Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus—
Michael Larkin. A familiar and deeply
moving Advent text is matched to an original
and lyrical melody that reflects our yearning
for the Messiah's arrival. With a flowing and
sensitive piano accompaniment, this is a
heartfelt plea to prepare our hearts for the
Light of the World.
11566224 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
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
Comfort, Comfort—arr. Sondra K. Tucker. A
spirited, delightful arrangement of
FREU DICH SEHR with optional flute and
tambourine is set in a pleasing classical
style. The choral phrases swell underneath
the moving accompaniment. This setting is
a brilliant adaptation of Isaiah 40 for Advent
worship or concert.
11620414 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
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. Thisgreat 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
10753045 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
1862192 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11203335 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11203336 SSA 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
Emmanuel, to Thee We Sing—John
Purifoy. The prophetic Word becomes
song in this warm Advent selection
that includes long flowing phrases and
a graceful modulation that ultimately
leads to the quiet close. The extended
interlude in the middle has an optional
scripture-based narration, and optional
instrumental accompaniment adds special
seasonal color.
11568885 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11569338E Instrumental Parts
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.50
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10907646 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10907647 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10341893 SATB P/A CD . . . . . . . . 24.95
10907649 SSAA P/A CD . . . . . . . . 24.95
10907650 TTBB P/A CD . . . . . . . . 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
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
An Introit for Advent—Diane Hannibal/
arr. Stewart Harris. An ideal call to worship
for Advent services begins with this
accessible melody in 6/8. Perfect for a
processional, the antiphonal elements also
offer options for creative directors. The text
can be adjusted to fit any Sunday of the
Advent season.
11620219 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.50
Jesus, God with Us—Marty Parks. The
beloved
COVENTRY CAROL tune is used as
the backdrop for a meaningful original text
in this stunning setting. A wonderful addition
to Christmas worship or concert repertoire,
the work is accompanied by a creative
piano part with an optional string quartet to
make it even more special. Beautiful!
10998986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10998987 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 SATB Rehearsal CD
Reproducible . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10998464 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 89.95
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O Come, Emmanuel—
arr. Mary McDonald.
11570345 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.80
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—
arr. Dan Forrest.
11514061 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
The Yearning—Craig Courtney.
10276203 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
10366477 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
Advent's Holy Light (A Candlelighting
Ceremony for Advent)—Joel Raney.
11567079 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come—
Paul Manz.
285841 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
3151982 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10606977 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Bring Us Hope—Ruth Elaine Schram.
10753029 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
Christmas Is Coming—arr. Joel Raney.
8059881 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
10028486 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
10906866 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . .3.25
10360921 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
With Empty Hearts, We Wait—
Lee Dengler.
11570351 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.80
Prepare (An Advent Communion)—
Jon Paige.
11569243 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
Gaelic Alleluia—arr. Craig Courtney.
10341892 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10907646 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10907647 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50