Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

"Haunting" 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,

This exhilarating festival setting of HYFRYDOL will quickly become a favorite opening for your Advent or Christmas worship! Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring, motivic development, optional congregational

Recently celebrating its 50th year in print, this breathtaking choral essay is simply one of the finest choices for Advent or general services with a text based on Revelations 22. Conceived for a

Featuring an accompanying bluegrass ensemble, this energetic setting of the traditional text is one movement from a larger work, Angel Band, which features tunes and texts of the Appalachian

A unique combination of an old Irish Reel combined with the tune "Star of the County Down." The setting begins with an Irish folk-like violin solo, followed by accessible choral writing.

This great Advent anthem from Pepper Choplin is inspiring and very appropriate for the season. The classical feel of the piece is supported by the excellent orchestration. The piece also includes O

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)

This expressive meditation is an English setting of the prayer "O Lord, lettest thy servant depart in peace." Thoughtfully prepared suspensions and close harmonies that stay on the staff make this piece an

A new English a cappella setting ideal for Evensong or a special concert for your experienced singers. With echoes of the English cathedral, the uplifting warmth of the Magnificat contrasts with the

A joyful and soaring a cappella work, this English setting of "My soul doth magnify the Lord" is a wonderful way to show off the sound of your choir. Homorhythmic movement and careful voice leading make it

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

Crafted by a master of lush a cappella writing, this arrangement of the beloved ancient plainchant opens simply, then gradually thickens through the first verse. A lovely transition on "oohs" evoking a

Perfect for the Advent season and beautifully enhanced by handbells, this anthem incorporates the well-known carols Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and Angels from the Realms of Glory

A familiar text from Lessons and Carols services in a brand new setting. Unexpected tonality shifts and waves of building tempos lead to a final climax of "Deo gracias!" A quintessential Advent addition to

This a cappella setting of the liturgical text is mostly homophonic and showcases lyrical, flowing lines that continue to bloom and blossom throughout the work. This work evolves and grows in tension

This rhythmic and energetic setting of the Advent classic expresses longing and the promise of Christmas. The music captures the excitement of the text. Your choir will enjoy singing this unusual and

Although the Anglican lineage of these texts is apparent in the declamation of the text and the way the organ functions, there is much more creativity here with a kaleidoscope of moods, rhythms, and colors,