Contemporary/Modern Christmas Anthems

Mary McDonald brilliantly pairs a beloved traditional carol, What Child is This?, with the popular contemporary Christmas song, Mary, Did You Know?, to beautifully express the hopeful

This pull-out from Mary McDonald's successful cantata Jesus! is bluesy and fun! You can even involve your congregation at the end as the choir celebrates in divisi chords. A joyful sound for the

Filled with energy and spunk, this distinctive Christmas anthem adds a touch of jazz to Sing Noel and The First Noel. Choirs, congregations, and audiences will love this joyously rhythmic

Scripture-inspired text by Susan Bentall Boersma and contemporary music by Mark Hayes combine in this moving ballad that revolves around the request for the light of Christ to live within every

Blending the message of the Christmas story with the warmth of family gatherings, this beautiful contemporary ballad calls for joyful celebration of the peace and hope brought by the Baby Jesus.

In this energetic Advent anthem, Larry Shackley combines the chant melody O Come, O Come Emmanuel with Michael W. Smith's contemporary classic Emmanuel. The result is a joyous

This beautiful original anthem opens with an optional duet from the perspective of Mary and Joseph as they marvel over the birth of the newborn Christ. The accessible and effective choral parts combine with

This poignant lyric by Rose Aspinall is beautifully paired with Jay Rouse's original melody: "Now Love's desire will break our chains by giving us a Lamb, but what could ever restore us? Love can!" The

Perfect for the Christmas season, this powerful ballad invites listeners to come and take part in the story of the baby Jesus, to listen to the angels and watch the Star of Bethlehem fill the night with

Buckle up for this rousing, syncopated rendition of the classic Christmas carol Angels from the Realms of Glory. This sparkling arrangement will have your choir and congregation tapping their toes!

This dramatic anthem celebrates the personal encounter the believer has with Jesus as they enter into the eternal reward of heaven. Musically it is exceptionally well crafted and accessible. The

This gentle anthem of adoration begins with an optional solo and evokes a contemporary pop ballad feel. The piece reminds us that the Baby in the manger is also the King of heaven - the one who reconciles

Starting softly with gentle syncopation, the singable, memorable melody builds throughout the work to a powerful conclusion. A reproducible congregational page is included for the option to invite the

Combining original music and lyrics with the classic Silent Night, Tracey McKibben creates a heartwarming meditation on the birth of Christ. The simple beauty of this anthem and its accessibility

This upbeat, syncopated celebration of the baby Child born in Bethlehem will get your toes tapping! Bluesy melodies and rhythms build throughout the piece to a climactic section of independent, layered