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ADVENT ANTHEMS
Adult Advent Anthems
Advent Candles Light the Way—Charles
McCartha & Dale Peterson. This tender anthem
for Advent offers a charming melody conveying
the meaning of the four Advent candles. A
singable tune and simple harmonies make
this an accessible choice for those with large
or small ensembles.
11397183 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Advent Echo Carol—Mary Kay Beall.
Opening reflectively with a mysterious touch,
this anthem flowers into a declaration of hope
and expectancy. "Prepare the way, O Zion!" is
a repeated phrase woven throughout, setting
the stage for Christ's joyous coming. Easy to
prepare yet highly effective and inspired, add
the optional hand drum for the final touch.
11397563 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . 2.45
Advent Introit and Blessing—arr. Stacey
Nordmeyer. This set of two familiar seasonal
tunes is arranged for quick success. Intended
to be used throughout all of Advent, the
music is both approachable and filled with
anticipation, with a different text for each
week. The addition of handbells and an option
for congregational participation will enhance
and heighten the season's spirit of joy. This
will be your opening and closing for a light-
filled Advent observance.
11347964 SATB with Handbells . . . . . 2.10
Advent of Hope—Brian Buda. The
hopefulness and longing of the text are
expressed beautifully in the music by the use
of a minor key and 6/8 time. Homophonic
choral parts are supported by a lilting and
ethereal piano accompaniment. The Picardy
third at the end concludes the piece on a
reassuring note.
11396101 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
An Advent Proclamation—Jon Paige. This
artful yet utilitarian Advent introit is based upon
the beloved hymn tune,
TRURO. The original
text articulates the Messianic Isaiah prophecy
and the stanzas can be sung separately
throughout the season or in their entirety.
Handbells and congregational singing provide
additional performance options.
11201227 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
An Advent Reflection—Joseph M. Martin.
Quoting O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, this
prayerful Advent anthem is an ardent plea
for the Promised One to come and dispel our
gloom and sadness. Contrasting sections of
unison and four-part vocal writing nicely color
the choral texture, and the ranges are modest
and accessible to all choirs.
10998367 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10998368 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
And the Glory of the Lord—G.F. Handel.
The G. Schirmer edition of the beloved chorus
from Messiah is an important part of every
choral library.
389791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10004933 Accompaniment CD . . . . 16.99
Blessed Is the Lord—Dan Forrest.
Beginning with the angelic vision to Zacharias
proclaiming the coming of the Christ child, this
sweeping anthem builds in intensity as the
message gains momentum and the time of
the Incarnation approaches. Richly scored for
mixed voices and piano, the work also includes
obbligati for violin, cello and drum as well as a
full orchestration, bringing a devout yet exciting
welcome to the "Word made flesh."
10366894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10366930 Violin, Cello and
Percussion Parts . . . . . . . 17.50
10366932 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Bring Us Hope—Ruth Elaine Schram. Choirs
large and small will find this flexible anthem to
be a tender addition to their Advent repertoire.
The readily learned piece is accompanied by
piano and includes a lovely cello obbligato.
It can be sung SAB or SATB and is cued
appropriately. Sweet!
10753029 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10753030 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Bring Us Hope—Ruth Elaine Schram.
Choirs large and small will find this flexible
anthem to be a tender, readily learned
addition to their Advent programs. The
message touches on several prominent
themes, making it an ideal option to return
to again and again: "Bring us hope, bring us
love, bring us peace from above."
11200357 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . 2.20
Call the Baby Jesus—Michael Barrett/arr.
Joseph Martin. This anthem from the cantata
Sing a Song of Christmas is an absolute joy to
hear and sing! Set in an infectious call-and-
response format, this quickly learned piece
fills a happy Advent niche in your progression
to Christmas. The versatile anthem can
incorporate a solo with choral response
and can even be useful as an antiphonal
or multigenerational anthem. Add a little
percussion pattern (shaker, claves, etc.) and
this good-natured gospel piece takes on an
island feel.
11322716 SAB /SA(T)B . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11323097E Instrumental Parts
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
A Candle Shines—Philip M. Hayden. This
short Advent song is a useful and creative
response for Advent candle lighting. The
original melody is reminiscent of and briefly
quotes O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Four
verses are featured, one for each Advent
Sunday (love, hope, peace, joy). Piano and
optional guitar serve as accompaniment.
11393250 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Carol of the Garden—Roy Hopp. The Garden
of Genesis and Isaiah's prophecy for Jesse's
house are blended in Mary Louise Bringle's
text, given a masterful setting by Roy Hopp.
Duple-meter sections that move from serene to
acclamatory have a dance-like refrain partnered
with them. A separate flute part adds support
and augments the keyboard accompaniment.
11200113 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11200114 Flute Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Celtic Advent Carol—David Angerman
& Michael Barrett. If you are looking for
something fresh and unique to sing during
the Advent season...don't miss this anthem!
Bursting with Celtic flair, the melody lines
twist and turn and are as enjoyable for the
congregation to hear as they are for the choir
to sing. Use the orchestration and catch all of
the beautiful stylistic nuances!
10029862 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10031724 Flute Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Christmas Is Coming—arr. Joel Raney.
Infectious and jazzy, with a dash of handbells
thrown in for good measure, this original piece
will bring enjoyment to all who hear it! A verse
of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is blended in
the middle with excellent effect. Joyful and
charming, this piece will be a highlight of the
Christmas season.
8059881 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
10028486 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
10906866 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . 2.70
10360921 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
8059882 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8059883 Rhythm Parts . . . . . . . . . 32.95
Come, Expected Jesus, Come—arr. Victor
Johnson. Victor Johnson's beautiful and
mysterious musical setting draws on the sense
of longing conveyed in the Charles Wesley
text. Optional divisi throughout provides
opportunities for spectacular vocal harmony
moments while remaining within accessible
boundaries of vocal ranges and textures.
11200372 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Come, Gentle Peace—Lloyd Larson. A
timely prayer for serenity, this anthem uses
images of light and song to convey the
impression of a peaceable kingdom. The
gently flowing accompaniment and nicely
varied choral texture are very engaging, and
the message fills an important moment in the
Advent journey to Christmas.
11000585 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Come, Messiah!—Lloyd Larson. This
buoyant anthem will be readily learned and
appreciated by choirs large or small. "O come,
Divine Messiah, the world in silence waits
the day when hope shall sing its triumph,
and sorrows flee away." The delightful piano
accompaniment along with optional oboe and
light percussion make this fresh consideration
for Advent.
10882128 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11200320 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882129 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Come, Emmanuel—arr. Mary McDonald.
Creatively pairing the traditional words from
the Latin hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel
with the tune
O WALY WALY, this beautiful piece
moves with rich simplicity. Optional solo cello,
piano accompaniment, and long, flowing
choral textures highlight the pairing of the
well-known text and melodies.
11397855 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Come, Lord Jesus—Oliver Tarney. This
warm, expressive anthem asks Christ to
bring justice, hope, and joy to our lives. The
simple, memorable melody may be sung
unison or with straightforward harmonies
in verse two. Gently flowing organ or piano
accompaniment supports the voices in this
short anthem, also found in The Oxford Book
of Easy Flexible Anthems.
11392412 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Come, Lord Jesus, Come to Earth—Walter
L. Pelz. Here is a beautiful Advent anthem for
smaller choirs and organ that is well crafted
and inviting. Choirs will enjoy the fluid part-
writing of the a cappella third stanza. With
an imaginative text by Herb Brokering, this
anthem will enrich your Advent worship.
11349070 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Come, Messiah, Come—Lynn Shaw Bailey
& Becki Slagle Mayo. This poignant advent
anthem, based on texts from Isaiah, reveals
the deep spiritual longing of God's people as
they await the coming of the Messiah. Unison
lines that develop into harmonies make this
an accessible and flexible anthem for any size
choir. "Alleluia" sections follow each verse,
providing a satisfying response to each prayer,
"May we see your Light and walk your way."
An optional flute part (included) decorates the
melodic line.
11396872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
10089606 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.10
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