Advent Music for Choir

Opening with an optional duet, this piece presents a song of pure longing for Emmanuel's arrival. It builds slowly and steadily, then tapers to a hushed conclusion. Pairing the gorgeous KINGSFOLD tune with

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 absolutely lovely setting of the beloved carol for Advent and Christmas. It flows delicately from duple to triple meter, features beautiful choral writing throughout, and includes an opportunity for a

This festive setting of REGENT SQUARE is filled with joy, an exciting piece for Christmas Eve worship or a Christmas program. The extended introduction allows for a Christmas processional, and the whole

This historic text is paired with bright new music that alternates 6/8 and 3/4 meters. It includes an optional trumpet part that announces "Prepare the way!" An alternate text, Hosanna in excelsis,

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 each candle lighting. As it

A familiar and deeply moving Advent text is matched to an original and lyrical melody that reflects our yearning for the Messiah's arrival. With a flowing and sensitive piano accompaniment, this is a

The idiomatic choral writing of this joyous Christmas spiritual features tight vocal harmonies and limited ranges as well as opportunities for several soloists. Your listeners will be blessed as the choir

Arranged for choir, organ, and brass quintet, this triumphant setting of ST. THEODULPH will thrill your congregation. Organ interludes, a cappella sections, optional congregational singing, and a descant

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

Featuring an accompanying bluegrass ensemble, this energetic setting of the traditional text is one movement from a larger work, Angel Band, which features tunes and texts of the Appalachian

Dazzling and bright, this anthem radiates Advent hope and joy. The vocal texture is nicely varied, from homophonic to antiphonal to points of polyphony, and the accompaniment enhances the infectious

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 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

"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 Advent piece is full of interesting melody, harmony, and history. A newly composed melody based on original and historic text is full of the minor sounds often associated with Advent. Close choral

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

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

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

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 poignant advent anthem, based on texts from Isaiah, reveals the deep spiritual longing of God's people as they await the coming of the Messiah. Unison lines that develop into harmonies make this an

An ancient plainchant is arranged with mystery and fresh insights. Some meter changes nicely accommodate the text, sung to advantage by the beautifully shaped choral texture. On the phrase "every voice in

This creative pairing of two beloved English carols, The Holly and the Ivy and Sans Day Carol, begins with gently rocking expositions of each tune before building to a robust partnering of