Advent Anthems for Children's and Youth Choir

This offering presents a humble and beautiful message of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child. "If we knew when, if we knew where ... we would be ready, we would be prepared!" The Advent

Suitable for any Advent service, this anthem expresses a joyful anticipation of the birth of Jesus. The B section presents the familiar carol melody He Is Born set with new text calling believers

A captivating partner song for Advent! Young singers will enjoy the fun minor melody filled with anticipation for God's Promised One. The piano accompaniment supports young singers and provides a playful,

This poignant advent anthem, based on texts from Isaiah, reveals the deep spiritual longing of God's people as they await the coming of the Messiah. Unison lines that develop into harmonies make this an

The ABA format, with the final A featuring a descant over the original melody, along with echo effects and parallel harmony makes this a great choice for children. The repetitive lyrics emphasize that God

This thoughtful Advent anthem highlights different names given to Jesus by prophets and others longing for the newborn King. Inspired by the hymn The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns, the rich

O Come, O Come, Immanuel receives a refreshing text update by Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad and a new melody by Katie Houts. Mysterious yet filled with intent and with hope, this poignant Advent anthem

This antiphonal Advent anthem heralds the promised Savior through wonderful melodic writing for a unison or two-part choir of any age. Poetic text by composer Mark Burrows spotlights the message bringers -

O Come, O Come, Immanuel receives a refreshing text update by Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad with a new melody. Mysterious, yet filled with intent and with hope, this poignant advent anthem can be sung

Incorporating the wonderful spiritual, This Little Light of Mine in call-and-response with the opening melody, this joyful Advent anthem encourages young singers to share the light of love with

This song teaches children the meaning of the name "Emmanuel" while highlighting Jesus' human birth and simultaneous divinity. Using simple call-and-response phrases for the refrain and verses, children

This antiphonal Advent anthem heralds the promised Savior through wonderful melodic writing for a unison or two-part choir of any age. Poetic text by composer Mark Burrows spotlights the message bringers -

This bright and joyful 6/8 anthem by Becki Slagle Mayo includes lyrics for each Sunday in Advent. Scored for unison or two-part voices, it includes a supportive accompaniment and optional handbells. Great

A sense of longing and mystery surrounds this contemplative Advent piece that asks, "Who are we waiting for?" Excellent for introducing other Biblical names of Jesus, this anthem uses a minor key, repeated

This contemplative anthem is designed for use during each of the four Sundays of Advent. With optional narration during and before each section, the anthem can be used for the lighting of the Advent wreath

This anthem for Advent joyously anticipates the coming of Christ as it calls us to open our hearts and look to the Light. The lilting 3/4 meter, along with a sparkling part for flute, creates a cheerful,

Beckoning for Emmanuel to "come and set us free," this anthem of expectation combines original music and text with the beloved Advent hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel. A stirring piano accompaniment

This precious Advent piece for children's ensemble has an optional flute accompaniment. The text is lovely and fits so well with the children's voices. "Now people look East for a beautiful sign. The