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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 hopeful-
ness 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
10998368 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
And He Shall Come (Service Music for
Advent)—arr. Don Hart. Designed for use
during Advent, each of these four choral
miniatures centers on one of the four Advent
candle themes. Easily prepared during the
busy season, there are multiple options for
use in the service: introits, with candle lighting,
choral responses, and benedictions.
11515201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
And the Glory of the Lord (from "Messiah")
—G.F. Handel. The G. Schirmer edition of the
beloved chorus from Messiah is an important
part of every choral library.
389791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10004933 Accompaniment CD . . . . . .16.99
Blessed Is the Lord (Benedictus)—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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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. . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Call the Baby Jesus (New Edition)—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 (Service Music for
Advent)—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
Celebration of Light—Joseph M. Martin.
Dazzling and bright, this anthem radiates
Advent hope and joy. The vocal texture is
nicely varied, from homophonic to antiphonal
to points of polyphony, and the accompaniment
enhances the infectious joy.
11514110 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10028486 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10906866 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10360921 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
8059882 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
8059883 Instrumental Parts
Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.95
A Classic Advent Flourish—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Jon Paige. Charles Wesley's beloved
Advent text Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
is creatively paired with Mozart's Alleluia from
"Exsultate, Jubilate." Approachable vocal
writing captures the classical spirit, making this
anthem ideal for choirs of any size. Optional
instrumentation is available.
11514111 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11516205E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .63.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11200320 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10882129 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
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Advent Echo Carol—Mary Kay Beall.
11397563 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
The Coming Joy—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
11393954 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Come, Emmanuel—arr. Mary McDonald.
11397855 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
The Yearning—Craig Courtney.
10276203 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
O Come, Emmanuel—Elaine Hagenberg.
10607049 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Bring Us Hope—Ruth Elaine Schram.
10753029 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Come, Messiah, Come—
Lynn Shaw Bailey & Becki Slagle Mayo.
11396872 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Blessed Is the Lord (Benedictus)—
Dan Forrest.
10366894 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Creation Will Be at Peace—
Anna Laura Page & J. Paul Williams.
1826197 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
We'll Welcome Him—Ruth Elaine Schram.
11347516 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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