Advent Preludes
Based on traditional hymns and chants, these three brief anthems present the seasonal texts in a new and compelling way. “Savior of the nations, come!” and “Creator of the stars of night” are easy and very accessible. “Come thou redeemer of the world,” while more advanced, with close harmonies and disparate key changes, repays the efforts in rehearsal with a rich and satisfying musical experience.
| Language: | English |
| Sacred or Secular: | Sacred |
| Season or Event: | Advent, Communion, Mass, Vespers |
| Descriptive Tags: | Adoration, Christian, Heaven, Jesus, Liturgical text, Praise, Scriptural text, Worship |
| Difficulty: | Intermediate, Advanced Student, Advanced |
| Voicing: | SATB |
| Instrumentation: | A Cappella |
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