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ADVENT ANTHEMS
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.
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11373692 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11373693 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .40.00
Light Eternal, Light Divine (Anthem of
Hope for Advent and Lent)—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 Strings 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
10998479 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Light the Candle (A Song for Advent)—
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 multigenerational 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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10999900 Instrumental Parts Flute . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11199564 String Quintet Parts . . . . . .35.00
11201301 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
My Heart Shall Sing—Karen Marrolli.
This engaging combination of Irish tunes
incorporates
STAR 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 Two-Part 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (I Heard
the Voice of Jesus Say)—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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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 Come, Holy Light—Brian L. Hanson.
Composer Brian Hanson's captivating work
is on full display in this anthem for Advent.
Hanson's original text is illuminated through
his compelling vocal writing, gentle cello
part, and inspiring piano accompaniment. A
poignant plea for God's light to break into our
world, making all things right.
11202714 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
11203310 Accompaniment CD . . . . 14.95
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Kyle
Pederson. An original chant-like tune is used
for the opening section, singing the Latin text
"Veni, veni, Rex Gentium." Then the cello
takes that melody as the choir sings the
VENI EMMANUEL tune with English text. In
the final section, both texts and tunes occur
simultaneously, building to a powerful climax
before the piece closes softly, as it began.
11199578 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11199579 Cello Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
O Come, O Come Emmanuel—arr.
Jamey Ray. Voctave's arranger Jamey
Ray has created a hauntingly beautiful
setting of this traditional Christmas hymn
in an arrangement that is accessible to
any choir. The piano motive and chromatic
accompaniment surround this well-known
melody with lush harmonies and choral
lines to create an elegantly simple selection
that will speak to the hearts of all during the
Christmas season.
11001264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
11198823 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (SATB,
Children's Choir, Orchestra)—arr. Paul
Thompson. Children are an integral part of
this arrangement that begins with haunting
open fifths and grows into an exclamatory
finish. Interludes make this piece perfect for a
processional or a moment to showcase other
media that drives your story.
11315598 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Mark
Edwards. Arranged for choir, congregation,
and optional C instrument, this setting of
the traditional plainsong provides a poignant
moment in your Advent worship services. The
third verse includes a lovely SSA section that
continues to include optional congregation in
unison. This is a fresh way to incorporate a
hallmark song of the season. Orchestration is
available separately for flute, oboe or second
flute, two B-flat clarinets, two percussion
parts, two violins, viola, cello, and string bass.
11346986 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11346987 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Jay
Rouse. Originally featured in the Christmas
musical When We Needed a King, this intense
and energetic setting of the familiar Latin hymn
features the traditional words and melody with
modern elements and a driving rhythmic feel
that makes a perfect opener for a Christmas
service or concert. The mixture of familiar music
interwoven with new melodies and creative
harmonic changes makes this arrangement a
standout for Advent through Christmas.
11397862 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Brenda
E. Austin. This accessible anthem appropriately
includes an optional three-octave handbell part.
Easily learned with its familiar lyrical melody
and harmonies, this Advent favorite calls for us
to rejoice as we anticipate Emmanuel's arrival.
11204094 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11204095 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
O Emmanuel—Karen Marrolli. The haunting
hymn tune
STAR IN THE EAST is set to a
new text by the composer that references
Reginald Heber's Brightest and Best of the
Star of the Morning. The violin adds a folk-like
quality at times, and the vocal lines are both
lyrical and accessible.
11199580 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11199581 Violin Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
O Lord, Reveal Yourself This Night—David
Lantz III. This Advent anthem starts and ends
with an effective chant that sets the musical
mood. The verses incorporate a mixed modal
sound. The chorus settles into a harmonically
peaceful statement with the words; "Light
of Peace, Light of Joy, Light of Love; O God
of Hope, send us Your Light from heaven
above." An optional three-octave handbell part
is available. A very effective offering for the
Advent season or Christmas Eve. .
11510171 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
O Savior of Our Fallen Race—Keith Getty
& Kristyn Getty/arr. David Angerman. Moving
freely like a chant, this ancient text is profound
in scope and authenticity as it follows the
journey from humanity's sin to God's salvation.
Luminous images of God's holiness mingle
with the music's cloistered reverence, offering
a deep sense of mystery and majesty.
11399170 SATB with oboe . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11399172E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . .75.00
Of the Father's Love Begotten—arr. Jantz A.
Black. An ancient plainchant is arranged with
mystery and fresh insights. Some meter changes
nicely accommodate the text, sung to advantage
by the beautifully shaped choral texture. On the
phrase "every voice in concert sing," the vocals
rise over escalating accompaniment leading to a
full piano interlude and providing one of several
very expressive moments.
11393967 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry—
Michael Culloton. This setting of the traditional
advent piece captures the lilting feel of a joyful
renaissance motet. The flute and tambourine
are delightful additions to the arrangement.
11366634 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11366635 Flute Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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