Advent Alleluias

A festive introit for the season of lights is unveiled in this new collaborative anthem. Incorporating VRUECHTEN a hymn theme typically associated with Eastertide this re-thinking places a substantial celebrative melodic gesture into your winter sanctuaries. With the cry The Lord is coming prepare the way the anthem starts its journey to worship and adoration. Strong vocal unisons and fulfilling harmonies triumphantly lift the spirit and call us to purpose. The distinctive alleluias are the crowning glory of this tune and so it is in this brilliant new processional. Handbell part (3 oct.) available as a digital download.

Uses: General Concert Easter AdventScripture: Isaiah 40:5; Revelation 5:13Raw power characterizes the opening of this festival anthem from the Cathedral Series. Massive chords sweep forwardbringing in fanfare-like choral acclamations of praise. Use of a solo reed adds shine and the martial like theme is a confident call to worship and invitation to prepare the way of the Lord with praise. The church was made forsong and the middle contrasting section celebrates this legacy of praise by increasing intensity until breaking forth with jubilant alleluias. A final canon caps this majestic offering!