Augsburg Fortress

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

Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord

In this work, Aaron David Miller creates a festive setting of a beloved Martin Luther text.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Reformation

9781506425726

I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Shout On

From the early American hymnbook, The Sacred Harp, this anthem has a joyful message of confidence in the truth of the Resurrection...

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

9781451492507

A Mighty Fortress

Ferguson captures the essence of ''Ein feste Burg'' in this strong setting that will surely become a classic in sacred choral literature. As always, a creative...

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

9780800676421

Magnificat

Ruth Elaine Schram has written a setting of the Magnificat that brings to life this beautiful text for children and young singers, as well as an adult 2-part...

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Children's choir; Keyboard
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; General

9780800676681

Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Writing new music set to a familiar Charles Wesley text, Mark Sirett once again shows his mastery of beautiful melodic writing mixed with rich harmonic textures.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Epiphany; General; Transfiguration

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Evelyn Larter writes a refreshing setting of the traditional Polish lullaby in jazz style.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christmas

O Jerusalem!

Wayne Wold wrote the poetry of this dramatic and stirring anthem while visiting the Holy Land and musically captures all the emotion of the Passion story with intense and colorful text painting.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

The Spirit of the Lord

This setting of the traditional baptismal blessing adapted from Isaiah 11:2 is appropriate for baptisms, services of confirmation and affirmation of baptism, the season of Advent, or as a general benediction.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Baptism; Confirmation/Affirmation

9781506413983

Your Little Ones, Dear Lord

This piece for 2-part mixed choir and piano is easy to learn and perfect for Advent, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.

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

9781506414034

Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

An exuberant setting of Martin Luther's celebrated Easter hymn, this anthem is appropriate for the Easter season and any festive service celebrating communion or Christ's work on the cross.

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Communion; Easter

9781506408538

The Sun Was Bright That Easter Dawn

Thomas Keesecker has lyrically set Herman Stuempfle's Easter hymn text for choir, organ, and trumpet...

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

9781451492613

Star in the East

This quick-learn SATB setting of a familiar Appalachian carol (creatively re-organizing the Reginald Heber text) is especially useful for the short, early-January turnaround between Christmas and Epiphany.

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

9781451485974

Awake, My Heart

A new tune carries this well-known text in refreshing triple meter. Accessible for any choir, this piece is easily learned and loved, and useful in a variety of...

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

9780806697321

Have Mercy on Me, O God

A stunning motet setting of the beloved text from Psalm 51. Simple enough vocally for most SATB choirs, yet rewarding to rehearse and perform. Season: Lent

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week

9780800657840

O Little Town of Bethlehem

An exquisite anthem by Kenneth Jennings setting a well-known text to new music.

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

9780800657192

Psalm 46: The Lord of Hosts from Psalm Set

A welcome addition to the repertoire for Reformation, try it with a segue to the singing of the hymn, "A Mighty Fortress," for an especially effective performance.

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

9780800656065

Psalm 130: Out of the Depths from Psalm Set

Quoting a fragment of the tune Aus tiefer Not, this is a setting that will be a classic for years to come. Ferguson's creative writing shines in this...

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

9780800656072

Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head

Here is an a cappella setting of the traditional carol which genuinely captures its beauty and simplicity. This second offering in the new St. Olaf Choral...

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

9780800655792

Give Me Jesus

A moving and highly effective setting of the traditional spiritual. Duets between the tenors and basses in the second verse and between the altos and sopranos...

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

9780800645274