Don Besig Nancy Price: Advent Carol of Hope: SATB: Vocal Score

The Advent season wouldn't be complete without a spiritual by Don Besig and Nancy Price. This a cappella anthem for SATB choir and soloists will draw your congregation in closer with the intimacy of unaccompanied singing. Theminor color of this attractive octavo adds a touch of mystery to the preparations for Christ's arrival. Effective word painting with well-placed silences gives the thoughtful choir director ample opportunities for drama throughinterpretation. The impeccable part-writing makes “Waiting for the Light!” a sure success for your ensemble. Beautifully done.

A Celebration of Advent-From the veteran writing team of Don Besig and Nancy Price we present what is sure to become an Advent tradition. Assembled from some of their best-selling anthems this helpful collection is a splendid resource for your seasonalprogramming. Whether performed individually or as a mini-cantata your choir will resonate with the simple messages of hope peace love and joy! This compilation can accompany your candle lighting each week to help createprecious moments of reflection as you experience the journey of Christmas. Contains: Will We Know Him? Waiting for the Light! O Come Emmanuel; A Little Child Will Come to Lead Us; When Emmanuel Has Come; Candles of AdventAlso available: Listening CD and Preview Pack.

Uses: AdventScripture: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23A touching prayer for a redeemer is at the center of this poignant Advent text. A lonesome flute obbligato hovers above the song bringing thoughts ofour spiritual longing. A haunting minor mode and harmonic style lends an almost ancient cloistered quality to the ambience of the piece. Available: SATB flute. Duration: 3:15.

Uses: General spiritual Second Advent concertScripture: Revelation 6:16; Ecclesiastes 3:17Written in the composers' signature gospel vernacular this new choral is easy to learn with appealinglively rhythms. You will find the part-writing perfectly executed and the style of the text exactly matches the spirit of the music. Equally at home with school and church choirs.

The Wondrous Story tells of Christ's birth in a reverent simple way focusing on the perspective of those who were present on that holy night. It is suitable for use from late Advent to Christmas Day to capture the boundless joyof Christmas. Perf. Time: Approx. 35 minutes.

This breathtaking choral is filled with expressive moments of deep beauty. The longing of our hearts for the birth of Christ is poignantly portrayed in the opening minor melody delivered with the appearance of the beloved Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming. Exquisite!