Augsburg Fortress

Psalm 50: Offer unto God, mvt II

A classic brought up-to-date with the performance practice of St. Olaf Choir today. A wonderful addition to the repertoire of an accomplished choir whether it...

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Safe in the Shadow of the Lord

A gentle anthem based on Psalm 91 for a children’s choir. Text by Timothy Dudley Smith.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd/Children, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

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Song of Peace - V' chit' tu

Composed for the 100th anniversary of the St. Olaf Choral Festival. This work, based on a Hebrew text from Isaiah, is a moving cry for peace. 

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

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By Gracious Powers

Musical offerings of this caliber are a rare treat and should be enjoyed by choirs and congregations if at all possible. Here is a profound text-set with...

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

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Cradle Hymn

Another Christmas gem from the composer of "Before the Marvel of This Night." Carl Schalk uses the Isaac Watts text "Hush! My Dear, Lie Still and Slumber,"...

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

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So Art Thou to Me

For many years the vocal solo "So Art Thou to Me" was the most popular item in the collection Rejoice Now My Spirit by K. Lee Scott. Now Scott has set it for...

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

9780800674304

Image of the Unseen God

Hymn anthem by Richard Hillert on a text by Susan Palo Cherwien. Scored for SATB and organ, an excellent choral selection for Christ the King Sunday.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christ the King; General

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Give Me Jesus

This is a stunning setting of the beloved spiritual. Church and college choirs alike will find the learning of this piece worthwhile.

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

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God of Grace and God of Laughter!

Innovative employment of musical metaphors makes this piece a joy to sing and to hear. Roy Hopp has won many prestigious awards for his hymnody-this is...

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

9780800659578

Be Thou a Smooth Way

A stunning setting for advanced choir, this traditional Irish melody incorporates the hymntune ST. COLUMBIA. Enjoy the flowing and meditative piano part as it ornaments the texture.

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

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Shall We Gather at the River

Donna Gartman Shultz's choral arranging skills are top-notch; she understands both the voice and the text. Her flowing accompaniment keeps this lovely...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Autumn

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Fairest Lord Jesus

This familiar German folk tune and text were adapted from Hymnal 1982. The ethereal piano accompaniment aids and augments the haunting modal shifts.

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

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Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

A resounding fanfare for trumpets is wonderfully integrated into a festive setting of this well-known tune. Simple choral voicing and an upbeat, easy...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: All Saints; Easter

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I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

This is a welcome addition to the repertoire of hymnody arranged for choral singing. Choral settings of songs and hymns offer wonderful options and opportunities for teaching.

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

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How Can I Keep From Singing?

A joyous, lilting rendition of this much loved song; very accessible for children's choirs or treble ensembles.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

9780800658335

Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah

Listen and you will be charmed by its haunting simplicity and the possibilities for its uses in worship!

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

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Advent Hymn

Written in an elegant, yet simple style, this short motet is effective for use in worship, Advent carol services, or concerts.

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

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How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Ferguson has created a lovely, lyric setting for women of this beloved English traditional tune suitable for either worship or concert. The writing, both...

Voicing: Piano; SSAA
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

9780800656164

Open Your Ears, O Faithful People

The Hasidic tune Yisrael V'Oraita in an easy, yet fresh setting that will work well with children, youth or adults. Especially effective when used as a response to the readings.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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The Record of John

Anthem for Advent scored for two-part mixed voices, baritone solo, and organ. 

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

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