Peaceful and contemplative Christmas anthems offer a beautiful way to worship in the Christmas season. In this feature, we'll highlight a collection of anthems with soothing melodies and lyrics that reflect on the peace and hope found in our Savior's birth.
Helping to provide a peaceful atmosphere, these anthems encourage us to focus on the true meaning of this special season. Perfect for blended worship services, the following songs inspire reflection and a sense of gratitude as we come together to worship Jesus and celebrate His birth.
Beautifully arranged by Ken Litton, Dan Boone, Ed Kee, Dennis Allen, Karen England, and others, these SATB, 3-part, and solo offerings are perfect for your worship services this Christmas. Take a few moments to listen!
3-PART (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Silent Night, Holy Night
Arranged by Dave Williamson
This original song for solo with 3-part ensemble or choir illuminates the wonder of the first Christmas night and ends with a beautiful a cappella rendition of the traditional Silent Night. Includes optional flute part. Serves well in blended and contemporary settings.
SOLO (EASY)
Silent Night
Arranged by Karen England, Nancy Groeneveld
A peacefully swaying, but faithful interpretation of the classic carol, this piece is arranged for solo female vocal with small acoustic band. It is also available to Unlimited PLUS members as part of the "The Christmas Project" collection.
SATB (EASY)
What Child Is This?
Arranged by Dennis Allen
This timeless SATB piece from master arranger Dennis Allen honors the traditional sound and feel of this beloved Christmas song, with simple, beautiful harmonies, and full, but gentle instrumentation.
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.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Arranged by Dan Boone
Arranged for choir and piano, this modern Christmas ballad begins as a lilting lullaby then builds into worship and adoration. Perfect for your Christmas Eve service. Also available as a 3-part arrangement.
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!
