The holiday season is officially upon us!
Today I am sharing 5 of my favorite Christmas arrangements that are appropriate for church services this holiday season. If you are looking for fresh arrangements to add to your sacred Christmas repertoire, read on!
What makes a good sacred arrangement?
Of course, the answer to this question may vary depending on your congregation, but there are 3 criteria that I look for when selecting arrangements for church services:
The 5 pieces I am sharing today check all of the boxes mentioned above! Each of these pieces are also available digitally, so you can have the music right away.
Of course, the answer to this question may vary depending on your congregation, but there are 3 criteria that I look for when selecting arrangements for church services:
- Music that can be learned quickly, but sounds sophisticated.
- Music that is enjoyable to listen to, but not overly flashy, so it can be used for various portions of the service.
- Music that is familiar to the congregation, but set in a fresh and interesting way.
The 5 pieces I am sharing today check all of the boxes mentioned above! Each of these pieces are also available digitally, so you can have the music right away.
 | The "Coventry Carol" is one of my favorite minor key Christmas carols. This version features the carol combined with Beethoven's famous "Moonlight Sonata." Click HERE to see and hear the music. |
 | "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" is a lesser-played favorite that is appropriate for both Advent and Christmas. This arrangement features the carol along with Edward MacDowell's lovely piece "To a Wild Rose." Click HERE to see and hear the music. |
 | "O Holy Night" is a holiday staple. This arrangement combines the classic Christmas song with J.S. Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." Click HERE to see and hear the music. |
All 3 of these arrangements are also available as part of the "Medley Magic, Volume 2" collection, found HERE.
 | Gustav Holst's setting of the beautiful poem by Christina Rossetti has become part of the standard Christmas repertoire. This lovely arrangement stays true to the original with some contemporary touches. Click HERE to see and hear the music. (This arrangement is also part of my "A Peaceful Christmas" collection, available HERE.) |
 | Looking for a more contemporary option? "Mary, Did You Know?" is quickly becoming a Christmas classic. This lovely, lyrical arrangement works nicely for piano solo. Click HERE to see and hear the music. |
What do you think? What are your go-to arrangements for church services this season? I would love to hear your ideas in the comments!
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