Augsburg Fortress

Christ the Center

Perfect for the smaller choir and an easy addition for large choirs, this stately hymnlike anthem features a Herb Brokering text appropriate for Christ the King and occasions focused on Christ’s work in our lives.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christ the King; Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Ordination

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

This arrangement, first published in 1937, features all of F. Melius Christiansen's signature harmonic and melodic touches. Perfect for Christmas Eve, choirs will love learning or relearning this enduring setting.

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

Song of Thanksgiving

Tony Ward's paraphrase of Psalm 111 delights in God's beauty, gracious mercy, and endless love.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Epiphany; General

As the Dark Awaits the Dawn

Composed for the 100th anniversary of the St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this extraordinary Advent anthem by Christopher Aspaas takes Susan Palo Cherwien's...

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

9781451420654

Jesus Loves Me

Here is a winner in all respects! The writing is in a soft jazz style and, with the addition of saxophone, is a piece choirs will ask to return to time after time.

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

9780800656515

Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise

A classic hymn arrangement by Carl Schalk, setting his flowing tune to Herbert Brokering's text.

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

9780800646127

Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen

This sparkling arrangement by Davide Mutti captures the vibrancy of the traditional carol with active choral writing and an integral organ score that adds color and flair.

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

You, Christ, Have Been Our Heritage

David Cherwien has crafted a new tune and hymn concertato for the final hymn text written by Susan Palo Cherwien, which highlights key stories in Jesus’ life. A beautifully crafted text and setting useful throughout the year.

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

The Great O Antiphons: A Service for Advent

Now available as a Digital Download. Advent service by Carl Schalk based on the Great O Antiphons. Scored for SATB choir, assembly, and organ. Includes poetry by Jill Peláez Baumgaertner. Permission is granted for duplication of this entire digital download by the original purchaser for local use.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent

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Gospel Acclamations for Autumn

Digital Download edition. Choral gospel acclamations for Lectionary 23 through All Saints Day with one per Sunday or festival day in church year, years A, B, and C. Unison with keyboard accompaniment and congregational part. Permission is granted for duplication of this entire digital download by the original purchaser for local use.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: All Saints; Autumn; Christ the King; Reformation

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Gospel Acclamations for Summer

Digital Download edition. 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. Permission is granted for duplication of this entire digital download by the original purchaser for local use

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Ordinary Time; Summer

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Come, Beloved of the Maker

David and Susan Cherwien offer all that is new and beautiful in this elegant setting. Susan has written a profound text with poetic images of Epiphany and...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium

9780800675158

Thou Shalt Know Him

An SSAA a cappella version of the original mixed voice edition. Also available for TTBB.

Voicing: treble or male choir
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

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-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

Create in Me a Clean Heart

Paul Christiansen sets select verses from Psalm 41 and Psalm 51 for SATB a cappella choir with the familiar Freylinghausen melody.  

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

9780800645847

Come with Rejoicing

Voicing: Solo vocal
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9780800645755

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

Restless Weaver

The text for this piece, set to the tune BEACH SPRING, is an urgent prayer to God, the "restless weaver," for inspiration to work for justice and the responsible care of creation.

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

In the Fair Morning

Evelyn Larter initially wrote this uplifting Easter piece as a vocal solo in the collection “In the Fair Morning: Vocal Solos for the Easter Season” and here has rescored it for SATB choir.   

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

The Lord Shall Come and Not Be Slow

This simple, lyric gem for a cappella choir creates an atmosphere of quiet beauty. With a thoughtful, rich text, this work encourages the listener to prepare for the coming of the Lord. SATB

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

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