Advent Music for Choir

"We are longing for the Light." Appropriate for Advent or a Service of Lessons and Carols, this very effective piece is based on a Russian folk song, with brief references to VENI EMMANUEL. Accompanied by

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

Experience the enduring depth of the Magnificat, here set to a beautiful Scottish air, Farewell to Fiunary. Homophonic choral writing effortlessly accompanies the lilting melody, creating a

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,

This gospel original tells us of Moses and Mary: "If you have faith and believe, open your heart and receive, hope of the world: Emmanuel." Sensitive choral writing makes this a joy to teach and sing. It is

The traditional Advent text is lovingly paired with Bach's chorale, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Bach's genius transforms the tunes, and the displaced metric stresses seem quite natural. True to

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

Explore the Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as promised by the prophecies of the coming Savior. The choral writing features many canonical moments as well as beautifully crafted homophonic

This selection includes the optional German text of the popular 15th-century carol. Beautifully and inventively arranged for voices and piano, this Advent and/or Christmas classic is sure to please. The

Intended for Advent, this setting uses the traditional text set to the early American hymn tune MORNING SONG. Easily prepared by your choir, the final verse features an optional soprano descant. This is an

This two-in-one octavo provides service music for the Advent and Christmas seasons. The "Festive Introit" (Angels, We Have Heard on High) has a mixed-meter feel. The "Benediction" incorporates text

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

This Advent original carries with it an ethereal and dreamlike quality, evoking a reference to starlight in the candle itself. This lovely offering symbolizes the coming of Emmanuel.

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