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Liturgical Advent Anthems for Adult Choir
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 . . . . . . . . 2.90
In Silence—Zebulon M. Highben. Based
on a quiet, prayerful text by Madeleine
L'Engle, this reflective anthem invites
stillness and deep listening. Gently
imploring the Lord Jesus to enter our souls
in silence, both words and music create
an atmosphere of calm devotion. This
anthem is a moving choice for moments of
contemplation during worship.
11682219 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence—
Carlton R. Young. Here composer Young
provides a fresh setting of a beloved hymn.
The text dates back to a fourth-century rite;
the translation was matched with a French
melody in the twentieth century. This setting
utilizes rhythmic augmentation and gentle
application of handbells and percussion to
lead into meditation on the communion/
Advent text.
10523273 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence—arr.
Robert G. Farrell. This arrangement sets
the well-known
PICARDY hymn tune in
lush, sometimes modal harmonies and a
cappella sections. Short organ interludes
between verses and a clever metric
modulation to the final verse add interest to
the accompaniment. The text works well for
a variety of seasons and feast days.
11617904 SATB w/ Organ,
opt Handbells . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Light Dawns on a Weary World—William
P. Rowan/arr. Beth Kenreich. A graceful
arrangement of this well-loved hymn is set
for full choir with piano accompaniment.
In classic hymn-anthem style, it opens
in unison and moves to a homophonic
a cappella middle stanza, followed by a
final stanza with a gentle descant over
the voices. Beautiful and accessible, this
anthem is especially useful in Advent and
throughout the year, highlighting themes of
peace and justice.
11680526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending—
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
11640738 Full Score Orchestra . . . 23.00
11640739 Instrumental Parts:
Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
Magnificat anima mea (from "Magnificat")
—Taylor Scott Davis. This energetic
opening movement of a larger setting
of the Magnificat certainly stands on
its own. Brilliant choral writing can be
accompanied by full orchestra, chamber
orchestra, or organ and harp (piano) with
optional percussion. Divisi writing creates
rich sonorities, and careful Latin text
declamation is achieved through meter
changes and lively rhythmic interplay. An
exciting and highly recommended work.
11394796 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11566257 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10990309 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10871862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10586916 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
O Nata Lux—Douglas Byler. A simple but
eloquent setting of this traditional Latin text,
with beautifully shaped lines and satisfying
harmonies. Choral and piano parts are
easily learned, providing opportunity for
nuanced phrasing and deep expression.
A rich contribution to any concert or
Christmas program.
11621073 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
O Oriens—Jacob Dishman. This a cappella
setting of the familiar Advent antiphon is a
beautiful motet reminiscent of works like
Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus and parts of
Faure's Requiem. With the words "splendor
lucis aeternae," we imagine the bright glory
of God and the great things Christ would
accomplish in His life.
11684673 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
O Oriens—Anna Rocawska-Musiaczyk.
A prize-winning choral art song for treble
choir. A full range of textures and colors
from both choir and piano creates a
mystical soundscape for this O Antiphon.
An outstanding addition to the repertoire
for SSAA choirs for concerts, contests,
festivals, or an artistic Advent anthem.
11621078 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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
The Risk of Birth—Matthew J. Olson. A
profound setting of the text by Madeleine
L'Engle speaks of the Christ child's birth
amid earthly strife. The music effectively
captures both the discord and love within
the text and creatively incorporates
phrases of the hymn Savior of the Nations,
Come. With organ, trumpet, and optional
brass quartet, this anthem is a moving
and dramatic contribution to Advent and
Christmas worship.
11680529 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . 3.00
11680535E Instrumental Parts
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Savior of the Nations, Come—arr. David
Lantz III. This liturgical Advent hymn,
rooted in chant, unfolds through seven
verses with shifting vocal textures. With
instrumental interludes and familiar hymn
harmonies, the setting builds dramatically
from start to finish. It can be accompanied
by organ or piano and has parts for
optional brass, strings, and percussion.
It is especially appropriate for the first
Sunday in Advent.
11677689 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
11677690 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 60.00
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 & Perc. . . . . 3.10
11198194 SA opt. Piano Accomp.
& Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
10584797 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Vox Clara—arr. Hyun Kook. Ideal for high
school, church, community, and collegiate
choirs, this radiant a cappella work offers a
serene and reverent setting of the ancient
Advent hymn Vox clara ecce intonat.
Flowing melodic lines and beautifully
dissonant harmonies unfold within a simple
ABAB design, creating music of quiet depth
and beauty.
11678866 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05
We Read the Ancient Vision—Scot
Crandal. Suitable for Advent, this piece
reflects on the hopeful anticipation of
Christ's coming, emphasizing peace
and unity amid darkness. Its gentle,
purposeful character captures the spirit
of waiting and expectation. An engaging
and accessible melody keeps the text at
the center, inviting prayerful participation
and making it a meaningful addition to
seasonal worship.
11675535 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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