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ADVENT LITURGICAL / CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL
Adult Liturgical
Advent Anthems
Creator of the Stars of Night—Andrew
Bruhn. Original music provides a fresh and
tuneful setting of the familiar advent hymn text.
The lyrical melody pairs beautifully with the text
in this very accessible anthem.
11396624 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . 1.95
The Day of the Lord—Justin Wedgewood/
arr. Scot Crandal. This Advent song looks
simultaneously toward the celebration of
the birth of the infant Jesus and the second
coming of the risen Christ. Accompanied by
keyboard, guitar, and solo instrument, the
piece is composed in 3/8 and flows smoothly
with one beat per bar. Musically evoking an
ancient past, it features drone-like open fifths
at the beginning and end. It also uses melodic
raised sixths and the minor dominant at
cadential points, giving the piece an effective
modal (Dorian) tinge.
11396601 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
In Deepest Night Above the Earth—M.D.
Ridge/arr. Steven Ottomanyi. Text and music
intertwine in this effective Christmas piece
that pairs the angels' call to the shepherds to
go see the newborn King with the similar call
we still experience two thousand years later.
The original hymn tune evokes the ancient
past of those shepherds through its scoring
for harp (or piano imitating a harp) and its use
of modality, representing the darker elements
of the Christmas story. Optional cello. A hymn
version is also included when assembly
singing is desired.
11396590 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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
The Long-Expected Hour—arr. Howard
Helvey. Howard Helvey's impeccable attention
to voice leading and exquisite sense of style
are on full display in this a cappella advent
anthem that sets Thomas Campbell's text to
an early American ballad tune.
11395413 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Magnificat anima mea—Taylor Scott
Davis. This energetic opening movement of
a larger setting of the Magnificat certainly
stands on its own. Brilliant choral writing can
be accompanied by full orchestra, chamber
orchestra, or organ and harp (piano) with
optional percussion. Divisi writing creates rich
sonorities, and careful Latin text declamation
is achieved through meter changes and lively
rhythmic interplay. An exciting and highly
recommended work.
11394796 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
My Soul Rejoices—Sarah Hart. This
contemporary setting of the Magnificat allows
us the opportunity to echo Mary's words
of praise to God. Its foursquare rhythms
punctuated by easy syncopations will be easily
learned by the assembly. It is scored for three-
part choir and features simple but effective
accompaniment parts for piano, guitar, and
solo instrument in C. It is especially appropriate
for Advent but could be effectively used as a
song of praise throughout the year.
11373788 SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
O Come, Emmanuel—Elaine Hagenberg.
"Colorful" is the best word to describe this
original setting of the traditional Advent text,
scored for choir, piano and cello. Marked
"mysterioso" in triple meter, it is such a creative
interpretation - the effect in performance is
truly extraordinary! Highly recommended!
10607049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10647583 Cello Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
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
O Come, Redeemer of the Earth—Brian
L. Hanson. Using a fourth-century text from
Ambrose of Milan, this timeless anthem is
exquisite from its delicate beginning to the
powerful ending. Beautiful vocal lines feature SA
and TB combinations separately, then bring the
choir together through intimate harmonies and
suspensions. Perfect for any Advent service,
Vespers, or even a midnight Christmas Mass.
10513699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11397125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
O Magnum Mysterium—Evan Ramos.
Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella
voices, this setting of the beloved Latin
Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical
selection that will create a moment of
wonder in your concert or worship service.
Simple, elegant, and haunting, this piece is a
wonderful choice for developing choirs.
11370926 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10990309 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10871862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10586916 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Once He Came in Blessing—arr. David
McCarthy. This setting of
GOTTES SOHN IST
KOMMEN
is written in the style of Jesu, Joy of
Man's Desiring as an homage to J.S. Bach.
This delightful one-stanza setting is scored
for organ or piano and may function as a
standalone piece or as a choral stanza during
the singing of the hymn.
11397331 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
Prepare the Way, O Zion—Matthew Weaver.
A lively and accessible advent offering,
this setting of
BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN is
accompanied by piano four hands. Unison
choral writing predominates the first and
third verses, while homophonic vocals add
contrast and depth in the middle verse, further
distinguished by some rhythmic and harmonic
alterations. The joyful final tag will make a nice
advent worship benediction.
11394805 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Veni, Veni Emmanuel—Michael John
Trotta. A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and
optional percussion (triangle, tambourine and
drum) infuse the traditional Advent carol with
such unrelenting energy, the effect on the
listener is mesmerizing! Detailed performance
notes give fascinating historical perspective
to the work. Includes an English translation
of the text, which is Latin throughout. This is
a unique take on the ancient carol that will
be an exhilarating a cappella highlight of your
holiday concert!
10509932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10871946 Three-Part Mixed opt.
baritone and percussion . . 2.75
11198194 SA opt. piano accompaniment
and percussion . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10584797 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Christmas
Liturgical Anthems
And Can This Newborn Mystery—Alan
Bullard. With a colorful text by Brian Wren, the
mystery of Christ's journey from cradle to cross
is explored through shifting time signatures and
lovely, intertwining vocal lines. Accompanied by
keyboard (piano or organ), this carol also offers
optional string accompaniment.
11198621 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
As Those of Old—arr. Alfred V. Fedak. This
introspective anthem, based on the familiar
German carol Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
(ES
IST EIN ROS), provides varied options for
flexible performance: organ accompaniment
alone, organ with handbells, and the
possible addition of either a C instrument or
a solo voice. The hushed and beautiful mood
throughout will be perfect for Christmas Eve or
as a quiet selection in a carol service.
11205750 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Ave Rosa Sine Spinis—Michael John Trotta.
Straightforward rhythms, dissonances, and
close harmonies depict the clear and radiant
divine essence of this a cappella meditation on
the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary. A poetic
translation is included, allowing the work to be
performed in Latin or English.
11192979 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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