Augsburg Fortress

I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Shout On

From the early American hymnbook, The Sacred Harp, this anthem has a joyful message of confidence in the truth of the Resurrection...

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

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A Mighty Fortress

Ferguson captures the essence of ''Ein feste Burg'' in this strong setting that will surely become a classic in sacred choral literature. As always, a creative...

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

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O Jerusalem!

Wayne Wold wrote the poetry of this dramatic and stirring anthem while visiting the Holy Land and musically captures all the emotion of the Passion story with intense and colorful text painting.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

An exuberant setting of Martin Luther's celebrated Easter hymn, this anthem is appropriate for the Easter season and any festive service celebrating communion or Christ's work on the cross.

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Communion; Easter

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Awake, My Heart

A new tune carries this well-known text in refreshing triple meter. Accessible for any choir, this piece is easily learned and loved, and useful in a variety of...

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

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Have Mercy on Me, O God

A stunning motet setting of the beloved text from Psalm 51. Simple enough vocally for most SATB choirs, yet rewarding to rehearse and perform. Season: Lent

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

An exquisite anthem by Kenneth Jennings setting a well-known text to new music.

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

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Psalm 46: The Lord of Hosts from Psalm Set

A welcome addition to the repertoire for Reformation, try it with a segue to the singing of the hymn, "A Mighty Fortress," for an especially effective performance.

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

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Psalm 130: Out of the Depths from Psalm Set

Quoting a fragment of the tune Aus tiefer Not, this is a setting that will be a classic for years to come. Ferguson's creative writing shines in this...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

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Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head

Here is an a cappella setting of the traditional carol which genuinely captures its beauty and simplicity. This second offering in the new St. Olaf Choral...

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

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Give Me Jesus

A moving and highly effective setting of the traditional spiritual. Duets between the tenors and basses in the second verse and between the altos and sopranos...

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

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Lost in the Night

Vocal lines with soaring leaps highlight this plaintive advent text. A standard in choral music for the season.

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

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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

On Hills of Bethlehem

With an expressive, lilting melody, Robert Scholz has crafted a delightful choral setting of this original poem for Epiphany by Carol Hodge.

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas; Epiphany

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Oh, That Bleeding Lamb

The St. Olaf Series brings this classic spiritual back into print. Moore is a much revered black composer whose works have been performed by choirs throughout the country.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

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For All the Saints

A festive and triumphant celebration of sound, this setting of Sine Nomine is one that won't soon be forgotten. Each of the seven verses is set in superb style....

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: All Saints; Autumn

Augsburg Motet Book

This beautiful collection of motets spans seven centuries, six countries, and four languages. Each short choral work is either unaccompanied or has instrumental doubling...

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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All Earth Is Hopeful

Featuring sections in Spanish and English and a lively percussion accompaniment, James E. Bobb's setting of Toda La Tierra is guarenteed to become an instant favorite for choirs and congregations everywhere.

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

Away in a Manger

Enjoy this stress-free yet elegant SAB setting of the familiar carol using the tune CRADLE SONG, lovingly arranged by John Ferguson for his grandson.

Voicing: SAB
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas

Piano Reflections on Chorale Tunes

This volume includes settings of seven German chorale tunes to use as prelude, offertory, or additional attendant service music.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium; Medium-Difficult
Use: General; Reformation