Augsburg Fortress

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

Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen

This sparkling arrangement by Davide Mutti captures the vibrancy of the traditional carol with active choral writing and an integral organ score that adds color and flair.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

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 Truth Will Make You Free

This accessible setting of a beloved text from the Gospel of John is a great way to celebrate Reformation Day.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Reformation

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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

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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We Are Waiting

John Helgen wrote both the text and tune of this Advent hymn, found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings, and here, Priscilla Lamparter Landis writes a gentle and beautiful arrangement for SAB choir.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

Comfort, Comfort

John Ferguson takes the popular "Freu dich sehr" tune and sets it within a light, dance-like ritornel. It works equally well with keyboard or Orff instruments...

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

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

God Alone Be Praised: Ad Lucem

A lyrical and accessible hymn anthem useful for Reformation Day, Christ the King or other church celebrations. This is one of two tunes commissioned by ALCM for its 30th anniversary and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christ the King; Reformation

9781506447209

Children of the Heavenly Father

A classic a cappella setting of a classic Swedish folk tune. St. Olaf faculty member Robert Scholz expands the St. Olaf choral series with this choral treasure.

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

9780800659110

Before the Marvel of This Night

Published in 1982, this setting of Jaroslav Vajda's wonderful text has become our best-selling seasonal anthem. Also available: instrumental parts by Carl...

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

Take Up Your Cross

Set to a lilting Scottish folk tune, Anthony Giamanco writes easy choral music appropriate for high school through adult. The clear and clean writing makes this...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week

9780800678968

Thou Shalt Know Him

This piece by Canadian composer Mark Sirett is exquisite in every way, from its rich harmonic writing to its poignant text.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

Behold a Host, Arrayed in White

This three-part setting provides a fresh, inviting take on this treasured hymn text, and is an excellent option for the choir with limited rehearsal time. This...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Christ the King

9780806698212

As We Gather At Your Table

K. Lee Scott composed this version of his successful SATB anthem for the Augsburg Easy Choirbook, vol. 2. It is interesting, unique accessible music for communion and general use. Voicing: SAB, kybd

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; General

9780800678081

Augsburg Organ Library: November

Augsburg Organ Library: November, contains 33 pieces for worship or recitals based on tunes for harvest, stewardship, Thanksgiving, and Christ the King.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Autumn

9780800658960

I Believe This Is Jesus

A spirited arrangement of a traditional spiritual with infectious vocal lines. The text is both a proclaimation of faith and an invitation for all to come and...

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