Advent Music for Choir

The idiomatic choral writing of this joyous Christmas spiritual features tight vocal harmonies and limited ranges as well as opportunities for several soloists. Your listeners will be blessed as the choir

Explore the Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as promised by the prophecies of the coming Savior. The choral writing features many canonical moments as well as beautifully crafted homophonic

The traditional VENI EMMANUEL advent hymn is set in 3/4 with a flowing piano accompaniment that provides a fresh look at this classic. Two verses with some original material woven throughout create a

This Advent hymn, found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings, is presented here in an expressive arrangement with a fluid piano accompaniment. This work provides an opportunity to teach a

Designed for use during Advent, each of these four choral miniatures centers on one of the four Advent candle themes. Easily prepared during the busy season, there are multiple options for use in the

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

Upbeat and filled with light, this clever reworking of an early American hymn tune pairs it with an original Advent text. Accessible and quickly-learned, it is a great option for busy holiday worship

The intermingling of the COVENTRY CAROL and GREENSLEEVES tunes creates the perfect match for the O Come, O Come, Emmanuel text. After a meditative introduction, the theme unfolds with unison voices

Dazzling and bright, this anthem radiates Advent hope and joy. The vocal texture is nicely varied, from homophonic to antiphonal to points of polyphony, and the accompaniment enhances the infectious

Charles Wesley's beloved Advent text Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus is creatively paired with Mozart's Alleluia from "Exsultate, Jubilate." Approachable vocal writing captures the

Practical and artful, this retooling of the popular tune BESANCON CAROL is an ideal processional for Advent. Arranged with success in mind, this introit will ring in the services of the season with a joyful

A well-known English folk melody is the perfect match for this original Advent text. Articulating themes of hope, peace, love, joy, and light, the verses contrast in vocal texture, fully exploring the

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

This masterfully created piece is designed to compliment your church's candle-lighting ceremonies throughout the season of Advent. Featuring easily learned choral writing, parts for optional flute, cello,

This wonderful anthem combines a scripture-based text with original music and two well-known Christmas melodies, CAROL and KINGS OF ORIENT. The quickly moving music is set in the minor mode and creates a

Told from the perspective of the angels preparing to sound forth the Good News, this Christmas anthem combines a beautiful melody with evocative harmonies to tell the story in a new way. 

This Advent piece is full of interesting melody, harmony, and history. A newly composed melody based on original and historic text is full of the minor sounds often associated with Advent. Close choral

The hymn tune PLEADING SAVIOR lends an added sense of anticipation to this lovely Advent text. Opening with unison voices, the choral texture expands through subsequent verses underscored by supportive

This Advent anthem is a warm, encouraging message that echoes the angel's words to Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds: "Do not fear!" In a smooth 3/4 with accessible choral parts, your choir will sing this

The echoes of ancient worshippers are heard in this setting of the time-honored Advent tune and text, conveying the mystery and majesty of our faith. A fully engaged choir will enjoy the drama in the

Moving freely like a chant, this ancient text is profound in scope and authenticity as it follows the journey from humanity's sin to God's salvation. Luminous images of God's holiness mingle with the

Originally featured in the Christmas musical When We Needed a King, this intense and energetic setting of the familiar Latin hymn features the traditional words and melody with modern elements and

Creatively pairing the traditional words from the Latin hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel with the tune O WALY WALY, this beautiful piece moves with rich simplicity. Optional solo cello, piano