Light Of Hope: A Candle Lighting Ceremony For Advent

Anticipating the birth of Christ this stirring anthem highlights the candles of the Advent wreath and their symbols of hope peace joy and love. Ideal for choirs of children youth or adults the piece will beautifully enhance the lighting of the Advent candles as the community of faith prepares for Christ's coming. Available separately: Unison/2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca: 2:55

Use this quintessential anthem when lighting the peace candle during Advent. Ruth Elaine Schram is known for her tender music of hope and she has touched this subject with her special magic of melody and text. The optional child'ssolo can be a breathtaking option and the flowing keyboard writing helps make this a real winner.

From the pen of master composer Joyce Eilers comes this delightful anthem of hope. As one candle can light another so can one person inspire and encourage another. Light the light share the vision show the world what just one can do… Easily learned it is an excellent choice for many concert occasions. Available for SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30. Level 2.

Uses: Advent Hanukkah Ecumenical ConcertA truly memorable melody expresses the warmth and hope of the season of lights in this lovely new choral song. Written with inclusive sensitivity this original text willbe very useful to directors as they strive to be sensitive to the many faiths that celebrate holidays in December. Using the universal symbol of light this work challenges us to carry hope and light to a world in darkness. Greatfor school or church choirs!

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Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8) The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide thecentral focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope peace joy and love this unique work may be presented as a fullmusical or individual songs can be performed as featured anthems during the Advent/Christmas season. New songs familiar carols and thoughtful narratives join together to create a truly memorable worship experience filled withthe expectation of Christ's coming and the celebration of His birth. A full line of support products is also available that make the learning process and presentation a breeze. Performance Time: 25 minutes. Songs include:The Wonder of Advent; Hope Is Like a Candle; A Prayer for Peace; Sing for Joy Children of Light; Look to the Light; An Echo Carol of Praise.

Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8) The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide thecentral focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope peace joy and love this unique work may be presented as a fullmusical or individual songs can be performed as featured anthems during the Advent/Christmas season. New songs familiar carols and thoughtful narratives join together to create a truly memorable worship experience filled withthe expectation of Christ's coming and the celebration of His birth. A full line of support products is also available that make the learning process and presentation a breeze.

A Cantata for Christmas-Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture narration carols and candles this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushed whisper of the Candlelight Processional to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotional closing. A full line ofsupport products is offered including a stunning orchestration by Brant Adams. Includes: Prologue Processional Prepare and Celebrate Advent Longing Come Long-Expected Jesus Awake! Arise! Rejoice! Carols of Joy and Hope Joy to the World A Christmas Madrigal Turn Your Heart to Christmas A Festive Christmas Flourish Silent Night Holy Night.

A Cantata for Christmas-Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture narration carols and candles this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushed whisper of the Candlelight Processional to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotional closing. A full line ofsupport products is offered including a stunning orchestration by Brant Adams. Includes: Prologue Processional Prepare and Celebrate Advent Longing Come Long-Expected Jesus Awake! Arise! Rejoice! Carols of Joy and Hope Joy to the World A Christmas Madrigal Turn Your Heart to Christmas A Festive Christmas Flourish Silent Night Holy Night.

Preview Pak (Book/CD)-From Joseph Martin comes a cantata that is filled with the wonder and light of Christmas. This imaginative new work uses carols and candlelight to embody the hope of Christ. Featuring orchestration by Brant Adams and narration byPamela Martin this cantata empowers a director with many creative performance and programming options. Carols featured include: In the Bleak Midwinter • Silent Night • O Come Little Children • What Child is This?• O Little Town of Bethlehem • and many others. Amazing writing from the acclaimed composer of A World of Christmas and The Winter Rose.

Orchestration/Conductor's Score-From Joseph Martin comes a cantata that is filled with the wonder and light of Christmas. This imaginative new work uses carols and candlelight to embody the hope of Christ. Featuring orchestration by Brant Adams and narration byPamela Martin this cantata empowers a director with many creative performance and programming options. Carols featured include: In the Bleak Midwinter ? Silent Night ? O Come Little Children ? What Child is This?? O Little Town of Bethlehem ? and many others. Amazing writing from the acclaimed composer of A World of Christmas and The Winter Rose.

Incorporating the wonderful spiritual This Little Light of Mine children of all ages will resonate with the hopeful message of sharing the light of love with everyone. This anthem is full of Advent imagery and challengingspiritual lessons that will enliven the understanding and symbolism of this season of preparation and anticipation. You can sing unison or two-part with equal success. Outstanding!

A Celtic Christmas Celebration-The joy and hope of Christmas are celebrated in this new Celtic-styled cantata from the pen that brought you The Mystery and the Majesty and Winter's Grace. This jubilant work is filled with tuneful carols thoughtful narration and sparkling orchestrations. Traditional melodies form the foundations of this tapestry of lights bringing to your holiday presentation a pleasing mixture of choirs carols and candlelight. Presented in both SAB and SATB formats a full line of support products is available including a digital resource kit complete with PowerPoint images rehearsal tips and art files to assist in the creation of your program. Two orchestration options areavailable: a Celtic consort and full orchestra.

A Celtic Christmas Celebration-The joy and hope of Christmas are celebrated in this new Celtic-styled cantata from the pen that brought you The Mystery and the Majesty and Winter's Grace. This jubilant work is filled with tuneful carols thoughtful narration and sparkling orchestrations. Traditional melodies form the foundations of this tapestry of lights bringing to your holiday presentation a pleasing mixture of choirs carols and candlelight. Presented inboth SAB and SATB formats a full line of support products is available including a digital resource kit complete with PowerPoint images rehearsal tips and art files to assist in the creation of your program. Two orchestrationoptions are available: a Celtic consort and full orchestra.