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Adult Advent Anthems
Adult Liturgical
Advent Anthems
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came—
arr. Robert Neumeyer. This 13th-century
traditional Basque carol is paired with the
Annunciation text found in Luke 1:26-38.
The choral texture varies by verse, with
sectional contrast and women's divisi
highlighting the lyrics.
11567859 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
The Angel Gabriel—arr. Gerald Near. The
haunting melody and unique color of this
Basque carol usher in the Advent season
with Gabriel's visit to Mary. Written for SAB
voices, there is part independence and
close harmony singing in a minor mode.
The concluding Gloria is a joyous ending to
this anthem.
11566268 SAB w/Organ. . . . . . . . . . 2.65
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
Comfort, Comfort, Now My People—arr.
Tom Trenney. This energetic and rhythmic
treatment of the familiar Advent hymn
offers a message of hope and reassurance
to all. Your congregation will enjoy singing
along with this exciting setting. A joyous
organ accompaniment ushers in the glory
of the season.
11566225 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . 2.25
Creator of the Stars—Victoria Davison &
Rudy Lupinski. Written for small but skilled
choirs, this original anthem has a flowing
piano accompaniment that provides texture
for the choir. The well-known chant Conditor
alme siderum is woven throughout. The
familiar text uses the English translation
by John Mason Neale. It will be effective
as a post-Communion meditation or for a
collegiate choir concert.
11617896 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Gaudete!—Curtis Stephan. This lively
introit for the third Sunday of Advent invites
your congregation to "Rejoice in the Lord
always." Scored for SATB choir, keyboard,
guitar, two trumpets, and two trombones,
this arrangement will extend the call for all
to come and worship on Gaudete Sunday.
11617899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Holy Emmanuel, God with Us Ever—Paul
D. Weber. This original song is appropriate
for Advent, Christmas, evening services,
and especially on occasions of transition and
loss. It is a reminder that God is always with
us no matter the circumstances. An optional
instrumental part is available for violin.
11618251 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11618252 Instrumental Parts
Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree—Matthew
Culloton. An original composition using a
traditional English carol text often heard in
the Advent season. The piece is rhythmic
with a contrasting middle section. It has a
recurring motif that is passed between voice
parts. A very lyrical and effective piece.
11618256 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
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
Light from Light (Advent Wreath Rite &
Advent Intercessions)—Ephrem Feeley.
Using one of Christ's titles from the Creed,
this setting is a piece of accessible ritual
music for the lighting of the Advent wreath.
A response for the General Intercessions
uses the same music, praying for the "God
of light" to hear us. Advent intercession
texts are provided.
11621117 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11621303 Instrumental Parts
Guitar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
11621323 Instrumental Parts . . . . 45.00
Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending—
arr. Jeremy J. Bankson. This beautifully
orchestrated setting of the great Advent
hymn has three performance options: organ
alone; organ and brass; and full orchestra.
Instrumental parts are available separately.
Invite the congregation to sing on stanzas 1,
3, and 4 for an inspiring experience.
11618259 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11618260 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . 23.00
11618261 Instrumental Parts . . . . 45.00
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, O Come Emmanuel—arr.
Taylor Scott Davis. A stately setting of
VENI
EMMANUEL weaves the chant melody with
an echo effect for a perfectly ancient and
modern representation of the carol. One of
the featured carols in the VOCES8 album A
Choral Christmas.
11566256 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11566257 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr.
Matthew Culloton. This rhythmic and ener-
getic 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
Oh, Blest Is He That Came—David
von Kampen. With hints of Prepare the
Royal Highway, this lilting melody and
harmonically rich accompaniment are
tuneful and memorable. The text highlights
the coming of the King Jesus and works
perfectly for Advent and Palm Sunday. This
piece is available in several voicing options.
11569878 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
Prepare the Royal Highway—Zebulon M.
Highben. An original melody for a cappella
voices is reminiscent of a folk tune and
paired with the familiar Advent text. It is a
joyful anthem and includes accompaniment
for piccolo or flute and drum. The traditional
tune
BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN is
creatively incorporated as a descant in the
final stanza.
11620017 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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 Accomp.
and Percussion . . . . . . . . 3.00
10584797 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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