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LITURGICAL ADVENT &
CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
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
Angels Singing Peace
on Earth
Eban Howe Bailey/arr. Craig Carnahan.
Gentleness, warmth and light shine through this
beautiful Christmas anthem. The text by Edward
Caswall first appeared in Carols Old and Carols
New in 1916. A beautiful and poetic retelling of the
Christmas story accompanied by organ.
10514447 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513795 Instrumental Parts Tambourine. . 2.95
Cradle Hymn
Kim Andre Arnesen.
Kim Andre Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is
set to a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts.
Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert
broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for
Christmas or any time of the year.
10513182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10524469 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
The Ending of the Year
Gerald Custer.
Masterful choral writing and understated piano
accompaniment combine in this original work by
Gerald Custer. The poetry paints a wintry yet hopeful
picture while intricate vocal harmonies and delicate
broken chords throughout the piano part draw you
into this snowy landscape that tranquilly gives way to
love's bright promise.
10519446 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Gaudete
Michael Burkhardt.
A lively, sacred Renaissance piece from the 14th
century. It may be sung in Latin or in English and
uses both treble choir as well as SATB chorus. The
percussion parts are included in the score and add a
great deal to this lively piece. Congregation and choir
alike will enjoy this one.
10514442 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
arr. Matthew Culloton.
Are you looking for the most beautiful a cappella
SATB (Divisi) version of this Polish carol? Then look no
further. Choirs and congregations alike will love this
fabulous new arrangement. Highly recommended!
10514441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
The Lamb
Phil Orem.
A light, gentle piece meant for Christmas. This
arrangement of the William Blake poem The Lamb
embodies the innocence and childlike wonder of the
question the text poses, "Who made thee?" The
music is simple yet engaging. Make this lovely a
cappella anthem a part of your Christmas liturgy
or worship.
10519430 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
arr. Kile Smith.
A setting for SATB choir and organ of three
stanzas of the ancient hymn
VENI EMMANUEL. This
enthralling arrangement builds intensity from simply-
accompanied single lines to a glorious four-part
exultation at the final "Rejoice!" before simply ending.
A must for Advent.
10522093 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
O Come, Redeemer
of the Earth
Brian L. Hanson.
Another timeless anthem from composer Brian L.
Hanson. Using a fourth-century text from Ambrose
of Milan, this piece 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. Would be perfect for any Advent
service, Vespers, or even a midnight Christmas mass.
10513699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Prepare the Way of the Lord
(Canticle for Advent)
Michael Larkin.
A lyrical, flowing anthem appropriate for most any
worship experience during Advent. Alternating
between unison and divisi passages, this anthem
is very accessible and will be easily learned by your
choir. Verses can also be done by soloists. Try
something different this Advent season, your worship
will be reinvigorated with this new composition.
10514446 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Sing All Ye Nations
Daniel Meyer.
A slow unison beginning texture divides quickly into a
joyous bursts. The choral writing effectively expresses
the elation found in this declaration of the power of
God's word.
10519848 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Sleep, Holy Child
James Ludwig.
The juxtaposition of Christ's joyful nativity and the
dark prophesy of his future sacrifice pairs beautifully
with the ebb and flow of the mixed meters and open
harmonies. This exquisite yet accessible setting for
Christmas will be meaningful to your congregation.
10519428 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
The Song of Simeon
Stephan Casurella.
An invigorating setting of the Nunc Dimittis for unison
treble choir and organ, with optional descant. This
piece may be used at funerals or special liturgical
services throughout the year.
10522343 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Thou Shalt Know Him
Mark Burrows.
Truly lovely from beginning to end, featuring expert
part-writing from composer Mark Burrows. With a
text filled with anticipation of the Savior's coming, this
piece grows from a subtle opening to a stunning high
point on the aptly fitting word "harmony." Don't miss
this moving piece.
10513703 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10513704 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . . . . 1.95
Today is Born Our Savior
Marc Cerisier.
Based on Psalm 96, this responsorial psalm for
Christmas Eve has an assembly-friendly refrain. The
addition of woodwinds and/or strings sets a joyful tone
for this festive celebration.
10519425 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
What Hope!
An Eden Prophesied
Jonathan Kohrs.
A modern hymn concertato for SAB choir,
congregation, piano, flute, and optional bass. This
anthem uses the tune
CONSOLATION with a text by
Stephen Starke. A stirring accompaniment with rich
harmonies animates this Advent text.
10522370 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
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