Augsburg Fortress

On Earth Has Dawned This Day of Days

Here is a wonderful festival piece for Easter featuring choir, organ, and optional brass (available as a downloadable score). The tune "Erschienen ist der...

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

Hilariter

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Easter

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Amy Engelsdorfer sets Isaac Watts's beloved text with a fresh, melodic line that reflects the solemnity and adoration of the text.

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

9781506422206

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

Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord

In this work, Aaron David Miller creates a festive setting of a beloved Martin Luther text.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Reformation

9781506425726

Easter Anthem in Celtic Style: Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

A German Easter chorale is rhythmically adapted to evoke a joyful lightness...

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

9781451492453

Whoever Would Be Great among You

Ronald A. Nelson is the composer for this Lenten anthem.

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week

Crown Him Lord of All

In this fresh arrangement of the hymn, "Who Is He in Yonder Stall?", a children's choir sings the questions and adults of the congregation sing the answers.

Voicing: Children's choir; Organ; Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

Up through Endless Ranks of Angels

A thrilling setting of the tune Ascended Triumph by Henry Gerike, useful for Ascension as well as the entire Easter season. The use of the optional trumpet...

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

9780800658816

Creator Spirit, Who Gave Us Life

Two of today's finest practitioners combine in the creation of this anthem, especially suitable for Pentecost and occasions focusing on the arts...

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

9781451420678

The Lone, Wild Bird

A soprano solo begins and ends this much-loved arrangement of the tune Prospect. A gentle 3/4 meter and choral writing that is mostly in unison, make this...

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

9780800645236

Ah, Holy Jesus

Classic John Ferguson. Easy, yet very effective with a recurring bass ostinato. This work is included on the hymn festival recording from ALCM which was completed in 1994.

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

There Is a Green Hill Far Away

Ideal for Good Friday, this beautiful anthem is a reflection on Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The flute/violin part is absolutely gorgeous and accompanies the lush writing...

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

9781451479461

Wondrous Love

This popular American folk hymn is simple in nature, with a profound message of love emanating from the text. The a capella setting opens with a soloist, before expanding...

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

Come Away to the Skies

A spirited, joyful setting of this early American tune and Wesley text, perfect for small choirs on Easter or the Sunday after.

Voicing: Organ; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter

9781506422008

Go Up to the Mountain of God

Michael Helman writes an original text and tune that has become a wonderful addition to the repertoire for Transfiguration. Helman's setting is simple, yet rich in harmony, and will serve all SATB choirs well.

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

9780800658359

Abide in Us, O Bread of Life

David Cherwien writes a tender anthem for SATB choir, organ, and flute, ideal for communion and sacramental use, based on a hymn from Peace Be Still: Hymns of Susan Palo Cherwien, Vol. 3.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium

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

Love One Another

The piece is filled with lush, warm sounds and well-placed drama. The short repeated "Holy, Holy" passage is a wonderfully unifying motive throughout. Love...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Maundy Thursday

9780800659646

Were You There

A new arrangement of the familiar African-American spiritual. To be effective, the soprano solo must float freely over the choral parts. Dr. Richard Proulx is a...

Use: Lent & Holy Week

9786000175993