Church Choir Anthems for Rally Day

Practical and artful, this retooling of the popular tune BESANCON CAROL is an ideal processional for Advent. Arranged with success in mind, this introit will ring in the services of the season with a joyful

A festive introit for the season of lights is unveiled in this new collaborative anthem. Incorporating VRUECHTEN, a hymn theme typically associated with Eastertide, this re-thinking places a substantial

This set of two familiar seasonal tunes is arranged for quick success. Intended to be used throughout all of Advent, the music is both approachable and filled with anticipation, with a different text for

Designed to support the lighting of the Advent candles, this includes a choral opening followed by a call-and-response litany with piano underscore, then a text to be read with each candle lighting. As it

Classic hymnody is celebrated in this festive concertato-style offering for Palm Sunday. Bringing choir and congregation together in praise, this unifying acclamation is a strong service opener and backdrop

Choir, handbells, brass, and congregation join together for this Palm Sunday hymn of praise! A driving accompaniment characterizes the first and third stanzas with standard harmonies, while the second

This setting of the contemporary classic captures the tender and simple melodic interpretation found in the artist's own rendition. It spans the spectrum dynamically while underscoring the overall theme

For Easter Day, this spirited anthem by Joel Raney combines voices with organ or piano and optional brass and handbells in a glorious exclamation that the risen King lives! An appearance of Beethoven's

Using the familiar hymn tune W Zlobie Lezy, this Easter anthem is quickly learned but makes a powerful impact. Unison singing alternates with sections of four-part writing and the last verse

This exuberant anthem is sure to make Resurrection Sunday a memorable celebration. The antiphonal singing between the two choirs, adults and children, gives this a multi-generational approach as they echo

Set in 6/8 meter, this unison song is full of life and joy! The opening theme, in minor, is the "glorias" that the angels sing. Optional handbells join the refrain. The B section, in the relative major key,

Pull out all the stops and gather all your instrumentalists for this exhilarating arrangement. It is flexible – it may be performed with all parts listed, or incorporate just the instruments you have

This lovely carol arrangement includes optional handbells and an optional descant on the final verse. This arrangement works well for the smaller, more traditional choir during the Christmas season, and

A wonderfully fresh processional or general Christmas original, this opens with sprightly antiphonal bells and piano accompanying the often two-part voices. The middle section slows for contrast to use a

Here is a joyful anthem of praise and thanksgiving, with an original text that celebrates the "gifts of age and youth, the wisdom of the years." Bringing the generations together, it is scored for adult and

Douglas Wagner's ring-and-sing setting of Martin Nystrom's contemporary classic based on Psalm 42 has become a classic. This beautiful ballad is now available in a new two-part mixed setting. The optional

This anthem utilizes the historic harvest hymn Sing to the Lord of Harvest. It is accompanied solely by six handbells. Originally conceived as an SAB anthem, it has been given an

This easily learned anthem is a buoyant and joyous proclamation appropriate for Eastertide. The piano accompaniment contributes to the festive feel and the piece really sparkles with the inclusion of

This enchanting 6/8 anthem for Palm Sunday is a unison (optional two-part) echo song. Highlighted by a glowing optional handbell part (included), it features a simple, memorable melody and uplifting piano

From the first leaping melodic interval, this enjoyable flourish for Christmas encourages and delights. This anthem is one of those rare pieces that works equally as well with smaller ensembles as it does

The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she prepares for the birth of her son, alone and afraid. Experience the miracle of