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ADVENT ANTHEMS / LITURGICAL ADVENT ANTHEMS
A Song for Advent—arr. Jon Paige. Upbeat
and filled with light, this clever reworking of
an early American hymn tune pairs it with an
original Advent text. Accessible and quickly-
learned, it is a great option for busy holiday
worship planning.
11514132 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
We Are Waiting—John Helgen/ arr. Priscilla
Lamparter Landis. This Advent hymn, found in
the worship supplement All Creation Sings, is
presented here in an expressive arrangement
with a fluid piano accompaniment. This work
provides an opportunity to teach a new hymn
and provide a contemplative moment for
Advent worship.
11515570 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
We'll Welcome Him—Ruth Elaine Schram.
Opening with a plaintive melody and longing
text, this anthem captures the beauty and
mystery of the coming Incarnation. The
timeless Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence is
incorporated as a partner song, making this
anthem a creative choice for Advent. Add the
optional cello for an elegant enhancement.
11347516 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice—arr.
Michael Larkin. The hymn tune
PLEADING
SAVIOR lends an added sense of anticipation
to this lovely Advent text. Opening with unison
voices, the choral texture expands through
subsequent verses underscored by supportive
piano accompaniment and building to a
dramatic conclusion.
11512103 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
With Empty Hearts, We Wait—Lee Dengler.
With a text by Herb Frombach, this stirring
Advent anthem conveys a clear sense of
waiting. The haunting repetition of a four-note
motive evokes a strong sense of time passing.
Each vocal line carries its own melodic material,
which combines with the accompaniment to
create a most engaging worship offering.
11570351 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
The World Awaits Your Coming—Pepper
Choplin. Energetic, upbeat, and inspired by
the Classical style, this anthem for the Advent
season is based on scripture from Isaiah 2. The
theme of anticipation of Christ's birth is spoken
through an infectious rhythm and irresistible
melody that culminates with a segment of O
Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
10999046 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10999047 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . .29.95
10999048 Orchestration CD-ROM . . .69.95
The Yearning—Craig Courtney. "There is a
yearning in hearts weighed down by ancient
grief and centuries of sorrow. There is a
yearning for the Lord who visited His own,
and by His death for sin atoned, to bring to
us salvation. Emmanuel, within our hearts,
the yearning." Every note and every word is
perfectly placed to convey the urgency and
need of the coming Savior. A powerful and
prayerful representation of the true heart of a
believer, this offering for Advent is exquisite!
10276203 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10366477 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Adult Liturgical
Advent Anthems
Advent Calls—Stan Pethel. Stan Pethel
and Herb Frombach explore the sense of
preparation and anticipation that is at the core
of Advent in this wonderful anthem. "Stem
of Jesse, budding rose, Come to us and
nevermore depart. Plant your seed of love and
hope, and blossom in our hearts."
10999104 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Advent Processional—Daniel Greig. An
ideal introit for Advent services, this short and
effective offering is written with a medieval
feel. The minor key infuses the tune with the
mystery and longing of the Advent message.
The optional percussion provides another
interesting layer to this impressive composition.
10516375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Awake, My Soul, Awake—Daniel Partridge.
Written using AAB form, the six verses of this
Advent hymn tell of the coming of Christ as
the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
It closes with a rousing doxology. The use of
modality throughout the work reflects ancient
themes but remains accessible. Parts for guitar
and solo instrument in C are provided.
11569265 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
A Basque Carol—arr. Chris Thomas. A
traditional Basque carol from the 13th century,
also referred to as Gabriel's Message. Explore
this textured arrangement of the poetic text and
lilting choral lines, which works especially well
with the string orchestra accompaniment.
11397560 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—
Rowland H. Prichard/arr. Paul I. Martin. The
hymn tune HYFRYDOL works with the texts
of Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus and
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, and both are
provided in this arrangement. The vocal lines
are each lyrical and melodic, working together
effortlessly, making it appropriate at Advent
and for general use during the year for worship.
11564918 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People—arr.
Howard Helvey. Thoughtfully arranged
for church and school settings, Comfort,
Comfort Ye My People offers many
teaching opportunities. This Howard Helvey
arrangement provides a madrigal feel, mixed
meter, rhythmic challenges, a meaningful
tambourine part and a tasteful accompaniment.
Highly recommended!
10513794 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10513795 Instrumental Parts
Tambourine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence—Carlton
R. Young. Here composer Young provides
a fresh setting of a beloved hymn. The
text dates back to a fourth-century rite; the
translation was matched with a French melody
in the twentieth century. This setting utilizes
rhythmic augmentation and gentle application
of handbells and percussion to lead into
meditation on the communion/Advent text.
10523273 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence—arr.
Robert Farrell. This medieval text was
originally intended to create a serious mood
for the Communion service. This setting of the
traditional French carol
PICARDY reinforces
the mood, with organ accompaniment, two
handbells ringing a fifth, and voices that vary
by section and by verse.
11567837 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
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
Magnificat anima mea (from Magnificat)—
Taylor Scott Davis. This energetic opening
movement of a larger setting of the Magnificat
certainly stands on its own. Brilliant choral
writing can be accompanied by full orchestra,
chamber orchestra, or organ and harp
(piano) with optional percussion. Divisi writing
creates rich sonorities, and careful Latin
text declamation is achieved through meter
changes and lively rhythmic interplay. An
exciting and highly recommended work.
11394796 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11397125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Matthew
Culloton. This rhythmic and energetic setting
of the Advent classic expresses longing and
the promise of Christmas. The music captures
the excitement of the text. Your choir will enjoy
singing this unusual and effective treatment of
the plainsong melody.
11566258 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Alice
Parker & Robert Shaw. One of the finest carol
offerings of all time, this anthem is everything
we expect from a Shaw-Parker arrangement.
Perfect as a concert processional, sacred
Advent selection, or holiday concert feature,
this classic has stood the test of time and is
foundational for every music library.
414094 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
O Magnum Mysterium—Evan Ramos. Easy
and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices,
this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas
text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will
create a moment of wonder in your concert
or worship service. Simple, elegant, and
haunting, this piece is a wonderful choice for
developing choirs.
11370926 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10990309 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10871862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10586916 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Prepare the Way, O Zion—Matthew Weaver.
A lively and accessible advent offering, this
setting of BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN is
accompanied by piano four hands. Unison
choral writing predominates the first and
third verses, while homophonic vocals add
contrast and depth in the middle verse, further
distinguished by some rhythmic and harmonic
alterations. The joyful final tag will make a nice
advent worship benediction.
11394805 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Veni, Veni Emmanuel (I Will Come)—Michael
John Trotta. A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni,
veni" and optional percussion (triangle,
tambourine and drum) infuse the traditional
Advent carol with such unrelenting energy,
the effect on the listener is mesmerizing!
Detailed performance notes give fascinating
historical perspective to the work. Includes
an English translation of the text, which is
Latin throughout. This is a unique take on
the ancient carol that will be an exhilarating a
cappella highlight of your holiday concert!
10509932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
10871946 Three-Part Mixed opt.
Baritone and Percussion . . . 3.00
11198194 SA opt. Piano Accompaniment
and Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10584797 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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