With Christmas rapidly approaching, we thought this would be a good time for a quick rewind and review of 10 new songs for Christmas 2023! Below, we've put together a "mixtape" of some of our best and brightest new Christmas music that includes solos, choral anthems, praise & worship, children's, and instrumental pieces. These beautiful new selections would be excellent additions to your worship services this Christmas!
Perfect for this most wonderful time of the year, these excellent pieces will encourage your congregation in worship as we lift our voices to the Lord. With arrangements by Bradley Knight, Phillip Keveren, Regi Stone, and others, these stunning songs with a heartfelt message present contemporary, traditional and blended offerings that celebrate the birth of Christ. Be sure to check them out and consider adding some of these gems to your church services this Christmas season!
SOLO (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (w/ orchestra)
Arranged by Phillip Keveren, Regi Stone
Masterfully arranged by Phillip Keveren, this stunning collaboration with Regi Stone is as tender as it is powerful. Their interpretation of this timeless carol is ideal for soloist or special performance. [Orchestrations available exclusively to Unlimited Plus Members.]
SOLO (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (w/ strings)
Arranged by Phillip Keveren, Regi Stone
With a stunning vocal performance from Regi Stone and a breathtaking arrangement from Phillip Keveren, this piece captures the full range of emotion felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah. [Orchestrations also available to our Unlimited Plus Members]
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Once Upon a Holy Night w/ Silent Night
Arranged by Bradley Knight, Regi Stone
Arranged by Regi Stone and Bradley Knight for SATB choir with soloist, this simple, touching and worshipful new classic will be a warm and inviting addition to your Christmas celebrations. It concludes with Silent Night.
SATB w/ SOLOIST (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Holy Is the Lord
Holy Is the Lord (w/ orchestra)
Arranged by Bradley Knight, Regi Stone
A simple song of praise that grows into a majestic anthem of worship, this piece is arranged for SATB choir with female soloist. While written with Christmas in mind, it fits easily into any season. [Orchestration available to Unlimited Plus members.]
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Immanuel
Arranged by Jeff Jansen
"It's You we adore, the Hope of the world is born!" Your congregation will lift their voices in worship with this powerful and compelling anthem for the Christmas season. It fits well in contemporary and blended settings and is arranged for small band and worship team.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Arranged by Jeff Jansen
Arranged for female soloist with minimal accompaniment, this beautifully reverent and contemplative interpretation of the classic carol features a new melody and additional lyrics that underscore the call to worship Jesus, our king.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Arranged by Jeff Jansen
A steady and modern, yet reverent and contemplative take on the classic Christmas hymn, this piece is arranged for solo vocalist with small band. As such, it is well-suited for both performance and congregational worship.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Emmanuel
Arranged by Matthew Ferrer, Jeff Jansen
Rejoice in the birth of our Lord with a joyful two-step shuffle, and simple, celebratory message. Arranged for solo vocalist with small band, it's equally suited for performance and congregational worship. Also available to Unlimited Plus members as part of the "God With Us" Christmas musical.
INSTRUMENTAL (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Meditation on Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Arranged by William Feigley
A faithful and succinct interpretation of the cherished Christmas classic, William Feigley's piano solo arrangement is ideal for any moment in your church gatherings that would benefit from a joyful musical lift.
CHILDREN'S UNISON (EASY)
Let Us Be
Arranged by Dennis Allen
Arranged for unison children's choir, but just as suitable for solo performance, this peace ties together lyrical themes from classic Christmas hymns, with placid verses that build to triumphal choruses.
