, lengthy Christmas (5+ Minutes) work from a great Renaissance composer. Choral ritornelli, instrumental sinfona, some polychoral effect with soli group. Recorded on Nonesuch label. Latin and English texts.

Christmas

Recession 8



Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Rejoice and Be Merry129

1960 English 29

J. Alban HintonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Oxford University Press


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationOptional Instruments

SeasonChristmas

Text is from an old church gallery book (Dorset). The sound of the text is traditional Christmas. The tune is highly singable, and has a lot of melodic interest, and works superbly as a round. It calls for equal voices, but with some experimentation, male

Christmas

Rejoice and Sing50

English 23

Johann Sebastian BachComposer Arranger Editor Publisher



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A four-part chorale excerpted from Bach's Christmas Oratorio. It is a very short anthem making it most suitable as an introit for a Christmas service.

Christmas

Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Rock His Cradle263

1985 English 34

ComposerVicki Ohl Braley

Arranger Editor PublisherPlymouth Music Co


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


This two-part Christmas anthem is an arrangement of a traditional Czech folk carol. A variety of voicings are possible. It could be done by treble alone or mixed voices doubling in various ways. It is a wonderful melody and would make a very effective Chr

Christmas

Sans Day Carol 1

Z. Randall StroopeComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

See Amid the Winter's Snow328

1969 English 32

John GossComposer

FraserArranger Editor Publisher

Sam Fox Pub. Co


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


The structure of the anthem is as follows. There are five stanzas and each has a refrain. The refrain carried the same text for each varying stanza. Stanza and refrain always use the same tune but the harmony and voicing varies for each stanza. Thus you h

Christmas

See in Yonder Manger Low [Jubilee: Hymns for Male




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Set the Sun DancingJ-29

1998 English 29


Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison


AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Written for Epiphany/Christmas. The optional handbells need 3-4 octaves. Shirley Murray's text is combined with Helen Kemp's original melody in this bright and exuberant anthem. The music dances and sparkles, perfectly complementing the ideas of the text.

Christmas

Shepherd BoyJ-36

1996 English 29

Charlotte AlgozinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison


ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationRecorder/bongo drums

SeasonChristmas

This is an easy unison mood piece in AABA form. The use of a recorder and bongo drum enhance the lovely minor "Sherpherd Boy" melody. If you have a bave soloist or soloists to sing the second A section, that too is effective. One other option for performa

Christmas

Shepherd's Farewell To The Holy Family, The 45

Hector BerliozComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Shepherds' Farewell to the Holy Family, The [Sing- 1

ComposerRobert Shaw



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Shepherds Had an Angel, The 1

Bob BurroughsComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Shepherds on a Hill329

1987 English 19

Carl J Nygard Jr.Composer Arranger Editor Publisher

Shawnee Press, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


The anthem has a pleasant exuberance. Each of the three stanzas uses the same melodic material but the voicing changes from stanza to stanza. The manner in which variety is handled is quite effective. The final stanza rises to quite a vigorous climax of s

Christmas

Shepherd's Pipe Carol89

1967 English 14


Oxford University Press


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


Unison with optional descant. Text of this carol has the traditional Christmas themes around the announcement of Christ's birth. Harmony, melody and rhythms are simple and traditional, making this an attractive piece for children, though the tessitura is

Christmas

Shepherds Story, The 1973 English 27

K.M. WarburtonComposer

Eric ThimanArranger Editor Publisher

G. Schirmer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Shepherds Yodel CarolJ-27

1994 English 28

ComposerRonald Nelson



Location



ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


Nelson has created a spirited and charming arrangement of the old favorite Austrian folk tune. It's a unison/two-part setting with a descant effect on verse 2 and antiphonal "Glory to God" section at the end. His accompaniment will require a pianist with

Christmas

Silent Night 1958 English 18

Franz GruberComposer


Lawson-Gould


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

Silent Night 75




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Silent Night - The Birth of a Carol 1980 English 9


Jenson Publications, Inc.


Location

VoicingUnison or 2-part

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationOptional Handbells

SeasonChristmas

A musical play based on the events surroinding the writing of the carol, Silent Night

Christmas

Silent Night [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Silent Night, Holy Night [Selections for Male Voic 5

ComposerJ Randall Zercher



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Sing a Glad Noel 1

Mary Lynn LightfootComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Sing Noel 1

ComposerPhyllis Aleta Wolfe



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Sing Noel 1

Allan Robert PetkerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTBB



Christmas

Sing Noel! Ring Noel!330

1974 English 33

ComposerJames R Green

Arranger Editor PublisherHarold Flammer Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult/Junior

AccompanimentOrgan/Handbells


The SATB choir essentially is the accompaniment for the children's choir which carried the carol tune. Bell parts are obligato in nature and may be played on organ chimes, with orchestral bells or on the piano. The organ could double the SATB voice parts

Christmas

Sing of Birth 1971 English 13

Miriam WinterComposer

Clay PittsArranger Editor Publisher

Vangard


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Sing We Noel 1982 English 24

Paul AbbotComposer

Robert WetzlerArranger Editor Publisher

A.M.S.I.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Sing We Now of Christmas 30

ComposerJay Althouse



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn75

1982 English 30

Franz LisztComposer

Richard W SlaterArranger Editor Publisher

Nat'l Music Publishers


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A charming carol-like Christmas anthem to a text by 19th century poet Christopher Wordsworth. Three stanzas with refrain with its return in each stanza gives the carol a delightful rhythmic drive.

Christmas

Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn 1



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn 1

David H WilliamsComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Sleep Little King 1996 English

Nancy PriceComposer


Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Slumber, O Holy Jesu318

1976 English 37

Dale WoodComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Sacred Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationC instruments

SeasonChristmas

A lovely Christmas anthem by a master composer of church music. The unison choir could be a children's choir or a treble (mezzo) soloist. The SATB choir functions as accompaniment throughout. The options instrumental obligato is highly effective, sounding

Christmas

So Gentle The Donkey 37

John BarnardComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Soft Winds Over Bethlehem 1982 English 26

ComposerRobert Wetzler

Arranger Editor PublisherHope


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Song of Christmas, A 1994 English

J. Paul WilliamsComposer

Joseph MartinArranger Editor Publisher

GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Songs of Bethlehem [Journey of Promises] 45




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Spring Carol 8



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Star and the Wise Men, The [Songs of Grace] 6



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Star Carol, A 1964 English 25

Cecil AlexanderComposer

Kenneth JewellArranger Editor Publisher

Concordia


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

Star in the Desert [Journey of Promises] 45

Joseph and Douglas Nolan MartinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Star in the East323

1979 English 35

ComposerDouglas E Smith

Arranger Editor PublisherHinshaw Music Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult


InstrumentationOptional Instruments

SeasonChristmas

This same tune and text are found on p. 221 of MH. This is really quite an interesting arrangement. There is much variety in the voice--considerable unison, two-parts which helps the rehearsal process. The instruments, if available, would add another dime

Christmas

Star in the East [Wondrous Love] 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Stars Shone Bright, The 1960 English 23

Rhonda NewtonComposer

Frances WilliamsArranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate




Christmas

Still, Still, Still145

1960 English 20

ComposerNorman Luboff

Arranger Editor PublisherWalton Music Corporation


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


A simple attractively arranged Austrian Carol. The piece is best suited for a Christmas program. The text is a lullaby that might be sung by a mother to her child at Christmas time. It has a marvelous hushed tranquility about it that would make it a lovel

Christmas

Sweet Little Jesus Boy [King Jesus Is His Name] 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Take Jesus with You [King Jesus Is His Name] 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

That Wondrous Night of Christmas Eve328A

1957 English 32

Robert WardComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Highgate Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult



A kind of Christmas legend which comes to a stunning climax on pp.8-9. The piece is difficult and challenges the ranges of the sections. Itmight be the kind of a pece that could be done by an octette of capable singers who enjoy a challenge. Ward is a fin

Christmas

The Bleak Midwinter246

1993 English 35

Roy RingwaldComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Shawnee Press, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


A sensitive setting of a remarkable poem by Christina Rosetti. The melody is plaintive. The melody is traded around from part to part in the second and fourth stanzas. The poem ends on a high feeling of commitment: "yet what can I give him? Give my heart.

Christmas

The Donkey CarolJ-28

1965 English 29

W.H. ParryComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Oxford Univ Press


Location


DifficultyEasy

ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


This is a beautiful unison Christmas anthem with a very short optional two-part chorus.It is relatively easy to sing and creates a quiet simple mood in minor mode. The text and music are well suited to one another. Itells the story of the donkey serving o

Christmas

The First Noel/Pachelbel's Canon346

1990 English 35

Johann PachelbelComposer

Michael ClawsonArranger Editor Publisher

Alfred Pub Co, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



Christmas

The Holly and the Ivy380

1953 English 27




Location

VoicingSATB




Christmas

The Holly Bears a Berry (Sans Day Carol) 2001 English 25




Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano 4-hands


Traditional Cornish Carol

Christmas

The Virgin's Plaint235

1955 English 28

Austin C LovelaceComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

H.W. Gray Co.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



Austin Lovelace has set a charming 14th century text in a free flowing chant style. It allows the natural word accentuation to inform the performance. Since the text isstill in the Old English style, itwould be well to read the text to the congregation be

Christmas

There is No Rose 8



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

There Shall A Star Come Out of Jacob387

1941 English 30

Felix MendelssohnComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Hall & McCreary Co.


Location

VoicingSATB


AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

There Shall a Star from Jacob 1946 English 20

Felix MendelssohnComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Carl Fischer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

There Shall a Star From Jacob Come Forth 40

ComposerJohn Leavitt



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

There's a Tiny Baby Born Tonight 2000 English 25

Steve AndersonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

They Found Him 1982 English 27

Gael LarsenComposer

Tim MayfieldArranger Editor Publisher

Hope


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

They Heard the Angels Sing 1

ComposerGilbert M. Martin



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

This Little Babe 8



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Three Carols for Christmas333

1965 English 17

Clare GrundmanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher



Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorWomen's Choir

AccompanimentPiano


The following carols are included in the medley: Lullaby (Czech, Coventry Carol and The Star ( Austrian carol). These arrangements are straight forward and basically in parallel motion. There are no learning problems. Accompaniment is tasteful.

Christmas

Three Kings of Orient [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Three Kings of Orient [O Holy Night] 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Three Mennonite Christmas Hymns: Song of the Ange73

1968 English 68

ComposerAlice Parker

Arranger Editor PublisherLawson-Gould Music Pub


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



The melodies are from a "Mennonite Singing School Book." "Song of the Angel" has a cheerful major tonality with four stanzas. "Song of the Virgin" is slow, soft-modal tonality with two stanzas. "Song at the Stable" is joyous and well accented with five sh

Christmas

Three Mountain Carols 1994 English 10

ComposerShirley E. McRae



Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

Accompaniment InstrumentationOrff Instruments

SeasonChristmas

Appalachian carol

Christmas

Three Noels419

1969 English 17

Clare GrundmanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher



Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


The following carols are included: "While by my sheep," "Christmas Eve is Here" (Voici le Noel), "Sing we now of Christmas" (Noel Nouvelet). The arrangements of this medley are straight forward settings with no particular problems.

Christmas

Tiny Child Will Come, A 1985 English 25

Nancy PriceComposer


Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

To BethlehemJ-25

1967 English 29

W.H. ParryComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Oxford Univ Press


Location



ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationFlutes, percussion

SeasonChristmas

This is a carol in calypso style. The refrain is always the same with interesting verses in between. Text of the verses are very descriptiveand a bit unusual. Instruments and piano accompaniment give a lovely calypso flavor.

Christmas

To Us Is Born 1965 English 23

W.J. BlewComposer

Philip DietterichArranger Editor Publisher

Abingdon


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

Twas in the Moon of Winter Time [Joy to the World] 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Two Christmas Carols322

1938 English 35

ComposerMae Nightingale

Arranger Editor PublisherCarl Fischer Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



A Babe is Born and The First Nowell. A Babe is Born is an ancient melody not generally familiar but is a lovely minor tune. The First Nowell is the traditional one which everyone knows. Both carols begin with the melody in the alto for one phrase them mo

Christmas

Unto Us a Son Is Given [Journey of Promises] 45



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy, The 1

ComposerHal H. Hopson



Location

Voicing2-Part



Christmas

Virgin Unspotted, A 1956 English 24


Arranger Editor PublisherLawson-Gould


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Christmas

We Have Seen His Star326

1934 English 37

Everett TitcombComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Carl Fischer Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



This short lovely contemporary motet would make a moving call to worship during Advent. Or it might be used as a short choral interlude or choral response. It is in Titcomb's lovely conservative romantic style. The parts are easy/medium. It was meant to b

Christmas

We Three Kings [Christmas Hymns] 3

ComposerRobert Shaw



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

We Three Kings of Orient Are 40




Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Welcomethe BabeJ-44

1978 English 25


Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison


AccompanimentPiano


SeasonChristmas

Christmas

We've Got Good News to Tell 39



Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

We've Got Good News To Tell 2



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

What Child is This 1975 English 11

William DixComposer

Carlton YoungArranger Editor Publisher

Augsburg


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



SeasonChristmas

Christmas

What Child Is This 1

Alex KevanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

What Child Is This [O Holy Night] 39

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

What is This Fragrance?72

1978 English 30

Wilhelm KrumnachComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Curtis Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



A carol-anthem based on a familiar French carol. There are three stanzas each using the same melody but with varied harmonic treatment. The piece has a charming 3/4 lilt that gives it a freshness and a lightness appropriate to the season. The piece would

Christmas

What isThis Lovely Fragrance?244

1942 English 35

Healey WillanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Oxford Univ Press


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A simple and effective setting of an Old French Carol by Canadian church musician, Healey Willan. Verse 1 is unison, vese 2 is unison (semi-chorus or solo), verse 3 is SATB. With accopaniment designed for organ and is appropriatefor a Christmas service.

Christmas

What You Gonna Call Yo Pretty Little Baby 1963 English 22


Arranger Editor PublisherSchmitt Music


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

When He Came [King Jesus Is His Name] 68

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

When Will Messiah Come [Journey of Promises] 45




Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

While By My Sheep 45

Linda SpevacekComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks [Joy to the W 1

ComposerJohn Rutter



Location

VoicingSATB



Christmas

Who Is He in Yonder Stall 52



Location

VoicingSATB+Kids



Christmas

Who Is He in Yonder Stall

Robert H YoungComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Christmas

Why the Chimes Rang 1992 English 4

Julia Neufeld & Margaret TuckerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Gene Thomas Music Group


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior choir and or Adults

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationOptional Handbells, Flute, Orff xylophone, tamboruine, finger cymbals

SeasonChristmas

A Christmas Musical for all ages

Christmas

Why the Chimes RangJ-13

1992 English 24

Julia/Margaret Neufeld/TuckerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Gene Thomas Music Group Inc


Location

VoicingUnison


AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationHandbells/flute/tambourine/cymbals

SeasonChristmas

This musical is a delightful setting of the famous "Why the Bells Rang" story. It is particularly effective to use people of all ages from your congregation in the cast. The story line is carried by a narrator. I would suggest an adult or high school age

Christmas

Winter Night, A 28

John EricksonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Wolcum Yole! 8



Location

VoicingSSA



Christmas

Worship the King 1983 English

Billy SmileyComposer

Bruce GreerArranger Editor Publisher

Word


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Christmas

Yonge Child, The 8



Location

VoicingUnison



Christmas

Adoramus Te379

1957 English/Lat 25

Giuseppe CorsiComposer

Norman GreysonArranger Editor Publisher

Bourne Co.


Location

VoicingSATB



Instrumentation SeasonChristmas/lent

Christmas/lent

Sans Day CarolJ-38

1991 English 29

ComposerZ Randall Stroope



Location

VoicingTwo part


ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationHarp

SeasonChristmas/lent

The Sans Day (or St. Day) carol owes its title to a Breton named Saint Day. The parish where it was first written down is located in Gwennap, Cornwall. The beauty of the carol lies in its utter simplicity. How fitting that the holly should be the first tr

Christmas/lent

As We Break the Bread123

1981 English 20

Patty M. EvansComposer

Jane M. MarshallArranger Editor Publisher

Agape


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



SeasonCommunion

An anthem suitable for communion with a strong call to commitment. A fresh text by contemporary Dutch/British hymn writer Fred Kaan. The count of the text is contemporary, and should have excellent appeal. Moderately easy. Accompaniment is for Bell Choir

Communion

Hail, Sacred Feast135

1985 English 29

Strimple NickComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Galaxy Music


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano

Instrumentation SeasonCommunion

An attractive anthem for Communion Sunday. The accomp. Is mildly contemporary in sound, having some "neat" chord progressions that are surprising, but not unsettling. Highly recommended for Communion Services

Communion

Let Us Break Bread Together411

1966 English 25

ComposerRoy Ringwald

Arranger Editor PublisherSawnee Press Inc


Location

VoicingSSA




Spiritual.

Communion

Panis Angelicus (O Bread of Life)6

1935 English 27

Cesar FranckComposer

N.Clifford PageArranger Editor Publisher

Oliver Ditson Company


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyMedium

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A choral setting of the well known vocal solo of the same title. English version by Percy B. Armstrong

Communion

A Joyous Easter Psalm 39

Benjamin HarlanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB


Instrumentation SeasonEaster

Easter

All Hail the Power 1



Location

VoicingSSAA



Women's voices

Easter

All Hail the Power [Hymns & Carols] 34




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

All Hail the Power Medley 1

ComposerDon Marsh



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name 37

John F. WilsonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name 43

ComposerJ. Harold Moyer



Location

VoicingTTBB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentOrgan & Brass


Easter

All In the April Evening 1



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Alleluia! Christ is Risen80

1965 English 28

Gordon YoungComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Carl Fischer Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



This Easter anthem would make an effective Easter service introit. There is some sub-division of parts at the close however, with judicious care, those chords could be straight SATB by omitting S",A", T' and B'. Some experimenting will also assist in whic

Easter

Alleluia, Christ Is Risen 6

J B TrowbridgeComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

An Easter Alleluia194

1980 English 32

Lester H GroomComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This is a fascinatingly joyful, rhythmic anthem. Much of the anthem uses motivic ideas that are tossed back and forth from part to part. If the choir has learned these motivic ideas, the work can readily be put together. It may take courage to learn this

Easter

An Easter Celebration338

1997 English 32

ComposerCraig S. Courtney

Arranger Editor PublisherBeckenhorst Press, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


Courtney chains four Easter hymns in an attractive medley. The congregation could join in on the final hymn. All four stanzas are given. The fourth stanza for the choir is cast ina four-part obligato that would provide a very powerful ending. The choir th

Easter

An Easter Introit 45

David H. AngermanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentOrgan, Brass, Timpani


Easter

An Easter Processional339

1996 English 32


Arranger Editor PublisherBeckenhorst Press, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB/Congregation


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


An Easter processional (also could be used as an anthem) that can be combined with the congregation. The tune is familiar and is identified as "InBabione." p. 359 in the MH (not the current hymnal). The form is as follows: Intro-organ and choir; stanza 1-

Easter

An Easter Processional 1996 English 26




Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Traditional Dutch Melody

Easter

And I Will Praise HimJ-5

1984 English 22

Michael JothenComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


This spritely anthem will be very attractive and rewarding for a junior choir. The text is a vigorous statement of praise. There are optional hand claps, optional cymbals and optional tambourine. This would add a mood of joy to the sound. At the close the

Easter

Angels Rolled De Stone Away 1

ComposerJester Hairston



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Antiphonal AlleluiaJ-1

1986 English 24

G Alan SmithComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Hope Pub. Co


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


This anthem is appropriate for an Easter service. The melody is strong and singable. It has some interesting antiphonal effects, half the choir could sing Part 1 and the other half sing Part 2--the ranges are the same.

Easter

Are You Washed In the Blood? 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

At Calvary 50

ComposerJ David Smith



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

At the Cross 1

ComposerBuryl RedArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Beautiful Savior 2

ComposerJack ButlerArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Beautiful Savior 5

ComposerJack ButlerArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Because He Lives 45




Location

VoicingTTBB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano & Flute


Easter

Behold the Lamb 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Behold the Lamb of God 50

Mark ShepperdComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Behold the Lamb of God 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Beneath the Cross Medley 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Beneath the Cross of Jesus 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Bright World 1984 Englsih 8

ComposerHoward Tappan

Arranger Editor PublisherKendor Music, Inc.


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationOptional Flute

SeasonEaster

German Easter Carol

Easter

Calvary's Mountain 45

ComposerDonald Moore



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Carol of the Hill 43

Stephen PaulusComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Christ Has Arisen234

1940 English 46

Morten J LuvaasComposer Arranger Editor Publisher



Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



This anthem is based on a tune found on p. 470 of the new hymnal. It is a tune that has been set many times by composers including Bach and Praetorius. In the present setting the SATB choir can be combined with a children's choir singing in unison. The se

Easter

Christ is Arisen199

1950 English 36

ComposerHans Leo Hassler

Arranger Editor PublisherEdward B Marks Music Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



Excellent Easter Sunday introit. It is the same tune found on p. 612 in MH. Hee it is harmonized by 16th century composer, Hassler. The harmonization has a freshness about it giving the anthe real excitement. Could be used with organ doubling the voices.

Easter

Christ Is Now Arisen 54

ComposerKayron Lee Scott



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Christ is Now Arisen340

1986 English 35

ComposerK Lee Scott

Arranger Editor PublisherHinshaw Music Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationBrass

SeasonEaster

Scott has fashioned a set of choral variations using the tune (usually associated with Christmas) "Personent hodie," p. 192 in MH. The text is a bit unusual and it would be well to print it in the bulletin. It is a strong text and the congregation should

Easter

Christ is Risen 1

ComposerLani SmithArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! 1994 English 12


Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingSA

DifficultyEasy

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationOptional Handbells

SeasonEaster

Easter

Christ is Risen, Alleluia193

1986 English 34


Sacred Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



A fresh sounding anthem for Easter. Sections I & III have the repeated figure "Alleluia, Christ is Risen" while a middle section has sustained hymn-like chords with a separate text. The anthem is relatively short and might be used as a slightly extended E

Easter

Christ is Risen, Alleluia24

1960 English 31


Concordia


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyMedium

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A vigorous Easter anthem. The text is interspersed with Alleluias. Worth the time.

Easter

Christ is Risen, Alleluia! 1986 English 24


The Sacred Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today124

1983 English 28

ComposerS.Drummond Wolff



Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


The text is the familiar Easter text by John Wesley. The tune is not the traditional one associated with this text, but an arrangement of "Orientis Partibus" usually associated with Christmas. The setting is very effective, a kind of "three variations." T

Easter

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today198

1971 English 34


Oxford Univ Press


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


An original anthem based on text found on p. 177 in MH. Rutter uses the same tune for each of the 5 stanzas, however, the tune is assigned to a different voice part in succeeding stanzas. There is some use of 2/4 and 3/8 rhythm giving the anthem a marvelo

Easter

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 1

Douglas E WagnerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB w/cong



Easter

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 1



Location

VoicingBrass Only



Easter

Christ, the Lord is Risen Again49

1964 English 29

ComposerDavid N Johnson



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This well conceived anthem for Easter is based on a 12th century chant found on p. 612 in the Mennonite Hymnal. It is set with effective contrasts--unison stanzas, harmonized stanzas all with excellent craftsmanship by D. Johnson, a Lutheran organist. Tex

Easter

Christ, the Lord, is Risen Today 1953 English 18

Lyrica DavidaComposer

Mark DawsonArranger Editor Publisher

Pro Art


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano/Organ


Easter

Come, you Faithful, Join the Song205

1992 English 37

Dale GrotenhuisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Sacred Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


SeasonEaster

Based on the familiar text found on p. 178 in MH. The melody is a strong hymn tune that has a familiar ring to it--"Amsterdam" by James Nares. There is excellent variety in the anthem. Stanza 1 opens for women's voices; there is a section for men and it c

Easter

Crown Him Lord of All 29

ComposerJack Schrader



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Crown Him With Many Crowns 34

ComposerPaul Sjolund



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter





Location

VoicingTTBB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard or Brass


Easter


ComposerWalter L. Petz



Location

VoicingSATB+Cong

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentOrgan & Trumpet


Easter


Walter L PelzComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Selections for Male Voices

Easter

Crown His With Many Crowns 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Easter Alleluia 1

Dennis EliotComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Easter Fanfare372

1955 English 23

Lloyd PfautchComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

M Wimark & Sons


Location

VoicingSATB


AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationTrumpet

SeasonEaster

Text from Charles Wesley and St. Mark (Christ the Lord is Risen Today).

Easter

Easter Medley 73




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Easter SongJ-17

1997 English 30

John D HormanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingThree part


AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationFlute, handbells

SeasonEaster

This is an exciting piece for Easter with enough repetition and unison to make it acccessible for smaller and less advanced choirs. It does have a "special" ending with optional bells and optional flute and use of the main themes of the song to create a t

Easter

Easter SongJ-43

1985 English 27

Cynthia WrightComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingTwo part


AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationC instrument

SeasonEaster

Easter

For Unto Us a Child is Born98

1933 English 13

George Frederick HandelComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Lorenz Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


Handel's chorus from The Messiah as written.

Easter

Forth in Thy Name201

1989 English 35

Edwin Earle FergusonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Lawson-Gould Music Pub


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


The text is a hymntext by Charles Wesley found on pp. 430 & 432 in MH. The anthem is original and is accompanied. A wonderful text of commitment and service. The accompaniment complements the voice parts attractively. The final section brings the anthem t

Easter

Four Chorales For Easter103

1965 English 17

Johann Sebastian BachComposer Arranger Editor

Charles MarshallPublisher

Frank Music Corp.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



Easy if accompanied. Only "Christ lag…" fits well into classic harmony. The 1st chorale ends on the V chord. The 3rd & 4th are both Mixolydian mode. Settings in English only. An appropriate grouping of Easter chorales, which of course Bach probably didn't

Easter

God's Holy Lamb 45

Mark HayesComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing 50

ComposerPaul G. Bunjes



Location

VoicingSATB+Cong



Easter

Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing258

1958 English 30

Melchior VulpiusComposer


Hope Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationTimpani

SeasonEaster

A vigorous hymn for Easter with a contemporary text by Cyril A. Alington. The anthem may be sung in unison entirely or with congregation joining o stanzas 1,2 and 4. The accompaniment lends excitement to the hymn but is notdifficult to play on either orga

Easter

Hallelujah 40

BeethovenComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Hallelujah 1

ComposerDaniel Protheroe



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Hallelujah Chorus 78

George Frederick HandelComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Hallelujah Chorus 5

ComposerDaniel Protheroe



Location

VoicingTTBB



Men's voices

Easter

Hallelujah! Sing to Jesus 1




Location

VoicingSSAA



Women's voices

Easter

Hallelujah, Jesus Lives 3

John W. PetersonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

He is the Amen 27

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTB



Easter

Heart of a Servant 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul 2

ComposerDick Anthony



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Heaven is Counting on You 27

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTB



Easter

Holy, Holy, Holy, Is the Lord 5

ComposerLeon Thiessen



Location

VoicingTTBB



Men's voices

Easter

I Did It All For You 23

ComposerElmo Mercer



Location

VoicingTTBB



Men's voices

Easter

I Know That My Redeemer Lives 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter





Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

I Know that My Redeemer Lives




Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter


S. Drummond WolffComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

In Joseph's Lovely Garden 1

ComposerClarence Dickinson



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

In Joseph's Lovely Garden403

1926 English 17


Arranger Editor PublisherH.W. Gray Co.


Location

VoicingTTBB




Traditional Spanish. Uses Baritone solo.

Easter

In Remembrance 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

In the Beginning Was the Word 45

Lloyd LarsonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

It Is Well With My Soul [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Jesus Is Risen [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Jesus Is Risen Medley [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Jesus the Resurrection [For Men Only] 23

ComposerElmo Mercer



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Jesus, Fount of Consolation5

1975 English 29


Walter EhretArranger Editor

Walter EhretPublisher

Harold Flammer, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyMedium

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


Words by J. Troutbeck

Easter

Joy Dawned Again on Easter Day363

1937 English 25

ComposerRoberta Bitgood

Arranger Editor PublisherH.W. Gray Co.


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty ChiorAdult/Junior

AccompanimentOrgan


From the Cologne Gesangbuch (1623). Harmonized by Heinrich Reimann

Easter

King of Tears [Praise the God of Resurrection] 45



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lamb Of God 45

ComposerF. Melius Christiansen



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lamb of God395

1962 English 28

Nikolaus DeciusComposer

Marie PoolerArranger Editor Publisher

Augsburg Pub House


Location

VoicingSA/unison


Accompaniment Instrumentation SeasonEaster

Easter

Lamb of Promise [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lamb of Promise-Reprise (Finale) [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lift High the Cross83

1951 English 24

S H NicholsonComposer

Leland B SaterenArranger Editor Publisher



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This melody, through various arrangements, has caught on in many settings. The text is good for the general service but it ightalso be effective on a mission Sunday. The refrain could be taught easily to the congregation and they could join when the refra

Easter

Lift High the Cross 45

ComposerHal H Hopson



Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentOrgan + brass & percussion


Easter

Lift High the Cross (book) 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lift High the Cross [Lift High the Cross] 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lift Up Your Heads [Lift High the Cross] 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lift Your Voice for Christ Is Risen 1

ComposerKenny Williams



Location

Voicing2-Part



Easter

Like a Lamb, the Lord is Led Away [Lift High the C 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Lo! He Comes, withClouds Descending362

1962 English 24

W.H. OwenComposer

Healey WillanArranger Editor Publisher

Concordia Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB


AccompanimentOrgan


Tune "Bryn Calfaria."

Easter

Look, Ye Saints the Sight is Glorious94

1965 English 53

Max SinzheimerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

C F Peters Corp


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This familiar 19th century hymn by Thomas Kelly finds a dramatic setting in this tune, an arrangement of "Bryn Calfaria" by William Owen. Especially suitable for Easter or Ascension.

Easter

Love Beyond Degree [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Majesty [Find Us Faithful] 29

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Majesty [Worthy is the Lamb] 29




Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

No Greater Love 1

John W PeteresonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

No Sacrifice Too Great [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Nothing But the Blood of Jesus [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Now Let the Heavens Be JoyfulJ-20

1984 English 29

ComposerHarriet Ziegenhals

Arranger Editor PublisherHope Pub. Co


Location



ChiorJunior

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonEaster

This joyful anthem is another example of Ziegenhal's outstanding arrangements for treble voices. It has a general text for the regular church year and a lovely Easter text. The song can be sung very effectively in unison or two parts, if three parts are t

Easter

O Bright Easter Day 2

Terry KirklandComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard & Bells


Easter

O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High54

1960 English 26

ComposerCarl F Schalk



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


Part of two anthems. Is appropriate for Easter or could be used as a General anthem. Stanza 1 is unison, 2 is parts and 3 is SA and TB doubled, 4 is unison.

Easter

O The Blood Of Jesus [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

O Thou Eternal Christ, Ride On!52

1960 English 27

ComposerAustin C Lovelace

Arranger Editor PublisherAbingdon Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


Great for the small church. A hymn anthem based on the tune "Llangloffan" The text is for Palm Sunday. There are three stanzas--unison, four-part harmony and unison with a descant coming up to an effective climax.

Easter

Passover Meal Medley [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Praise the God of Resurrection (book) 45

Larson, Martin, Schram HayesComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Praise the God of Resurrection [Praise the God of 45



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Proclaim the Glorious Truth 1

Joseph M. MartinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Proclaim the Glory of the Lord [Worthy is the Lamb 29




Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Raise Your Songs of Triumph High 1

ComposerRobert C. Clatterbuck



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Rejoice, the Lord Is King 41

ComposerCarlton Young



Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentOrgan w/ brass


Easter

Resurrection 44

Dadee ReillyComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard & Bells


Easter

Rise Again [For Men Only] 23

ComposerElmo Mercer



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Rise Up, O Men of God [Selections for Male Voices 2




Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Rise Up, O Men of God [Selections for Male Voices 5




Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Sing A Jubilant Song 30

Dale Peterson PetersonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

Voicing2-Part



Easter

Sing, Be Joyful, Alleluia200

1990 English 31

Georg Philipp TelemannComposer


Alfred Pub Co, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



This anthem is an arrangement of Teleman's LAUDATE JEHOVAH. The text is based on Psalm 100:1-3 as well as an alternate text appropriate for Easter. The style is typically Baroque with some simple counterpoint. The anthem projects a mood of unabashed joy w

Easter

Singing Alleluia398

1965 English 28


Augsburg Pub House


Location

VoicingSA/unison


AccompanimentOrgan


Alternate Easter text taped inside copy.

Easter

Stand Up For Jesus [Soldiers of the Cross] 27

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus [Quartet Favorites] 1

Adam GeibelComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

This Day Above All Days159

1984 English 28

Douglas WagnerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Hope Publishing Co.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationOptional Trumpet

SeasonEaster

An effective anthem for Easter Sunday in the church year. There is good contrast in the use of the voice parts from sections in unison, some light imitation. The five stanzas use the same hymn like tune which will simplify the rehearsal process. In the th

Easter

This Joyful Eastertide 27




Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter


S. Drummond WolffComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB+Cong



Easter


ComposerDale Grotenhuis



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

This Joyful Eastertide386

1951 English 18

ComposerAlice/Robert



Location

VoicingSATB




Melody of "Hoe groot de vrugten zijn" from "David' Psalmen" (Amsterdam 1685).

Easter

This Joyful Eastertide416

1980 English 27

ComposerErik Routley

Arranger Editor PublisherA.R.Mowbray & Co, Ltd.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



This celebrative Easter anthem is based on the Easter carol of the same title on p. 614 of MH. The arrangement reflects the late Reik Routley's joy, sense of humor and zest for hymns. There are several tonal and harmonic surprises that would seem to refle

Easter


ComposerJames H. Laster



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

This Joyful Eastertide [Jubilee: Hymns for Male Ch




Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Three Crosses of Shame 45



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Through the Blood [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Thy Cross, O Jesus, Thou Didst Bear 1

Matthew LundquistComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Tis Finish'd 1

ComposerRobert/Alice Shaw/Parker



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

To Mock your Reign [Lift High the Cross] 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Triumphal Entry-Hosanna! [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Underscore (Arrest and Trial) [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Underscore (Joseph of Arimathea) [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Victorious Christ, The 41



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Victory in Jesus 1

E.M. BarlettComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Victory in Jesus [Rise Up and Sing] 1

ComposerMosie Lister



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

Voices of Easter 45

ComposerLee Dengler



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

We Shall Be Holy [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

We Welcome Glad Easter 1



Location

VoicingBrass Only



Easter

We Will Carol Joyfully 43



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Welcome Happy Morning 42



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Welcome, Happy Morning! 2

ComposerGordon Young



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

We'll Cast Our Crowns at His Feet [For Men Only]

ComposerElmo Mercer



Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross [Lift High the Cr 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

When I Think of the Cross [The Singing Churchmen] 20

Ralph CarmichaelComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

When They Ring the Golden Bells [Quartet Favorites 1

Dion De MarbelleComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Easter

When Will the Messiah Come? [Lamb of Promise] 58

ComposerEd Lee



Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

Worthy the Lamb [Hymns & Carols] 34




Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

You Are the Bread [Praise the God of Resurrection] 45

Ruth Elaine SchramComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Easter

A Carol For Lent 1967 English 15

Mary E. CaldwellComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Sacred Songs


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan

Instrumentation SeasonEaster/Lent

Easter/Lent

All Glory, Laud and Honor 1942 English 25

Melchior TeschnerComposer

W.B. OldsArranger Editor Publisher

Hall & McCreary Company


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate


AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

All in the April Evening 1911 English 26

Katherine TynanComposer

Hugh RobertonArranger Editor Publisher

G. Schirmer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

Alleluia 1963 English 23

Francis PottComposer

Vaughn WrightArranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate




Easter/Lent

As You've Done to the Least of These 1969 English 27

Alice SchneiderComposer

Douglas WagnerArranger Editor Publisher

Agape


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


SeasonEaster/Lent

Easter/Lent

Cherish the Cross 2001 English 27

George BennardComposer

Jimbo StevensArranger Editor Publisher

GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationGuitar/Bass/Drums

SeasonEaster/Lent

Easter/Lent

Come and See the Place Where He Lay 1999 English 27

John ParkerComposer

David LantzArranger Editor Publisher

GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Come to Me 1973 English 24

J.S. BachComposer

Lon BerryArranger Editor Publisher

Lorenz


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


- Matthew 11:28-30

Easter/Lent

Easter Carol 1980 English 23

Fred Pratt GreenComposer

Jack SchraderArranger Editor Publisher

Hope


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Easter Doxology 1987 English 25

ComposerLouis Harris

Arranger Editor PublisherHarold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Holy is the Lamb 1983 English 26

Larry RenchComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Fred Bock


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Hosanna 1935 English 36

Christian GregorComposer

Roberta BitgoodArranger Editor Publisher

H.W. Gray


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult


AccompanimentOrgan


Easter/Lent

I Lay My Sins on Jesus 1956 English 24

Horatius BonarComposer

Wallace EngelbrektArranger Editor Publisher

Schmitt Music


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

I Wonder Why? 1972 English 26

Richard Avery/MarshComposer

Lloyd PfauschArranger Editor Publisher

Agape


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

If We Believe the Jesus Died 1980 English 25

John GossComposer

Dale WoodArranger Editor Publisher

Sacred Music


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


- I Thessalonians 4:14, 18

Easter/Lent

In Joseph's Lovely Garden 1954 English 25


Arranger Editor PublisherH.W. Gray


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



- Soprano Solo

Easter/Lent

In Triumph Shouts the Son of God 1952 English 31

FoertschComposer

James GilletteArranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate


AccompanimentOrgan


Easter/Lent

Jesu, Blessed Jesu 1987 English 22


Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Jesus Christ is Risen Today 1983 English 24

Charles WesleyComposer

John RasleyArranger Editor Publisher

Lorenz


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Lamb of God 1933 English 26

Nicolaus DeciusComposer

F. Melius ChristiansenArranger Editor Publisher

Augsburg


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

Lamb of God, What Wondrous Love 1986 English 25

Russell KaneComposer

Allan PetkerArranger Editor Publisher

Gentry


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Look, Ye Saints, The Sight is Glorious 1965 English 19

William OwenComposer

Max SinzheimerArranger Editor Publisher

C.F. Peters


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

Lord, Whose Passion Didst Reveal 1972 English 25

Johann FranckComposer

Leland B. SaterenArranger Editor Publisher

A.M.S.I.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

Love is Come Again 1972 English 25

J.M.C. CrumComposer

John EricksonArranger Editor Publisher

A.M.S.I.


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


SeasonEaster/Lent

Easter/Lent

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone? 1971 English 22

Thomas ShepherdComposer

Robert GrahamArranger Editor Publisher

Art Masters Studios


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Easter/Lent

My God and I 1935 English 10

J.B. SergeiComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

The Kama Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Now the Green Blade Riseth 1952 English 23

J.M.C. CrumComposer

Henry FusnerArranger Editor Publisher

H.W. Gray


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Easter/Lent

O Saviour of the World English 25

John GossComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

B.F. Wood


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Easter/Lent

One Lonely Night 1992 English 22


High Street


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


solo

Easter/Lent

Rejoice, Rejoice 1994 English 25

John BursonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


- Zechariah 9:9-13

Easter/Lent

Ride on in Majesty 1955 English 19

Henry MilmanComposer

Frank PoolerArranger Editor Publisher

Augsburg


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate




Easter/Lent

Ride on King Jesus 2005 English 25

ComposerPhilip KernArranger Editor Publisher

GlorySound


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Sing Hosanna in the Highest 1967 English 11

Roy JohnsonComposer

Eugene ButlerArranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingUnison

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir


InstrumentationTrumpet

SeasonEaster/Lent

Easter/Lent

Sing, The Lord is Risen 1994 English 25

Patrick LiebergenComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Harold Flammer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano

InstrumentationTrumpet/Drum

SeasonEaster/Lent

Easter/Lent

So Lowly Doth the Saviour Ride 1960 English 25

Almer PennewellComposer

Austin LovelaceArranger Editor Publisher

Carl Fischer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano or Organ


Easter/Lent

Tenebrae Factae Sunt (Darkness was o'er the Earth 1969 Latin 20

Marc IngegneriComposer

Maynard KleinArranger Editor Publisher

G. Schirmer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

There Is a Balm In Gilead 1939 English 24

William DawsonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

William Dawson


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Solo

Easter/Lent

This is a Day for Rejoicing 1973 English 20


A.M.S.I.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

We Welcome This Glad Easter Day 1986 English 23

Mary Kay BeallComposer

Charles YannerellaArranger Editor Publisher

Richmond


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Easter/Lent

Welcome Happy Morning 1979 English 25

John EllertonComposer

Robert WetzlerArranger Editor Publisher

A.M.S.I.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

Were You There? 1959 English 18

ComposerChas BickArranger Editor Publisher

The Raymond Hoffman Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir



Easter/Lent

What Wondrous Love is This 1972 English 25

ComposerDavid Williams

Arranger Editor PublisherA.M.S.I.


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Easter/Lent

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 1970 English 20

Isaac WattsComposer

Gilbert MartinArranger Editor Publisher

Theodore Presser


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Easter/Lent

Arise, Shine, for Thy Light Is Come25

1960 English 28


Concordia


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

Instrumentation SeasonEpiphany

This anthem with text from Isaiah 60:1 and Psalm 117 is appropriate to the season immediately after Christmas.

Epiphany

Song of Light and Mirth, A 1

Austin C. LovelaceComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSAB


Instrumentation SeasonEpiphany

Epiphany

Agnus Dei192

1988 English/Lat 31

Robert H YoungComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Gentry Publications


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult


Instrumentation SeasonLent

An effective setting of a familiar text from the Latin liturgy. Stanza 1&2 are for unison voices; stanza 3 with parts and at the close of this stanza the parts subdivide. Anthem is not difficult so this should pose no problem.There is also the possibility

Lent

Agnus Dei337

1986 Latin/Engli 35

Franz Joseph HaydnComposer Arranger Editor

Harold DeckerPublisher

Fostco Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


A movement of a Mass by Haydn originally in Latin but a serviceable translation is given in the score. The words are the familiar "Lamb of God, who beareth the world's transgressions, have mercy on us." It is clearly in the style of the 18th century class

Lent

Ah Holy Jesus313

1985 English 36


Gary MathenyArranger Editor Publisher

Hope Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


An anthem based on the familiar chorale found on p. 254 in MH. There is much unison in the first and last stanzas. The central stanza is harmonized. The organ part will require judicious registration. It has a very striking mood that it weaves around the

Lent

Ah, Holy Jesus 1




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed 50

ComposerDan Forrest



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

All in the April Evening231

1911 English 30

Hugh S RobertonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

J Curwen & Sons Ltd


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



This is a classic of choral literature. It is a very carefully crafted choral work that was sung OFTEN in the 40s and 50s by church, college and high school choirs. Unfortunately it is no longer available and the number of copies is limited. In the text a

Lent

Alleluia to Jesus




Location

VoicingTTBB



For male choir

Lent

And Can It Be? [Find Us Faithful] 29

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

At the Cross 1

Lani SmithComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

At The River 1964 English 23

Aaron CoplandComposer

Wilding WhiteArranger Editor Publisher

Boosey Hawkes


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Lent

Ave Verum 42

Composer Arranger Editor Trusler, Ivan, ed

Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Ave Verum (Jesu, Word of God Incarnate)405

1933 English/Lat 25

Wolfgang A. MozartComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

B.F. Wood Music Co


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


(#171 is same piece).This is perhaps one of Mozart's most beloved choral works. The English text is effective but the original Latin text is given as well. It is most appropriate to the Lenton season. The mood is one of intense reverence. It is a good exa

Lent

Ave Verum (Jesu, Word of God Incarnate)171

1970 English 45

Wolfgang A. MozartComposer Arranger Editor

Thomas DunnPublisher

E. C.Schirmer Music Company


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationString orchestra

SeasonLent

This is perhaps one of Mozart's most beloved choral works. The English text is effective but the original Latin text is given as well. It is most appropriate to the Lenton season. The mood is one of intense reverence. It is a good example of an effective

Lent

Ave Verum Corpus 1939 Latin 24

Wolfgang A. MozartComposer

Johann MullerArranger Editor Publisher

Schirmer


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Lent

Ave Verum Corpus 1

ComposerRobert Shaw



Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentOrgan & Strings


Sing-Along with Robert Shaw

Lent

Because He Loves Us So 2

ComposerBob Kragstad



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Behold the Lamb of God22

1960 English 19


Concordia


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


This brief anthem would make a most attractive Lenten Introit. Text is taken from John 1:29 and Isaiah 53:4-5. Men's and women's parts are mostly in unison with part division at the close.

Lent

Beneath the Cross of Jesus 1

ComposerD.B.T.



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Broken Heart, The 1

John DennisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Called to Belong to Jesus 27

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Calvary 1

J R SweneyComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Quartet Favorites

Lent

Christ Went Up Into the Hills Alone71

1944 English 23

Roberta BitgoodComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This anthem would work well in a choir that has no tenors or in a youth choir that has male voices with a limited range. It could also be done with only female voices. The text by Katherine Adams describes Christ's lonely walk, presumably through life. It

Lent

Christ, the Life of All the Living




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Come In 1




Location

VoicingSSAA



Women's voices

Lent

Cross Was His Own, The 1

Edward BroughtonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Darkness Fell O'er the Earth204

1977 English/Lat 35

Leonardo LeoComposer

John KingsburyArranger Editor Publisher

Tetra Music Corporation


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


This is a very moving and touching setting of the familiar Biblical text: "and it was about the ninth hour…" This could be a delightful challenge for a chancel choir to do an anthem in Latin. The piece must be taken at a slow pace with a good sense of lin

Lent

Don't Listen To The Hammer Ring 22



Location

Voicing2-Part



Lent

Embrace the Cross 28

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTBB



Men's voices

Lent

Glory Be to Jesus 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Go Not Far From Me, O God38

1907 English 12

ZingarelliComposer Arranger Editor

F.Flaxington HarkerPublisher

G. Schirmer, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult



This anthem in classical style opens with a slow adagio in the form of a prayer that man might not be forsaken. Then follows a joyful Allegro voicing strong praise.

Lent

Go to Dark Gethsemane 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

He Never Said a Mumblin' Word 48

ComposerWilliam M Schoenfeld



Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard with Cello


Lent

His Love 29

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTB



Lent

His Love 1

ComposerDick BolksArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

I Bowed on My Knees and Cried "Holy" 28

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTBB or 2-pt (2 entries)



Men's voices

Lent

I Find No Fault In Him 1



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

I Sing of My Lord 1

Eugene ButlerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

I Will Not Leave You Comfortless84

1934 English 50

Everett TitcombComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Carl Fischer Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



This exquisite little motet is an absolute gem. It would make an effective Lenten anthem, or an anthem to close a worship service, or a response to the pastoral benediction. It would also be effective during a funeral service.

Lent

I Wonder Why183

1970 English 30

Richard Avery/Donald MarshComposer

Lloyd PfautschArranger Editor Publisher

Hope Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



A moving anthem arranged arranged from the Avery/Marsh collection called "More Hymns Hot and Carols Cool." The question is asked in a poignant manner, "If his disciples were like us here, why they all left him and ran in fear as the world did crucify Him?

Lent

Ivory Palaces 1

ComposerEmil Soderstrom



Location

VoicingSSATB



Lent

Jesus (He Is the Son Of God) [For Men Only] 23

ComposerElmo Mercer



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Jesus [Treble Clef Hymns] 1




Location

VoicingSSA



Lent

Kyrie Eleison (Lord, Have MercyUpon Us)287

1968 English 47

Antonio LottiComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



Although this music was composed during the Baroque period, it is actually in late Renaissance motet style. It is a lovely setting of the liturgical Latin text. English is also given and lies well under the notes. The anthem would be effective during a co

Lent

Lead Me To Calvary 23

Mary McDonaldComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Leave Your Heavy Burden at the Cross [Quartet Favo 1

John W PeteresonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Lenten Love Song, A 36



Location

VoicingUnison



Lent

Lift Up the Cross [Soldiers of the Cross] 27

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates185

1988 English 41

Andreas HammerschmidtComposer


Harold Flammer Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



This joyful Palm Sunday anthem is based on Psalm 25:7-10. The music originally by a Baroque composer alternates brief sections of imitation with sections in cordal texture. The voice parts are moderately easy and accompaniment works equally well on organ

Lent

Medley of the Cross [Glory] 1




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone? [Quartet Favorite 1

ComposerB B McKinney



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

My Jesus I Love Thee [Quartet Favorites] 1

Dr. A. J. GordonComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Nailed to the Cross [Quartet Favorites] 1

Grant Colfax TullarComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

O Christ, Thou Lamb of God [The TTBB Chorale Book] 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

O Darkest Woe [The TTBB Chorale Book] 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken [The TT 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

O Most Merciful315

1974 English 42

Composer Arranger Editor PublisherHinshaw Music Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


In this anthem of four stanzas, 1 and 3 are in unison and 2 and 4 in chorale harmonies. The accompaniment is in Baroque style with a continuously running 16th note accompaniment which might demand some keyboard skill. The voice parts are relatively easy.

Lent

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded [The TTBB Chorale Book 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

O Saviour of the World82

1980 English 26

John GossComposer Arranger Editor

James McKelvyPublisher

Fostco Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This is an excellent example of the Romantic English Church Anthem. The style reflects a definite time period in church music, but the work is very carefully crafted and effective. Text would be effective during the Lenten period.

Lent

O Wondrous Cross [Quartet Favorites] 1

A F MyersComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Old Rugged Cross, The 1

Rev. Geo. BennardComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

On My Heart Inprint Your Image [Jubilee: Hymns for




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Open Your Heart 1



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Passion Chorale [Sing-Along with Robert Shaw] 1

ComposerRobert Shaw



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Po' Good Jesus215

1947 English 35

Walter H HohmannComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Hall & McCreary Co.


Location

VoicingSSAATTBB


ChiorAdult



This may well be Hohmann's most well known work. It is cast in the style of a black spiritual. It requires a dramatic soprano solo with considerable power. The chorus parts are subdivided into eight parts at some points.

Lent

Rise, Arise!61

1947 English 13

Peter NormanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult



A hymn-style anthem of vigorous praise. Appropriate for general use or on Palm Sunday. Excellent introit. Duration of anthem is short.

Lent

Savior, When in Dust to You [Jubilee: Hymns for Ma




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

See Him In The Garden 41



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Shall I Crucify Him? [Quartet Favorites] 1



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted [Jubilee: Hymns fo




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Surely, He Hath Borne Our Griefs154

1956 English 24

Carl Heinrich GraunComposer

Walter EhretArranger Editor Publisher

Lawson-Gould Music Publishers


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult



This is a remarkable motet appropriate for Lent or Good Friday. It is based on Isaiah 53:4 "surely He hath born our grief, and carried our sorrows." The anthem opens with dramatic block chords followed by a short fugue. This pattern is repeated again, bu

Lent

Ten Thousand Angels [Find Us Faithful] 29

ComposerJoseph Linn



Location

VoicingTB



Lent

The Garden 48



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

The Singing Bishop 1978 English 2


Choristers Guild


Location

VoicingMultiple

DifficultyModerate

ChiorJunior Choir

AccompanimentPiano


A Hymn Interpretation for Palm Sunday - All Glory Laud and Honor

Lent

We Cast Our Crowns At His Feet [For Men Only] 12

ComposerElmo Mercer



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

We Despised Him 1

Lee DenglerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Weep, Mother Mary 50

ComposerLee Dengler



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Were You There 1

Robert ScholzComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Were You There [Treble Clef Hymns] 1




Location

VoicingSSAA



Lent

Were You There In Gethsemane 50

Patrick M. LiebergenComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

What Wondrous Love Is This 2




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 85




Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross [Treble Clef Hymn 1




Location

VoicingSSA



Lent

When I Survey the Woundrous Cross157

1970 English 39


Arranger Editor PublisherTheodore Presser Co.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyDifficult

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


This is a hymn anthem based on the familiar hymn by Lowell Mason - the text is by Isaac Watts. This anthem will require a larger choir since there are places where the parts divide into 8 parts. It will be a challenge, but the effort will be well worth it

Lent

When I Think of the Cross 1

Ralph CarmichaelComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

When Jesus Wept 1




Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

When Jesus Wept [Hymns & Carols] 34




Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

When You Prayed Beneath the Trees 45



Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard w/ optional intruments


Lent

Whiter Than Snow 35

ComposerJohn A. Walters



Location

VoicingTTBB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard & Flute


Lent

Who Crucified My Lord?58

1950 English 25

Ralp R BelcherComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Paul Schmitt Music Co


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


Appropriate for Lent or Holy Week. An intense heartfelt setting of a simple text asking the question "Who crucified my Lord." It rises to an effective climax at the close. Some division of alto and bass parts occurs at the close.

Lent

Who Is That Man 1



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Why [Wondrous Love] 1



Location

VoicingSATB



Lent

Wondrous Cross 49

ComposerWilliam Triplett



Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Worthy is the Lamb 1

Lon BeeryComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano with optional Intstruments


Lent

Worthy is the Lamb [Worthy is the Lamb] 29




Location

VoicingTTBB



Lent

Zion, at Thy Shining Gates238

1990 English 35

K Lee ScottComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Concordia Pub Co


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


An anthem based on a text by Benjamin H Kennedy. The text is appropriate for the general service but also appropriate for Palm Sunday. Musically, it is a set of variations on a tune. There is very interesting variety in textures with a stunnig climax at t

Lent

Flemish Carol 40




Location

VoicingSATB


Instrumentation SeasonNew Year

New Year

O Rejoice, Yes Christians Loudly53

1947 English 26


Andrees HammerschidtArranger Editor Publisher



Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate-easy

ChiorAdult


Instrumentation SeasonNew Year

The music is that of a chorale from Bach's Cantata 40. The text is a Catharine Winkworth translation of words by Christian Keimann. The words would be appropriate for a Sunday very early in the new year. There is a textual reference to the new year in the

New Year

All Glory, Laud and Honor28

1942 English 2

Melchior TeschnerComposer

W.B. OldsArranger Editor Publisher

Hall & McCreary Co.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult/Junior

AccompanimentPiano

Instrumentation SeasonPalm Sunday

A setting of the familiar Palm Sunday hymns (#154 Mennonite Hymnal. It incorporates a Junior Choir in an effective manner.

Palm Sunday

Draw Nigh to Jerusalem14

1956 English 40


The H. W. Gray Co., Inc


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A strong anthem.

Palm Sunday

Every Morning's Sun 30

Sue Ellen PageComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingUnison



Palm Sunday

Hosanna To Our God 53

Leon BallengerComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Palm Sunday

Into the City Does Jesus Ride 1

Hugh S. Livingston Jr.Composer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Palm Sunday

Lift Up Your Heads 1

ComposerLani SmithArranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Palm Sunday

Lo, He Comes 2

John D. HormanComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingUnison



Palm Sunday

Ride On! Ride On in Majesty 1

Franklin RitterComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Palm Sunday

Ride On, Ride On, in Majesty [The TTBB Chorale Boo 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Palm Sunday

See The King Come Riding (and Upon A Borrowed Donk 21



Location

VoicingUnison



Palm Sunday

Upon A Borrowed Donkey (and See The King Come Ridi 21



Location

VoicingUnison



Palm Sunday

Who Is This Man? 2



Location

Voicing2-Part



Palm Sunday

I Am The Light of Nations 45

Hal HComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentPiano+Instruments

Instrumentation SeasonPeace

Peace

Servants of Peace 45

K Lee ScottComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB w/cong


Instrumentation SeasonPeace

Peace

Love of the Father3

1960 English 48

ComposerS.Drummond Wolff



Location

VoicingSATB/Solo

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan

Instrumentation SeasonPentacost

12th c. Latin hymn is also in the Mennonite Hymnal, No. 604. The Psalm tune is given some extended ranges in different voices, and a counter melody provides some of the countrauntal style.

Pentacost

Prayer for Pentecost [Songs of Grace] 6

Herbert C RichertComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB


Instrumentation SeasonPentacost

Pentacost

Come Down O Love Divine 44

John LeavittComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB

Difficulty Chior AccompanimentKeyboard with Violin or Flute

Instrumentation SeasonPentecost

Pentecost

Come O Holy Ghost 40

Maynard KleinComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Pentecost

Come, Holy Spirit, Come 1

Vivian G TrippComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSSAA



Treble Clef Hymns

Pentecost

Come, Holy Spirit, Still My Heart 50

Deborah GovenorComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Pentecost

Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit




Location

VoicingTTBB



Pentecost

Die Liebe Gottes ist Ausgegossen 40

Johannes HerbstComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Pentecost

Holy Ghost, With Light Divine 1




Location

VoicingSSAA



women's voices

Pentecost

Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome 23

ComposerElmo Mercer



Location

VoicingTTBB



Men's voices

Pentecost

Holy Spirit, Truth Divine 1

Alfred WhiteheadComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Pentecost

Let Thy Holy Spirit 43

Composer Arranger Editor Walker, Rod ed

Publisher


Location

VoicingSATB



Pentecost

Praise the Lord! O Heavens Adore Him384

2000 English 16


The Sacred Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB


AccompanimentOrgan

InstrumentationTrumpets/trombones/timpani handbells

SeasonPentecost

Based on "Ebenezer" by ThomasJohn Williams and "Eden Church" by Dale Wood.

Pentecost

A Celebration of Thanks 1993 English 21




Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano

Instrumentation SeasonThanksgiving

Thanksgiving

A Song of Praise368

1975 English 25

Sue Ellen PageComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Augsbug Pub House


Location

VoicingSATB



InstrumentationFlute/Recorder

SeasonThanksgiving

Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving Prayer 1974 English 17




Location

Voicing2 part

DifficultyEasy

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


Thanksgiving

Come You Thankful People Come 34

ComposerSjolund/Boch



Location

VoicingTTBB



Thanksgiving

Come, Thankful People 202

1991 English 31


Art Masters Studio Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult

AccompanimentOrgan


A delightful and original setting of the familiar harvest and Thanksgiving season text. It is very rhythmic giving it a strong forward thrust. There is some divisi of parts on p. 7, however, the omission of the middle voice would leave the harmonies prett

Thanksgiving

Give Thanks 1

Frances WilliamsComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Thanksgiving

Jubilate Deo366

1943 English 21

Richard PurvisComposer Arranger Editor Publisher

Leeds Music Corp


Location

VoicingUnison


AccompanimentOrgan


Thanksgiving

Let all Things Now Living44

1939 English 30

John CowleyComposer

Katherine K. DavisArranger Editor Publisher

E. C. Schirmer Music Co.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult

AccompanimentPiano


A joyful anthem of praise with an attractive melody harmonized tastefully. The second stanza repeats the music of the first with a very effective descant ending in a rousing climax. Requires a good accompanist.

Thanksgiving

Now Thank We All our God359

1946 English 34


Johann Sebastian BachArranger Editor Publisher

E.C. Schirmer Music Co.


Location

VoicingSATB


AccompanimentPiano


From the cantata "The Lord is a Sun and Shield".

Thanksgiving

Now Thank We All Our God [Ceremonial Hymns] 1

ComposerJohn Hotchkis



Location

VoicingSAB



Thanksgiving

Now Thank We All Our God [Hymns & Carols] 34




Location

VoicingSATB



Thanksgiving

O Praise Ye the Lord 1974 English 20




Location

VoicingSAB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentOrgan


Thanksgiving or general anthem

Thanksgiving

Prayer of Thanksgiving [Hymns & Carols] 34

ComposerRobert Shaw



Location

VoicingSATB



Thanksgiving

Raise the Song371

1960 English 26


H.W. Gray Co, Inc


Location

VoicingSATB


AccompanimentOrgan


Could be used as an introit.

Thanksgiving

Sing to the Lord of Harvest [The TTBB Chorale Book 35


Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Thanksgiving

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise [Jubilee: Hymns f




Location

VoicingTTBB



Thanksgiving

Thank the Lord161

1976 English 30

ComposerRene Clausen

Arranger Editor PublisherFostco Music Press


Location

VoicingSATB


ChiorAdult


InstrumentationOptional Tambourine

SeasonThanksgiving

This robust anthem appropriate for Thanksgiving would be very effective as an introit for thanksgiving, or as an anthem. The anthem is cast in a set of two variations on an attractive folk tune. There is excellent variety in the anthem. There is a suggest

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving to God for His House, A 1

Cardon BurnhamComposer Arranger Editor Publisher


Location

VoicingTTBB



Thanksgiving

The God of Harvest Praise 1991 English 20


Richmond Music Press, Inc.


Location

VoicingSATB

DifficultyModerate

ChiorAdult Choir

AccompanimentPiano


With optional Congregation with "Come, ye Thankful People Come"

Thanksgiving

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