Augsburg Fortress

St. John Passion

This set of choral anthems, based primarily on passion hymns, reflects upon the scriptural texts of The Passion according to St. John. Although conceived and...

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Holy Week

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Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

This well-loved hymn, featuring a text based on writings from Julian of Norwich and the tune NORWICH by Carolyn Jennings, is set for SAB choir with organ by Kenneth Lowenberg.

Voicing: SAB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; Creation

Children of the Heavenly Father

Tender and wistful, this setting preserves the familiar hymn, but sets the melody thoughtfully and appropriately. Rediscover a beloved hymn with this gentle and...

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

Just As I Am, without One Plea

Maynard's new melody for this familiar text can be sung by any combination of voices.

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

Earth and All Stars

The classic hymn concertato for choir, organ, and brass by Walter L. Pelz.

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

In the Fair Morning

Evelyn Larter initially wrote this uplifting Easter piece as a vocal solo in the collection “In the Fair Morning: Vocal Solos for the Easter Season” and here has rescored it for SATB choir.   

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

Christ Is Arisen: Christians, to the Paschal Victim

This work by William Braun is a welcome addition to the canon of choral works for Easter.

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

O Lord, I Call to You

This beautiful setting of Psalm 130 encourages congregational involvement. This setting is a musical prayer for those who have come to understand the redemptive power of the Lord.

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

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When Twilight Comes

Wentzel's new melody for "When Twilight Comes" is the perfect anthem for Maundy Thursday, evening services, or during communion distribution.

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

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

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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

Shepherd of Souls

Scott Atwood has crafted a beautiful setting of the hymn tune ICH WILL DICH LIEBEN that is sure to delight.

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

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Ah, Holy Jesus

Based on Isaiah 53:4, Ah, Holy Jesus is a darkly set a capella work on the wages Christ paid for our sins. Rich in texture, the text ultimately sets this anthem...

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

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A Lenten Walk

A haunting setting of the familiar American spiritual, Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley. The timpani ostinato is a wonderful addition to a very easy, yet...

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

9780800654481

Unless You Lead Me, Love

Keesecker's setting of poetry by 13th cent. mystic Mechtild of Magdeburg invites us to dance and sing with the love that created the world.

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

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Niedmann has written a fresh setting of a traditional text. The very easy SATB writing will work well for choirs small and large, from teen through adult.

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

Easter Anthem in Celtic Style: Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

A German Easter chorale is rhythmically adapted to evoke a joyful lightness...

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

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The Good Shepherd

Two beloved Bible passages are skillfully combined by David Cherwien in this setting of John 10 and Psalm 23.  The texts are supported by gorgeous, rich music with harmonic language that will both surprise and delight.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Creation; Easter; Psalms

Up through Endless Ranks of Angels

A thrilling setting of the tune Ascended Triumph by Henry Gerike, useful for Ascension as well as the entire Easter season. The use of the optional trumpet...

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

9780800658816

Ah, Holy Jesus

A cello begins this lovely arrangement of the tune Herzliebster Jesu for women's voices. A beautiful and highly effective piece for Lent or Holy Week. This...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Easter; Lent & Holy Week

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