"Joy to the world, the Lord is come!" We all know that familiar lyric and the beautiful melody from the classic Christmas carol. It encourages us to sing and rejoice in the coming of our Savior and it brings joy to our hearts throughout the Christmas season. In this special feature, we've prepared an excellent collection of songs that sing of the hope and joy found in our Savior's birth that are perfect for your worship services this Christmas.
With SATB, 3-part, praise & worship, and kids songs, these beautiful anthems carry a powerful message of hope that will warm and brighten the hearts of your congregation. From familiar carols and flowing medleys arranged by Travis Cottrell, Jeff Lippencott, Russell Mauldin, and others, to Jeff Janson's arrangement of the compelling new worship anthem, “Immanuel,” you’ll find some of the most beautiful and stirring songs with a joyful message of hope for the coming season!
3-PART (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Joy to the World
Arranged by Dave Williamson
Dave Williamson brings this soulful rendition of Joy To The World to life with a relaxed gospel groove. Arranged for a 3-part choir or praise team, this piece would be an excellent addition to any blended or contemporary Christmas worship service!
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Let Us Be
Arranged by Jason Webb
A Celtic-flavored SATB choral anthem that will be a challenge for your choir and a joy for your congregation. A piece that inspires and renews the meaning behind the exclamation "Joy to the world!" and would work well in blended and contemporary settings, as well as traditional services with band.
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.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Our King Has Come
Arranged by Jonathan Allen
For soloist and SATB worship choir, this up-tempo anthem is a wonderful proclamation of Christ's birth from Grace Chapel Worship. This piece serves well in contemporary settings, and would be an excellent, singable choice for Christmas services.
SATB (EASY)
Christ Is Born (Medley)
Christ Is Born (Medley) (w/ video track)
Arranged by Russell Mauldin
This very accessible and upbeat medley of favorite Christmas songs by Russell Mauldin Includes "O Come O Come Emmanuel," "Angels We Have Heard On High" and "Joy To The World." Easy to learn/fun to sing! [Lyric video accompaniment track available for Unlimited PLUS Members.]
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
A Christmas Medley
Arranged by Jeff Lippencott
Jeff Lippencott's "A Christmas Medley" brings together "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," and "Joy to the World." It works beautifully as a choral special or for congregational worship at Christmas!
SATB (EASY)
Carols of Worship & Praise
Carols of Worship & Praise (w/ orchestra)
Arranged by Tom Fettke
FIVE Christmas songs in one! - O Come All Ye Faithful, Angels We Have Heard On High, How Great Our Joy, Joy To The World, Angels From The Realms Of Glory and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Great for choir or congregational Christmas singing. [Orchestration available to Unlimited PLUS Members]
CHILDREN"S (EASY)
Joy to the World
Arranged by Travis Cottrell, Paul Marino
This driving, contemporary unison version of the traditional carol is fun for younger and older kids choirs alike. For that matter, simple adult choirs might consider making this Travis Cottrell arrangement the finale of their Christmas program!
