Composed by Stephen McManus. For SATB choir, a cappella. Text: Liturgy of the Hours. Brief settings of the seven Magnificat antiphons for the last days of Advent. Advent. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications

Composed by Dan Edwards. Sacred anthem. Voices with Orff. Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Easter, General. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGA1417).

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10314

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Advent, Christmastide, Lent, Eastertide, Ordinary Time. Sacred. 64 pages. GIA Publications #10314. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10314).

ISBN 7851471031413. English, Latin. Text Source: Antiphons tr. Charles Thatcher, verses, The Grail, 1963.

Entrance Antiphons for the Church Year contains thirty antiphon texts from the Graduale Simplex, translated from Latin and set to newly composed music. The psalm verses appointed for these antiphons are taken from the Grail translation (1963). As with the Responsorial Psalm of the Mass, the assembly sings the antiphon after its intonation by the cantor/choir, repeating it after each verse of the psalm. The number of psalm verses which are sung may vary according to need. The singing of the doxology, Glory to the Father, while recommended, is optional. In several cases (e.g., Christmas and Easter), the assembly sings a refrain—a simple acclamation in Latin—and the actual antiphon text is sung by the cantor/choir. The antiphon functions as a first and final verse. It is thought that liturgical singing in the early Church consisted in part of such short acclamatory phrases. Many of the antiphons in this collection are proper to a specific Sunday, solemnity, or feast. The rest are seasonal in nature and, like the common Responsorial Psalms of the Lectionary, may be chosen according to what seems best for the occasion. The antiphons of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday could be used at daily Masses during their octaves. Notations in the scores of some antiphons suggest alternate occasions when they are appropriate. Regarding performance, these compositions were conceived with flexibility in mind. Assembly participation and instrumental accompaniment are assumed. SATB choral singing is effective, but not necessary. Discrete use of descants where provided can lend an air of festivity. Psalm verses might be sung by an entire choir, by a small group or cantor, or a combination of both.

SATB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9062

Composed by Ephrem Feeley. Advent, Advent 1, Advent 2, Advent 3, Advent 4, Advent 1 A, Advent 1 B. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9062. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9062).

UPC: 785147906209. English. Text Source: The Roman Missal 2010; Translation: ICEL.

Highly useful during the Sundays in Advent, these short Communion antiphons for SATB choir may also be sung as choral preludes, reflective pieces before or after the Eucharist, or as part of a service of lessons and carols. They could also be presented as a set for choral concerts. Contents: The Lord Will Bestow His Bounty, Jerusalem , Arise, Our God Will Come and A Virgin Shall Conceive..

By James Chepponis. For cantor, congregation, SATB choir, optional organ. Advent. Moderately Easy. Choral score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

By Archer and Cleobury. For Choral Collection: Mixed Choir. Published by Oxford University Press.

By Sam Batt Owens. For SATB choir, soloist/unison choir, handbells. Choral Music. Advent. Medium-Easy/Medium. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-RCA435

Composed by Joanna Forbes L'Estrange. Advent. Royal School of Church Music. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #RCA435. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-RCA435).

Text Source: 7 Advent Antiphons.

Inspired by the seven O Antiphons traditionally sung immediately preceding Christmas. L’Estrange begins with a refrain that floats over a drone in the lower voices. As the anthem progresses, tight harmonies weave in and out both above and below the drone in a sea of harmony that pleads for the Savior to come. The final chord is a moment of breathtaking beauty.

SATB Choir (Mixed Choir)

SKU: HL.14063892

Composed by John Tavener. Choral. Hymns & Chorals. General Merchandise. Composed 2013. 96 pages. Duration 240 seconds. Chester Music #CH81246R. Published by Chester Music (HL.14063892).

ISBN 9781785588341. UPC: 840126939231. 6.75x9.75x0.304 inches.

This album features 16 of John Tavener's anthems for SATB choir.

Contents include: 'A Christmas Round', 'Advent Antiphon', 'Agnus Dei', 'As one who has slept', 'Exhortation and Kohima', 'TheFounder’s Prayer', 'God is with us (A Christmas Proclamation)', 'A Hymn to the Mother of God', 'The Lamb', 'Mother of God, here I stand', 'Nunc dimittis', 'O that we were there', 'Rocking', 'Song for Athene', 'Today theVirgin' and 'What God is, we do not know'.

Composed by Carl F. Schalk. Sacred. Octavo. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.98-4258).

Advent Antiphons by Bob Chilcott. For SSAATTBB choir, a cappella. Mixed Voices. Contemporary, Choral Works. Vocal score. 48 pages. Duration 10'. Published by Oxford University Press

Composed by Angelo Bertalotti. Arranged by Gabriel Iroffy. Text: Traditional Marian texts. Exercises becoming repertoire. Marian, Advent. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.7113).

Composed by Joseph Gregorio. Advanced/Collegiate. Advent, 21st Century, Marian. Piano/choral score. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #8490. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

Solo tenor voice & SSATB chorus unaccompanied (SATB) - Moderately Difficult

SKU: OU.9780193523760

Composed by Gabriel Jackson. Sacred choral - mixed voices. New Horizons. Advent. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 3.5'. Oxford University Press #9780193523760. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193523760).

ISBN 9780193523760. 10 x 7 inches.

For solo tenor and SSATB unaccompanied Following Jackson's settings of the seven 'O' antiphons (Seven Advent Antiphons), this is a setting of the text recognised as the eighth 'O' antiphon and performed as such in many Christian traditions. Jackson's imaginative setting features a melismatic line for tenor soloist and aleatoric writing.

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Arranged by Joel Raney. Advent, Sacred. Octavo. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Composed by Hal H. Hopson. Sacred anthem. Combined Choirs. Palm Sunday, Advent, Christ the King. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGA1485).

Handbells (3-5 octaves) - Moderately Easy

SKU: LO.20-1063L

Composed by Malcolm C. Wilson. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Handbell score. Lorenz Publishing Company #20/1063L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.20-1063L).

UPC: 000308030488.

A playful dialogue of organ and bells characterize this well crafted medley of three European carols. Incorporating NOEL NOUVELET, PERSONENT HODIE and II EST DE LE DIVIN ENFANT, the work uses martellato, martellato lift, shakes, and mallets. For worship or concert, a unique expression of Christmas joy!

Organ - Moderately Easy

SKU: LO.30-1111L

Composed by Malcolm C. Wilson. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Organ score. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/1111L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-1111L).

UPC: 000308025415.

A playful dialogue of organ and bells characterize this well crafted medley of three European carols. Incorporating NOEL NOUVELET, PERSONENT HODIE and II EST DE LE DIVIN ENFANT, the work uses martellato, martellato lift, shakes, and mallets. For worship or concert, a unique expression of Christmas joy!

By Marty Haugen. For Voices: SAB, cantor, assembly. Instruments: C instrument (instruments optional). Keyboard accompaniment. O antiphons; Advent Sundays; Christmas. Christmas Sacred. 5 pages. Published by GIA Publications.
Level: easy.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10904

Entrance Antiphons for Advent. Composed by Steven C. Warner. Advent. Ritual Prayer. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. GIA Publications #10904. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10904).

English. Text Source: The Liturgy of the Hours, NABRE, Psalm 25:1&ndash,3a, Isaiah 30:19, 30, Isaiah 45:8, Philippians 4:4&ndash,5. Scripture: Psalm 25:1–3, Isaiah 30:19, 30, Philippians 4:4–5b, Isaiah 45:8.

SKU: GI.G-SW22

Sacred. GIA Publications #SW22. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-SW22).

ISBN 9781622776931.

Incl udes readings for Sundays and major feasts, Order of Mass with music from the Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations, weekday section with entrance antiphon, psalm response, gospel verse, and communion antiphon for all feasts, memorials, and weekdays of the year. The lectionary psalms used in this resource contain texts from the Abbey Psalms and Canticles.

SKU: GI.G-10037

Classical. GIA Publications #10037. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10037).

English.

Sunday� �€™s Word may be used in conjunction with any hymnal, service book, or other music resource. It is intended for those who wish to pre-read the Scriptures of the day as a preparation for the celebration, who have difficulty hearing, or feel the need to read the text as it is proclaimed for full comprehension. The assembly’s responsorial psalm refrain for each Sunday and major feast and the eucharistic prayers are also included in large, easy to read print. The weekday section includes the entrance antiphon, psalm response, gospel verse, and communion antiphon for all feasts, memorials, and weekdays of the year. In addition, the Order of Mass texts including both the Nicene Creed and the Apostle’s Creed are printed on the inside front cover for convenience.

By James Biery. For unison voices or congregation, organ. Advent, Communion. Easy to Moderately Easy. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers . Octavo. Advent, Communion.

By Donald Busarow. For flute, brass quartet. Advent. Medium. Instrument parts. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers . instrument parts. Advent.

Composed by Normand J. Gouin. For cantor, SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment. Advent, Christmas. Sacred. Easy. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by GIA Publications