We Call It Christmas - Anthem

Rejoice in the Savior's birth with dancing and pipes! This spirited Christmas anthem from the team of Williams and Paige will make both singers and congregation want to move with the spirit and shout for joy! A lively excitinginvitation to celebrate A Christmas Madrigal will make a great processional or festive call to worship.

Par FAITH REBECCA. In this collection we have gathered fifty Christmas Carols from around the world carefully arranging them for Voice and Piano. Each piano accompaniment is playable by a competent pianist, and there are additional optional harmonies added to the vocal part for choral use if desired. Every country puts its own unique cultural stamp on celebrating the holiday season and this volume can be used to explore those celebrations as part of a wider exploration of the World of Christmas. To this end we have included interesting Christmas related facts, a translation of the text, and both versions where they exist, so each anthem can be easily sung and understood, or compared. Ideal for use in the classroom, or by choirs, and provides wonderful presentational opportunities for themed Christmas concerts. / Choral Music, Songbooks / Recueil / Voix et Piano

Uses: Christmas CommunionScripture: Luke 2:8-9; I Corinthians 11:23-29At the plaintive strains of Silent Night this sensitively designed anthem of reflection rises like a prayer to call thechurch to the grace of God's table. Surrounded by tender music this song delivers candlelit sonorities and cloistered chords to match the contemplative nature of the text. As the final verse issues a challenge for us to take thegift to the world an effective crescendo raises the call before allowing the anthem to end in peaceful calm as it began. Violin (or C-instrument) part included. Duration: ca. 4:16.

Parker and Govenor have combined their creative talents to produce this meaningful Christmas morning celebration. May be used as an effective call to worship or as an anthem anytime during the Christmas season. Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 2:10.

A holiday call to purpose this neo-classic anthem is infused with joy and praise. Sturdy SATB writing showcases the choir's sections and thoughtful linear part-writing makes learning a breeze. Add the trumpet and you have a pleasing opening to any seasonal service.Uses: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Communion Scripture: Matthew 1:21 John 1:14 II Corinthians 9:15 This bittersweet song for candlelight communion moments takes us beyond the cradle of Bethlehem to the cross. Tenderly flowing this fragile anthem has a heartfelt melody that surrounds this message with delicate beauty. The accompaniment is restrained and elegant yet supportive and the optional oboe adds a mournful quality to the music. On this still and silent night bathed in golden candlelight we recall His wondrous life and we remember. Superb!

An anthem written for the Sunday after Christmas with a message to carry the spirit of Christmastide throughout the year. Hope and joy are revealed in the birth of our Savior and this anthem calls the world to come and behold thatprecious miracle. A pleasant flowing melody leads the piece onward beckoning the listener to follow the warmth of a shining star to find true light. The writers have utilized the classic “In the Bleak Midwinter” andupdated it with a relevant new text which points the church toward the coming year and the spiritual journeys lying ahead. Once again Nancy Price and Don Besig provide the singing church with beautiful and useful material.“A Time for Hope A Time for Joy” is a sure statement of faith to treasure the feeling of Christmas all year long.

Uses: Christmas Eve ChristmasScripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:8-14An exquisite melody reaches out to the night sky in this striking Christmas tableau. Like a tone poem this refined anthem has unison writing forclarity and strategically placed four-part writing for richness and texture. The delicate nature of this original text is heart-warming and the appearance of “Silent Night” is truly a magical moment.

From the Christmas cantata A Child This Day this exuberant setting of the familiar Isaiah text makes an exciting Advent or Christmas call to worship anthem. The joyful 6/8 meter and majestic orchestration provide awonderful impetus for the scripture passages “Make straight in the desert a highway for our God! Every valley shall be lifted up every mountain made low prepare ye the way of the Lord!”Available separately: SATBand SAB. Instrumental ePak includes Score and Parts for Flute Oboe Horn Trumpet 1 2 Trombone Tuba Percussion Timpani Violin 1 2 Viola Cello and Bass. ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30

Uses: Call to Worship Christmas Introit Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:11 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 with large choral groups. Announcing the birth of Christ with a cheerful lilt you will find the part-writing easily achieved and the piano supportive and filled with colorful impact. Add the handbells for a double dose of joy! Part for Handbells (3 oct.) available as a digital download.

This lilting anthem of unbridled joy serves a dual purpose. From the best-selling Christmas cantata MorningStar the text recalls the words from Isaiah anticipating the coming of the Messiah. Yet the language is alsoappropriate for Palm Sunday Resurrection Sunday or Eastertide as it triumphantly proclaims Christ as King and his victory over sin and death. The choral includes text appropriate for Palm Sunday and Advent making this anthem anexceeding value. The melody is infectious as is the feeling of overwhelming happiness this anthem invokes. “Rejoice Rejoice Ye People” is a must for your library.

Here's a bright call to worship or perfect advent anthem. A buoyant beginning gives way to a legato contrasting section followed by a seamless partnering of both melodies. Dynamic variation along with a creative flute obbligatoadd to make Advent Noel a wonderful addition to Christmas worship. Available: SAB.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:14Rustic and primitive in its form this call and response anthem from Keith and Kristyn Getty is powerful. This piece could include congregation childrens choir or other creative combinations of singers. Simple yet profound this selection is quickly learned but deep in its impact. Fresh!

From jubilant glorias to gentle manger lullabies this inspirational cantata celebrates the wonder and splendor of Christmas. Traditional carols and newly composed seasonal anthems blend with thoughtful narration to help create ameaningful experience for your community of faith.This thrilling cantata has a full line of companion products to support your rehearsal and performance including our unique Digital Resource Kit which brings youdevotions rehearsal tips artwork performance options and more.Includes: A Christmas Flourish; Carol of Longing; Advent Jubilation; The Coming Joy; A Call to Christmas Joy; Journey to Bethlehem; Upon a MidnightClear; The Beautiful Impossible; A Noel Proclamation.