Augsburg Fortress

Only By Our Lonesome

The lyrics of this worship song by Nate Crary call us out of isolation and into community. The arrangement of this piece lends well to simple instrumentation with piano and/or guitar.

Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week; Maundy Thursday

9781506457321

Young ChildrenSing, Volume 2

Ten short anthems for younger singers, each based on or quoting a familiar hymn text and tune.

Voicing: Children's choir; Unison
Difficulty: Easy

9781506457789

Holy God, Holy and Glorious

Jeremy J. Bankson gives this beloved hymn, filled with expansive images for God, a lyrical and expressive setting.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christ the King; General; Lent & Holy Week; Transfiguration

A Lutheridge Collection: Hymn Introductions and Accompaniments

Jeremy Bankson's experience as a creative hymn player shines through these introductions and alternate accompaniments to eight hymn tunes, including DIX and OSOSO.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christ the King; Epiphany; General

9781506457161

Across the Pond: Organ Settings on English Tunes

Kevin Uppercue's organ writing is extremely well-crafted and creative, as evident by the thoughtful counterpoint, rhythmic variation, and lyrical treatment in these settings on English hymn tunes. Useful throughout the year as preludes, postludes, or extended hymn introductions.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Christmas; Epiphany; General; Lent & Holy Week; Transfiguration

9781506457253

Jesus Loves Me / We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus

In this delightful anthem the choir sings stanzas of "Jesus Loves Me" in alternation with the assembly singing "We Are Baptized In Christ Jesus".

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Baptism; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week

This Christmas Time

Zach Unke’s evocative and playful settings of familiar Christmas carols range in style from serene to bluesy to triumphant. Settings include "Before the Marvel of this Night" and "In the Bleak Midwinter." A joy to play and to hear!

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

9781506457246

Now Hear the Glad Tidings

Hal Hopson has arranged a solo movement for Bach's Christmas Oratorio and provided an English text to make this work accessible to choirs of all sizes and ages.

Voicing: Piano; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent; Christmas

Through the Legacy of Years

A poignant and profound text with a beautiful melody, perfect for All Saints, funerals, or any time of remembering.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Funeral; Wedding

Joyful We Adore: Organ Settings for the Harvest Season

This collection includes eleven hymn settings for the thanksgiving and harvest season, including "God of the Sparrow" and "Now Thank We All Our God."

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Autumn; Fall; General; Thanksgiving

9781506457154

Sound Every Voice: Organ Interpretations

Eleven creative and colorful hymn settings from Emma Lou Diemer, including a lively 5/4 dance on "Now Thank We All Our God" and a rich, quiet setting of "We Praise You, O God."

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Baptism; General; Thanksgiving

9781506457185

Our Mission Is to Follow Jesus

Inspired by a synod convocation titled "Worship Is a Verb", choirs will enjoy exploring all the verbs in the text and how God calls communities to serve, learn, and follow the example of Jesus.

Voicing: Organ; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter; Epiphany; General

I Sing the Love that Dreamed Creation

John Carter's musical setting is lilting and delightful with depth and beauty.

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

Christ Reigns: Organ Improvisations

A collection of eight brilliant improvisations on hymns for Christ the King, Transfiguration, and other triumphant occasions.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; All Saints; Christ the King; Epiphany; General; Transfiguration

9781506457222

From the Rising of the Sun

An a cappella anthem that reminds us of our chance to praise God continuously, morning, noon, and night.

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

Now the Silence

Vadja's beloved text is set to original music in this stunning anthem by Braeden Ayres.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Communion; Epiphany; General; Lent & Holy Week

How Shall We Approach This Wonder?

Perfect for Christmas Eve services, this anthem has an original text and tune.

Voicing: Organ; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

Once Led to Your Font

Stephen Folkemer set this delightful and engaging text by Mark Oldenburg to a lilting Danish folk tune for SAB voices and flute.

Voicing: Organ; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Baptism; Easter; General; Pentecost; Stewardship; Trinity

I Cried All Night Long

Clayton White arranged this spiritual in honor of the Wings Over Jordan choir and captured the spirit and energy of their setting.

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

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

Choirs will love singing this SAB setting of this West Indian carol, bringing a laid-back excitement to the Christmas season.

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