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MODERN/CONTEMPORARY ANTHEMS
Christmas Modern/
Contemporary Anthems
Adult Choir
All You Are—Nick Robertson, Allie Lapointe
& Tony Wood/arr. David T. Clydesdale. This
gentle, sweet song reminds us that Jesus
provides everything we need - love, peace,
hope, and joy. A singable melody and a
memorable key phrase "Jesus, all we need
is all you are" brings worshippers together to
honor the One who came to show us His love.
11395459 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
11395460 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .29.99
11395461 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .74.99
Angels from the Realms of Glory—arr. Jay
Rouse. The familiar words of the traditional
carol are paired with new music and a modern
feel in this dynamic piece that can be sung
throughout the Christmas season. With a
melody that congregations will catch on to and
find themselves humming after the service
ends, this piece is sure to be a favorite year
after year.
11397864 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Angels We Have Heard on High (with Open
Up the Heavens)—arr. Cliff Duren. This
contemporary blending of a favorite carol and
a worship song is mightily worked out in the
hands of Cliff Duren. The orchestration, building
dynamics, and great vocal writing combine to
make this anthem special. A chance for your
congregation to participate is provided as well.
What a way to celebrate the season.
11206347 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11206348 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11206349 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .79.99
11206350 Stem Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.99
Before the King—arr. Phil Nitz. An expressive
worship song that acknowledges the humility
of Jesus in his birth and life even though being
God's son, this arrangement begins with an
expressive solo before being joined by the
choir. Together they build into a powerful bridge
that incorporates the
ODE TO JOY melody
before going back into a brief breakdown
chorus with choir, solo, and drums. The song
ends softly with the words "Bring all you are
before the King."
11514740 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
Behold—arr. Cliff Duren. Originally recorded
by Phil Wickham and Anne Wilson, this
choral arrangement features a modern
worship groove beginning with male soloist
or worship leader. The choir joins in the first
chorus and remains throughout, making this
a wonderful option as a choir feature or for
congregational singing. As the anthem builds,
the bridge features the refrain of the carol O
Come, All Ye Faithful, building to a dynamic
and impactful ending.
11514744 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Bethlehem Morning—arr. Mary McDonald.
This classic song written by Morris Chapman
and recorded by many artists including Sandi
Patty focuses on the significance of Jesus
being born to fulfill God's promises and to set
us free. The choir leads the worship ballad
which grows in intensity throughout.
11514748 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
The Blessing of Christmas—arr. Marty Parks.
Recalling the blessing we received on that first
Christmas night, this anthem opens with a
simple melodic figure in unison enhanced by
stirring harmonies. After the key change, the
sopranos lead and the other parts respond.
Very accessible and memorable, this piece will
work in a variety of Christmas worship settings.
11514894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
11514895 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .29.99
Brand New Hallelujah—arr. Jay Rouse.
Vibrant and bursting with joy, this solo-led
Christmas anthem has a driving pop groove
with an energy that will have your choir and
congregation joining together in an outpouring
of praise. Incorporating Go, Tell It on the
Mountain, it is a triumphant song of praise for a
variety of Christmas worship settings.
11514876 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
11514877 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .29.99
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery—Matt
Boswell, Matt Papa & Michael Bleeker/arr.
Dennis Allen. This setting provides a fresh
pairing of this powerful praise song with the
hymn Jesus Paid It All, resulting in an anthem
appropriate for the Lent and Easter seasons.
This song celebrates and contemplates the
true and wondrous mystery of Christ's birth
and sacrifice.
11397573 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
The First Noel—arr. Jay Rouse. The traditional
carol THE FIRST NOWELL has been given a
modern treatment in this setting. Choir-driven,
the anthem begins simply then expands
in texture. Creative and expertly executed
modulations and key changes give this
arrangement direction and ever-developing
energy as it arrives at its climactic and
powerful ending.
11514772 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
The First Noel—arr. Amy Whitcomb.
Beautiful a cappella harmonies support a
solo line throughout in this arrangement of
the traditional English carol, available in an
identical arrangement that is notated for
either mixed SATB or all-treble SSAA choirs.
Made popular by Brigham Young University's
a cappella group Noteworthy, this signature
arrangement is popular on YouTube and will
make a wonderful addition to your Christmas
concert or service.
11397166 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11397167 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Glory (Let There Be Peace)—Matt Maher,
Rachel Taylor Popadic & Chris Stevens/arr.
David Wise. Matt Maher's gentle but upbeat
tune is a powerful tool for ministry. This
arrangement is simple to teach with reasonable
vocal ranges. "The love of Jesus lives within
us, the love that was born in a manger and is
strong enough to save."
11206339 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11206340 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11206341 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .79.99
11206342 Stem Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.99
God Made a Way—arr. Cliff Duren. This song
from artist Brandon Heath has a modern folk-
style opening with a gentle and expressive
male vocal solo. A female solo is then featured
in verse two before joining together as a
duet backed by choir. This arrangement is a
perfect opportunity to feature two soloists in a
Christmas concert or a Sunday morning choir
feature or special music presentation.
11514754 SATB & Soloists . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—arr.
Heather Sorenson. This arrangement of a time-
honored Christmas carol is a unique choice for
concert or worship programming. Rhythmically
vital and infused with syncopated rhythms, this
anthem makes use of unison for precision and
power while thoughtfully placed harmonies
reveal a contemporary element. The choir
dialogues back and forth with the well-known
"Tidings of joy" phrase, building the crescendo
of praise to an exalted close. Unforgettable!
10880958 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11393941 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
God So Loved the World—Keith Getty,
Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell & Jordan Critz/
arr. Linda Scholes. This tender statement of
God's love tells the gospel story, beginning at
Christmas and ending at the cross. A singable
melody and simple harmonies make this
an easy-to-learn multigenerational worship
anthem. The piece concludes with a gentle
invitation to come and receive God's love.
Orchestration is available separately for fiddle
(violin), mandolin, dulcimer, keyboard, acoustic
guitar, drum set, percussion, and electric bass.
11397195 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11397196 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .25.00
God with Us (Emmanuel)—Christopher
James Hatlevig/arr. Mike Speck & Cliff
Duren. This new energetic anthem gives you
the ultimate Christmas worship anthem for
multigenerational choirs! Children alternate
with adults in a call-and-response format, with
everyone singing the refrain. With an upbeat
folk-style feel, every age will love joining in to
proclaim, "God with us, Emmanuel!"
11395462 SATB & Children's Choir . . . 1.99
11395463 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .29.99
11395464 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .74.99
Grace of God with Us—arr. Cliff Duren.
Beautiful in its simplicity, this original Christmas
worship song features stunning choral
harmonies accessible to choirs of all sizes.
The lyrics celebrate the arrival of Christ and the
grace bestowed on us by God through Jesus.
11514758 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Heavenly Peace—Joel Raney. For a touch
of gospel at Christmas, this anthem pairs the
words of Away in a Manger with a new melody
and additional refrain. The compelling melody
and easily learned choral parts combine with
the gentle swing of the piano and optional
rhythm parts to create a memorable setting.
An optional orchestration is also available.
11514342 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
11514343 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .29.95
11514344 Rehearsal CD
Reproducible. . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11514345 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .89.95
11514346 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .34.95
Hope Has a Name—arr. Gary Rhodes.
Celebrating the moment when hope pierced
through the darkness, this Christmas anthem is
scored for vocal trio alternating with or backed
by choir and optional children's voices. The trio
harmonies are tightly stacked, and repetition
makes the choral sections more accessible.
Hope has a name, and its name is Jesus.
11514880 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
11514881 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .29.99
I Wonder as I Wander—arr. David Wise. This
traditional Appalachian carol is choir-led in a
mysterious, awe-inspiring style. The symphonic
orchestration beautifully enhances the
musicality and expression of this arrangement.
11514760 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Is He Worthy? with O Come, All Ye
Faithful—Andrew Peterson & Ben Shive/arr.
Cliff Duren. Another offering in the Mashup
Series, this anthem combines one of the most
influential and popular worship songs with a
favorite Christmas hymn. Lifting up praise to
the One who alone is worthy, this anthem is
the perfect blend of all the excitement, praise,
and sentiment we love to feel throughout the
Christmas season.
11395471 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.09
11395472 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .29.99
Jesus, Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child—
arr. Vicki Hancock Wright. Excitement abounds
with this joyful gospel setting of the traditional
spiritual. While the refrain is traditional, the
verses incorporate The Light of the World Is
Jesus text set to an original tune that builds
with optional harmony. A colorful key change
combined with optional tambourine explodes
into a fun, rhythmic ending. Orchestration is
available separately for organ, electric guitar,
bass, and drums.
11346984 SATB w/Children's Choir . . . 2.10
11512600 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11346985 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
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