A definitive collection of 100 anthems from Tudor times to the present, this book includes favorites as well as lesser-known pieces. The anthems were selected for their practical usefulness for church choirs today, bearing in mind the needs of smaller choirs: the anthems are mostly for SATBwith or without keyboard accompaniments.

Lionel Dakers's New Church Anthem Book was hailed on its publication in late 1992 as a milestone. Now Dakers has prepared a practical guide which provides invaluable information about each of the 100 anthems in that book. For each title there is a paragraph--a "program note"--designed to inform and help worship leaders and congregations. This is followed by practical advice for choir directors, singers, and organists in preparing the music. The anthems covered comprise favorites from Tudor times to the present, and worthwhile lesser-known anthems, and the handbook thus can be used to find repertory and to prepare it for performance.

A uniquely accessible and comprehensive resource for use in church services and concerts throughout the Church's year. The volume's 50 SATB pieces, both accompanied and unaccompanied, are suitable choirs of all sizes and abilities. · Provides an excellent choice of pieces for the Principal Feasts · champions new, approachable, and unjustly neglected repertoire spanning all periods and traditions, whilst avoiding widely available or difficult music · includes many previously unpublished or newly commissioned anthems, arrangements, and editions by important composers and church musicians · contains useful musical and liturgical introductions in addition to full indexes, glossaries of additional uses for the repertoire, and listings of other suitable pieces not included in the book

At last, a single volume that helps you find the right anthem for the specific worship day. Numerous publishers, many styles, all difficulty levels are included. Sure to become a favorite of every church musician.

This unique collection approaches Advent afresh, drawing together 52 beautiful and accessible pieces that span the whole gamut of periods, styles, and traditions. Advent for Choirs is the perfect musical and liturgical resource for all church, cathedral, and concert choirs and includes approachable new settings, unjustly neglected music, and works not easily available elsewhere.