Writers John Parker and David Lantz III bring us this exciting Advent anthem full of excitement and rhythmic vitalitiy. Here is a perfect worship anthem for the Advent season. Duration: ca. 2:15.

For Advent you will not find a more expressive vehicle to convey the longing and prayerful hope for a deliverer than this thoughtful selection from John Parker and David Lantz. The vocal textures are mostly stepwise easing thelearning process while this linear quality creates an organic effect that unfolds like a flower with sincerity and simple beauty.

Uses: Advent Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 29:19 There is unbounded joy in this exuberant choral gesture for general worship. With rhythmic energy this call to praise captures a jubilant spirit right from the opening bars. Solidpart-writing gives each section a rewarding musical experience.

Lyrically framed as an Advent vigil this luminous hopeful anthem is crowned by a memorable theme set in minor mode. The message is of deep yearning and the music rises to meet this spiritual longing for Messiah. Harmonically colorful choirs will find many moments of expressive beauty hidden in its sensitive phrasing. The stunning refrain is a prayer for God with us that settles on a cadence of…

By John Parker/David Lantz III. SATB. Brookfield Christmas Choral. 8 pages. Published by Brookfield Press

Composed by John Parker and David Lantz. Shawnee Sacred. Advent. Octavo. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #A8755. Published by Shawnee Press

Composed by David Lantz. Shawnee Press. Advent, Christmas, Christmas Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #A8862. Published by Shawnee Press

By David Lantz III. For SATB Choir. Sacred Octavos. Octavo. Published by Beckenhorst Press.