Advent Anthems for the Adult Choir

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

Beckoning for Emmanuel to "come and set us free," this anthem of expectation combines original music and text with the beloved Advent hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel. A stirring piano accompaniment

Appropriate for the first Sunday of Advent, choirs of any size or with limited rehearsal time will appreciate the expressive style and tuneful melody inspired by a text that features themes of yearning and

An effective, simpler choral setting of the Magnificat for Advent or evensong that alternates between SA and TB and unison for varied texture. Carl Daw's paraphrase is a wonderful contemporary resetting of

This precious Advent piece for children's ensemble has an optional flute accompaniment. The text is lovely and fits so well with the children's voices. "Now people look East for a beautiful sign. The

This contemplative anthem is designed for use during each of the four Sundays of Advent. With optional narration during and before each section, the anthem can be used for the lighting of the Advent wreath

This accessible anthem contains five verses, one for each Sunday in Advent and culminating on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Optional scriptural narrations and repetitive, melodic choral parts combine to

An invigorating setting of the Nunc Dimittis for unison treble choir and organ, with optional descant. This piece may be used at funerals or special liturgical services throughout the year.  

This arrangement of the well-known Christmas spiritual is fun to sing! The optional second part is an excellent introduction to part-singing, with a catchy countermelody and added rhythmic interest in the