Augsburg Fortress

My Soul Now Magnifies the Lord

Experience the enduring depth of the Magnificat, here set by Evelyn Larter to a beautiful Scottish air “Farewell to Fiunary.” Perfect for Advent and services focused on peace and justice.

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

The World Is Filled with Awe: An Anthem of Thanksgiving

This jubilant setting of Psalm 65 is sure to enliven Thanksgiving worship. Mark Sirett’s dynamic writing highlights the depth of the psalm text with shifts in tempo and mood.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General; Thanksgiving

This Host in Shining Robes

John Helgen has masterfully set a poem by Gracia Grindal that reflects on the saints who have gone before us and continue to surround us in spirit. An ideal addition to All Saints worship or a church anniversary.

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

The Son of Mary

A captivating new melody by Andrew Parr is paired with the beloved Christmas poem “What Child Is This,” creating a fresh and welcome setting of a beloved text. 

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent; Christmas

Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus

In a delightful expression of faith, Andrew Bruhn writes a gently flowing anthem for SAB choir. Set in a joyful 6/8 meter, the new music brings fresh life to the familiar text.

Voicing: SAB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

The hope and yearning of the Advent season are aptly portrayed in this compelling anthem from Leland Sateren based on the well-loved Charles Wesley text.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

Sing Nowell, Sing Gloria!

This modern carol from Olaf C. Christiansen, past conductor of the St. Olaf Choir, will delight your singers and listeners with its dancing exuberance and joyful text.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

The Song of Peace

This stunning anthem by Olaf C. Christiansen incorporates modern harmonic structure and perfectly captures the stirring poetry of Lillian Atcherson. As the heavens open, the angels’ song dispels the world’s need for power and brings new hope of peace and love. 

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

Our Father in Heaven

The revered text of the Lord’s Prayer is set by Eugene Hancock with expressive phrasing and poignant dynamics in a moving anthem for solo voice with SATB choir.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

Pull Out the Stops, Vol. 3: Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ

The third volume in this popular hymn accompaniment series will enrich worship and inspire singing. Includes introductions and harmonizations for over 85 tunes, including many from All Creation Sings. 

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Baptism; Christmas; Easter; Epiphany; Funeral; General; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost

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Dust, Remember You Are Splendor

Susan Palo Cherwien’s poetry brings new imagery and depth to the traditional Ash Wednesday themes of dust and repentance. Composer Anne Krentz Organ writes original music which underscores the hopeful and contemplative text.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week

Build a Longer Table

John Helgen crafts a moving setting of a hymn of justice found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings. The text speaks of healing divisions and caring for those in need rather than shutting them out.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter; General

A Sparkhouse Songbook for Christmas

A downloadable songbook with complete words and music for 40 carols and hymns. Download and print as many copies as you would like with your purchase. Perfect for caroling with your community! 

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Lift Every Voice and Sing

Tedde Gibson’s accompaniments for the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” for assembly and organ, brilliantly arranged in a Gospel style.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

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Christ, Who Was Before the World Began

A newly composed tune is paired with an Angier Brock text in this anthem by Brenda Portman. Written for adult unison choir, the anthem features a lyrical and noble melody in a flexible mixed meter.  

Voicing: U, Org; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

O Come, Let Us Sing

Here is a festive setting of Psalm 95 by well-loved composer Walter Pelz written in honor of his 95^th birthday. Choirs of any size will create a big sound in this accessible SAB anthem.

Voicing: SAB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christ the King; General; Lent & Holy Week

What Joyous Song Unfolding

A gently contoured melody uplifts the poetry of Susan Cherwien in this graceful anthem by Zebulon Highben. The music is largely 2-part mixed with an expressive SATB a cappella third stanza.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Creation; General; Praise & Thanksgiving

Sweet is the Calm: Organ Settings on Hymns of Comfort

From a time of isolation comes this beautiful collection by Karl Osterland of hymns that provide comfort. Useful throughout the year and for funerals and memorials.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Easter; Funeral; Lent & Holy Week

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May the Deep Blessings of Earth Be with Us

Tom Trenney brings a deeply imaginative text from John Philip Newell to life in this dynamic anthem for SATB choir.

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

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Scored for SATB, keyboard, and optional C instrument, William Bradley Roberts writes a new setting of his popular unison anthem based on a beloved hymn text paraphrase of Psalm 23 and pairs it with his original tune, GRANT.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Easter; Funeral