Augsburg Fortress

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

This classic Lenten text is set to a Cornish folk tune by Evelyn R. Larter in an easy-medium SATB anthem with piano and C-instrument accompaniment. The lyrical folk tune is paired with poignant harmonic writing giving new expression and depth to the poetry. 

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Lent & Holy Week

When We Are Tested

The beloved Irish tune SLANE is paired with a profound text by Ruth Duck in this Lenten hymn found in All Creation Sings, arranged by Robert Benson for SATB choir with organ accompaniment.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Lent & Holy Week

Lamb of God

F. Melius Christiansen's arrangement features a German chorale matched to a Lenten text. Simple, yet beautiful lines offer a piece that's easy to learn and a joy to hear.

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

Kyrie eleison

A lovely SAB setting of the Kyrie by Eric Unruh with a lyrical soprano and alto duet at the center.

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Ash Wednesday; General; Lent & Holy Week

9780800657086

We Shall Walk through the Valley

Undine Smith Moore’s arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. Perfect for the First Sunday in Lent or as a companion anthem whenever Psalm 23 is scheduled.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Ash Wednesday; Holy Week; Lent & Holy Week

My Song Is Love Unknown

A cello obligato adds warmth and depth to a new setting by Benjamin Culli of this familiar text using the John Ireland tune, LOVE UNKOWN. The choir sings in unison with optional assembly for much of the anthem.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christ the King; Good Friday; Lent & Holy Week; Maundy Thursday; Passion/Palm Sunday

Take Up Your Cross

Set to a lilting Scottish folk tune, Anthony Giamanco writes easy choral music appropriate for high school through adult. The clear and clean writing makes this...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week

9780800678968

Wondrous Love

This popular American folk hymn is simple in nature, with a profound message of love emanating from the text. The a capella setting opens with a soloist, before expanding...

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

A Lenten Walk

A haunting setting of the familiar American spiritual, Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley. The timpani ostinato is a wonderful addition to a very easy, yet...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Lent & Holy Week

9780800654481

God So Loved the World

One of the most well-known bible verses, the text is set to a flourishing two-part arrangement. Optional handbells add additional interest. A beautiful...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week

9780800621445

Lamb of God

Here is a choral gem for all choirs who enjoy singing in unison. And shouldn't all choirs be singing in unison occasionally? Teach your children this setting...

Voicing: Children's choir; Unison
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; Lent & Holy Week

9780800638375

Ah, Holy Jesus

Classic John Ferguson. Easy, yet very effective with a recurring bass ostinato. This work is included on the hymn festival recording from ALCM which was completed in 1994.

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

There Is a Green Hill Far Away

Ideal for Good Friday, this beautiful anthem is a reflection on Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The flute/violin part is absolutely gorgeous and accompanies the lush writing...

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

9781451479461

Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days

A beautiful anthem based on an English folk tune, perfect for Ash Wednesday or any time throughout Lent.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

John Carter combines a new melody with a familiar text to create a beautiful, rich anthem.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Good Friday; Lent & Holy Week; Three Days

Create in Me a Clean Heart

Paul Christiansen sets select verses from Psalm 41 and Psalm 51 for SATB a cappella choir with the familiar Freylinghausen melody.  

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

9780800645847

Hear My Voice, O Lord

Jayne Southwick Cool adds to her impressive catalogue of choral music with this gorgeous composition for Lent.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

9781506445656

Have Mercy on Me

Clayton White composes a gentle and reverent gospel ballad reflecting on an adaptation of Psalm 51. The choir sings the psalm verses with a solo voice responding, “Have mercy, O God.”

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week; Psalms

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

This piece is a lilting setting of a familiar hymn by Fanny Crosby...

Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

9781451492521

All Things of Dust to Dust Return

There could be no better musical combination than John Ferguson and Thomas Troeger. With "All Things of Dust to Dust Return" we have the phenominal text by Tom...

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

9780800677916