Augsburg Fortress

Celestial Spring: IV Glorification

A new edition of a classic motet by F. Melius Christiansen, the closing fugue of his work “Celestial Spring.”

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

So Great a Cloud of Witnesses: A Paul D. Weber Hymnary

Paul Weber’s collection of 91 hymns is patterned after Luther’s understanding of the importance of congregational song for faith and worship. Skillfully written in traditional hymn style, this collection adds a wealth of new and creative music to the church’s song.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent; All Saints; Baptism; Christmas; Communion; Creation; Easter; Epiphany; Evening; General; Healing; Holy Week; Lent & Holy Week; Marriage; Ordinary Time; Pentecost; Season after Pentecost; Time after Epiphany; Trinity; Wedding

9781506480077

The Song of Peace

This stunning anthem by Olaf C. Christiansen incorporates modern harmonic structure and perfectly captures the stirring poetry of Lillian Atcherson. As the heavens open, the angels’ song dispels the world’s need for power and brings new hope of peace and love. 

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

Celestial Spring: II Exaltation

A new edition of a classic motet by F. Melius Christiansen, celebrating the joy of spring, rebirth, and renewal.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

Our Father in Heaven

The revered text of the Lord’s Prayer is set by Eugene Hancock with expressive phrasing and poignant dynamics in a moving anthem for solo voice with SATB choir.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Psalter for Worship, Year C

Includes the psalm texts, refrains, psalm tones, and keyboard accompaniments from Evangelical Lutheran Worship for Year C.

Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

9780806653051

Death Be Never Last

David Sims has beautifully arranged a gentle and expressive Ray Makeever hymn, published in All Creation Sings perfect for All Saints Sunday or funeral and memorial services.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Funeral

Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Psalter for Worship, Year B

Includes the psalm texts, refrains, psalm tones, and keyboard accompaniments from Evangelical Lutheran Worship for Year B.

Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

9780806653839

Hymns for Ensembles, Vol. 1

This first volume of the two volume set is a practical collection of instrumental accompaniments for hymns that includes fifty-eight tunes found in Evangelical Lutheran Worship and many other hymnals.

Piano Reflections on Hymns of Healing

Anne Krentz Organ continues her piano reflections series with this volume of hymn for healing, including "Abide with Me" and "Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song".

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Funeral; General; Lent & Holy Week

9781506448060

Augsburg Easy Choirbook, Volume 1: Music for the Church Year

A new must-have collection of sacred choral music that is easy and accessible to the smaller, less accomplished choir—yet substantial and interesting...

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent; All Saints; Christ the King; Christmas; Communion; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week; Thanksgiving

9780800676025

Evangelical Lutheran Worship Simplified Accompaniment Edition: Liturgies

Similar to the Simplified Keyboard Hymns and Service Music, this edition presents all ten settings of Holy Communion, the Service of the Word, and Morning and Evening Prayer in easier-to-play versions...

9780806670386

O Day Full of Grace (revised edition)

A cheerful song of praise filled with embellished vocal lines ending with a strong declamation of Christian hope. Season: Advent

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; Reformation

Four by Four Christmas: Carols for Piano and Four Ringers

Four Christmas hymn settings for piano and four ringers (handbells or chimes) by Anne Krentz Organ, following the popular Four by Four: Hymns volume.

Voicing: Handbells; Piano
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

9781506466101

Love Astounding: Hymns of Jeannette M. Lindholm

This collection contains twenty-three hymns by Jeannette M. Lindholm. A highly useful volume for church musicians, pastors, and all who plan worship.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent; All Saints; Baptism; Christmas; Communion; Creation; Easter; Epiphany; Evening; General; Healing; Holy Week; Lent & Holy Week; Marriage; Ordinary Time; Pentecost; Season after Pentecost; Time after Epiphany; Trinity; Wedding

9781506480060

Festival Setting of Holy Communion (Setting 1)

Festival Setting of Holy Communion, Setting One from Evangelical Lutheran Worship for assembly, vocal descant, brass ensemble, organ and optional timpani.

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Communion

Before the Marvel of This Night

Published in 1982, this setting of Jaroslav Vajda's wonderful text has become our best-selling seasonal anthem. Also available: instrumental parts by Carl...

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

Praise to the Lord (revised edition)

One of the classic hymn arrangements by F. Melius Christiansen, updated and revised in celebration of Christiansen’s 150^th anniversary.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christ the King; General; Reformation; Thanksgiving

Thou Shalt Know Him

This piece by Canadian composer Mark Sirett is exquisite in every way, from its rich harmonic writing to its poignant text.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

Whoever Would Be Great among You

Ronald A. Nelson is the composer for this Lenten anthem.

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