Augsburg Fortress

For the Sake of the World: Three Pieces for Choir

A collection of three anthems based on Introductions to the Day from Evangelical Lutheran Worship.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; SAB/3-part mixed; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

God So Loved the World

Originally written for a children's choir, ensembles of all sizes will enjoy this lovely unison setting of John 3:16-17.

Voicing: Organ; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

He Is Born: Il est né

A lively anthem sung in both French and English, perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

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

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

Holy God, Holy and Glorious

Jeremy J. Bankson gives this beloved hymn, filled with expansive images for God, a lyrical and expressive setting.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christ the King; General; Lent & Holy Week; Transfiguration

We Arise This Day

Tony Ward’s adaptation of St. Patrick’s Breastplate with a new, gentle, lilting melody.

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

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

John Carter combines a new melody with a familiar text to create a beautiful, rich anthem.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Good Friday; Lent & Holy Week; Three Days

Where Charity and Love Prevail

This anthem’s profound text sings about inclusion, love and caring for our neighbor.

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

My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness

Anne Krentz Organ has written a lilting and lyrical musical setting of this Magnificat paraphrase, perfect for Advent 4 or Lessons and Carols services.

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

See Amid the Winter's Snow

Evelyn Larter has given this familiar text and tune a jazz-inspired twist.

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

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The King Shall Come

Thomas Keesecker has written an original melody for this well-known Advent hymn and a piano part that supports and enriches the choir's singing.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

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From Heaven Above

Syncopation and delight abound in this setting of Luther's classic chorale "From Heaven Above."

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

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Hear My Voice, O Lord

Jayne Southwick Cool adds to her impressive catalogue of choral music with this gorgeous composition for Lent.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

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Said Judas to Mary

This imaginative setting of a hymn by Sydney Carter recounts Mary anointing the feet of Jesus and our call to care for neighbors.

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

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Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies

This composition by Mark Sedio is a welcomed addition to the Christmas choral repertoire.

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

Bread of the World

This lovely, accessible piece marks composer Mark Pope's debut in the Augsburg Fortress catalogue.

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

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Winter Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter

Featuring one of the more contemplative and beloved tunes of the Christmas season, this composition by Frances Meier is sure to become a favorite of choirs of all sizes.

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

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Wonder of Wonders

This work by Mark Sedio is appropriate for choirs of all sizes and a welcome addition to any choral library.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

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Enviado: The Lord Now Sends Us Forth

This jubilant text, which emphasizes the work we Christians are called to do for the sake of the world, alternates between Spanish and English...

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Keyboard
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

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I Come with Joy

This charming SAB setting by Zebulon M. Highben offers a fresh interpretation of a familiar tune.

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

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