Augsburg Fortress

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

We Shall Walk through the Valley

Undine Smith Moore’s arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. Perfect for the First Sunday in Lent or as a companion anthem whenever Psalm 23 is scheduled.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Ash Wednesday; Holy Week; Lent & Holy Week

Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom

Thomas Paulson provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce new hymnody to your congregation in this accessible setting of a hymn from All Creation Sings, scored for two-part mixed chorus, flute and piano.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost; Season after Pentecost

Love's Endeavor, Love's Expense

Russell Schulz-Widmar’s original music is beautifully wrapped around poetry by William H. Vanstone that speaks of the costly nature of God’s love for the world. A moving and accessible Lenten anthem.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Good Friday; Holy Week; Lent & Holy Week

F. Melius Christiansen Organ Anthology

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of F. Melius Christiansen’s birth, this anthology collects the best of his free works for organ along with transcriptions of his choral anthems.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; All Saints; Christmas; Funeral; General; Lent & Holy Week; Reformation; Wedding

9781506479934

Augsburg Organ Library Series 2 Easter

Augsburg Organ Library: Easter, contains 35 pieces for worship or recitals based on Easter hymn tunes.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Easter

9781506448114

Oh, How Joyfully: Carols from Austria and Germany for Flute and Keyboard

Robert J. Powell has imbued these carol settings with elegance and joy, and each is a delight for both keyboard and instrumentalist to play.

Voicing: Instrument w/keyboard
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

9781506466118

In Praise of Love: Piano Settings for Lent and Easter

With his dynamic writing style, Zach Unke’s collection for Lent and Easter showcases all the moods of the season, from tender and contemplative to cheerful and celebratory.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Easter; Lent & Holy Week

9781506487359

Death Be Never Last

David Sims has beautifully arranged a gentle and expressive Ray Makeever hymn, published in All Creation Sings perfect for All Saints Sunday or funeral and memorial services.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Funeral

Still, Still, Still

The traditional Austrian carol is set by Chris Biemesderfer in a charming, accessible arrangement for SAB choir with a gentle piano accompaniment.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas

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

The Wings of God

Building on the theme of “sanctuary,” Wayne Wold has written a text calling for holy space that welcomes and embraces all humankind with music based on the tune, WALTON.

Voicing: SAB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Creation; General; Pentecost; Season after Pentecost; Trinity

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.

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

Take My Voice and Let Me Sing: Music for Smaller Ensembles

With a mix of anthems scored for unison/two-part and SAB choirs, Wayne Wold writes well-crafted music for smaller sized choirs that is musically interesting and engaging.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd/SAB/SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas; Easter; Epiphany; General; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost

9781506486628

The Earth Adorned: Piano Settings

John Helgen masterfully spins original music from the tunes he has chosen for this collection and skillfully weaves the two together, creating varied and delightful settings that are useful throughout the year.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas; General; Healing; Thanksgiving

9781506487281

Piano Sunday Morning, Volume 3

This third volume of the Piano Sunday Morning series by Greg Bottomley continues to showcase his ability to write in many genres, including jazz, blues, and gospel-influenced works. These settings are useful throughout the church year.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week

9781506466071

The Time of Singing

Anne Krentz Organ has composed a creative and elegant setting of a text from the Song of Solomon. A beautiful addition to Easter Sunday or anytime during the Easter season.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter

My Song Is Love Unknown

A cello obligato adds warmth and depth to a new setting by Benjamin Culli of this familiar text using the John Ireland tune, LOVE UNKOWN. The choir sings in unison with optional assembly for much of the anthem.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christ the King; Good Friday; Lent & Holy Week; Maundy Thursday; Passion/Palm Sunday

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

In this creative and expressive anthem, Brenda Portman writes captivating new music to go with familiar words reflecting on the graciousness of God and what is required of us in return.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week; Reformation