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  • The Son of Mary

    The Son of Mary

    A captivating new melody by Andrew Parr is paired with the beloved Christmas poem “What Child Is This,” creating a fresh and welcome setting of a beloved text. 

    Voicing: SAB, Pno
    Difficulty: Easy
    Use: Advent; Christmas

  • This Host in Shining Robes

    This Host in Shining Robes

    John Helgen has masterfully set a poem by Gracia Grindal that reflects on the saints who have gone before us and continue to surround us in spirit. An ideal addition to All Saints worship or a church anniversary.

    Voicing: SATB, Kybd
    Difficulty: Easy-Medium
    Use: All Saints; Praise & Thanksgiving

  • Build a Longer Table

    Build a Longer Table

    John Helgen crafts a moving setting of a hymn of justice found in the worship supplement All Creation Sings. The text speaks of healing divisions and caring for those in need rather than shutting them out.

    Voicing: SAB, Pno
    Difficulty: Easy
    Use: Easter; General

  • Prayers for Our Earth: A Suite for Choir and Piano

    Prayers for Our Earth: A Suite for Choir and Piano

    Bret Hesla and Zach Busch have crafted a choral setting of the inspiring prayer from Pope Francis “A Prayer for Our Earth.” Set in six shorter movements, the anthem lends itself to creative and flexible programming.

    Voicing: SATB, Pno
    Difficulty: Medium
    Use: Creation

  • You, Christ, Have Been Our Heritage

    You, Christ, Have Been Our Heritage

    David Cherwien has crafted a new tune and hymn concertato for the final hymn text written by Susan Palo Cherwien, which highlights key stories in Jesus’ life. A beautifully crafted text and setting useful throughout the year.

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

  • Sing Nowell, Sing Gloria!

    Sing Nowell, Sing Gloria!

    This modern carol from Olaf C. Christiansen, past conductor of the St. Olaf Choir, will delight your singers and listeners with its dancing exuberance and joyful text.

    Voicing: SATB
    Difficulty: Medium
    Use: Christmas

  • The World Is Filled with Awe: An Anthem of Thanksgiving

    The World Is Filled with Awe: An Anthem of Thanksgiving

    This jubilant setting of Psalm 65 is sure to enliven Thanksgiving worship. Mark Sirett’s dynamic writing highlights the depth of the psalm text with shifts in tempo and mood.

    Voicing: SATB, Org
    Difficulty: Medium
    Use: General; Thanksgiving

  • Dust, Remember You Are Splendor

    Dust, Remember You Are Splendor

    Susan Palo Cherwien’s poetry brings new imagery and depth to the traditional Ash Wednesday themes of dust and repentance. Composer Anne Krentz Organ writes original music which underscores the hopeful and contemplative text.

    Voicing: SAB, Pno
    Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week

  • Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen

    Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen

    This sparkling arrangement by Davide Mutti captures the vibrancy of the traditional carol with active choral writing and an integral organ score that adds color and flair.

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

  • The Song of Peace

    The Song of Peace

    This stunning anthem by Olaf C. Christiansen incorporates modern harmonic structure and perfectly captures the stirring poetry of Lillian Atcherson. As the heavens open, the angels’ song dispels the world’s need for power and brings new hope of peace and love. 

    Voicing: SATB
    Difficulty: Medium
    Use: Christmas

  • Our Father in Heaven

    Our Father in Heaven

    The revered text of the Lord’s Prayer is set by Eugene Hancock with expressive phrasing and poignant dynamics in a moving anthem for solo voice with SATB choir.

    Voicing: SATB, Kybd
    Difficulty: Medium
    Use: General

  • Christ, Who Was Before the World Began

    Christ, Who Was Before the World Began

    A newly composed tune is paired with an Angier Brock text in this anthem by Brenda Portman. Written for adult unison choir, the anthem features a lyrical and noble melody in a flexible mixed meter.  

    Voicing: U, Org; Unison
    Difficulty: Easy
    Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

  • Arise and Rejoice

    Arise and Rejoice

    Here is a joyful anthem of praise and thanksgiving from Mark Patterson. The original text celebrates the “gifts of age and youth, the wisdom of the years” and is paired with energetic and uplifting music.

    Voicing: SATB, Children's choir, HB
    Difficulty: Easy
    Use: General; Ordination; Praise & Thanksgiving; Stewardship; Thanksgiving

  • O Come, Let Us Sing

    O Come, Let Us Sing

    Here is a festive setting of Psalm 95 by well-loved composer Walter Pelz written in honor of his 95th birthday. Choirs of any size will create a big sound in this accessible SAB anthem.

    Voicing: SAB, Org
    Difficulty: Easy-Medium
    Use: Christ the King; General; Lent & Holy Week

  • What Joyous Song Unfolding

    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

  • How Beautiful the Messenger

    How Beautiful the Messenger

    Wayne Wold weaves a new text based on the well-loved passage from Isaiah 52:7. The tuneful melody floats between the upper and lower voices in this gentle anthem scored for SATB choir.

    Voicing: SATB, Org
    Difficulty: Easy-Medium
    Use: Christmas; Graduation; Ordination

  • Love Consecrates the Humblest Act

    Love Consecrates the Humblest Act

    A graceful and elegant setting of the hymn tune TWENTY-FOURTH from Robert Powell which carries the beloved Maundy Thursday hymn text.

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

  • May the Deep Blessings of Earth Be with Us

    May the Deep Blessings of Earth Be with Us

    Tom Trenney brings a deeply imaginative text from John Philip Newell to life in this dynamic anthem for SATB choir.

    Voicing: SATB, Pno
    Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
    Use: Creation; General

  • Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

    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

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