Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

Telling the story of the angel Gabriel's annunciation to Mary, this Advent setting from Joel Raney is filled with appeal and charm.  Along with the familiar carol, the addition of an uplifting new

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

Ring in the season with this lively arrangement of the French carol Sing We Now of Christmas, including a hopeful, scripture-based text for Advent. Adapted from the cantata "A Garland of Carols,"

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 anthem is like an authentic journal entry for a walk of faith, with a rare fragile quality that brings the listener close. The choral writing is well matched to the subject, and the unison verses help

From Joel Raney, here is a new setting of Bernadette Farrell's popular hymn Christ, Be Our Light! offering hope, justice, and peace to a world that is "longing for light." This anthem is perfect

Mark Hayes has captured the Irish flavor and flair of this ecumenical hymn with its rich scriptural text drawing from Luke 1:46-55. Useful anytime of the year, and a unique, appropriate selection for the

If you are looking for something fresh and unique to sing during the Advent season...don't miss this anthem!  Bursting with Celtic flair, the melody lines twist and turn and are as enjoyable for the

Designed to support the lighting of Advent candles, this includes a choral opening based on Coventry Carol, followed by a responsive spoken liturgy with piano underscore, then a text to be read

Full of majesty and power, this striking setting of an ancient Jewish tune and Hebrew text focuses on worshiping Jehovah, the great "I AM." Brian Buda's confident choral writing is enhanced by the

Designed to support the lighting of the Advent candles, this work includes a choral opening based on the gospel hymn Jesus, the Light of the World followed by a call-and-response litany with piano

For Advent, this energetic gospel anthem includes a hint of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel sung by a soloist with options to soulfully ad lib. Accompaniment options include piano, rhythm, or full

Based on Isaiah's prophecy of the coming King, this lilting and lively song will be a welcome addition to any Advent service. A Renaissance-styled orchestration is available to enhance the presentation. A

Originally written for the University of St. Thomas' Christmas festival, this piece is at once reflective and majestic. Perform it with optional brass and percussion for added expressive

Flexibly voiced for two-part mixed or SATB voices, this lively anthem is a great addition to the Advent hymn-based repertoire. Larry Shackley's delightfully festive setting of PUER NOBIS is a quickly

This contemporary Christmas favorite is given a superb treatment in this anthem setting. Energy, a supportive orchestration and a great message make this a great tool for ministry. Energetic, uplifting and

This blazing setting of a beloved scripture from Isaiah is from Aaron Shust's Christmas album. Featuring both neoclassical and contemporary elements, this anthem will work beautifully in both transitional

Quoting O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, this prayerful Advent anthem is an ardent plea for the Promised One to come and dispel our gloom and sadness. Contrasting sections of unison and four-part vocal