Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship

A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and optional percussion (triangle, tambourine and drum) infuse the traditional Advent carol with such unrelenting energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing!

Infectious and jazzy, with a dash of handbells thrown in for good measure, this original piece will bring enjoyment to all who hear it! A verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is blended in the middle

This buoyant anthem will be readily learned and appreciated by choirs large or small. "O come, Divine Messiah, the world in silence waits the day when hope shall sing its triumph, and sorrows flee away."

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

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

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

This popular hymn is useful for many occasions during the church year including Epiphany, Transfiguration, discipleship, and Advent. This setting of three verses has piano accompaniment with optional B-flat

Opening reflectively with a mysterious touch, this anthem flowers into a declaration of hope and expectancy. "Prepare the way, O Zion!" is a repeated phrase woven throughout, setting the stage for Christ's

An ardent prayer for world peace based upon the famous Advent prophecy in Isaiah 11:6-9, this compelling anthem features an unforgettable melody with a powerfully flowing accompaniment. It's certain to be

Using a fourth-century text from Ambrose of Milan, this timeless anthem is exquisite from its delicate beginning to the powerful ending. Beautiful vocal lines feature SA and TB combinations separately, then

This Advent carol tells of the Lord's coming with excitement and anticipation. John Leavitt's artful setting for choir and piano or chamber orchestra is a gem that is sure to make you feel the wonder and

Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray has created a hauntingly beautiful setting of this traditional Christmas hymn in an arrangement that is accessible to any choir. The piano motive and chromatic accompaniment

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. 

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

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

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

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,

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

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