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Neil A. Kjos Music Company

With the text adapted from Isaiah 40, this is a popular choice for adult choirs with a soloist or combined adult and children's choirs. � � � � �

Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain

SATB Octavo

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Written using AAB form, the six verses of this Advent hymn tell of the coming of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It closes with a rousing doxology. The use of modality throughout the work reflects ancient themes but remains accessible. Parts for guitar and solo instrument in C are provided.

Awake, My Soul, Awake

SATB Octavo w/ Guitar Accompaniment, opt Solo Instrument in C

Lorenz Corporation

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, and handbells (included), and a beautiful narration written in a call-and-response format, remind your congregation of the significance of Advent with this inspired offering.

Preparing Our Hearts

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MorningStar Music Publishers

This rhythmic and energetic setting of the Advent classic expresses longing and the promise of Christmas. The music captures the excitement of the text. Your choir will enjoy singing this unusual and effective treatment of the plainsong melody.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

SSAATTBB Octavo

This beautifully orchestrated setting of the great Advent hymn has three performance options: organ alone; organ and brass; and full orchestra. Instrumental parts are available separately. Invite the congregation to sing on stanzas 1, 3, and 4 for an inspiring experience.

Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending

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Carl Fischer LLC

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! Detailed performance notes give fascinating historical perspective to the work. Includes an English translation of the text, which is Latin throughout. This is a unique take on the ancient carol that will be an exhilarating a cappella highlight of your holiday concert!

Veni, Veni Emmanuel

"There is a yearning in hearts weighed down by ancient grief and centuries of sorrow. There is a yearning for the Lord who visited His own, and by His death for sin atoned, to bring to us salvation. Emmanuel, within our hearts, the yearning." Every note and every word is perfectly placed to convey the urgency and need of the coming Savior. A powerful and prayerful representation of the true heart of a believer, this offering for Advent is exquisite!

The Yearning

Trinitas Publishing

Written for small but skilled choirs, this original anthem has a flowing piano accompaniment that provides texture for the choir. The well-known chant Conditor alme siderum is woven throughout. The familiar text uses the English translation by John Mason Neale. It will be effective as a post-Communion meditation or for a collegiate choir concert.

Creator of the Stars

SAB Octavo

Foster Music Group, INC

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 thoughtful and reflective anthem for the advent season.

Beckenhorst Press

Choir and congregation alike will enjoy this exuberant Advent anthem with music quoting the familiar HYFRYDOL and text attributed to Doddridge and Wesley. The buoyant keyboard accompaniment sets the tone in the introduction and adds triumphant excitement throughout.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

This arrangement sets the well-known PICARDY hymn tune in lush, sometimes modal harmonies and a cappella sections. Short organ interludes between verses and a clever metric modulation to the final verse add interest to the accompaniment. The text works well for a variety of seasons and feast days.

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

SATB Octavo w/ Organ, opt Handbells

Aureole Editions

The haunting melody and unique color of this Basque carol usher in the Advent season with Gabriel's visit to Mary. Written for SAB voices, there is part independence and close harmony singing in a minor mode. The concluding Gloria is a joyous ending to this anthem.

The Angel Gabriel

SAB Octavo w/Organ

This choral arrangement of the hymn tune MORNING SONG is scored for SATB(B) choir with descant and organ. It showcases the full choir with different treatments for each verse. The skillful part-writing highlights the triumphant traditional text, including a key change to verse 5. For use during Advent or Christ the King Sunday.

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

SATBB Octavo w/ Organ

Shawnee Press

A simple yet effective benediction, this brief service closer is a tender song for advent gatherings. Combined with candle-lighting rituals, this sending forth of hope, peace, love, and joy can highlight your journey to Christmas with meaningful moments of worship.

An Advent Blessing

Hope Publishing Company

Mary McDonald breathes new life into a familiar Advent text, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, pairing it with the tune NETTLETON. She then adds her own melody and text in the center of this prayer for Christ to come. It is equally effective with piano or orchestra.

Joy of Longing Hearts

The poem Mary the Dawn explores rich poetic images of the relationship between Christ and his mother, reflecting key moments in salvation history: birth, passion, and resurrection. Charles Thatcher's charming setting includes Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Regina Coeli, and chant. This celebration of Mary may be accompanied by optional string quintet.

Mary the Dawn

Brookfield Press

The prophetic Word becomes song in this warm Advent selection that includes long flowing phrases and a graceful modulation that ultimately leads to the quiet close. The extended interlude in the middle has an optional scripture-based narration, and optional instrumental accompaniment adds special seasonal color.

Emmanuel, to Thee We Sing

BriLee Music Publishing

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 service. Simple, elegant, and haunting, this piece is a wonderful choice for developing choirs.

O Magnum Mysterium

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 color, this setting contains two text options: one for Easter and another for Advent.  In either season (or both), it is sure to surprise your congregation as an enthusiastic celebration of joy! Now available for treble and tenor/bass choirs.

Gaelic Alleluia

Infused with a primitive Celtic mood, this anthem offers pure melody and appealing harmony paired with an ancient text of joy and light. Expertly arranged, the music will dance off the page and enfold your congregation in its stark beauty.

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