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What Joyous Song Unfolding

A gently contoured melody uplifts the poetry of Susan Cherwien in this graceful anthem by Zebulon Highben. The music is largely 2-part mixed with an expressive SATB a cappella third stanza.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Creation; General; Praise & Thanksgiving

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

Holy Woman, Graceful Giver

Anne Krentz Organ has set each stanza of “Holy Woman, Graceful Giver” from All Creation Sings to accompany assembly singing on piano or organ with C instrument.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week; Ordination

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Four By Four Easter: Easter Hymns for Piano and Four Ringers

The fourth collection in this series by Anne Krentz Organ features four Easter hymn tunes set for piano and four handbell or hand chime ringers.

Voicing: HB/Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

9781506496061

Sweet is the Calm: Organ Settings on Hymns of Comfort

From a time of isolation comes this beautiful collection by Karl Osterland of hymns that provide comfort. Useful throughout the year and for funerals and memorials.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Easter; Funeral; Lent & Holy Week

9781506496078

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

O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright

Brenda Portman sets this familiar hymn text to the well-loved TALLIS’ CANON, creating an impressive and accessible anthem for 2-part, 3-part, or 4-part choir with a beautiful organ accompaniment.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd/SAB/SATB
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Epiphany; Evening; General; Summer

We Are Waiting

John Helgen wrote both the text and tune of this Advent hymn, found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings, and here, Priscilla Lamparter Landis writes a gentle and beautiful arrangement for SAB choir.

Voicing: SAB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

Nada me falta: Psalm 23

Mark Sedio writes a bilingual Spanish and English setting of Psalm 23 with original music in the style of a Spanish folk tune.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; All Saints; Easter

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

Merciful and Mighty: Six Settings for Organ

This collection by David Maxwell features three hymn tune settings and three original compositions for organ written with a range of styles from chromatic and lyrical to complex and triumphant.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week; Trinity

9781506496047

God of Hope: Global Hymn Tunes for Piano

This collection of eleven tunes features a rich variety of hymns, old and new, arranged by Mary Howarth in an engaging light jazz style. Tunes including AMEN THEMBA, ARGENTINA, SLANE, and HALLE, HALLE.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week; Stewardship

9781506496023

Lead Us On: Ten Hymn Settings for Piano

Bob Moore beautifully captures the mood of each hymn with a lyrical and improvisatory style in this collection of ten hymn tunes that can be found in All Creation Sings and other hymnals.

Voicing: Piano
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; All Saints; Easter; Epiphany; Lent & Holy Week

9781506496054

Light on Your Feet, Vol. 5

The fifth volume in this popular series by Wayne Wold features hymn arrangements and original compositions in settings that require moderate manual technique but make minimal demands on the feet.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas; Easter; Epiphany; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost

9781506496085

Shall We Gather at the River

John Ferguson’s sparkling arrangement of the much-loved gospel tune HANSON PLACE has been rereleased under the Augsburg Music Alternative Hymn Settings series.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Funeral; General

9781506495996

Come, Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace

Here is the perfect anthem for the first Sunday of Advent! Written in the style of an expressive art song, this unison/two-part mixed anthem by Frederick Frahm for adult choirs of any size is particularly useful when rehearsal time is limited.

Voicing: U/2pt mxd
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above

In a joyful, lilting 6/8 meter, Richard A. Williamson has set a well-loved hymn of praise to the tune MIT FREUDEN ZART, creating a singable and enjoyable anthem for 2-part mixed choir.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Evening; Praise & Thanksgiving

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

Raise the Glad Refrain: Easter Trumpet Tunes for Organ

Kyle Johnson has written a joyful and versatile collection of organ settings for the Easter season that includes an optional trumpet score.

Voicing: Instrument w/keyboard
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

9781506496030

Abide in Us, O Bread of Life

David Cherwien writes a tender anthem for SATB choir, organ, and flute, ideal for communion and sacramental use, based on a hymn from Peace Be Still: Hymns of Susan Palo Cherwien, Vol. 3.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium