Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

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

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!

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

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

This genre-bending piece blends elements of rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word. Useful for the Advent season or school concert anytime, the text invites chorus and listener to imagine a world of

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

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

Coming from the rich St. Olaf tradition, this a cappella setting of the well-loved Advent hymn will be enjoyed by choirs for years to come.

Beginning with the familiar story of the angel Gabriel coming to Galilee to bring Mary the news that she will bear God’s son, the verses thereafter take the form of a conversation between Gabriel

This a cappella anthem, with its appealing melodic hook and just a few touches of dissonance, is sure to enhance your Advent and Christmas worship. The well-written choral parts are easy to prepare, and the

This arrangement, first published in 1937, features all of F. Melius Christiansen's signature harmonic and melodic touches. Perfect for Christmas Eve, choirs will love learning or relearning this enduring

A familiar Advent hymn paired with two unexpected tunes: a German chorale, ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG, and an English folk tune, DEO GRACIAS. The musical paring gives the words new life and depth in

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

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

An effective carol featuring an alto solo combines verse by Robert Louis Stevenson with an ancient Latin antiphon text. From Carols for Choirs 6.

Howard Helvey's impeccable attention to voice leading and exquisite sense of style are on full display in this a cappella advent anthem that sets Thomas Campbell's text to an early American ballad tune.

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. 

Lyrical romanticism and Renaissance influences unite in this short and accessible polyphonic chorale. Originally harmonized by Johannes Brahms, it has an English text with the German text available. A fresh

This beloved 4th century text is set with new music for a cappella voices in a mostly homophonic texture. The unmetered flow provides a beautifully sensitive text declamation and the compelling harmonies

Designed to support the lighting of the Advent candles, this includes a choral opening followed by a call-and-response litany with piano underscore, then a text to be read with the lighting of the candle.

Originating from Advent & Christmas: Prayer for the Journey, these seven pieces are sung in the seven days before Christmas and represent seven titles used for the coming Messiah. 

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