Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

"Haunting" is the best word to describe this original setting of the traditional Advent text, scored for choir, piano and cello. Marked "mysterioso" in triple meter, it is such a creative interpretation,

This exhilarating festival setting of HYFRYDOL will quickly become a favorite opening for your Advent or Christmas worship! Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring, motivic development, optional congregational

Creatively pairing the traditional words from the Latin hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel with the tune O WALY WALY, this beautiful piece moves with rich simplicity. Optional solo cello, piano

Inventively combining the tunes Ding! Dong! Merrily on High and Good King Wenceslas, this anthem captures Mary's joy. The setting combines the Magnificat text with the first tune and an

The echoes of ancient worshippers are heard in this setting of the time-honored Advent tune and text, conveying the mystery and majesty of our faith. A fully engaged choir will enjoy the drama in the

A festive introit for the season of lights is unveiled in this new collaborative anthem. Incorporating VRUECHTEN, a hymn theme typically associated with Eastertide, this re-thinking places a substantial

Mary McDonald has created this Christmas arrangement in an easy blues style with a light swing. It opens with roots in the gospel hymn Jesus Is My Lord, then uses parts of O Come, O Come,

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

Charles Wesley's beloved Advent text Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus is creatively paired with Mozart's Alleluia from "Exsultate, Jubilate." Approachable vocal writing captures the

This anthem from the cantata Sing a Song of Christmas is an absolute joy to hear and sing! Set in an infectious call-and-response format, this quickly learned piece fills a happy Advent niche in

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

A tender and compassionate lullaby to the newborn King who was born to be our "God with us." Culled from Laura Story's Christmas CD, this stunning arrangement by Heather Sorenson is both accessible and

The haunting hymn tune STAR IN THE EAST is set to a new text by the composer that references Reginald Heber's Brightest and Best of the Star of the Morning. The violin adds a folk-like quality at

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

Here's an innovative concept for Advent. A classic children's song from legendary composer Natalie Sleeth is set for use throughout Advent. Each week a new verse reveals itself, and underscored readings are

This hymn has a memorable melody that is supported by organ or piano, guitar, and/or optional instruments. Flexibly voiced with soprano descant on the last verse and written in accessible 3/4, it is sure to

Traditionally set in 6/8, this beloved Advent song is transformed into an energetic 4/4 arrangement. Easy part-writing coupled with fun syncopations and limited ranges make this piece useful for choirs of

An original chant-like tune is used for the opening section, singing the Latin text "Veni, veni, Rex Gentium." Then the cello takes that melody as the choir sings the VENI EMMANUEL tune with English text.

This rustic approach to the early American tunes WARRENTON and NETTLETON will raise the joy level in your sanctuary! A bluegrass opening moves to a contrasting traditional middle section, then returns to

This familiar Advent text is paired here with the shape-note tune PISGAH, by Pamela Robertson. For SATB voices and piano, this joyful setting truly sparkles with the addition of the optional violin plus 4

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

Using the imagery of sacred light, this poetic telling of the redemption story is filled with expressive beauty. Light came into the world to dispel the gloom of sin and despair. "Darkness breaks when

An original Advent text is paired with the hymn tune HYFRYDOL, while strains of The First Noel can be heard in the introduction. The piece eventually gives way to The First Noel