Augsburg Fortress

Said Judas to Mary

This imaginative setting of a hymn by Sydney Carter recounts Mary anointing the feet of Jesus and our call to care for neighbors.

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

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Beautiful Savior

A classic in choral literature and a standard in the St. Olaf Choir repertoire, this graceful setting of a stirring text continues to inspire. The text speaks...

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

Nada me falta: Psalm 23

Mark Sedio writes a bilingual Spanish and English setting of Psalm 23 with original music in the style of a Spanish folk tune.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; All Saints; Easter

Lift Up Your Heads

Written in the beloved choral hymn tradition, Olaf C. Christiansen’s uplifting and energetic arrangement of this well-loved Advent hymn nearly sings itself.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

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

All Earth Is Hopeful

Featuring sections in Spanish and English and a lively percussion accompaniment, James E. Bobb's setting of Toda La Tierra is guarenteed to become an instant favorite for choirs and congregations everywhere.

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

From Generation to Generation

Tom Trenney creatively adapts the Isaac Watts text “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” and pairs it with exciting original music that incorporates fragments of the tune ST. ANNE.

Praise to the Lord (revised edition)

One of the classic hymn arrangements by F. Melius Christiansen, updated and revised in celebration of Christiansen’s 150^th anniversary.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christ the King; General; Reformation; Thanksgiving

Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song

A gentle and graceful setting of a beloved hymn, perfect for graduations, sendings, anniversaries and ordinations.

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

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

This arrangement, first published in 1937, features all of F. Melius Christiansen's signature harmonic and melodic touches. Perfect for Christmas Eve, choirs will love learning or relearning this enduring setting.

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

Nunc Dimittis

It is with great pleasure that Augsburg Fortress welcomes Rene Clausen. This stunning setting of the Nunc dimittis was written for the 100th anniversary of the...

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

Restless Weaver

The text for this piece, set to the tune BEACH SPRING, is an urgent prayer to God, the "restless weaver," for inspiration to work for justice and the responsible care of creation.

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

Come, Sing of Years Gone By

Written for a church anniversary, this anthem lifts up themes of stewardship and justice.

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

Now We Join in Celebration

A joyful anthem filled with playful, rhythmic grace.

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

Child's Elm Song

Michael Dennis Browne’s poem imploring us to use our lives for the service and beauty of others is set to music by Carolyn Jennings in a flowing, lyrical anthem.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Creation; Easter; General

Away in a Manger

Enjoy this stress-free yet elegant SAB setting of the familiar carol using the tune CRADLE SONG, lovingly arranged by John Ferguson for his grandson.

Voicing: SAB
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas

Creator of the Stars of Night

Original music by Andrew Bruhn provides a fresh and tuneful setting of the familiar Advent hymn.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

Nunc Dimittis

The first piece in the new St. Olaf Choral Series, Nunc Dimittis, premiered at the renowned St. Olaf College Christmas Festival in 1994. This lush work, of...

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Epiphany

This Is My Song

John Ferguson has crafted a hymn setting that is elegant and profound, featuring an alternate third stanza not found in most hymnals.

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

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me

Rich, soulful, and legato, this spiritual arrangement includes a stanza with optional assembly.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Lent & Holy Week