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Advent Anthems for Adult Choir
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 Reproducible
Rehearsal CD . . . . . . . . 29.95
10998464 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 89.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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
Let the Miracles Begin—Mark Shipp/
arr. Joseph M. Martin. Bright and filled
with promise, this Advent anthem sends
a scripture-based message dancing with
joy and anticipation. Shifting gracefully
between minor and major, the setting
recalls the character of a folk dance,
enhanced by an optional violin obbligato.
The timeless hymn tune
VENI EMMANUEL
weaves throughout, adding depth and
anticipation to this fresh setting.
11684827 SATB with Violin. . . . . . . 2.75
Light in the Heart of Winter—arr. Lloyd
Larson. This selection pairs the gorgeous
Irish melody
SALLEY GARDENS with a
picturesque text: "The wind sings a song of
longing, as the sky turns cold and gray. But a
Light in the heart of winter will warm the chill
away." A beautiful piano accompaniment
combines with striking harmonic moments
in this memorable Advent anthem.
10998992 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Light of Heaven, Come (A Candle Lighting
Ceremony for Advent)—Karen Crane/
arr. Joel Raney. Designed to support the
lighting of the Advent candles, this resource
features a choral opening, a chorus that
includes the congregation, and a call-and-
response litany underscored by piano. As
it concludes, the choir and congregation
join together again for a final refrain. Five
readings are included, one for each candle,
along with reproducible parts for both the
congregation and handbells.
11683025 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Lo, How a Rose Is Blooming—arr. David
Giardiniere. A fresh reimagining of a classic
carol pairs an ancient Irish folk tune with
evocative, atmospheric piano writing. The
accompaniment has delicate bell effects
and fluid, sustained patterns with an
optional English horn part that perfectly
cradles the melody's poetic cadence.
The shimmering harmonic textures are
approachable and artistically sophisticated.
This setting is a perfect choice for Advent or
Christmas services or programs.
11684913 SATB with English Horn . . 2.50
The Longing—Bonnie Arbaugh/arr.
Douglas Nolan. This touching offering for
Advent presents beautiful melodic gestures
adorned with warm, hopeful harmonies.
Quickly learned, and with an optional cello
accompaniment, this anthem is ideal for
intimate candlelight moments or Lessons
and Carols programming.
11620237 SATB with Cello . . . . . . . 2.50
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 Four-Hand
Piano Accomp. . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
11394800 Instrumental Parts:
Violin & 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.35
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11397125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
11596685 Instrumental Parts:
SSA Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11199579 Instrumental Parts:
Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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