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O Holy Night! Songs of Our Savior's Birth

Written by Jaymey Hardin | Sep 29, 2024 8:55:59 PM


Songs celebrating our Savior's birth are an integral part of the Christmas tradition, and they're a beautiful way to reflect on the miracle and significance of this special season.

Beloved carols like "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night" sing of the night when Jesus was born. Their soothing melodies and heartfelt lyrics capture the essence of Christmas and inspire us to reflect and rejoice in the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.

With arrangements by John Patrick, Phillip Keveren, Cliff Duran and others, you'll find traditional carols and contemporary worship anthems that remind us of the hope, love, and joy found in Jesus' birth. Take a moment to listen to the following songs and consider them for your Christmas services this year.

SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
O Holy Night!
Arranged by Dennis Allen
Dennis Allen's majestic arrangement of this Christmas standard is sure to be a high point in any Christmas gathering. Arranged for SATB choir, this straight-forward, traditional interpretation will fit nicely into any Christmas-themed service or cantata.

PRAISE & WORSHIP (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Fall on Your Knees
Arranged by John Patrick
With compelling lyrics that affirm Christ as our Redeemer, this piece combines a contemporary praise & worship feel with the timeless Christmas classic, "O Holy Night."


SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Silent Night (God's Great Love)
Silent Night (God's Great Love) with orchestra 

Arranged by Cliff Duren
From Regi Stone and Jeff Ferguson comes a beautiful reimagining of the cherished Christmas hymn, with new lyrics celebrating the life-changing power of the love of God. This arrangement is for SATB choir, and has an optional orchestration for Unlimited Plus members.

SATB (DIFFICULT)
Silent Night, Holy Night
Arranged by Phillip Keveren
Lush and dramatic, this stellar arrangement for SATB choir glides between delicate emotion and powerful crescendos. Challenging dynamics and blend that will call forth the best from your choir. Works well in traditional and blended worship services.

DUET (EASY)
O Come All Ye Faithful w/ O Holy Night
Arranged by Karen England, Nancy Groeneveld
Karen England & Nancy Groeneveld have arranged these two beloved Christmas carols into an easy contemporary setting for duet or ensemble. Recorded by actual church musicians, these songs are as musically accessible as they are fresh and joyful!

INSTRUMENTAL (EASY)
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Arranged by James Koerts
This delicate and sensitive paraphrase of Silent Night will make for a worshipful prelude, offertory, or communion meditation during the Christmas season.