In this special last-minute Christmas music feature, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight a special collection of choral Christmas favorites that are easier to learn and sing. The following songs offer helpful options if you're looking for something special for Christmas but with an easier learning curve.
As Christmas gets closer and closer, these easy-to-learn choral Christmas favorites could be just the last-minute music you're looking for. Ranging from traditional to blended, these SATB and 3-part arrangements are excellent choices that will bring your choir and congregation together in worship at this special time of the year!
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Behold Emmanuel
Behold Emmanuel (w/ orchestra)
Arranged by Bradley Knight, Regi Stone
Both gentle & commanding, "Behold Emmanuel" is a lush, atmospheric ballad, recounting the humble setting & circumstances into which Jesus was born. Arranged for SATB choir with soloist. [Orchestrations available to Unlimited Plus Members]
SATB (EASY)
God With Us, Emmanuel
Arranged by Ken Litton
Tender and joyful, this Christmas choral ballad features flowing traditional SATB voicing and a worshipful spirit. Perfect for a Sunday morning in December!
SATB (EASY)
Christmas Joy
Christmas Joy (w/ orchestra)
Arranged by Don Marsh
Blending two familiar tunes, this combination of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful" is ideal for a reflective moment in Sunday worship or your seasonal program. Arranged for traditional choir. [Full orchestration available for Unlimited PLUS Members]
SATB (EASY)
How Great Our Joy
How Great Our Joy (w/ video track)
Arranged by Camp Kirkland
A crisp arrangement of the classic carol for SATB choir with a slightly modern piano accompaniment by arranger Camp Kirkland. Excellent addition to a traditional worship service during the Christmas season. [Lyric video accompaniment track available for Unlimited PLUS Members.]
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Hallelujah Chorus
Arranged by Joe Linn
If you’ve been shying away from learning the "Hallelujah Chorus" because you thought it was too rangy and the piano accompaniment looked too difficult, then this version is for you. Edited by Joseph Linn, this classic and timeless piece is a must for your music library.
SATB (EASY)
Oh What a Story
Arranged by Kris Crunk
"Everybody's got a special story...but there is only one that can save...it is the story of Christmas day!" Arranged for soloist and SATB choir, this song would fit well in blended and contemporary Christmas services.
3-PART (EASY)
We Three Kings
Arranged by Ed Kee
Ready in one rehearsal, this simple arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol features mostly unison lines yet still builds with dynamic modulations and well-placed moments of harmony.
3-PART (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
The World's Desire
Arranged by David Huntsinger
David Huntsinger's traditional a cappella masterpiece is the perfect addition to a traditional Christmas service. Arranged for one male and two female singers or SAT ensemble.
