Augsburg Fortress

All Shall Be Well

A timely anthem that speaks to God’s constancy in everchanging times, the melody of this 3-part canon is beautifully written to reflect the reassuring text.

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

9781506479705

All My Hope on God Is Founded

A new tune composed by Nick Klemetson is paired with a beloved hymn text in this 2-part mixed anthem. Written for smaller choirs, the creative writing and text painting give this anthem musical interest, making it effective for choirs of any size.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Ordination; Praise & Thanksgiving

As the Dark Awaits the Dawn

In this NEW setting, Carl Schalk has arranged his original Advent melody for a cappella choir, providing rich harmonies and lyrical text painting to carry the stirring text by Susan Palo Cherwien.

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

9781506479712

A Virgin Most Blessed

Ryan Kelly writes an uplifting Renaissance-style Christmas anthem with dancelike rhythms, open fifths, and accompaniment for woodwinds and percussion.

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

9781506479682

O Bread of Life from Heaven

David Ashley White's composition incorporates a 17th-century Latin hymn and has a plainsong feeling.

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

Sing unto God a Song of Joy

Comets, mountains, fish and birds: God created all of them, so we should sing praise! This playful 2-part anthem is easy to learn and a delight to sing for children and adults alike.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Baptism; Easter; General; Pentecost; Stewardship; Trinity

Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Based on the Gregorian "Adoro te devote," this Pentecost anthem has applications beyond that season. Perfect for a smaller choir, but equally successful with a...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Pentecost; Trinity

Take My Life, That I May Be: Toma, oh Dios, mi voluntad

The joyful abandonment of the heart to God is reflected in this playful, celebratory arrangement. Here is a terrific marriage of a well-known hymn text to a lively Spanish tune. Spanish text provided.

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

9780800658298

Our Mission Is to Follow Jesus

Inspired by a synod convocation titled "Worship Is a Verb", choirs will enjoy exploring all the verbs in the text and how God calls communities to serve, learn, and follow the example of Jesus.

Voicing: Organ; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter; Epiphany; General

Come and Find the Quiet Center

Anne Krentz Organ has crafted a quiet, serene, prayerful setting of this lovely new text by Shirley Erena Murray. The text, a perfect antidote for a changing world...

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

9780800675097

I Sing the Love that Dreamed Creation

John Carter's musical setting is lilting and delightful with depth and beauty.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week

Ride On, King Jesus

An annual favorite. This arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a soprano solo and an infectious Coda in which the choir is divided into several...

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

9780800652623

Treasures in Heaven

Twelve anthems for two-part mixed choir with keyboard accompaniment. Written with intimate understanding of the voice, this composer knows how to write well for...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800679477

Sing to the Lord A New Song

This anthem presents the text of Psalm 96:1-3. The voice parts are easy to learn because each is an engaging melody on its own.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter; Thanksgiving

9781451498981

Bread of the World, in Mercy Broken

From the skillful pen of Carlton Young comes this meditative setting of the much-loved hymn tune RENDEZ A DIEU. Two-part can be some of the loveliest choral...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Communion; General

9780800675592

Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness

The master of jazz harmonies has set the James K. Manley text and tune in a lush and sensitive setting again incorporating imaginative and stylistically...

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800657116

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

Now the Silence

Vadja's beloved text is set to original music in this stunning anthem by Braeden Ayres.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Communion; Epiphany; General; Lent & Holy Week

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Long a favorite of congregations, Ein Feste Burg is one of Martin Luther's most famous tunes. Inspired by the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Aaron David Miller offers an alternative setting of this beloved hymn.

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

From the Rising of the Sun

An a cappella anthem that reminds us of our chance to praise God continuously, morning, noon, and night.

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