Several years ago, I put together a list of my Top 50 Favorite Anthems for Children’s Choir.
But there are so many wonderful anthems out there for children’s voices, who can stop at 50?!
You know I can’t.
So today, I’m sharing the sequel you’ve all been waiting for: 50 more favorite anthems for children’s choir.
This list includes mostly unison and two-part music, with a few 3-part pieces for those of you with older elementary choirs and/or larger groups.
There are some tried-and-true favorites and some newer publications (including one new release from the Spring 2020 Choristers Guild packet!), so I'm sure you'll see some titles that you recognize.
And with that, I’ll leave you with the list!
50 (More!) Favorite Anthems for Children’s Choir
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General
1. You Are Welcome Here (Mark Burrows)
2. God Made It So! (Terry Taylor)
3. Thank You God, for Loving Me (Ralph Long)
4. A Little Child Shall Lead Them (Marilyn Biery)
5. The Light of God’s Love (Mark Burrows)
6. Four Sacred Rounds (Timothy G. Bushong)
7. More Than Enough (Becki Slagle Mayo & Lynn Shaw Bailey)
8. Sing Alleluia to the Lord (Terry Taylor)
9. Bwana Asifiwe (Mark Burrows)
10. Treasures in Heaven (Pat Messick)
11. God Is Here! (arr. Helen Kemp)
12. Joshua! (Kimberly Ingram / Joe Milton & Wally Minko)
13. The Fruit of the Spirit (Becki Slagle Mayo)
14. Make a Joyful Noise (Jeremy Russell)
15. In Thee Is Gladness (Michael D. Costello)
16. God Is Calling Us (Natalie Sleeth)
17. Song of Creation (Margaret Tucker)
18. The Children of the World (Terre Johnson)
19. Yesu Kwetu ni Rafiki (What a Friend We Have in Jesus) (arr. Mark Burrows)
20. Wind Song (Helen Kemp)
21. What Then Will God Do With Me? (John Atteberry)
Lent (or any time!)
22. God is Always Near (arr. Helen Kemp/ed. Katie Houts)
23. God Is Always There (Toni Sullivan)
24. Trust in God (Terry Taylor)
25. Fairest Lord Jesus (Jonathan E. Crutchfield)
Palm Sunday/Easter
26. Hosanna, Loud Hosanna! (Vicki Hancock Wright)
27. Joyful, Joyful (arr. Craig Curry)
28. Scatter the Darkness, Break the Gloom (arr. Jacob B. Weber)
29. We Welcome Glad Easter (Michael Bedford)
30. Sing Hallelujah (Jesus Lives Today) (Mark Burrows)
Thanksgiving (or any time!)
31. Thankful (Mark Burrows)
32. Surrounded by Love (Mark Patterson)
33. Come, Sing Your Thanks to the Lord (Terry Taylor)
34. Lord of All (Helen Kemp)
35. Amazing Day (Rebecca Thompson)
36. Give Praise to God (Timothy Shaw)
37. Morning Stars Singing Together (Helen Kemp)
38. Psalm 150 (Terre Johnson)
39. Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above (Jody W. Lindh)
Advent/Christmas
40. Prepare Ye the Way (Mark Burrows)
41. Bethlehem Night (Terry Taylor)
42. Gentle Mary Laid Her Child (Sondra K. Tucker)
43. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice! (arr. Ken Berg)
44. Shine Your Light (Terry Taylor)
45. O Come, All You Children (arr. Kevin Riehle)
46. Christ Was Born on Christmas Day (Pat Messick)
47. Light of Hope Trilogy (Mark Patterson)
48. Lullaby, Holy One (Terry Taylor)
49. Sing We Now of Christmas (arr. Trevor Manor)
50. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (arr. Ken Berg)
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Did I include your favorite? If not, please leave it in the comments below!
