Advent Music for Choir

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 Advent hymn, found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings, is presented here in an expressive arrangement with a fluid piano accompaniment. This work provides an opportunity to teach a

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

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

Told from the perspective of the angels preparing to sound forth the Good News, this Christmas anthem combines a beautiful melody with evocative harmonies to tell the story in a new way. 

This Advent anthem blends some of the text of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel with original words by Marti Lunn Lantz. WIth piano accompaniment, the music has a haunting, waiting quality and some very

Creative arranging of the tune ABERYSTWYTH results in fresh harmonies - a result of melodic embellishments of the individual vocal lines and simple counterpoint. Piano accompaniment flows supportively

Opening reflectively with a mysterious touch, this anthem flowers into a declaration of hope and expectancy. "Prepare the way, O Zion!" is a repeated phrase woven throughout, setting the stage for Christ's

Following an opening instrumental fanfare, the choral vocals also offer a fanfare-like proclamation to "Make straight a highway for our God!" There are several harmonic surprises that are fresh yet

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

Don't let the simple, lullaby-like nature of the musical setting fool you. The richness of this Christmastime text gives this beautiful and prayerful anthem a worthy place in your choral library. The anthem

A unique combination of an old Irish Reel combined with the tune "Star of the County Down." The setting begins with an Irish folk-like violin solo, followed by accessible choral writing.

This popular hymn is useful for many occasions during the church year including Epiphany, Transfiguration, discipleship, and Advent. This setting of three verses has piano accompaniment with optional B-flat

Designed to support the lighting of the Advent candles, this piece includes a choral opening based on Coventry Carol, followed by a call-and-response litany with piano underscore, then a text to be

This warm, expressive anthem asks Christ to bring justice, hope, and joy to our lives. The simple, memorable melody may be sung unison or with straightforward harmonies in verse two. Gently flowing organ or

Here is a beautiful Advent anthem for smaller choirs and organ that is well crafted and inviting. Choirs will enjoy the fluid part-writing of the a cappella third stanza. With an imaginative text by Herb

A gentle setting of Song in the Night is creatively wrapped around the hymn Nearer, My God, to Thee. A three-note motif with the words "come to us" effectively recurs throughout. The

Opening with a plaintive melody and longing text, this anthem captures the beauty and mystery of the coming Incarnation. The timeless Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence is incorporated as a partner

Two texts are set to this sprightly baroque melody. One is of general praise (Psalm 150), and the other a paraphrase of the prophet Isaiah magnifying the joy of both people and nature at the coming of the

This anthem from the cantata Sing a Song of Christmas is an absolute joy to hear and sing! Set in an infectious call-and-response format, this quickly learned piece fills a happy Advent niche in

An ardent prayer for world peace based upon the famous Advent prophecy in Isaiah 11:6-9, this compelling anthem features an unforgettable melody with a powerfully flowing accompaniment. It's certain to be

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