Augsburg Fortress

Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah

Listen and you will be charmed by its haunting simplicity and the possibilities for its uses in worship!

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; Easter

9780800657512

Wake, Awake

Rich chords permeate this classic arrangement of an Advent text. Solemn invocations break into a flurry of "hallelujah"s and a final declaration of praise.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent

9780800645069

Advent Hymn

Written in an elegant, yet simple style, this short motet is effective for use in worship, Advent carol services, or concerts.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent

9780800656621

Come, Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace

Here is the perfect anthem for the first Sunday of Advent! Written in the style of an expressive art song, this unison/two-part mixed anthem by Frederick Frahm for adult choirs of any size is particularly useful when rehearsal time is limited.

Voicing: U/2pt mxd
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

Rejoice, Rejoice

An energetic piece for Advent. With driving rhythms and exceptional two-part writing, this is sure to become a favorite with your choir. Voicing: Two-part mixed, pno

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

9780800678555

Advent Prayer

Scored for two-part mixed choir and keyboard and based on the hymn Veni Emmanuel, Hal Hopson wrote this piece as a companion to his popular A Lenten Walk. Also available as a digital download.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

The Lord Shall Come and Not Be Slow

This simple, lyric gem for a cappella choir creates an atmosphere of quiet beauty. With a thoughtful, rich text, this work encourages the listener to prepare for the coming of the Lord. SATB

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

9781451402520

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

A new tune for a beloved text, this piece offers easy two-part mixed writing. Harmonic variety in the piano accompaniment and contrasting vocal sections skillfully carry this well-known Advent text.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

9780800679491

My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness

Anne Krentz Organ has written a lilting and lyrical musical setting of this Magnificat paraphrase, perfect for Advent 4 or Lessons and Carols services.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

Magnificat

Ruth Elaine Schram has written a setting of the Magnificat that brings to life this beautiful text for children and young singers, as well as an adult 2-part...

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Children's choir; Keyboard
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; General

9780800676681

The King Shall Come

Thomas Keesecker has written an original melody for this well-known Advent hymn and a piano part that supports and enriches the choir's singing.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

9781506447520

When He Comes On That Day

Here is a work that is sure to inspire and delight! With a text that is a great fit for Christ the King or Advent, this a cappella arrangement...

Voicing: A cappella
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Christ the King

9781451424089

Great Day!

Especially appropriate for Advent, Hal Hopson's upbeat setting of this famous African-American spiritual includes optional part for clarinet or trumpet. Expert...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; General

9780800679378

We Are Waiting

Use this as a call to worship or introit throughout the four weeks of Advent. Incorporating ''Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel,'' it is a hauntingly beautiful and...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

9780800676643

Lost in the Night

Vocal lines with soaring leaps highlight this plaintive advent text. A standard in choral music for the season.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent

9780800645090

Joy to the World

The joy of the season is highlighted in Jonathan Campbell’s exciting new setting of “Joy to the World” for the Advent season.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

That Boy-Child of Mary

An arrangement of a traditional Malawi carol for Advent or Christmas. While scored for SATB and piano, this is a very practical edition for smaller ensembles with an optional assembly part.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

9781451489880

Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers: Hymn Orchestration

John Ferguson’s orchestrated hymn accompaniment, as heard at the St. Olaf Christmas Festival.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

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Our Wistful Song: Sweet Coming for Which We Long

This work is an absolute gem. The text by Susan Palo Cherwien speaks of the "sweet coming for which we long." Composer Brad Ellingboe writes this...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

9780800623869