Augsburg Fortress

The Lord Is My Light: Dominus illuminatio mea

In this expressive setting of Psalm 27 by Daniel Nelson, the tenors and basses sing the title phrase in Latin on a reoccurring open fifth pattern while the trebles sing the psalm text in eloquent and soaring lines.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Epiphany; Ordinary Time; Psalms

As the Deer Longs for the Waterbrooks

In his setting of Psalm 42, Robert Benson provides a dramatic, multi-movement choral work masterfully scored for SATB choir and organ with an integral cello part.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Lent & Holy Week; Ordinary Time; Psalms

Call and Answer

Written for an organ dedication, Brenda Portman’s festive anthem features a colorful organ accompaniment with poetry that invites all to join the dance of Christ.

Voicing: SATB, Children's choir, HB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Praise & Thanksgiving

Live unto God

Adapted from the Romans 14 text, Zebulon M. Highben writes a graceful and lyrical motet with optional keyboard accompaniment, appropriate for All Saints Sunday or during the Easter season.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Easter; Funeral

My Times Are in Your Hand

K. Lee Scott adds new depth to Psalm 31 in this sensitive and timely setting for SATB choir and keyboard, calling upon God’s faithfulness during times of doubt and fear.

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

Do Not I Love Thee, O My Lord?

A sensitive, expressive anthem that perfectly captures the deeply personal text.

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

Drop, Dew, from Heaven

Based on the text from Isaiah 45, Norris has composed a slowly building, atmospheric anthem perfect for Advent.

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

I Will Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills

Beloved Psalm 121 is given a gentle contemporary setting by William Schoenfeld.

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

Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree

The rich harmonic language of this a cappella anthem brings the beloved text "Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree" to life.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

A familiar Advent hymn paired with two unexpected tunes: a German chorale and English folk tune.

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

Psalm 150

Rhythmic and brimming with vitality, this setting of Psalm 150 invites both choir and organist to bring the text to life.

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

The Newborn King of Ages

Richard Clemmitt's delightful anthem based on an English carol, perfect for Christmas.

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

We Worship You, God

An anthem that sings of God's unfolding acts through history, God's constancy, and our amazement at God's faithfulness.

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

Go to Dark Gethsemane

David W. Music gives new life to this beloved hymn by providing a new melody.

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

Love Is Come Again

Hear the Easter hymn "Now the Green Blade Rises" with new ears in this sensitive and sweeping musical setting by Jeff Fuhrer.

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

Our Paschal Lamb that Sets Us Free

Martin Franzmann's lively text dances in 6/8 time, and the brass quintet adds brilliance and gravity.

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

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Brenda Portman's lovely, expressive choral setting of this beloved hymn features beautiful part-writing and a flowing piano accompaniment with optional a cappella sections.

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

God Alone Be Praised: Handbell Setting

John A. Benke's setting of PER CRUCEM for handbells (3-5 octaves) was comissioned by the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians in 2017 for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

This is a digital download. You will only receive one file to duplicate, but you must purchase enough copies for each member of your choir.

Voicing: Handbells
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Reformation

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Bless God's Holy Name: Psalm 103

A noble and energetic anthem featuring text from Psalm 103.

Voicing: Keyboard; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Ordination; Recognition

An Irish Blessing

A lovely anthem with rich text for times of blessing, sending, and commissioning.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; Graduation; Spring