Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

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

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. 

The ancient hymn tune PUER NOBIS comes from Ireland, and this celebratory anthem takes the melody - and listener - back to its Irish roots!  With four-hand piano accompaniment and a tambourine for

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.

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

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 joyous setting for choir and piano four-hands, full of the excitement and anticipation of the Lord's coming. Perfect for Advent services or school concerts.

Jay Rouse cleverly combines two classic tunes, Lo, How a Rose and Of the Father's Love Begotten, in this lovely Advent/Christmas anthem. The optional orchestration by Ed Hogan adds an

This Lloyd Larson arrangement takes a fresh look at this great spiritual. Scored for piano, hand drum and acoustic bass, this arrangement includes text not often associated with the spiritual and makes it

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

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

Thoughtfully arranged, this original tune in minor is singular in its sound. The traditional spiritual's text is ideal for those Sundays with readings related to the second advent of Christ. This anthem,

A dream team of writers celebrate "God with us" in this seasonal offering. Owing much stylistically to traditional carols, the piece is almost classical in its festive nature. A shout of proclamation, the

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 French hymn PICARDY is generally sung at Christmastime, yet the text places Christ into the context of history, and refers to his coming as the one who will eventually vanquish the "powers of hell."

The famous Tschesnokov choral Salvation Is Created coupled with Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence creates a meditative and uplifting pairing for the Advent season. Choose to use voices and

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

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.

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

Thoughtfully arranged for church and school settings, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People offers many teaching opportunities. This Howard Helvey arrangement provides a madrigal feel, mixed meter,

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