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Adult Advent Anthems
The King Shall Come When Morning
Dawns—arr. Craig Kingsbury. This choral
arrangement of the hymn tune
MORNING
SONG is scored for SATB(B) choir with
descant and organ. It showcases the full
choir with different treatments for each
verse. The skillful part-writing highlights the
triumphant traditional text, including a key
change to verse 5. For use during Advent
or Christ the King Sunday.
11617917 SATBB w/Organ . . . . . . . 3.25
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Light an Advent Candle—Becki Slagle
Mayo. Explore the Advent themes of hope,
peace, joy, and love as promised by the
prophecies of the coming Savior. The choral
writing features many canonical moments
as well as beautifully crafted homophonic
sections. The optional flute adds the perfect
musical color to this meaningful piece.
11565487 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10907283 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Mary of Nazareth—Mark Hayes. Ideal for the
fourth Sunday of Advent, this joyful, original
anthem tells the story of the annunciation.
Lovely imitative entry sections draw
the listener in to the drama of the angel
Gabriel's announcement. A beautiful
optional four-hand piano accompaniment is
available as is a full orchestration.
11621582 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11621584 Instrumental Parts
4-Hand Piano . . . . . . . . 22.95
11621585 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 89.95
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 Mixed
opt. SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11394800 Instrumental Parts
Violin and Drum. . . . . . . 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 Now Magnifies the Lord—arr.
Evelyn Larter. Experience the enduring
depth of the Magnificat, here set to a
beautiful Scottish air, Farewell to Fiunary.
Homophonic choral writing effortlessly
accompanies the lilting melody, creating
a compelling yet approachable anthem.
This is appropriate for Advent and services
focused on peace.
11568023 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11397125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Elaine
Hagenberg. "Haunting" is the best word to
describe this original setting of the traditional
Advent text, scored for choir, piano, and
cello. Marked "mysterioso" in triple meter,
it is such a creative interpretation, the effect
in performance is truly extraordinary!
10607049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11568344 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11514051 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10647583 Instrumental Parts
Cello Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
11596685 Instrumental Parts SSA
Cello Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Mary McDonald.
Opening with an optional duet, this
piece presents a song of pure longing
for Emmanuel's arrival. It builds slowly
and steadily, then tapers to a hushed
conclusion. Pairing the gorgeous
KINGSFOLD tune with a beloved Advent
text is creative and inspired, resulting in an
unforgettable Advent offering.
11570345 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11570346 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11570347 Orchestration CD-ROM 50.00
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, Messiah King—Lloyd Larson.
This Advent piece is full of interesting
melody, harmony, and history. A newly
composed melody based on original and
historic text is full of the minor sounds
often associated with Advent. Close choral
harmonies complement the melody. The
King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
is expertly woven into the middle section.
The piece ends quietly, with anticipation.
An optional violin part is included.
11512601 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
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 Instrumental Parts
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11198823 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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 . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11315603 Instrumental Parts . . . . 100.00
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr.
Timothy Kile/ed. Dan Forrest. An original
stirring refrain unifies the stanzas of the
traditional chant melody in this highly
accessible and easily learned arrangement.
It is worth a look as a fresh framing for a
familiar selection during your Advent and
Christmas season. An optional cello part is
included in the choral score.
11568358 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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