Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

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!

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

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

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,

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

A traditional Basque carol from the 13th century, also referred to as Gabriel's Message. Explore this textured arrangement of the poetic text and lilting choral lines, which works especially well

This classic Christmas chorus from Handel's Messiah has been skillfully arranged for SAB voices and organ by Hal H. Hopson. He has masterfully kept the essence of the original, even in the

This energetic opening movement of a larger setting of the Magnificat certainly stands on its own. Brilliant choral writing can be accompanied by full orchestra, chamber orchestra, or organ and harp (piano)

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

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

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

A lively and accessible advent offering, this setting of BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN is accompanied by piano four hands. Unison choral writing predominates the first and third verses, while homophonic vocals add

Full of majesty and power, this striking setting of an ancient Jewish tune and Hebrew text focuses on worshiping Jehovah, the great "I AM." Brian Buda's confident choral writing is enhanced by the

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

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

This Advent anthem is a warm, encouraging message that echoes the angel's words to Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds: "Do not fear!" In a smooth 3/4 with accessible choral parts, your choir will sing this

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

Larry Shackley's bright, spiritual-style a cappella anthem expresses the hope and joy of Christ's birth. Call-and-response sections between soloist and choir explore the identity of the Messiah, and the

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 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