Advent Choral Music

Using the traditional text, this Christmas anthem by Carl Schalk is scored for SATB choir and organ.

Collects for the four Sundays in Advent (Book of Common Prayer) have been set for SATB choir, optional instruments, and organ. The settings are syllabic in nature and carry the text faithfully. SATB, optional Flute, Violin, Cello, Bass, Keyboard; Easy!

…Grotenhuis has written a new musical perspective on the 15th-century English text from the Trinity Carol Roll. This motet for SATB choir a cappella shows nuance and thoughtfulness treating the classic Advent / Christmas text. Singers will enjoy the superb choral writing of Dale Grotenhuis. Includes…

…Narrator; (97-4708 Flute part P.O.P. call Permissions @ 800-325-0191) A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, the cantus is heard in an unornamented version played…

The wonderful Advent text of Charles Wesley has been shaped for SATB choir, string quintet and piano. The choral parts are as easy as the string parts are colorful.

A traditional Israeli text anticipates the coming of the Messiah in an appropriate general Advent motet. The choral material unfolds in a flowing 6/8 meter and is punctuated slightly with syncopation.

A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, the cantus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by the use of three…

…that may be used for the final Sundays of the Church Year and throughout Advent. The flute part provides a wonderful instrumental flourish. When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF…

…Antiphons of Advent may be used in several ways. They may be sung as originally intended, namely as antiphons upon the canticle Magnificat in vesper services beginning on December 17, or they may be used as antiphons for the canticles Benedictus and Nunc Dimittis during Advent. An Advent and…

This setting of the Magnificat is arranged for soprano solo, SAB choir, and keyboard. When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF up to, but not exceeding, the total number of copies…

This delightful anthem by celebrated composer Hal Hopson employs the use of melismas within the context of lively baroque rhythms. The text is drawn from Psalm 98 that is appointed for use throughout the lectionary in the Advent, Christmas, and Pentecost seasons.

…Series, a setting by Jacob B. Weber of German tune GOTTES SOHN IST KOMMEN for SA choir with optional Baritone part for changing voices, piano, and optional C instrument. The joyful setting of the familiar text is appropriate any time but especially at the end of the Church Year and during Advent.

An uncomplicated concertato delivers an unmistakably worthy text about the coming Christ. Vocal ranges are comfortable, permitting even novice choirs to present this hymn-anthem with vocal strength and confidence.

An extremely flexible choral title intended for any combination of mixed voices for adults and/or children. The text encourages us to be steadfast in the one, true faith. A variety of percussive techniques are used within the accompaniment, intended for handbells or possibly for keyboard.

From the Introit for Advent III and the Epistle for Advent IV, Healey Willan has scored this setting for two-part women's voices and organ. The text is from Philippians 4:4, 5.

This is an energetic rhythmic proclamation that would be ideal for a madrigal or Boars Head festival. Mixed meters, driving percussive sounds, and several dramatic dynamic changes makes this piece rewarding for both singers and listeners.

An Advent text plus Lenten tune plus masterful setting equals a sure thing! Good for closing Advent choral vespers or concert. Gives your accompanist a chance to "shine."

A clear exposition authored by O. P. Kretzmann that recognizes Christ in Word and Sacrament. Many vocal passages are intended for unison voices. This feature allows the piece to be within reach of most parish choirs.

…Costello for SATB choir, congregation, organ, and trumpet of the German tune ES IST GEWISSLICH paired with Bartholomäus Ringwaldt's end times text. This hymn is useful at the end of the Church Year and during Advent, but especially on Proper 28 (ABC) and Trinity 26, when it is the hymn of the day.

Each of the traditional collects for the four Sundays in Advent, as found in Lutheran Service Book Altar Book, set for SATB choir by Tom Council. Each piece is set uniquely to convey the text, while variations of recurring themes unite them together and will assist the choir as they learn the set.

For five centuries, Martin Luther’s hymns have formed the core of Lutheran hymnals. They are honored as the premier model for Lutheran hymnwriters. All of Luther’s hymn texts and melodies are now brought together in this complete collection. Previous English compilations of these hymns…

A fresh take on the Christmas hymn, “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord” with German tune Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland by Matthew Machemer for SA choir and piano. A flowing and repetitive piano accompaniment provides the perfect backdrop for this meditative, peaceful expression of…

Sublime setting of Mary's great song of joy and thankfulness. Congregational refrain can be reprinted in your Sunday bulletin.

Violoncello A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland," the cantus firmus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by…