Augsburg Fortress

Amazing Grace

The beloved hymn "Amazing Grace" is set to the old traditional tune HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN.

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

9781506413792

Born in the Night, Mary's Child

The text and the haunting melody of "Born in the Night, Mary's Child" are supported by a well-crafted piano accompaniment.

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

9781506413822

I Am the Light

This version of a classic treble choir anthem has updated, inclusive language and a secondary part for male voices.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Epiphany; General

9781451498844

In the Light of His Glory and Grace

A truly exquisite crafting of music, this anthem is a setting of the familiar "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus." Choirs will savor each harmonic turn of the...

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

9780800664268

Just As I Am

This gentle arrangement of the beloved hymn, Just As I Am, is expertly set for choir and piano by Hal H. Hopson. An opening solo line gives way to the full choir...

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

9781451451634

Take Us to This Place with Music

This anthem beautifully welcomes the congregation to worship. The text speaks about the all the wonderful things the church has to offer those who come, the sounds within, the...

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

9781451479454

The Day of Pentecost

Hal Hopson has created another wonderful marriage of various musical styles in this setting...

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

9781451492590

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

With a gentle beginning with plenty of rubato, this favorite hymn truly takes off into bluesy swing! Turn your choir loose with this gem and you will not be disappointed! SATB, piano

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

9780806697130

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?

In true Spiritual style, this anthem is full of fun and swing. Driving rhythm and soulful accompaniment work together with the choir to present this well-known...

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

9780806697307

Jesus Send Us on Your Mission

An original text along with an original tune deals with sharing the good news and love of Christ. The accompaniment is written for piano.

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

9781451498875

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

This fresh arrangement in laid-back jazz style is nothing but fun. The down-tempo relaxed swing allows the accompanist to shine alongside the choir.

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

9780806697123

Come, Let Us Eat

A quintessential communion anthem! Anthony Giamanco sets this well-loved hymn in an accessible arrangement for SAB choir with a gentle jazz-inflected piano accompaniment.

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

Oh, Worship the King

Here is a fresh take on a popular hymn text arranged by accomplished composer Mark Shepperd for two-part mixed choir. A delight for choirs of any size and useful throughout the year.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

Our Father in Heaven

The revered text of the Lord’s Prayer is set by Eugene Hancock with expressive phrasing and poignant dynamics in a moving anthem for solo voice with SATB choir.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

Build a Longer Table

John Helgen crafts a moving setting of a hymn of justice found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings. The text speaks of healing divisions and caring for those in need rather than shutting them out.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter; General

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

This favorite hymn is arranged for 2-part mixed choir, organ and optional steel drum, percussion and assembly.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Keyboard; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Communion; Stewardship

Song of Thanksgiving

Tony Ward's paraphrase of Psalm 111 delights in God's beauty, gracious mercy, and endless love.

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

God Who Watches Over Me

Robyn Lensch has provided an original text and folk-like melody with a Celtic flavor...

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

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Thomas Keesecker creatively sets this familiar hymn text to the English folksong SALLY GARDENS with lush and accessible writing that sings beautifully.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Confirmation/Affirmation; Lent & Holy Week; Reformation

Arise and Rejoice

Here is a joyful anthem of praise and thanksgiving from Mark Patterson. The original text celebrates the “gifts of age and youth, the wisdom of the years” and is paired with energetic and uplifting music.

Voicing: SATB, Children's choir, HB
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Ordination; Praise & Thanksgiving; Stewardship; Thanksgiving