Augsburg Fortress

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

Come, Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace

Here is the perfect anthem for the first Sunday of Advent! Written in the style of an expressive art song, this unison/two-part mixed anthem by Frederick Frahm for adult choirs of any size is particularly useful when rehearsal time is limited.

Voicing: U/2pt mxd
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

Canticle of the Turning: My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout

A children's or youth choir could sing the first verse of this flexible arrangement, with an adult choir joining on the refrain and leading subsequent verses.

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

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

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

Magnificat

Ruth Elaine Schram has written a setting of the Magnificat that brings to life this beautiful text for children and young singers, as well as an adult 2-part...

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Children's choir; Keyboard
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; General

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Lost in the Night

Kyle Haugen, new to the Augsburg catalog, pairs this Finnish folk tune melody with a contemporary piano line. This three-part anthem is great for choirs with...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

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As the Dark Awaits the Dawn

In this NEW setting, Carl Schalk has arranged his original Advent melody for a cappella choir, providing rich harmonies and lyrical text painting to carry the stirring text by Susan Palo Cherwien.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

Wake, Awake

Rich chords permeate this classic arrangement of an Advent text. Solemn invocations break into a flurry of "hallelujah"s and a final declaration of praise.

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

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There's a Voice in the Wilderness

Here is an excellent setting of a text and tune from the Renewing Worship Songbook. Anne Krentz Organ is a masterful arranger and this setting is one of her...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

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The King Shall Come

Thomas Keesecker has written an original melody for this well-known Advent hymn and a piano part that supports and enriches the choir's singing.

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

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Advent Prayer

Scored for two-part mixed choir and keyboard and based on the hymn Veni Emmanuel, Hal Hopson wrote this piece as a companion to his popular A Lenten Walk. Also available as a digital download.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

Each Winter As the Year Grows Older

This newer Advent hymn is appropriate any time during winter. The hymn's chant-like quality translates beautifully to choral music, further enhanced by optional instrumental accompaniment.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

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Come Now, O Prince of Peace

A stunning setting for Advent or anytime. The instrumental lines weave a rich tapestry of sound in this meditative reflection on the unity of the Body of...

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

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Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

An all-around winner, your singers will love this! John Helgen knows how to write for the child's voice and keyboard.

Voicing: Children's choir; Unison
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

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Advent Hymn

Written in an elegant, yet simple style, this short motet is effective for use in worship, Advent carol services, or concerts.

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

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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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Rejoice, Rejoice

An energetic piece for Advent. With driving rhythms and exceptional two-part writing, this is sure to become a favorite with your choir. Voicing: Two-part mixed, pno

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

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