Augsburg Fortress

I Will Trust in the Lord: Five Spirituals

This collection showcases five of Undine Smith Moore's spirituals edited by Anton Armstrong, who includes an instructional forward written for this edition.

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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Rise Up, O Men of God

Voicing: TTBB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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For You Alone, O God, I Wait

Andrew Birling crafted this paraphrase of Psalm 62 using two hymn tunes, DETROIT and BROTHER JAMES' AIR.

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

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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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Peace I Leave with You

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

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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

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

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

When Memory Fades

Carl Schalk has written a beautiful and sweeping melody that cradles a profound text about memory loss and the deep and abiding love of God.

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

The Hills Are Bare at Bethlehem

The perfect anthem for choirs of all sizes for Christmas Eve or lessons and carols services.

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

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Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! Earth and All Stars

This anthem for SATB voices, organ, optional brass quartet (or quintet) timpani and four handbells also has an optional part for the assembly...

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

Easter Anthem in Celtic Style: Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

A German Easter chorale is rhythmically adapted to evoke a joyful lightness...

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

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Treasures in Heaven

Featured in a collection from 2008, this setting for two-part choir was an instant favorite. The effortless musicality of this arrangement will leave you...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Epiphany; General; Lent & Holy Week

9780800664282

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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

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

The Day of Resurrection!

This familiar Easter text is given new life with a fresh tune from Farlee, with a jubilant setting for choir, brass, and organ...

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

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Scored for SATB, keyboard, and optional C instrument, William Bradley Roberts writes a new setting of his popular unison anthem based on a beloved hymn text paraphrase of Psalm 23 and pairs it with his original tune, GRANT.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Easter; Funeral

Each Road

A stirring poem about the end of hatred and the epiphany of love by Jeannette M. Lindholm leads to a moving anthem by David C. Pike, rich with choral text painting.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
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

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Amy Engelsdorfer sets Isaac Watts's beloved text with a fresh, melodic line that reflects the solemnity and adoration of the text.

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

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