Augsburg Fortress

Where Shepherds Lately Knelt

Carl Schalk lovingly crafted a melody for this Jaroslav Vajda text, which asks us to imagine ourselves as part of the continuing incarnation story. A beautiful, classic anthem.

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

9780800646523

Create in Me a Clean Heart

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

9780800645847

Come with Rejoicing

Voicing: Solo vocal
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800645755

Guide My Feet

Clayton White’s setting of a traditional spiritual speaks of the need for guidance and trust in the Lord.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week; Ordination

All My Hope on God Is Founded

A new tune composed by Nick Klemetson is paired with a beloved hymn text in this 2-part mixed anthem. Written for smaller choirs, the creative writing and text painting give this anthem musical interest, making it effective for choirs of any size.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Ordination; Praise & Thanksgiving

Sing to the Lord A New Song

This anthem presents the text of Psalm 96:1-3. The voice parts are easy to learn because each is an engaging melody on its own.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter; Thanksgiving

9781451498981

Gospel Acclamations for Summer

Choral gospel acclamations for Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 8 through 22 with Lesser Festivals. One per Sunday or festival day in the church year, years A, B, C.

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800678579

Christ Is Arisen: Easter Fanfare

Here is the perfect opening/call to worship or anthem for Easter worship. It's written for SATB with three trumpets, but if you don't have three trumpets, try...

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

9780800677039

Here I Am, Lord

Augsburg Fortress is pleased to add this contemporary classic to its St. Olaf Choral Series. Young's setting is an exquisite rendition of the Dan Schutte text...

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

9780800656058

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

Christ's Blessing

This brief but rich motet asks for Christ's Blessing upon everyone.

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

Harvest Gold

From the masterful minds of Susan Palo Cherwien and David Cherwien comes a new composition that is accessible for choirs of all sizes.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Thanksgiving

9781506425801

Borning Cry

This beloved hymn by John Ylvisaker is given a fresh arrangement for SAB choir...

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Baptism; Funeral; General; Marriage

9781451498769

The Sun Was Bright That Easter Dawn

Thomas Keesecker has lyrically set Herman Stuempfle's Easter hymn text for choir, organ, and trumpet...

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

9781451492613

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

The Fullness of God

This anthem is perfect for choirs large and small. The accessible voice leading allows this piece to be done on limited rehearsal time. As it is a Nancy Raabe arrangement...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy

9781451462494

Put on Love

Working with a grace-filled text from Colossians, Lee Dengler skillfully clothes it in a setting gently propelled forward in triple meter. Along the way, he works in...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General; Wedding

9781451420784

What is This Lovely Fragrance?

A lovely arrangement of the traditional French carol. This anthem brings to life the calling of the shepherds to the manger, perfect for use on Christmas Eve or...

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

9781451401783

Let the Whole Creation Cry

An exciting exhortation for all creation to praise the Lord! This elegant arrangement provides an accessible three-part arrangement that is perfect for the...

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

9780806698182

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

A new tune for a beloved text, this piece offers easy two-part mixed writing. Harmonic variety in the piano accompaniment and contrasting vocal sections skillfully carry this well-known Advent text.

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

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