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ADVENT ANTHEMS
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light—
Kathleen Tomerson/arr. Mark Hayes. This
popular hymn is useful for many occasions
during the church year including Epiphany,
Transfiguration, discipleship, and Advent.
This setting of three verses has piano
accompaniment with optional B-flat trumpet,
or a 3-6 octave handbell setting that can stand
alone or serve as the accompaniment to the
chorals. Rich with scriptural reference, Mark
Hayes' creativity shines forth as he paints the
text in unique and meaningful ways.
10750801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
11393650 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
10750803 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Jesus, God with Us—Marty Parks. The
beloved
COVENTRY CAROL tune is used as the
backdrop for a meaningful original text in
this stunning setting. A wonderful addition to
Christmas worship or concert repertoire, the
work is accompanied by a creative piano part
with an optional string quartet to make it even
more special. Beautiful!
10998986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10998987 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10998988 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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 . . . . . 2.60
11204083 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10998462 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . 29.95
10998463 Rehearsal CD
SA/TB Voice
Dominant Reproducible . . 17.95
10998464 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . 79.75
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
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
Lift Up Your Heads—arr. Keith Christopher.
A majestic hymn anthem for Palm Sunday,
Advent, or general use that is easy to learn and
perform. The stirring accompaniment skillfully
supports the choir and optional congregation.
The middle stanza begins with a short, lovely
SSA section, then resumes SATB voices for the
remainder. After a key change, the congregation
joins again for the last stanza which includes
an exciting optional descant before the choir
finishes the hymn. Orchestration for three
trumpets, horn in F, three trombones, tuba, two
percussion, and keyboard/rhythm is available
separately. Minimum purchase of 10 copies on
digital download anthems.
11373692 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11373693 Orchestration CD-ROM . . 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11368279E String Parts ePrint . . . . . . 30.00
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
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. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10998479 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Light the Candle—Michael Barrett. "Let there
be light!" This lively anthem for Advent candle
lighting observances features different verses
for each week (hope, peace, love, joy). The
optional percussion adds a Caribbean flavor. A
reproducible congregational part is included.
11393962 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10907283 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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 Parts . . . . . 35.00
11201301 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
My Heart Shall Sing—Karen Marrolli.
This engaging combination of Irish tunes
incorporates S
TAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN
(Canticle of the Turning) with the traditional
reel,
JULIA DELANEY. The choral writing is
adaptable to choirs large and small, and the
text conveys strong themes of social justice:
"the unseen shall be seen; the unheard shall
be heard!" The violin and opt. drum enhance
the Celtic feel. A good choice for general or
Advent worship and for concerts.
11394799 Unison, Two-Part,
and opt. SATB. . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11394800 Violin and Drum Parts . . . 10.00
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, 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
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