Augsburg Fortress

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!

Delightful and joyous, this dance-like setting of the familiar hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” by Kristina Langlois highlights the character of the Medieval tune ORIENTIS PARTIBUS and captures the excitement of the Easter text.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Org
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter

It Came upon the Midnight Clear

Imaginative text painting brings added depth to this well-loved carol arranged by Tom Trenney. Lyrical writing is mixed with lush chordal harmonies along with a full piano accompaniment.

Night Long Awaited / Noche de paz

An Argentinian text and tune found in All Creation Sings are skillfully arranged by Sherri Hansen in this gentle anthem, which incorporates a stanza of “Silent Night.”

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas

When We Must Bear Persistent Pain

David Cherwien writes a poignant setting of a Ruth Duck hymn text, found in All Creation Sings, which asks for God’s care while suffering from chronic pain. An easily learned and effective anthem.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Healing; Ordinary Time

The Church of Christ, in Every Age

David Cherwien writes a festive arrangement of the familiar hymn set in classical concertato style. An uplifting addition to the Augsburg Choral Hymn Series that highlights the need for social justice and care of neighbors.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General

As Your Spirit in the Desert

With text by Susan Palo Cherwien, "As Your Spirit in the Desert" is perfect for the first Sunday in Lent.

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

9781506408514

O Word of God Incarnate

The traditional hymn is set for unison choir by Brenda Portman with the familiar tune MUNICH. The flowing piano accompaniment enhances the anthem while supporting the singers.

Voicing: U, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; Reformation

Lord of All Hopefulness

Nancy Grundahl’s reflective setting of this beloved hymn draws the listener to the text by beginning each stanza with a prayerful choral phrase asking for bliss, strength, love, and peace.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Evening; General

Be Thou My Vision

Enjoy a gentle and easy hymn concertato on this familiar hymn arranged by Benjamin M. Culli, including parts for 2 flutes.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Lent & Holy Week; Ordination; Stewardship

Lift Up Your Heads

Suitable for the second Sunday of Easter, this hymn works equally well on many other occasions.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Baptism; Communion; Easter; General

9781506408736

Canticle of the Turning: Magnificat

A beautiful, exciting and festive setting of the Magnificat for use during the Advent/Christmas season.

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

9781451429510

Holy God, Holy and Glorious

Here is a finely crafted anthem on the hymn tune Nelson. Composer Kristina Langlois makes full use of contrasts of voice and instrumentation, with option for...

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