This gentle and moving Advent series guides the listener through the four candles of the Advent wreath — Hope, Faith, Joy, and Peace — each represented by Scripture, narration, and song.
Designed in the same accessible, worshipful style as The Gift of Christ and The Gift of the Cross, this cantata-length reflection can be performed as a four-week parish series or a single Advent concert. Each section invites prayerful meditation on the coming of Christ, the Light of the World.
Featuring a blend of original works by Stephen DeCesare alongside beloved public-domain carols, this collection is perfect for churches, schools, and choirs seeking a meaningful presentation during the Advent season.
Duration: ~30 minutes
Performance Options: Choir, Female soloist
Difficulty: Moderate
Instrumentation: Piano
Songs included: "Prepare the Way, O Lord", "Let It Be Done", "Joy to the World", "Wonder Counselor, God Forever", and "Silent Night". Each song is also solo separately and have accompaniment tracks.
Engagée dans la diffusion de la musique catholique, je cherche à partager des chants pour contribuer à l’œuvre d’évangélisation selon mes humbles moyens. Que Dieu veille sur chacun de nous !
I've written a Mass setting, got it approved by the USCCB, several psalm settings, and a couple years of gospel acclamation verses. Looking for a place to publish my works.
As a Catholic songwriter and singer myself, I want to contribute to the community and receive info on how to promote good Catholic songs to a wide audiences.
I am Catholic and a piano teacher. The Catholic Church has the most beautiful treasury of hymns.
I want my students to study hymns. Also, I want to memorize the words of some of the hymns that are in Latin and having access to the sheet music will help with that. Thank you.
I'm a music director at a Cathedral and a composer. I would love to hear other composers, music, ideas, etc. Additionally, I'd like to share my own music.
I am searching for a hymn sung on line in Canada - when I am confined to home and watch mass. I am a piano player for many years and would like to find the musical score.
I have written and recorded about 70 songs over the last two decades. I would like to share them with a larger audience. Thank you and God bless your work Ron St Martin
I am a Catechist that believes that religious song is the prayer of the angels, that lifts the soul. What better way to get a child to feel the present of God's peace
I am a practicing Roman Catholic always trying to increase my faith and holiness. I like Christian music particularly prefer Catholic Christian when I am driving or at home completing tasks.