Augsburg Fortress

Holy God, Holy and Glorious

Here is a finely crafted anthem on the hymn tune Nelson. Composer Kristina Langlois makes full use of contrasts of voice and instrumentation, with option for...

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

Light of the World

A spirited, joyful anthem. This arrangement of Cathy Pino's popular song "Light of the World" calls us to shine wherever we are.

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

Dazzling Presence on the Mountain

This tune by Karen Black with powerful text by Paul Hoffman celebrates the glory of the Transfiguration in a majestic setting for choir and organ, with optional brass and assembly.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Transfiguration

Take My Voice and Let Me Sing: Music for Smaller Ensembles

With a mix of anthems scored for unison/two-part and SAB choirs, Wayne Wold writes well-crafted music for smaller sized choirs that is musically interesting and engaging.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd/SAB/SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas; Easter; Epiphany; General; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost

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I Am a Child of God

Ann Schrooten has crafted a versatile arrangement of a grace-filled song by Cheryl and Bruce Harding set for unison children’s or adult choir. Written for use during confirmation services and appropriate for worship focused on inclusion and unity.

Voicing: U, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Baptism; Confirmation/Affirmation; Creation

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!

Delightful and joyous, this dance-like setting of the familiar hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” by Kristina Langlois highlights the character of the Medieval tune ORIENTIS PARTIBUS and captures the excitement of the Easter text.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter

God's Work, Our Hands

Wayne L. Wold’s original text and tune were written to support the ELCA mission of “God’s Work, Our Hands.” Well-crafted and easily mastered, this is the perfect anthem for Rally Sunday or mission- and justice-themed services.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Praise & Thanksgiving; Stewardship; Thanksgiving

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Thomas Keesecker creatively sets this familiar hymn text to the English folksong SALLY GARDENS with lush and accessible writing that sings beautifully.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Confirmation/Affirmation; Lent & Holy Week; Reformation

We Are Waiting

John Helgen wrote both the text and tune of this Advent hymn, found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings, and here, Priscilla Lamparter Landis writes a gentle and beautiful arrangement for SAB choir.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

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

Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven

A perfect Easter anthem for smaller choirs with solo trumpet. 

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

Anthem for Transfiguration

Quoting Luke 9:35, this anthem could even be placed during the reading of scripture. The ethereal harmony of the organ and the rich texture of the four-part...

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

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Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

A setting of Jean Janzen's "Mothering God" for SATB and piano.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; Easter; Lent & Holy Week; Trinity

Jesus Loves Me

John Ferguson has approached this familiar, much-loved song in a gentle, sensitive fashion. Originally written for the St. Olaf Choir, this accessible piece is...

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

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Psalm 51: Brighter Than Snow

New to the Augsburg Fortress catalog, Ruth Elaine Schram is not a new name to the music world. Comfortable at writing in all genres, she creates an exquisite...

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Lent & Holy Week

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Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom

Thomas Paulson provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce new hymnody to your congregation in this accessible setting of a hymn from All Creation Sings, scored for two-part mixed chorus, flute and piano.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost; Season after Pentecost

God, You Spin the Whirling Planets

Nathan Zullinger writes a graceful two-part mixed arrangement of this hymn found in the hymnal Glory to God, based on the Early American tune PLEADING SAVIOR. An engaging anthem that can be easily learned by any sized choir.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Creation; General

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

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Arise, Shine, for Thy Light Has Come

This Epiphany anthem has become a staple of many choirs. The opening choral fanfare returns at the end of the piece and envelope an introspective middle...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Use: Epiphany

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Lord, Have Mercy

Here is an expressive and dynamic anthem from Undine Smith Moore, featuring original music in the style of an African American spiritual. Ideal for Lent or anytime a choral setting of the Kyrie is needed.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Lent & Holy Week