Augsburg Fortress

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/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent

Light in Deepest Night

A Lenten meditation based on the writings of Julian of Norwich. This choral work could be accompanied with organ only, with organ and string quartet, or with...

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

Joy to the World

The joy of the season is highlighted in Jonathan Campbell’s exciting new setting of “Joy to the World” for the Advent season.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

Christ Calls to Me

Anthony Giamanco sets a text by Mennonite poet Adam M. L. Tice in this expressive SATB anthem with lyrical melodies and jazz-inflected harmonies. The text speaks of Christ’s grace-filled blessings to us even when we stray.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; Ordination; Reformation

Wondrous Love: Piano Settings

Featuring tunes for Lent and Easter as well as those for more general use, this collection of hymn settings for piano will be a useful addition to any musician's library.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week

9781506426457

Hear Our Prayer

A collection of sung prayer responses to be used between the petitions of the prayers of the church, as a call to prayer, or a closing to prayer. Some are for...

9780800678593

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

Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ: Complete Set

10 Volumes spanning 654 hymns. This set will provide you with engaging organ arrangements for each of the hymns from Evangelical Lutheran Worship. Ideal for assembly accompaniment...

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

ED014419

God So Loved the World

One of the most well-known bible verses, the text is set to a flourishing two-part arrangement. Optional handbells add additional interest. A beautiful...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week

9780800621445

Psalm Settings for the Church Year: Revised Common Lectionary

Newly composed settings of all the psalms used in the Revised Common Lectionary, in a variety of styles. This resource will supplement the more standard psalm refrains and tones found in Psalter for Worship.

9780800678562

Hymns for Ensembles, Vol. 2: Instrumental Accompaniments for Ecumenical Hymns

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

9780806698625

Gospel Treats for Jazz Piano

In this work, John Carter provides accessible music for the church or home pianist, using the language of blues, gospel, and jazz with beloved hymn tunes. The...

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800677596

Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Keyboard
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800647322

Comfort, Comfort

John Ferguson takes the popular "Freu dich sehr" tune and sets it within a light, dance-like ritornel. It works equally well with keyboard or Orff instruments...

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

With All My Heart: Contemporary Vocal Solos: Volume 1: Autumn & Winter

A volume of harmonically fresh, yet technically accessible music. Each accompaniment will be complete; but experienced improvising musicians may feel free to...

9780800676841

Jesus Loves Me / We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus

In this delightful anthem the choir sings stanzas of "Jesus Loves Me" in alternation with the assembly singing "We Are Baptized In Christ Jesus".

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Baptism; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week

For the Least

This accessible anthem is great for choirs both large and small. While the voice leading is simple, Wold has created an anthem that is wonderfully lyrical and carries a message of love and charity.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium

9781451462326

God So Loved the World

Few Bible passages are as beloved as John 3:16-17, and here is a beautiful choral setting that is accessible for small choirs yet worthy of any sized ensemble....

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

9781451420692

O Lord, throughout These Forty Days

Composer Walter Pelz has set this standard Lenten text to a wonderful new tune, "Forty Days". A lovely experience of new, yet familiar, combined with a...

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

9780800637538

Oh, Love, How Deep

Accessible to choirs of all sizes, Williamson has crafted an anthem that is perfect for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Organ
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas