ADVENT ANTHEMS
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—
R. Christopher Teichler. The pairing of
Wesley's well-known text with a sensitive
new melody is a warm invitation to Advent.
Equally hopeful and pensive, the beautiful
writing captures the reality of the season:
waiting in quiet darkness as the light of
Christmas grows. Accessible to choirs of all
sizes, this is easily learned in a few rehearsals.
11568474 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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 . .46.00
11394313E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . .86.30
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
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
1862192 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
11203335 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
11203336 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
11203337 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .50.00
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
3151982 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606977 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Festive Introit and Benediction—arr. Mark
Edwards. This two-in-one octavo provides
service music for the Advent and Christmas
seasons. The "Festive Introit" (Angels, We
Have Heard on High) has a mixed-meter feel.
The "Benediction" incorporates text from two
familiar carols and the tune
GREENSLEEVES.
Optional text for Advent is provided. The
congregation can join with both; reproducible
song sheets are included. Score and parts for
flute, oboe (flute 2), B-flat clarinet, bassoon,
horn in F, timpani, violin 1 & 2, viola, cello, and
string bass are available separately.
11564739 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
11564747 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .70.00
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 Instrumental Parts Tambourine
for SATB Version Only . . . . . 4.95
10907648 Instrumental Parts Tambourine
for SSAA Version Only . . . . . 4.95
10907651 Instrumental Parts 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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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
Hope of the World, Emmanuel—Joel Raney.
This gospel original tells us of Moses and
Mary: "If you have faith and believe, open
your heart and receive, hope of the world:
Emmanuel." Sensitive choral writing makes
this a joy to teach and sing. It is written in minor
and can be accompanied by keyboard alone,
orchestration, or rhythm parts.
11567065 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11567068 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .89.95
11567069 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .34.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11393650 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10750803 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . 2.95
11204083 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10998462 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . .29.95
10998463 Rehearsal CD SA/TB Voice
Dominant Reproducible . . .29.95
10998464 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .89.95
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
—arr. David Lantz III. Intended for Advent,
this setting uses the traditional text set to the
early American hymn tune
MORNING SONG.
Easily prepared by your choir, the final verse
features an optional soprano descant. This is
an excellent offering for the Advent season,
traditional and appealing.
11565193 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11510183 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11565194 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11510182 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11565195 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11565196 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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 Instrumental Parts
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11199724 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence—arr.
Heather Sorenson. The echoes of ancient
worshippers are heard in this setting of the
time-honored Advent tune and text, conveying
the mystery and majesty of our faith. A fully
engaged choir will enjoy the drama in the
harmonies and choral textures, while the
orchestral accompaniment provides splendid
options for larger-scale performances.
11410741 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11410752E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .86.30
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
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—
arr. Dan Forrest.
11514061 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
The Yearning—Craig Courtney.
10276203 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10366477 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Bring Us Hope—Ruth Elaine Schram.
10753029 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Come, Emmanuel—arr. Mary McDonald.
11397855 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light—
Kathleen Tomerson/arr. Mark Hayes.
10750801 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11393650 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Advent Echo Carol—Mary Kay Beall.
11397563 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Climb to the Top of the Highest
Mountain—Carolyn Jennings.
1378900 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
We Are Waiting—John Helgen/
arr. Priscilla Lamparter Landis.
11515570 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come—
Paul Manz.
285841 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3151982 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606977 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
The Coming Joy—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
11393954 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Glory
to God
