Christmas Cantatas for Church Choir

From Lloyd Larson, here is a new Christmas musical built around Natalie Sleeth's popular anthem, "Were You There on That Christmas Night?" Both traditional and contemporary songs are included like: "Sing We Now of Christmas, " "All Is Well, " "Welcome to Our World, " and "Glory to the Newborn King!" Readings for two narrators appear between the eight choral pieces and tell the . (more)

This 35-minute Christmas musical is a dynamic retelling of the Christmas story divided into four parts: Hope, Love, Peace and Joy. For each section Joel Raney has crafted a musical medley packed with an amazing array of familiar carols sure to appeal to singers and audiences alike. The major themes of Advent and Christmas are all addressed, culminating in an uplifting . (more)

Featuring original music interspersed with familiar carols, this is a thirty-minute musical for SATB choir that re-tells the Christmas story from the vantage point of angels - from Gabriel's first appearance to Zacharias, to the glorious scene of angels filling the heavens singing "Gloria in excelsis Deo!" The range of musical styles reflects the various moods of the angels' scenes, making . (more)

Since the birth of Christ, the gospel message has spread across the globe and Christmas is now celebrated annually in more than 160 countries. Despite our many differences, we celebrate the season united as one kingdom of believers. This is the theme of Let the Whole World Sing, a 30-minute musical which consists of seven movements plus a closing reprise. From . (more)

At 25-minutes in length, this new Christmas musical from Jay Althouse is ideally suited for inclusion in a Christmas worship service and is especially appropriate for Christmas Eve. Containing accessible settings of seven of the best-loved carols, all of which include options for congregational singing, this is also a great carol resource. Designed for today's amateur, volunteer singers, the settings are . (more)

This Christmas cantata is a faithful retelling of the Christmas story, the gospel, in song and narration, and a wonderful mixture of the new and the old, the traditional and the freshness of the contemporary. The narrations are deep and insightful, demanding much passion and heartfelt emotion. The choir will enjoy these choral arrangements, including one of Jack Schrader's top-selling pieces. (more)

This adult Christmas cantata comes from the writing team of Tom Long and Allen Pote. Traditional carols, original music, lyrics, and scripture from the gospels of Luke and Matthew are all used to tell the Christmas story. Options are provided for using candles and "actor tableaux" to embellish the performance. The performance time of 25 minutes makes this ideal for use . (more)

A Lessons & Carols service featuring both traditional and contemporary songs tied together with biblical readings telling the Christmas story. The Orchestration contains a Full Conductor's Score and parts for: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn in F, B-flat Trumpets 1 & 2, Trombones 1 & 2, Percussion (orch. bells, chimes, snare drum, susp. cymbal, congas), Timpani, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello. (more)