Augsburg Fortress

Still, Still, Still

The traditional Austrian carol is set by Chris Biemesderfer in a charming, accessible arrangement for SAB choir with a gentle piano accompaniment.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Christmas

Our Mission Is to Follow Jesus

Inspired by a synod convocation titled "Worship Is a Verb", choirs will enjoy exploring all the verbs in the text and how God calls communities to serve, learn, and follow the example of Jesus.

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

Creator of the Stars of Night

A remarkable piece that is equally at home on Christ the King Sunday as it is in Advent! With echoes of chant, this 2-part anthem focuses on the kingship and...

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

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How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

A stylish anthem with a Baroque flair. Scored for SAB and keyboard on a classic text by John Newton.

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

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Souls of the Righteous

Anthem for SATB and organ on a text from the Book of Wisdom. Especially suitable for All Saints days or funeral and memorial occasions.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: All Saints; Funeral

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O Keep Me as the Apple of Your Eye

William Bradley Roberts wrote a new tune for this setting of a Susan Palo Cherwien text that is reminiscent of Psalm 23, asking for God’s steadfast presence and comfort in our lives. Scored for SATB choir, it can also be sung by two-part mixed choir.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; All Saints; Evening; Healing; Psalms

A Woman and a Coin

Paul D. Weber writes a beautiful and graceful anthem with a text by Jaroslav Vajda, reflecting on the Parables of the Lost.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week; Ordinary Time

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

May God Bestow on Us Grace

Aaron David Miller creates another masterful composition with this lyrical setting of a Martin Luther text.

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

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Now the Heavens Start to Whisper

In this piece, Thomas Keesecker offers a fresh interpretation of the beloved Welsh tune SUO GAN.

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

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Just As I Am

This simple, yet effective anthem includes a verse of the Welsh hymn, "I Hear Thy Welcome Voice" and with only 2 voice parts, it can be quickly learned.

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

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I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

A festive, very accessible setting of the much-loved newer hymn - easy enough to put together is one rehearsal, yet festive enough for special occasions....

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

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God Is Our Refuge

Zebulon Highben makes Psalm 46 come to life with musical text-painting that supports the dramatic shifts in mood within the psalm.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; Psalms; Reformation

Christ Calls to Me

Anthony Giamanco sets a text by Mennonite poet Adam M. L. Tice in this expressive SATB anthem with lyrical melodies and jazz-inflected harmonies. The text speaks of Christ’s grace-filled blessings to us even when we stray.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; Ordination; Reformation

Unto Us a Child Is Born

Eugene Hancock marvelously knits together the tune of the spiritual “Mary Had a Baby” with the chant “Hodie Christus natus est” and clothes them with the Christmas text from Isaiah.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

Blessed Rest

Scott Perkins sets text from Revelation 14 and Romans 8 in this flowing, lyrical anthem appropriate for All Saints, funerals, or any time of remembrance.

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

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Steal Away

The oboe and piano parts shine as partners with the choir in this spiritual arrangement by Robert Benson. This piece is very effective for the end of the church year or Sundays in Lent.

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

9781506447483

Psalm 95

Michael Bedford did a terrific job of composing the musical setting for this praiseful Psalm. Bold and exuberant, the choir proclaims that we should sing to the Lord...

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

9781451479447

It Is the Lord!

This anthem conveys a beautiful message of thanksgiving and praise for the Lord. The solemn and reflective nature seems to ponder the Lord's sacrifice. The haunting flute...

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

9781451479379

Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness

Based on the well-known hymn text, this anthem is truly majestic! Scored for SATB and organ.

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