Augsburg Fortress

God Alone Be Praised: Ad Lucem

A lyrical and accessible hymn anthem useful for Reformation Day, Christ the King or other church celebrations. This is one of two tunes commissioned by ALCM for its 30th anniversary and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christ the King; Reformation

9781506447209

Where Shepherds Lately Knelt

Carl Schalk lovingly crafted a melody for this Jaroslav Vajda text, which asks us to imagine ourselves as part of the continuing incarnation story. A beautiful, classic anthem.

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

9780800646523

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

There's a Voice in the Wilderness

Here is an excellent setting of a text and tune from the Renewing Worship Songbook. Anne Krentz Organ is a masterful arranger and this setting is one of her...

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

9780800676537

We Are Waiting

Use this as a call to worship or introit throughout the four weeks of Advent. Incorporating ''Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel,'' it is a hauntingly beautiful and...

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

9780800676643

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

Show Me Thy Ways

A beautiful Advent original by Walter Pelz. This anthem was originally written for guitar and oboe, but flute also works.

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

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: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

God So Loved the World

Originally written for a children's choir, ensembles of all sizes will enjoy this lovely unison setting of John 3:16-17.

Voicing: Organ; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

Creator of the Stars of Night

A remarkable piece that is equally at home on Christ the King Sunday as it is in Advent! With echoes of chant, this 2-part anthem focuses on the kingship and...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

9781451401622

Song in the Night

Zach Busch creatively wraps a gentle setting of “Song in the Night” around the hymn “Nearer My God to Thee,” making it suitable for Advent, Lent, or general use. 

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Lent & Holy Week

Prophets and Angels

This wonderful musical service is based on the message of prophets and angels heralding the Good News of Christ. A lovely setting of Advent-Christmas lessons...

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; Christmas

Blessed Rest

Scott Perkins sets text from Revelation 14 and Romans 8 in this flowing, lyrical anthem appropriate for All Saints, funerals, or any time of remembrance.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; General

9781506447100

When Twilight Comes

With this lovely, simple two-part setting, composer Bob Farlee brings to choirs sacred music from Asia. The song When Twilight Comes, found in the hymnal...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Three Days

9780800675578

Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise

A classic hymn arrangement by Carl Schalk, setting his flowing tune to Herbert Brokering's text.

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

9780800646127

Be Not Afraid

In this expressive and moving anthem, Jonathan D. Campbell pairs texts from Isaiah with sweeping melodies and rich harmonies along with a piano accompaniment that adds gentle color.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Healing; Ordinary Time

Advent Hymn

Written in an elegant, yet simple style, this short motet is effective for use in worship, Advent carol services, or concerts.

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

9780800656621

Midnight Clear

A wonderful new melodic setting of the Edmund Sears text. Russell Schulz-Widmar alternates between men's and women's voices as well as accompanied and a...

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

He Is Born

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

9780800645670

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