Augsburg Fortress

Rich in Promise

High quality, yet easily mastered for Lent. Written for SAB and piano, larger choirs will also relish the beauty of both text and music. Poet, Susan Palo...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week

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Child of Light

This work, scored for SATB divisi and organ, was written for the 2004 St. Olaf Christmas Festival. Texts are by Bruce Benson and Herbert Brokering.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow

New to the Augsburg Fortress catalog, Kerry Lewis brings us a joyful setting of the spiritual "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow." A good choral program...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

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When in Our Music God is Glorified

Few arrangements can match this one for quality and originality. This is a tune and text that children and youth will benefit and enjoy knowing and an...

Voicing: Children's choir; Unison
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christ the King; Easter; Epiphany; General

9780800638108

It Is Well with My Soul

An outstanding arrangement of the much loved hymn "It Is Well with My Soul/Peace Like a River." Originally set for TTBB voices and appearing first in the...

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

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Easter Morning: Peace Be Unto You

Christiansen uses words from the Gospel of John to tell the story of Mary Magdalene on Easter morning. This anthem can also be found in the Augsburg Choirbook. ...

Use: Easter

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The Chief Cornerstone

"The Chief Cornerstone" is a wonderful new setting for Easter for the smaller choir. Festive, yet easy, this anthem incorporates a strong new text by...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

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Love Your Neighbor

Michael Helman writes music that is practical, useful, and yet unique. In "Love Your Neighbor," he takes a familiar text and brings it to life with his gift of...

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

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'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

A treasure of a piece—simple, yet hauntingly beautiful—and equally stunning with or without the harp.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

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Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!

A classic, exciting treatment of this lesser known hymn—more familiar in Episcopal churches. Robert Benson writes exquisitely for voices; and being an...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Passion/Palm Sunday

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Wexford Carol

A familiar English text and tune, this epic anthem tells the entire Christmas story while the organ accompaniment paints its own imagery. Perfect for Christmas Eve meditations.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

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We Praise You, O God

First used at community Thanksgiving worship services in Northfield, Minnesota, this is the perfect setting for harvest and thanksgiving festivals! Though the...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Thanksgiving

9780800658489

How Blessed This Place: Hymn Preludes for Organ

Hymn interpretations for organ solo on the following tunes: ANTHES, BRIDEGROOM, DANBY, ENGELBERG, JEFFERSON, KING'S LYNN, KUORTAN, NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND, PUER NOBIS, REPTON, and WO GOTT ZUM HAUS.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; All Saints; General; Pentecost

Have Mercy on Me, O God

A stunning motet setting of the beloved text from Psalm 51. Simple enough vocally for most SATB choirs, yet rewarding to rehearse and perform. Season: Lent

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week

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Be Thou My Vision

The lush Irish tune Slane set by master arranger John Ferguson, known not only for his wonderful choral writing but also for exquisite organ accompaniments.

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

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

An exquisite anthem by Kenneth Jennings setting a well-known text to new music.

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

9780800657192

Dancing at the Harvest: Melody Line Edition

Ray Makeever's newest songs are included in this comprehensive collection of over 100 songs, along with many other favorites from his previous songbooks....

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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Psalm 130: Out of the Depths from Psalm Set

Quoting a fragment of the tune Aus tiefer Not, this is a setting that will be a classic for years to come. Ferguson's creative writing shines in this...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

9780800656072

God of Life: Choral Score

The final chorus of Spring from The Seasons, this is a wonderful addition to the choral literture for festivals or concerts. A part of the St. Olaf Choral...

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

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Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head

Here is an a cappella setting of the traditional carol which genuinely captures its beauty and simplicity. This second offering in the new St. Olaf Choral...

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

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