Uses: AdventScripture: Isaiah 7:14Rising like a prayer this expressive anthem is intended to give thoughtful directors flexibility in their Advent programming. One can choose from one of the optionallyrical endings to coordinate with the respective lightings of the Advent candles. Beautiful poetic imagery weaves a spirit of worship as the choir sings of hope peace love and joy. Available: SATB …

Texts from Veni veni Emmanuel and Martin Luther-Texts from Veni veni Emmanuel and Martin Luther translated by William Reynolds. Borrowing from two familiar Advent texts Michael Larkin has penned a lovely anthem of hope and anticipation. Advent Meditation isintrospective and prayerful in tone yet rejoices in awe at the coming of Christ and the magnitude of his humble birth. Flowing melodic lin…

A Cantata for Christmas-The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent Christmas and Epiphany the anticipation incarnation and proclamation of Christ's birth is presented. Each movement is from a different nation filling the work with a tapestry of musical diversity.…

A Cantata for Christmas Preview Pack ( Book/Listening CD)-The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent Christmas and Epiphany the anticipation incarnation and proclamation of Christ's birth is presented. Each movement is from a different nation filling the work wit…

Faith Praise And Prayer For Advent

A Prayer to St John the Baptist by Cecilia McDowall for SATB and Organ.Written for the 2018 BBC Advent broadcast sung by the choir of St John's College Cambridge A Prayer to St John the Baptist sets an artfully crafted text that combines Guido d'Arezzo's Ut queant laxis (itself a Hymn to John the Baptist as well as a medieval music-teaching mnemonic) with Thomas Merton's poem on the same subjec…

This two-part Advent piece is not just for the small choir. Larger choirs will discover that a two-part piece can be incredibly rewarding. The music is full of lush harmonies gentle dissonances and a melody that paints the textperfectly. Long sustained phrases depict a sense of longing and make “A Waiting Prayer” seamless and reflective. This is a valuable gem that should not be mis…

for SATB and organ This is a powerful setting of an Advent prayer from the Mozarabic Liturgy. Emotive chromatic harmonies reinforce the dramatic imagery of the text to create a strong and stirring anthem.

This easy Advent prayer for the young small and/or inexperienced group captures the spirit of preparation sometimes lacking in our lives.

Uses: AdventScripture: Luke 1:26-38; Isaiah 7:10-14; Matthew 1:18-24A rich soulful melody enhances the air of mystery and wonder in this expressive anthem for Advent. Written in a minor key thepiece prayerfully asks “when will You come to us?” The well-crafted piece also incorporates the beloved hymn O Come O Come Emmanuel that heightens the sense of yearning for the coming of the…

Uses: AdventScripture: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 24:36-44This prayer for Advent intends not just to tickle the ear but also touch the heart. Use this ballad as incidental music when lighting the Adventcandle for peace or as an intimate sermon response. In this troubled time what a wonderful way to remind each other of God's faithfulness and the legacy of peace that is ours in Jesus. Violin (or C-instru…

Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8) The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide thecentral focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope peace joy and l…

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Matthew 1:23 Lilting with anticipation this Advent original is a solid choice for the season. Hope forms the foundation of the text that moves us through the points of Child of promise Child of mercy and Child of Heaven each with increasing intensity until floating like a prayer the piece ends in quiet whispers of assurance. Approachable in its voicing yet …

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes option…

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes option…