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[Drama](http://www.dramaministry.com/) Search [Blog Home](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles) # Once Upon a Holy Night: The Story of Christmas in Song October 22, 2023 by [Jaymey Hardin](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/author/jaymey-hardin) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Once Upon a Holy Night - The Story of Christmas in Song 640x361](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Once%20Upon%20a%20Holy%20Night%20-%20The%20Story%20of%20Christmas%20in%20Song%20640x361.jpg?width=704&height=397&name=Once%20Upon%20a%20Holy%20Night%20-%20The%20Story%20of%20Christmas%20in%20Song%20640x361.jpg) The greatest story of all time began on a silent, holy night more than 2,000 years ago. And on that night, the Son of God came to earth in the form of a precious baby named Jesus–and the hope of the world was born!  The songs below tell that true, amazing, life-changing story with beautifully arranged pieces from Phillip Keveren, John Patrick, Dennis Allen, and others. With blended and contemporary offerings these songs will serve a wide variety of musical tastes–most importantly, they tell the story of Christmas while focusing our hearts in worship to Jesus as we celebrate His birth!   And you won't want to miss the special arrangement of the Discover Worship favorite, *"Once Upon a Holy Night with Silent Night."* Arranged by Bradley Knight and Regi Stone for soloist and choir, this delicately re-imagined piece offers a beautiful contrast to the original and concludes with the soothing chorus of *"Silent Night."* You'll definitely want to consider the following pieces as you make your Christmas preparations! [![Get 5 FREE Songs!  (with all the demos, tracks, charts, and more)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2934518/ddadb60b-487e-41c1-9590-36ec1e88be7c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2934518/ddadb60b-487e-41c1-9590-36ec1e88be7c) ![O Holy Night!](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-christmas-satb.jpg?width=120&name=choral-christmas-satb.jpg "O Holy Night!")**SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)** **[O Holy Night!](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/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. ![O Come All Ye Faithful w/ O Holy Night](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/The%20Christmas%20project.jpg?width=120&name=The%20Christmas%20project.jpg "O Come All Ye Faithful w/ O Holy Night")**DUET (EASY)** **[O Come All Ye Faithful w/ O Holy Night](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/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! ![Once Upon a Holy Night w/ Silent Night](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Once%20Upon%20a%20Holy%20Night%20with%20Silent%20Night.jpg?width=120&name=Once%20Upon%20a%20Holy%20Night%20with%20Silent%20Night.jpg "Once Upon a Holy Night w/ Silent Night")**SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)[![](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hubfs/Newsletter/Design%20Elements/Just%20Added%20Arrow%202.png)](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/meditation-on-hark-the-herald-angels-sing)** **[Once Upon a Holy Night w/ Silent Night](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/once-upon-a-holy-night-with-silent-night-holy-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. ![Follow the Star](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-christmas-satb.jpg?width=120&name=choral-christmas-satb.jpg "Follow the Star")**SATB (EASY) [Follow the Star](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/follow-the-star)** Arranged by John Patrick Arranged for soloist/worship leader with SATB choir, this celebratory song of persistence in faith and the pursuit of Jesus is an energetic, Christmas praise & worship anthem. ![Silent Night, Holy Night](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-christmas-satb.jpg?width=120&name=choral-christmas-satb.jpg "Silent Night, Holy Night")**SATB (DIFFICULT) [Silent Night, Holy Night](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/silent-night-holy-night)** **[Silent Night, Holy Night (w/ orchestra)](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/silent-night-holy-night-orch)** Arranged by Phillip Keveren Lush and dramatic, this stellar arrangement for SATB choir glides between delicate emotion and powerful crescendos. Challenging dynamics will call forth the best from your choir. Works well in traditional and blended worship services. \[Full Orchestration available to Unlimited PLUS Members\] ![Adoration Medley](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-christmas-2part.jpg?width=120&name=choral-christmas-2part.jpg "Adoration Medley")**2-PART (EASY) [Adoration Medley](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/adoration-medley)** Arranged by Ed Kee Ready in one rehearsal, this simple medley of "What Child Is This" and "Silent Night" features two solos and 2-part choir. A perfect last-minute addition for a Sunday in December. ![Away in a Manger](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/jn-The%20Gift%20of%20Christmas.jpg?width=120&name=jn-The%20Gift%20of%20Christmas.jpg "Away in a Manger")**INSTRUMENTAL (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY) [Away in a Manger](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/away-in-a-manger-2)** Arranged by Joseph Nimoh Arranged for piano, two violins and viola, this thoughtful rendition of the classic carol is styled in an Americana feel with jazz harmony inflections throughout. A memorable instrumental feature for the Christmas season. Posted in: [Blended Worship](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/blended-worship), [Christmas](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/christmas), [Service Planning](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/service-planning), [Small Choirs](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/small-choirs), [Instrumentals](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/instrumentals) ![Jaymey Hardin](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hubfs/Jaymey%20Hardin.jpg) ### Jaymey Hardin Jaymey Hardin is a veteran leader in Christian music and family entertainment with more than 25 years of experience, widely recognized for his expertise in marketing, product development, and A&R. Through these roles, he has shaped powerful resources that equip churches worldwide. A multi-talented creative, Jaymey also serves as a writer, videographer, and musician, using music and media to tell stories that deepen faith and build community. 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