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Advent Anthems for Adult Choir
Advent Anthems
for Adult Choir
An Advent Acclamation—arr. Stacey
Nordmeyer. Practical and artful, this
retooling of the popular tune
BESANCON
CAROL is an ideal processional for Advent.
Arranged with success in mind, this introit
will ring in the services of the season with a
joyful lilt. Church choirs of every size will find
this selection appealing, and the optional
handbells will add a special touch.
11514107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10880927 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.10
An Advent Blessing—Megan Faith & Jon
Paige. A simple yet effective benediction,
this brief service closer is a tender song
for advent gatherings. Combined with
candle-lighting rituals, this sending forth of
hope, peace, love, and joy can highlight
your journey to Christmas with meaningful
moments of worship.
11620218 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Advent Echo Carol—Mary Kay Beall.
Opening reflectively with a mysterious
touch, this anthem flowers into a declaration
of hope and expectancy. "Prepare the way,
O Zion!" is a repeated phrase woven
throughout, setting the stage for Christ's
joyous coming. Easy to prepare yet highly
effective and inspired, add the optional
hand drum for the final touch.
11397563 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.80
Advent Introit and Blessing—arr.
Stacey Nordmeyer. This set of two familiar
seasonal tunes is arranged for quick
success. Intended to be used throughout all
of Advent, the music is both approachable
and filled with anticipation, with a different
text for each week. The addition of handbells
and an option for congregational participation
will enhance and heighten the season's spirit
of joy. This will be your opening and closing
for a light-filled Advent observance.
11347964 SATB with Handbells . . . 2.35
Advent Lullaby—Mark Burrows. This
inspiring Advent anthem presents a
beautiful paradox: before the Word became
flesh small enough to be held in our arms,
we were already held in His. Beautifully
written, this piece offers a timely message
of assurance for those preparing their
hearts for the Savior's arrival.
11619035 SATB with Piano . . . . . . . 2.75
Advent Peace—Lloyd Larson. The promise
of peace in the midst of the dark nights
awaiting the coming of Christ is poetically
and elegantly presented in this anthem.
The contrasting section seamlessly weaves
in
VENI EMMANUEL, then the anthem
crescendos and tapers to a satisfying and
hushed conclusion.
11620159 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11620161E Orchestration ePrint . . . 50.00
An Advent Prayer—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
"We are longing for the Light." Appropriate
for Advent or a Service of Lessons and
Carols, this very effective piece is based on
a Russian folk song, with brief references
to
VENI EMMANUEL. Accompanied by
keyboard or orchestration, it includes a
descant and, at the very end, women's
divisi. Full of rich harmonic writing, it is great
for worship or a Christmas concert.
11569226 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11571815E Instrumental Parts
Consort ePrint . . . . . . . . 72.50
11571814E Orchestration ePrint . . . 86.20
Advent's Holy Light (A Candlelighting
Ceremony for Advent)—Joel Raney.
Designed to support the lighting of Advent
candles, this includes a choral opening
followed by a call-and-response litany with
piano underscore, then a text to be read with
each candle lighting. As it concludes, the
choir returns with the option of adding the
congregation for a final refrain. A concluding
prayer, five readings, and a reproducible
congregation part are also provided.
11567079 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
And the Glory of the Lord (from "Messiah")
—G.F. Handel. The G. Schirmer edition
of the beloved chorus from Messiah is an
important standard for any choral library.
389791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10004933 Accompaniment CD . . . 16.99
Blessed Is the Lord (Benedictus)—Dan
Forrest. Beginning with the angelic vision
to Zacharias proclaiming the coming of
the Christ child, this sweeping anthem
builds in intensity as the message gains
momentum and the time of the Incarnation
approaches. Richly scored for mixed voices
and piano, the work also includes obbligati
for violin, cello and drum as well as a full
orchestration, bringing a devout yet exciting
welcome to the "Word made flesh."
10366894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10366930 Instrumental Parts:
Violin, Cello & Perc.. . . . 17.50
10366932 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 90.00
Bring Us Hope—Ruth Elaine Schram.
Choirs large and small will find this flexible
anthem to be a tender addition to their
Advent repertoire. The readily learned piece
is accompanied by piano and includes a
lovely cello obbligato. It can be sung SAB
or SATB and is cued appropriately. Sweet!
10753029 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10753030 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Bring Us Hope—Ruth Elaine Schram.
Choirs large and small will find this flexible
anthem to be a tender, readily learned
addition to their Advent programs. The
message touches on several prominent
themes, making it an ideal option to return
to again and again: "Bring us hope, bring us
love, bring us peace from above."
11200357 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.95
Call the Baby Jesus (New Edition)—
Michael Barrett/arr. Joseph Martin. This
anthem from the cantata Sing a Song of
Christmas is an absolute joy to hear and
sing! Set in an infectious call-and-response
format, this quickly learned piece fills a
happy Advent niche in your progression
to Christmas. The versatile anthem can
incorporate a solo with choral response
and can even be useful as an antiphonal
or multigenerational anthem. Add a little
percussion pattern (shaker, claves, etc.)
and this good-natured gospel piece takes
on an island feel.
11322716 SAB /SA(T)B . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11323097E Instrumental Parts
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Celtic Advent Carol—David Angerman
& Michael Barrett. If you are looking for
something fresh and unique to sing during
the Advent season...don't miss this anthem!
Bursting with Celtic flair, the melody lines
twist and turn and are as enjoyable for the
congregation to hear as they are for the
choir to sing. Use the orchestration and
catch all of the beautiful stylistic nuances!
10029862 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Christ's Light Will Shine On—Lee Dengler.
With a text drawn from John 1:5 and
Isaiah 60:1, this anthem proclaims that the
Light is still shining. The need for light to
overcome darkness is as real today as it
was during that first Advent, and this piece
affirms with confidence that Christ's light
will continue to shine on.
11683001 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Christ, the Chosen One—Patti Drennan.
This lilting Advent-themed anthem is lent
an exotic quality by its minor mode and
striking clarinet accompaniment. With
moderate ranges and an approachable
piano part, this crowd-pleasing union of
text and music will be a memorable choice
for any choir.
11620736 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Christmas Is Coming—arr. Joel Raney.
Infectious and jazzy, with a dash of
handbells thrown in for good measure,
this original piece will bring enjoyment
to all who hear it! A verse of O Come,
O Come, Emmanuel is blended in the
middle with excellent effect. Joyful and
charming, this piece will be a highlight of
the Christmas season.
8059881 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10028486 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10906866 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . 3.25
10360921 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain
—Carolyn Jennings. With the text adapted
from Isaiah 40, this is a popular choice for
adult choirs with a soloist or combined
adult and children's choirs.
1378900 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Come, Messiah!—Lloyd Larson. This
buoyant anthem will be readily learned
and appreciated by choirs large or small.
"O come, Divine Messiah, the world in
silence waits the day when hope shall sing
its triumph, and sorrows flee away." The
delightful piano accompaniment along
with optional oboe and light percussion
make this fresh consideration for Advent.
10882128 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11200320 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10882129 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Come, Emmanuel—arr. Mary McDonald.
Creatively pairing the traditional words
from the Latin hymn O Come, O Come
Emmanuel with the tune
O WALY WALY,
this beautiful piece moves with rich
simplicity. Optional solo cello, piano
accompaniment, and long, flowing choral
textures highlight the pairing of the well-
known text and melodies.
11397855 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11421324E Instrumental Parts:
Cello ePrint . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
Come, Long-Promised Hope—arr. Patrick
Liebergen. A Haydn setting of a 15th-
century French melody is skillfully paired
with a graceful Advent text in this two-part
mixed arrangement. With a subtle hint
of the beloved hymn O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel, the anthem unfolds with
warmth and reverence. The creative two-
part writing and supportive organ or piano
accompaniment make this both accessible
and appropriate for Advent worship.
11682032 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.95
11682034E Full Score Organ ePrint . . 2.99
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Advent Peace—Lloyd Larson.
11620159 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—
arr. Dan Forrest.
11514061 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Advent Lullaby—Mark Burrows.
11619035 SATB with Piano . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
The Longing—Bonnie Arbaugh/
arr. Douglas Nolan.
11620237 SATB with Cello . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Evermore (Of the Father's Love
Begotten)—arr. Laura Moorhouse
& Sean Paul.
11620225 SATB with Violin . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Creator of the Stars of Night—
Heather Sorenson.
11620224 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
The Yearning—Craig Courtney.
10276203 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10366477 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come—
Paul Manz.
285841 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
3151982 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
10606977 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
O Come, Emmanuel—
arr. Mary McDonald.
11570345 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
