Light of Light: A Candle Lighting Ceremony: SATB

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

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.

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.

An Anthem for Advent Services and Christmas Eve-The text says it all in this anthem by John Purifoy: Light a candle of Hope light a candle of Joy. Light the candles of Peace and Love the Christ Light shines for all. Perfect for Advent Sundays and Christmas Eve. Duration: ca. 3:15.

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 4-6; John 1:6-9 Simply beautiful this Advent anthem is deftly arranged for two-part mixed choir and delivers a surprisingly rich choral experience. Choirs of all sizes will appreciate the interaction between the voices and the accompanist will delight in the expressive piano writing. Perfect for candle lighting moments this melodic sacred song will help prepare the way for meaningful worship.

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: Christmas ConcertScripture: Luke 2A very intimate Christmas scene is on display in this exquisite tone poem. Close harmonies weave together a winsome tableau of swirling snow and quiet joy.Suitable for church or community performances this choral could be that special candle lighting moment for your holiday concert. Duration: ca. 3:12.

A lovely seasonal ballad with a secular 'peace' text making it ideal for any holiday concert (though it could be performed almost any time of year). The gentle melody is perfectly suited to the simple yet meaningful text which is in the tradition of popular 'light one candle' songs.

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!