Augsburg Fortress

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

This Little Light of Mine: No. 2 of Two Uncommon Spirituals

This completely different African American tune is slow and introspective, evoking the passionate commitment of the believer to bring light into the world.

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

9781451499018

Awake, My Heart, with Gladness

This joyful and triumphant anthem by Anne Krentz Organ is ideal for Easter morning. From delicate to jaunty to majestic, the music stylistically moves without surrendering...

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

9781451451542

Great Day!

Especially appropriate for Advent, Hal Hopson's upbeat setting of this famous African-American spiritual includes optional part for clarinet or trumpet. Expert...

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

9780800679378

As We Gather At Your Table

K. Lee Scott composed this version of his successful SATB anthem for the Augsburg Easy Choirbook, vol. 2. It is interesting, unique accessible music for communion and general use. Voicing: SAB, kybd

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

9780800678081

Arise, Shine

This festive work for SATB a cappella with divisi, Winner of the Raabe prize in 2003, is a lively proclamation of a text from the prophet Isaiah: “Arise, shine, for your light has come.”

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Epiphany

Advent Hymn

Written in an elegant, yet simple style, this short motet is effective for use in worship, Advent carol services, or concerts.

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

9780800656621

How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Ferguson has created a lovely, lyric setting for women of this beloved English traditional tune suitable for either worship or concert. The writing, both...

Voicing: Piano; SSAA
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christmas

9780800656164

Oh, That Bleeding Lamb

The St. Olaf Series brings this classic spiritual back into print. Moore is a much revered black composer whose works have been performed by choirs throughout the country.

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

9780800656034

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

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

Lord of the Dance

For large church, college, and professional choirs, this one is definitely worth the work. Extensive performance notes give everything needed to perform this classic work.

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

9780800655358

Jerusalem, Jerusalem

A lush setting of the familiar tune Land of Rest. A wonderful keyboard accompaniment adds to the flowing momentum of this beautiful setting for End...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: All Saints; Christ the King

9780800655211

Out of the Orient Crystal Skies

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

9780800652715

A New Magnificat: (revised text edition)

A lyric dialog between Hannah and Mary, this piece can be performed with soloist or solo sections. An excellent addition during Advent. Voicing: SATB and organ with solo soprano and alto

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

9780800652555

Every Time I Think About Jesus

A wonderful bass solo starts this unaccompanied arrangement of the traditional spiritual. Hushed opening builds to an enthusiastic declaration of the triumph of...

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

9780800652616

Ride On, King Jesus

An annual favorite. This arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a soprano solo and an infectious Coda in which the choir is divided into several...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Passion/Palm Sunday

9780800652623

Lost in the Night

Vocal lines with soaring leaps highlight this plaintive advent text. A standard in choral music for the season.

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

9780800645090

The Lord Shall Come and Not Be Slow

This simple, lyric gem for a cappella choir creates an atmosphere of quiet beauty. With a thoughtful, rich text, this work encourages the listener to prepare for the coming of the Lord. SATB

Voicing: A cappella; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

9781451402520

The Strife Is O'er

John Ferguson knows how to sculpt a masterpiece. He is creative and imaginative, practical and accessible. In "The Strife Is O'er" he envelopes a common Easter...

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