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O Come, O Come Emmanuel
arr. Jill Friedersdorf & Melissa Malvar-Keylock.
This outstanding arrangement of
VENI EMMANUEL is a must-have this Advent
season! The piece depicts the yearning, anticipation, and hope of Advent
through gorgeous part-writing and a masterful accompaniment. The refrain
combines joy and mystery, featuring suspended piano chords underneath
sustained octaves in the vocal parts. A fantastic, haunting selection for
women's ensembles.
10602974 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Rise Up, Come On and Get Ready!
Pepper Choplin.
Pepper Choplin highlights the joy, anticipation, and excitement of Advent in this
spiritual-style a cappella anthem that encourages everyone to "rise up and get
ready!" Vocal ranges are very accessible and include a featured alto solo. This
will be a joy to share during Advent.
10601538 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Song of Isaiah
Brad Nix.
Based on scripture passages from the Biblical books of Isaiah and Revelation,
this anthem builds from a hushed opening to a soaring climactic section,
underscoring its powerful words. The piano part is well-crafted and the vocal
writing is smart and accessible. Perfect for Advent or general services.
10607594 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Veni, Veni Emmanuel
arr. John Englert.
Now available for men's or mixed voices a cappella, this chant-like setting
presents the ancient Advent carol with simplicity and authenticity. In Latin
throughout, it will transport your audience or congregation to the first Nativity.
10584804 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10360580 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Visit Us, Emmanuel
Pepper Choplin.
Pepper Choplin pairs lovely harmonic colors and accessible vocals with a gentle
and mystical text in this original anthem. The flowing piano part and quote from
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel add to the depth of the piece. Share the depth of
Advent with this touching anthem.
10601700 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Lift Up Your Heads
arr. Larry Shackley.
Flexibly voiced for two-part mixed or SATB voices, this lively anthem is a great
addition to the Advent hymn-based repertoire. Larry Shackley's delightfully
festive setting of
PUER NOBIS is a quickly prepared selection that includes an
optional hand drum and C instrument part.
10601426 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10601427 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
arr. Jay Rouse.
Jay Rouse cleverly combines two classic tunes, Lo, How a Rose and Of the
Father's Love Begotten, in this lovely Advent/Christmas anthem. The optional
orchestration by Ed Hogan adds an incredible dimension of warmth and beauty.
10601456 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10602958 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10601457 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10601458 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10601460 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
Long Awaited One
Nicole Elsey/arr. Douglas Nolan.
Hope forms the foundation of the Advent text that moves us through the Child
of promise, Child of mercy and Child of Heaven, each with increasing intensity
until, floating like a prayer, the piece ends in quiet whispers of assurance.
Approachable in its voicing yet impressive in its tonal effect, this song will be a
valuable part of your Advent worship.
10595020 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Now the Heavens Start to Whisper
Carlton Young.
This festive gathering hymn will enliven your congregation during the Advent
season. It includes optional flute and tambourine parts. Bring a sense of joy to
your Christmas anticipation.
10608513 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
O Come, Emmanuel
Elaine Hagenberg.
"Colorful" 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! Highly recommended!
10607049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
