ADVENT ANTHEMS
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Adult Advent Anthems
An Advent Acclamation—arr. Stacey
Nordmeyer. Practical and artful, this retooling
of the popular tune
BESANCON CAROL is an
ideal processional for Advent. Arranged with
success in mind, this introit will ring in the
services of the season with a joyful lilt. Church
choirs of every size will find this selection
appealing, and the optional handbells will add
a special touch.
11514107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10880927 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Advent Candle—Bob Chilcott. This
Advent original carries with it an ethereal
and dreamlike quality, evoking a reference to
starlight in the candle itself. This lovely offering
symbolizes the coming of Emmanuel.
10342758 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11560299 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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 . . . . . . 2.35
An Advent Prayer—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
"We are longing for the Light." Appropriate for
Advent or a Service of Lessons and Carols, this
very effective piece is based on a Russian folk
song, with brief references to
VENI EMMANUEL.
Accompanied by keyboard or orchestration,
it includes a descant and, at the very end,
women's divisi. Full of rich harmonic writing, it
is great for worship or a Christmas concert.
11569226 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11571815E Instrumental Parts
Consort ePrint . . . . . . . . . . .72.50
11571814E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . .86.20
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 Instrumental Parts Violin,
Cello and Percussion . . . . .17.50
10366932 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
A Bluegrass Magnificat (My Soul Magnifies
the Lord from "Angel Band")—Tim Sharp
& Timothy Michael Powell. Featuring an
accompanying bluegrass ensemble, this
energetic setting of the traditional text is
one movement from a larger work, Angel
Band, which features tunes and texts of the
Appalachian Mountains and the shape-note
and early Moravian singing tradition. In the
co-creators' words, "We took the image of
bands of angels singing and playing at the
Nativity as reported in the second chapter of
Luke's gospel, and transported that image
to Appalachia." Youth and adults will enjoy
presenting this fresh look at the age-old text.
Instrumental parts available for rental.
11514196 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
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 . .46.00
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
11526887E Instrumental Parts
Consort ePrint . . . . . . . . . . .64.40
11526963E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . .86.30
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 Instrumental Parts Flute . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10028486 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10906866 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10360921 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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 . .72.50
Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain—
Carolyn Jennings. With the text adapted from
Isaiah 40, this is a popular choice for adult
choirs with a soloist or combined adult and
children's choirs.
1378900 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Cold December Flies Away—arr. Jantz A.
Black. This delightful Christmas anthem is
inspired by Longfellow's text and celebrates the
joy of singing and ringing to proclaim "peace on
earth, goodwill to all." Choral echoes are used
to"repeat the sound," and the optional 3-octave
handbells add the perfect holiday sparkle.
11567056 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11567057 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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
Come, Emmanuel—arr. Michael Barrett. The
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
11517240E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .56.40
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 Instrumental Parts
Cello ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Come, O Come, Emmanuel—J.S. Bach/arr.
Mary McDonald. The traditional Advent text is
lovingly paired with Bach's chorale, Jesu, Joy
of Man's Desiring. Bach's genius transforms
the tunes, and the displaced metric stresses
seem quite natural. True to Bach, there are
long instrumental sections in which worship
narrations may be inserted.
11567086 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—
arr. Dan Forrest. This exhilarating festival
setting of HYFRYDOL will quickly become a
favorite opening for your Advent or Christmas
worship! Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring,
motivic development, optional congregational
involvement, an a cappella middle stanza,
and soaring descant will elevate your worship
service. Accompany with piano and/or organ
and optional brass and percussion. This same
musical setting is also available separately with
Wesley's Love Divine, All Loves Excelling text
(#11514064).
11514061 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11536903 Instrumental Parts Organ . . . 7.50
11536904 Instrumental Parts
Brass Sextet & Organ. . . . .45.00
Music for every season
and every Sunday!
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