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!

Recently celebrating its 50th year in print, this breathtaking choral essay is simply one of the finest choices for Advent or general services with a text based on Revelations 22. Conceived for a

This genre-bending piece blends elements of rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word. Useful for the Advent season or school concert anytime, the text invites chorus and listener to imagine a world of

This expressive meditation is an English setting of the prayer "O Lord, lettest thy servant depart in peace." Thoughtfully prepared suspensions and close harmonies that stay on the staff make this piece an

A new English a cappella setting ideal for Evensong or a special concert for your experienced singers. With echoes of the English cathedral, the uplifting warmth of the Magnificat contrasts with the

An effective carol featuring an alto solo combines verse by Robert Louis Stevenson with an ancient Latin antiphon text. From Carols for Choirs 6.

A joyful and soaring a cappella work, this English setting of "My soul doth magnify the Lord" is a wonderful way to show off the sound of your choir. Homorhythmic movement and careful voice leading make it

Created for the choir of the American Church in Paris. The ancient Latin text is sung as a refrain by the choir: "Ave Maria, dulcissima Maria, vera spes et vita!" The soprano soloist intersperses an

Crafted by a master of lush a cappella writing, this arrangement of the beloved ancient plainchant opens simply, then gradually thickens through the first verse. A lovely transition on "oohs" evoking a

Perfect for the Advent season and beautifully enhanced by handbells, this anthem incorporates the well-known carols Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and Angels from the Realms of Glory

For Advent choral programming or winter concerts, these two beautiful texts are set in a stunning and fresh harmonic palette that lends itself to many different possibilities. Suitable for church, high

This William J. Bullock edition brings this lovely Brahms favorite for the season to new audiences. The prosodic translation beautifully captures the spirit of the original German text to make this

A familiar text from Lessons and Carols services in a brand new setting. Unexpected tonality shifts and waves of building tempos lead to a final climax of "Deo gracias!" A quintessential Advent addition to

This a cappella setting of the liturgical text is mostly homophonic and showcases lyrical, flowing lines that continue to bloom and blossom throughout the work. This work evolves and grows in tension

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

This Advent piece is a reimagined Magnificat for the modern world, portraying Mary as a warrior who sings for the voiceless and stands up for justice. It also weaves in the familiar O Come, O Come,

"Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul." The hymn for the first Sunday of Advent, Psalm 24 (25) soars in this setting for double choir. Sustained vocal lines, chain suspensions, and antiphonal writing