Advent Music for Choir

Television icon Kathie Lee Gifford and platinum songwriter David Pomeranz have partnered to create a new song that captures the mystery and majesty of Advent. Joel Raney's stunning arrangement incorporates

This creative new anthem seamlessly pairs the beloved Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring with the classic Advent text Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus. With a touch of word painting and poignant

An opening tenor/bass chant of a lesser-known verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel sets the stage for this contemplative consideration of Isaiah 58. While perfect for Advent, the encouraging, hopeful

This traditional French carol is set in sturdy four-part harmony and adorned with varied and different harmonic textures in the keyboard accompaniment for each verse. Quicker, joyous verses are contrasted

An Advent song for our time petitioning for the Light of Christ to shine in our shadows and for the Love of Christ to dry our tears. The "alleluia" section is memorable and intricate. The melody, set in

Here's an innovative concept for Advent. A classic children's song from legendary composer Natalie Sleeth is set for use throughout Advent. Each week a new verse reveals itself, and underscored readings are

This is a simple yet effective piece for SATB choir that offers the delightful option of adding children's voices. Easily learned, the Advent candles of hope, peace, love and joy are shared. The modest

Adorned with a graceful Baroque spirit, this piece joins the text of O Little Town of Bethlehem with the COVENTRY CAROL tune and creates a special Advent choral offering. The short closing a

This bittersweet anthem offers comfort to the faithful who wait upon the Lord. The flowing piano accompaniment sets the mood for a text of deep longing for redemption and spiritual freedom. The chorus

The words of the prophet become song in this carefully written sacred anthem designed for choirs of any size. Perfect as a processional, the voices can be divided into any combination, maximizing the

Here is a lively Advent original that has the feeling of a rhythmic folk song. This tune in a minor key is easy to learn and has an irresistible charm. A lightly contemporary piano part and a dancing flute

An original melody by Lloyd Larson combines with Bach's timeless Wachet Auf in this inspiring anthem. Accessible to choirs large and small, this selection is a beautiful addition to any Advent

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

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

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.

A children's choir, or an optional soloist, and an adult choir join forces in this original antiphonal anthem calling for all to rejoice in Emmanuel's coming. The call-and-response technique is used to

This concise Advent anthem is easily learned and fitting for any Sunday leading up to Christmas and can easily serve as an introit. With plenty of unison lines and memorable part singing, the story is told:

Originally written for the St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this festive interpretation of Alberto Taul's tune TODA LA TIERRA features sections in Spanish and English as well as a lively percussion

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

A fresh setting of a well-known, traditional tune. Included in the collection "The Snow Lay On the Ground: Nine Festive Carol Settings," recorded by the Choir of Trinity Wall Street on ARSIS Audio

Here's a grand processional with flexible options for use throughout the church year. Begin the year by using the Advent text; then bring the piece out again to celebrate Palm Sunday in festive procession,

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. 

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

This 3-part anthem is well suited for the third Sunday of Advent, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. The melody dances along throughout, and the text centers on images and themes of the prophecy's fulfillment: