Augsburg Fortress

How Firm a Foundation

David Cherwien breathes new life into this cherished hymn arranged in a vibrant setting for SATB choir with assembly and opt. C instrument. Choral stanzas are both gentle and dynamic and the congregation will enjoy singing in canon with the choir.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Praise & Thanksgiving

You, Christ, Have Been Our Heritage

David Cherwien has crafted a new tune and hymn concertato for the final hymn text written by Susan Palo Cherwien, which highlights key stories in Jesus’ life. A beautifully crafted text and setting useful throughout the year.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

Stay With Us, Lord

Here are two refreshing liturgical settings from David Cherwien: Holy Communion and Evening Prayer. Ideal for use year-round with optional seasonal texts for Advent and Lent.

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Communion; Evening

Groundings: Five New Organ Settings

Five hymn tune settings for organ built on a ground bass (ostinato). Tunes include: NETTLETON, AZMON, HOLY MANNA, HYFRYDOL, and SOJOURNER.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week

O Blessed Spring

Many congregations have come to love this hymn with text by Susan Palo Cherwien and tune by Robert Buckley Farlee. Now David Cherwien...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

9781451420753

O God Beyond All Praising: Hymn Settings for Organ

Eight hymn tune preludes for the church year.  Tunes include: THAXTED, SHADES MOUNTAIN, BARBARA ALLEN, LINSTEAD, HUNGRY FEAST, FREDERICKTOWN, TODA LA TIERRA, and NORWICH.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; Baptism; Communion; Good Friday; Lent & Holy Week; Stewardship

Abide in Us, O Bread of Life

David Cherwien writes a tender anthem for SATB choir, organ, and flute, ideal for communion and sacramental use, based on a hymn from Peace Be Still: Hymns of Susan Palo Cherwien, Vol. 3.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium

When We Must Bear Persistent Pain

David Cherwien writes a poignant setting of a Ruth Duck hymn text, found in All Creation Sings, which asks for God’s care while suffering from chronic pain. An easily learned and effective anthem.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Healing; Ordinary Time

Lord, Thee I Love: Hymn Settings for Organ

Eight organ chorale preludes for the church year. Tunes include: EARTH AND ALL STARS, HERZLICH LIEB, LES PETITES SOEURS, LORD REVIVE US, NUN FREUT EUCH, SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU, TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA, and VÅRVINDAR FRISKA.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas; Communion; Easter; Funeral; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost; Transfiguration

By Grace

With sustained legato lines and subtly shifting harmonies, Cherwien’s writing is both graceful and intriguing. Based on Ephesians, this is the perfect text for Reformation Sunday.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; Ordination; Reformation

Harvest Gold

From the masterful minds of Susan Palo Cherwien and David Cherwien comes a new composition that is accessible for choirs of all sizes.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Thanksgiving

9781506425801

Up through Endless Ranks of Angels

A thrilling setting of the tune Ascended Triumph by Henry Gerike, useful for Ascension as well as the entire Easter season. The use of the optional trumpet...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

9780800658816

O Infinite Greatness

From the creative team of Susan Palo Cherwien and David Cherwien comes this new work for SATB choir and organ.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

9781506426143

Come, Beloved of the Maker

David and Susan Cherwien offer all that is new and beautiful in this elegant setting. Susan has written a profound text with poetic images of Epiphany and...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium

9780800675158

How Can I Keep From Singing?

A joyous, lilting rendition of this much loved song; very accessible for children's choirs or treble ensembles.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

9780800658335

Organ Plus One: Hymn Preludes for Organ and a Solo Instrument

Practical and useful hymn arrangements for organ and a solo treble instrument. Tunes include: BERGLUND, BICENTENNIAL, CHESTERFIELD, FREDERICKTOWN, HANSON PLACE, KUORTANE, ST. COLUMBA, THAXTED, THE SINGER AND THE SONG, and NORWICH.

Voicing: Inst, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; All Saints; Baptism; Communion; Easter; Funeral; Lent & Holy Week

Postludes on Well-Known Hymns

Cherwien has written postludes on favorite hymns: St. Anne, Lobe den Herren, Sine Nomine,...

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800656560

Triptych on the Ash Grove

A triptych for organ on the classic Welsh folk tune. Includes an adagio, a trio and a brisk toccata.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Communion; Praise & Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving

We Sing of God: Hymn Settings for Organ

Seven hymn preludes for organ for the church year. Tunes include: BRED DINA VIDA VINGAR, JENKINS, KOMT NU MET ZANG, MARION, TEMPLE OF PEACE, VRUECHTEN, and YIGDAL.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Easter; Epiphany; Funeral; General; Lent & Holy Week

Amazing Grace: Four for Piano

From the master of hymn improvisation at the organ comes this fresh and innovative collection for solo piano. Tunes include:  NEW BRITAIN, THOMPSON, BALM IN GILEAD, and VRUECHTEN.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Ash Wednesday; Easter; Lent & Holy Week