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ADVENT ANTHEMS
Come, Emmanuel—arr. Michael Barrett. The
happy intermingling of the
COVENTRY CAROL
and GREENSLEEVES tunes creates the perfect
match for the O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
text. After a meditative introduction, the theme
unfolds with unison voices before breaking
into harmony for the refrain. Light optional
instrumentation for flute and tambourine adds
a nice touch.
11514112 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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
11421324E Cello Part ePrint . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—arr.
Marianne Forman. This jubilant anthem for
mixed voices celebrates the coming of the
promised King! Using the tune
HYFRYDOL, an
impressive piano accompaniment leads the
way, setting an energetic tone and leading
the listener into a pensive, contrasting middle
section which ponders the significance of
Christ's birth. The piece finishes with a grand
proclamation: "Born to reign in us forever -
raise us to thy glorious throne!" An impressive
anthem for worship or concert.
11347632 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
The Coming Joy—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
Inventively combining the tunes Ding! Dong!
Merrily on High and Good King Wenceslas,
this anthem captures Mary's joy. The setting
combines the Magnificat text with the first
tune and an original text with the second.
Sequencing "glorias" recur, adding formal
unity and seasonal celebration, and "Mary" can
be sung by a solo. Accompany with piano or
optional orchestration.
11393954 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11394314E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .40.00
11394313E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . .75.00
The Coming of the Lord—Pepper Choplin.
This great Advent anthem from Pepper Choplin
is inspiring and very appropriate for the season.
The classical feel of the piece is supported
by the excellent orchestration. The piece
also includes O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
Prepare the way for the Coming of the Lord!
10753043 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10753044 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10753045 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
10753047 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
10753049 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .69.95
Creation Will Be at Peace—Anna Laura
Page & J. Paul Williams. An ardent prayer for
world peace based upon the famous Advent
prophecy in Isaiah 11:6-9, this compelling
anthem features an unforgettable melody
with a powerfully flowing accompaniment.
It's certain to be cherished by choir and
congregation alike.
1826197 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come—Paul
Manz. Recently celebrating its 50th year
in print, this breathtaking choral essay is
simply one of the finest choices for Advent
or general services with a text based on
Revelations 22. Conceived for a cappella
voices, this is Paul Manz's most performed
work, and it is equally beautiful if presented
with a quiet keyboard accompaniment.
285841 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606977 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
For Unto Us—R. Kevin Boesiger. This
wonderful anthem combines a scripture-based
text with original music and two well-known
Christmas melodies,
CAROL and KINGS OF
ORIENT.
The quickly moving music is set in the
minor mode and creates a wash of mysterious
sound. The accompaniment features a variety
of interesting keyboard textures, and an optional
oboe part, available as a free download, adds to
the evocative nature of the anthem.
11512697 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Gaelic Alleluia—arr. Craig Courtney. The
ancient hymn tune
PUER NOBIS comes from
Ireland, and this celebratory anthem takes the
melody - and listener - back to its Irish roots!
With four-hand piano accompaniment and a
tambourine for color, this setting contains two
text options: one for Easter and another for
Advent. In either season (or both), it is sure to
surprise your congregation as an enthusiastic
celebration of joy! Now available for treble and
tenor/bass choirs.
10341892 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10907646 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10907647 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10341893 P/A CD for
SATB Version Only. . . . . . .24.95
10907649 P/A CD for
SSAA Version Only . . . . . .24.95
10907650 P/A CD for
TTBB Version Only. . . . . . .24.95
10341894 Tambourine for
SATB Version Only. . . . . . . . 4.95
10907648 Tambourine for
SSAA Version Only . . . . . . . 4.95
10907651 Tambourine for
TTBB Version Only. . . . . . . . 4.95
God of the Watching Ones—Lee Dengler.
The urgency of Advent is felt from the very
opening notes of this fervent prayer to "God
of the watching ones" for the Savior's healing
peace. Slowly building in intensity and longing,
it leads to a declaration: "We are the watching
ones." Inspired by Herb Frombach's lyric, Lee
Dengler has set it for SATB a cappella voices
with minimal divisi.
11101001 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Holly and the Ivy (with "Sans Day
Carol" - A Litany and Anthem for Hanging of
the Greens)—arr. John Purifoy. This creative
pairing of two beloved English carols, The Holly
and the Ivy and Sans Day Carol, begins with
gently rocking expositions of each tune before
building to a robust partnering of the two.
Drawing to a close, the gentle rocking returns
along with brief statements of each individual
tune. A spoken liturgy is included, making this
a superb choice for any Advent or Hanging of
the Greens service.
11393956 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Hope Is a Star (A Candle Lighting Ceremony
for Advent)—Joel Raney. Designed to
support the lighting of the Advent candles,
this piece includes a choral opening based
on Coventry Carol, followed by a call-and-
response litany with piano underscore, then a
text to be read with the lighting of the candles.
As that concludes, the choir comes back in
with the option of adding the congregation for
an original melody calling for peace on earth
and for the Light of Light to end our darkness.
There are five readings, one for each candle.
Reproducible parts for the congregation and
seven optional handbells are included.
11393631 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Hope Is Dawning on the World—Larry
Shackley. Larry Shackley's bright, spiritual-
style a cappella anthem expresses the hope
and joy of Christ's birth. Call-and-response
sections between soloist and choir explore the
identity of the Messiah, and the uplifting ending
will add a burst of joy to your Advent service.
11200724 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11393650 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10998987 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
10998988 String Quartet Parts . . . . . .39.95
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 . . . . . . . 2.90
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
10998462 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . .29.95
10998463 Rehearsal CD SA/TB Voice
Dominant Reproducible . . .29.95
10998464 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .89.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11199723 String Orchestra Parts . . . .45.00
11199724 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
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