Augsburg Fortress

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

God, You Spin the Whirling Planets

Nathan Zullinger writes a graceful two-part mixed arrangement of this hymn found in the hymnal Glory to God, based on the Early American tune PLEADING SAVIOR. An engaging anthem that can be easily learned by any sized choir.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Creation; General

The World Is Filled with Awe: An Anthem of Thanksgiving

This jubilant setting of Psalm 65 is sure to enliven Thanksgiving worship. Mark Sirett’s dynamic writing highlights the depth of the psalm text with shifts in tempo and mood.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General; Thanksgiving

This Host in Shining Robes

John Helgen has masterfully set a poem by Gracia Grindal that reflects on the saints who have gone before us and continue to surround us in spirit. An ideal addition to All Saints worship or a church anniversary.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Praise & Thanksgiving

Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

This well-loved hymn, featuring a text based on writings from Julian of Norwich and the tune NORWICH by Carolyn Jennings, is set for SAB choir with organ by Kenneth Lowenberg.

Voicing: SAB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; Creation

I Am a Child of God

Ann Schrooten has crafted a versatile arrangement of a grace-filled song by Cheryl and Bruce Harding set for unison children’s or adult choir. Written for use during confirmation services and appropriate for worship focused on inclusion and unity.

Voicing: U, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Baptism; Confirmation/Affirmation; Creation

Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Psalter for Worship, Year B

Includes the psalm texts, refrains, psalm tones, and keyboard accompaniments from Evangelical Lutheran Worship for Year B.

How Firm a Foundation

David Cherwien breathes new life into this cherished hymn arranged in a vibrant setting for SATB choir with assembly and opt. C instrument. Choral stanzas are both gentle and dynamic and the congregation will enjoy singing in canon with the choir.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Praise & Thanksgiving

Prayers for Our Earth: A Suite for Choir and Piano

Bret Hesla and Zach Busch have crafted a choral setting of the inspiring prayer from Pope Francis “A Prayer for Our Earth.” Set in six shorter movements, the anthem lends itself to creative and flexible programming.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Creation

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

Come and Find the Quiet Center

Mark Sedio’s new tune, QUIET PEACE, is arranged for SAB choir in this easily learned, gently expressive anthem that features the inspiring poetry of Shirley Erena Murray.  

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

A New Magnificat

A lyric dialog between the songs of Hannah and Mary by Carolyn Jennings, this piece can be performed with soloist or solo sections.

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

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

The hope and yearning of the Advent season are aptly portrayed in this compelling anthem from Leland Sateren based on the well-loved Charles Wesley text.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

Christ Has No Body But Yours

Karen Black writes an expressive new anthem with rich harmonic movement in the Lutheran choral tradition for a cappella SATB divisi choir.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

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

Take My Life, That I May Be: Toma, oh Dios, mi voluntad

The joyful abandonment of the heart to God is reflected in this playful, celebratory arrangement. Here is a terrific marriage of a well-known hymn text to a lively Spanish tune. Spanish text provided.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

Sing Nowell, Sing Gloria!

This modern carol from Olaf C. Christiansen, past conductor of the St. Olaf Choir, will delight your singers and listeners with its dancing exuberance and joyful text.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

Augsburg Easy Choirbook, Volume 3: Music for the Church Year

A collection of unison and 2-part, accessible music for church, school, and community choirs.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent; All Saints; Christ the King; Christmas; Communion; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week; Thanksgiving

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Celestial Spring: IV Glorification

A new edition of a classic motet by F. Melius Christiansen, the closing fugue of his work “Celestial Spring.”

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

The Song of Peace

This stunning anthem by Olaf C. Christiansen incorporates modern harmonic structure and perfectly captures the stirring poetry of Lillian Atcherson. As the heavens open, the angels’ song dispels the world’s need for power and brings new hope of peace and love. 

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas