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ADVENT ANTHEMS
L Jesus, the Light of the World—George D.
Elderkin/arr. Joel Raney. Designed to support the
lighting of the Advent candles, this work includes
a choral opening based on the gospel hymn Jesus,
the Light of the World followed by a call-and-
response litany with piano underscore, then a text
to be read with the lighting of the candle. As the
reading concludes, the choir comes back in with the
option of adding the congregation for a final refrain
of the hymn. A concluding prayer is also provided.
There are five readings, one for each candle. A
reproducible part for the congregation is included.
11204082 SATB Mixed
w/opt. Congregation . . . . . . . . .2.30
11204083 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
l
Joy in the Desert—Pepper Choplin. Prophecy
becomes song in this anthem based on passages
from the book of Isaiah. Alternating between full
choral sound and more speechlike verses, the text
conveys a vision of a better world filled with life,
peace, and hope. Interesting harmonic twists and
a bit of tone painting provide a refreshing timbre.
Something wonderfully different for Advent!
11199191 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
DL Joy of Longing Hearts—Mary McDonald. Mary
McDonald breathes new life into a familiar Advent
text, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, pairing it
with the tune
NETTLETON. She then adds her own
melody and text in the center of this prayer for Christ
to come. It is equally effective with piano or orchestra.
10998461 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
10998462 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . . . . .29.95
10998463 Rehearsal CD SA/TB Voice
Dominant Reproducible . . . . . .17.95
10998464 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
L Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence—Chad
Fothergill. A really beautiful introduction establishes
the tone for this glorious congregation/choir setting,
which was the highlight of the 2019 Christmas at
Duke Chapel program. Accompanied by organ and
strings, verses one and four are unison, verse two
is SATB a cappella, and verse three suggests the
congregation in canon. It closes with a brilliant,
thrilling finish.
11199722 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11199723 String Orchestra Parts . . . . . . .45.00
11199724 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
L Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room—Lloyd
Larson. Choir and congregation alike will enjoy this
exuberant Advent anthem with music quoting the
familiar
HYFRYDOL and text attributed to Doddridge
and Wesley. The buoyant keyboard accompaniment
sets the tone in the introduction and adds
triumphant excitement throughout.
11202770 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
D
Light a Little Candle—Joseph M. Martin.
Incorporating the wonderful spiritual, This Little
Light of Mine in call-and-response with the opening
melody, this joyful Advent anthem encourages young
singers to share the light of love with everyone.
Using familiar candle imagery, the piece fosters a
solid understanding of Advent and its symbolism.
11200944 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
l Light Eternal, Light Divine—Gene Ezell & Jerald
Hill/arr. Heather Sorenson. Using the imagery of
sacred light, this poetic telling of the redemption
story is filled with expressive beauty. Light came
into the world to dispel the gloom of sin and
despair. "Darkness breaks when starlight shines."
A meaningful anthem for Epiphany, Advent, or Lent.
11199204 SATB divisi, opt. strings. . . . . . .2.15
Light in the Heart of Winter—arr. Lloyd Larson.
This selection pairs the gorgeous Irish melody
SALLEY GARDENS with a picturesque text: "The wind
sings a song of longing, as the sky turns cold and
gray. But a Light in the heart of winter will warm
the chill away." A beautiful piano accompaniment
combines with striking harmonic moments in this
memorable Advent anthem.
10998992 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
DL Light of Light—Joel Raney. Designed to support
the lighting of Advent candles, this includes a choral
opening based on Coventry Carol, followed by a
responsive spoken liturgy with piano underscore,
then a text to be read with the lighting of the candle.
As that concludes, the choir returns (with optional
congregation) singing an original melody calling
for peace on earth and light to end our darkness.
Optional 6-note handbells add a nice touch.
10998477 SATB Includes 6 Handbell Parts
with Octavo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
10998479 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
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A Little Child Will Lead Them—Diane Hannibal &
Douglas Nolan. Choirs looking for intergenerational
moments will enjoy this gentle anthem, scored
for SAB voices and optional children's choir.
With a strong message about God's peaceful
kingdom, this is easy to prepare, with supportive
accompaniment and nice key changes.
11199077 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
t Little Drop of Heaven—Pepper Choplin. This a
cappella anthem, with its appealing melodic hook
and just a few touches of dissonance, is sure to
enhance your Advent and Christmas worship. The
well-written choral parts are easy to prepare, and
the optional piano accompaniment lightly supports
the choir without changing the character of the
piece. Sweet!
10998993 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
Long-Expected Dawn—Karen Marrolli. With
original music and text by Karen Marrolli, this
lovely Advent anthem interweaves the tunes Veni
Emmanuel and Ermuntre dich, mostly in the flute
part. Choir and flute are heard alone in the opening
measures, and with the piano's entrance, the
tempo increases. Very interesting and engaging,
it offers fresh insight into the traditional themes of
darkness, light, despair, and hope.
10999899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10999900 Flute Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
DL Love's Pure Light—Joel Raney. Designed to
support the lighting of the Advent candles, this
includes a choral opening, followed by a call and
response litany with piano underscore, then a text
to be read with the lighting of the candle. As that
concludes, the choir comes back in with the option
of adding the congregation. The candle lighting
portion of your service concludes with the provided
prayer. There are five readings, one for each
candle. Reproducible parts for the congregation
and 5 optional handbells are included.
10907282 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
10907283 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
L Mary the Dawn—Charles S. Thatcher. The poem
Mary the Dawn explores rich poetic images of the
relationship between Christ and his mother, reflecting
key moments in salvation history: birth, passion, and
resurrection. Charles Thatcher's charming setting
includes Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Regina
Coeli, and chant. This celebration of Mary may be
accompanied by optional string quintet.
11199563 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
11199564 String Quintet Part. . . . . . . . . .35.00
11201301 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
t My King Is Comin' Soon—Kyle Pederson. This
genre-bending piece blends elements of
rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word.
Useful for the Advent season or school concert
anytime, the text invites chorus and listener
to imagine a world of mercy, justice, peace,
and compassion. Commissioned by the
Wartburg Choir and Dr. Lee Nelson, it was
premiered at Christmas at Wartburg in 2019.
11349187 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness—Chaz
Bowers. This anthem on the tune
KINGSFOLD
sets two different hymn texts, making it useful
throughout Advent, the season after Epiphany, or
general use. The Alto part is optional, making this a
flexible and practical work for choirs of all sizes.
11167005 Two-Part Mixed
`Optional SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Trevor Manor.
This arrangement is stunning! Scored for SATB
chorus, optional children's choir and congregation,
with piano or optional flute, organ and brass quintet,
it transforms the simple chant-like carol into a
magnificent opening for the Advent season. Each
verse, including one for a cappella voices, builds
toward a climactic ending. This is good enough to
become an annual tradition in your church.
10503486 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.55
10503487 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .65.00
D O Come, Holy Light—Brian L. Hanson. Composer
L
Brian Hanson's captivating work is on full display
in this anthem for Advent. Hanson's original
text is illuminated through his compelling vocal
writing, gentle cello part, and inspiring piano
accompaniment. A poignant plea for God's light to
break into our world, making all things right.
11202714 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11203310 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . .27.95
L O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Kyle
Pederson. An original chant-like tune is used for the
opening section, singing the Latin text "Veni, veni,
Rex Gentium." Then the cello takes that melody as
the choir sings the
VENI EMMANUEL tune with English
text. In the final section, both texts and tunes occur
simultaneously, building to a powerful climax before
the piece closes softly, as it began.
11199578 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
11199579 Cello Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
O Come, O Come Emmanuel—arr. Jamey
Ray. Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray has created
a hauntingly beautiful setting of this traditional
Christmas hymn in an arrangement that is accessible
to any choir. The piano motive and chromatic
accompaniment surround this well-known melody
with lush harmonies and choral lines to create an
elegantly simple selection that will speak to the
hearts of all during the Christmas season.
11001264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
11198823 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
lD O Come, O Come Emmanuel—arr. Paul
Thompson. Children are an integral part of this
arrangement that begins with haunting open fifths
and grows into an exclamatory finish. Interludes
make this piece perfect for a processional or a
moment to showcase other media that drives
your story.
11315598 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
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The Yearning—Craig Courtney.
10276203 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10366477 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
The World Awaits Your Coming—
Pepper Choplin.
10999046 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Joy of Longing Hearts—Mary McDonald.
10998461 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Little Drop of Heaven—Pepper Choplin.
10998993 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Light in the Heart of Winter—
arr. Lloyd Larson.
10998992 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Light of Light—Joel Raney.
10998477 SATB includes
6 Handbell Parts (Opt.). . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come—
Paul Manz.
285841 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10606977 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Who But the Lord?—Craig Courtney.
10757425 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Come, Messiah!—Lloyd Larson.
10882128 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11200320 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Long-Expected Dawn—Karen Marrolli.
10999899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
