Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Energetic, upbeat, and inspired by the Classical style, this anthem for the Advent season is based on scripture from Isaiah 2. The theme of anticipation of Christ's birth is spoken through an infectious

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

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 musical reboot of the classic Wesleyan advent text is very different from other versions. The piano announces instantly the robust qualities of this theme in minor mode. The slower, chantlike middle

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

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

A stately setting of VENI EMMANUEL weaves the chant melody with an echo effect for a perfectly ancient and modern representation of the carol. One of the featured carols in the VOCES8 album A

A very traditional choral approach and rich harmonic moments characterize this offering. With two distinct contrasting sections, the anthem opens with imitative writing that gives way to a rollicking theme

An introspective Advent piece that captures the sense of longing and waiting so central to the season. The use of soprano and tenor soloists as well as oboe, cello and wind chimes add greatly to the overall

This setting of the traditional advent piece captures the lilting feel of a joyful renaissance motet. The flute and tambourine are delightful additions to the arrangement. 

Your choir and congregation will love this celebratory arrangement by Mary McDonald. It brings together the familiar text of Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus and the well-known hymn tune WARRENTON.

With a neoclassical touch, Mary McDonald's Advent anthem features the beloved Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus text set to a new tune as a thrilling hope of the Incarnation. The soaring "Sing