Augsburg Fortress

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

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

When We Must Bear Persistent Pain

David Cherwien writes a poignant setting of a Ruth Duck hymn text, found in All Creation Sings, which asks for God’s care while suffering from chronic pain. An easily learned and effective anthem.

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

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

A Virgin Most Blessed

Ryan Kelly writes an uplifting Renaissance-style Christmas anthem with dancelike rhythms, open fifths, and accompaniment for woodwinds and percussion.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!

Delightful and joyous, this dance-like setting of the familiar hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” by Kristina Langlois highlights the character of the Medieval tune ORIENTIS PARTIBUS and captures the excitement of the Easter text.

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

Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree

The rich harmonic language of this a cappella anthem brings the beloved text "Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree" to life.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

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 Road to Resurrection

Roberta Rowland-Raybold takes us on a journey through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter in this collection of organ settings for the Paschal story. Thoughtful and expressive, these settings are useful organ voluntaries for this holy time of the liturgical year.

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

9781506466125

Calm to the Waves: Three Hymns for Choir and Assembly

Thom Pavlechko groups three of his new hymns into a creative and flexible collection for choir, congregation, keyboard, and instruments.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy
Use: All Saints; Healing; Ordinary Time

Christ the Center

Perfect for the smaller choir and an easy addition for large choirs, this stately hymnlike anthem features a Herb Brokering text appropriate for Christ the King and occasions focused on Christ’s work in our lives.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christ the King; Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Ordination

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

All My Hope on God Is Founded

A new tune composed by Nick Klemetson is paired with a beloved hymn text in this 2-part mixed anthem. Written for smaller choirs, the creative writing and text painting give this anthem musical interest, making it effective for choirs of any size.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Ordination; Praise & Thanksgiving

When Memory Fades

Carl Schalk has written a beautiful and sweeping melody that cradles a profound text about memory loss and the deep and abiding love of God.

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

Song of Thanksgiving

Tony Ward's paraphrase of Psalm 111 delights in God's beauty, gracious mercy, and endless love.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Epiphany; General

Oh, Love, How Deep

Accessible to choirs of all sizes, Williamson has crafted an anthem that is perfect for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Organ
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas

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

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

Be Thou My Vision

Enjoy a gentle and easy hymn concertato on this familiar hymn arranged by Benjamin M. Culli, including parts for 2 flutes.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Lent & Holy Week; Ordination; Stewardship