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Advent Anthems for Adult Choir | Liturgical Advent Anthems for Adult Choir
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr.
Brenda E. Austin. This accessible anthem
appropriately includes an optional three-
octave handbell part. Easily learned with its
familiar lyrical melody and harmonies, this
Advent favorite calls for us to rejoice as we
anticipate Emmanuel's arrival.
11204094 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11621430 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11204095 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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
O Come, O Come, Immanuel—arr.
Earlene Rentz. The medieval Advent
chant receives expressive treatment with
a flowing accompaniment and a haunting
duet of flute and oboe. This arrangement
features three stanzas of the hymn, crafting
a message of unity and purpose as heaven
and earth work together to bring about
God's good kingdom.
11620425 SATB opt. Flute & Oboe . . 3.25
O Emmanuel—Karen Marrolli. The
haunting hymn tune STAR IN THE EAST
is set to a new text by the composer that
references Reginald Heber's Brightest and
Best of the Star of the Morning. The violin
adds a folk-like quality at times, and the
vocal lines are both lyrical and accessible.
11199580 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11199581 Instrumental Parts:
Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
People, Look East—arr. Craig Courtney.
A joyous setting for choir and piano
four-hands, full of the excitement and
anticipation of the Lord's coming. Perfect
for Advent services or school concerts.
10757416 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10757417 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10757418 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Prepare!—Diane Hannibal & Douglas
Nolan. Thoughtfully scored for two-part
mixed voices, this lilting anthem references
well-known Advent texts from Isaiah. With
a rolling piano accompaniment, it is easily
taught and approachable yet dynamic!
11199236 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.10
Prepare (An Advent Communion)—Jon
Paige. For that perfect moment in Advent,
Christmas, or Christmastide communion
gatherings, this offering is accessible, with
unison and two-part voices prevailing until
the refrain, when SATB voices rise above
full accompaniment. A key change and the
addition of a descant prepare the close.
11569243 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Prepare the Way (A Candle Lighting
Ceremony for Advent)—Joel Raney. This
resource for the lighting of Advent candles
includes a choral opening, a call-and-
response litany with piano underscore, and a
text to be read with the lighting of the candle.
At the conclusion, the choir with optional
congregation comes back in for a final
refrain. There are five readings, one for each
candle and Christmas Eve. A reproducible
part for the congregation is included.
11621597 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Prepare the Way, O Zion—Charles P.
Price/arr. Larry Shackley. This historic
text is paired with bright new music that
alternates 6/8 and 3/4 meters. It includes
an optional trumpet part that announces
"Prepare the way!" An alternate text,
Hosanna in excelsis, turns this into a
rousing Palm Sunday anthem.
11567042 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
The Promise of a Savior—David
Lantz III. This Advent anthem features
a thoughtful text by Herb Frombach that
captures the season's spirit of longing and
anticipation. The piece is fitting for any
service throughout the Advent season.
With two voicings for choir with piano
accompaniment, the arrangement also
includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, and
cello. It is a graceful setting of Advent hope.
11677695 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11677696 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11677697 SATB Orchestration . . . 20.00
11677698 SAB Orchestration . . . . 20.00
Two Advent Introits—arr. Hal Hopson.
From the brisk, crisp Comfort, Comfort O
My People to the sublime Lo, How a Rose
E'er Blooming, this pair of introits for Advent
is indispensable. Easily learned yet highly
effective when presented, the heartfelt
craftsmanship shines through in these
arrangements.
11620189 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Waiting—Joel Raney. For Advent, this
energetic gospel anthem includes a hint
of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel sung by
a soloist with options to soulfully ad lib.
Accompaniment options include piano,
rhythm, or full orchestra.
11204068 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45
11204070 SATB Rehearsal CD. . . 29.95
11204072 Instrumental Parts:
Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
11204071 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 89.95
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 Await Your Holy Birth—David Lantz
III. Herb Frombach's text is an Advent call
for the Savior, the stem of Jesse, to come
into our hearts and dwell. This upbeat and
contemporary-sounding setting is a nice
change of pace. Written and arranged for
SATB or SAB voices and piano, it is very
accessible to small choirs.
11617317 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
11617318 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
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
Liturgical Advent
Anthems for
Adult Choir
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
Again We Find Our Way—arr. Thomas
Keesecker. A compelling Advent text is set
to a Kentucky Harmony tune that brings
listeners along on the Christmas journey
and speaks to the welcome found at the
stable. The music is well crafted and easily
learned, featuring unison stanzas, melody
in canon, and melody that includes the tune
VENI EMMANUEL in the baritone.
11620007 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.50
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
Arise, O Christian People—William Braun.
This energetic setting invites choir and
congregation into joyful Advent preparation.
A bright instrumental introduction returns
between stanzas as a Baroque-inspired
frame. With a buoyant, rhythmic drive,
the anthem captures the hymn's call to
readiness and hopeful expectation. The
accessible choral part writing is suitable for
Advent or any service encouraging believers
to prepare their hearts for Christ's coming.
11683223 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11683224 SATB
Instrumental Parts . . . . . 14.00
Ave Maria—Jessica French. A luscious
and expansive setting of the beloved prayer
has flowing vocal lines highlighting each
individual voice part to create a balanced
and expressive setting. Warm harmonies
and graceful shaping allow singers to enjoy
the beauty of the text. A rich and reverent
selection for worship or concert settings.
11682177 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . 3.20
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
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