Augsburg Fortress

Jubilate Deo: Psalm 100

A spirited and uplifting setting of Psalm 100. Scored for Unison/2-part voices and organ.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Organ; Unison
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Easter; General

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

Beauty and flexibility abound in Timothy Shaw’s strophic setting of the beloved Apple Tree Carol. Written in a minor key with a pensive mood, the unison stanzas could be shared by children, soloists, or choir sections.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd/U, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent; Christmas; Lent & Holy Week

All My Hope on God Is Founded

A new tune composed by Nick Klemetson is paired with a beloved hymn text in this 2-part mixed anthem. Written for smaller choirs, the creative writing and text painting give this anthem musical interest, making it effective for choirs of any size.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Ordination; Praise & Thanksgiving

By Grace

With sustained legato lines and subtly shifting harmonies, Cherwien’s writing is both graceful and intriguing. Based on Ephesians, this is the perfect text for Reformation Sunday.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Confirmation/Affirmation; Ordination; Reformation

As the Dark Awaits the Dawn

In this NEW setting, Carl Schalk has arranged his original Advent melody for a cappella choir, providing rich harmonies and lyrical text painting to carry the stirring text by Susan Palo Cherwien.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent

Harvest Gold

From the masterful minds of Susan Palo Cherwien and David Cherwien comes a new composition that is accessible for choirs of all sizes.

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Thanksgiving

9781506425801

In Sacred Manner

Modeled after chant, this austere and reverent piece pulls in the listener with a sense of motion and beautiful harmony. The simple setting allows the beauty of...

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

9780806697147

Arise, My Love, My Fair One

A free and atmospheric motet for a cappella choir. A perfect anthem for Easter. This anthem can also be found in the Augsburg Choirbook.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Use: Easter

9786000175566

See What Love

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

9780800645618

Crown Him Lord of All

In this fresh arrangement of the hymn, "Who Is He in Yonder Stall?", a children's choir sings the questions and adults of the congregation sing the answers.

Voicing: Children's choir; Organ; Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

God So Loved the World

Originally written for a children's choir, ensembles of all sizes will enjoy this lovely unison setting of John 3:16-17.

Voicing: Organ; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

Take My Life, That I May Be

A lovely setting of Frances R. Havergal's beautiful text about Christian devotion and service, "Take My Life, That I May Be" is colorful and varied but always accessible.

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

9781451498998

Be Still, My Soul

Composer Roy Hopp has taken the text by Herman Stuempfle, Jr. and created a simple, prayerful anthem. Mixed choirs of all ages and abilities will find this...

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

9780800677046

The Apple Tree

Not often does a new setting come along that compares favorably with a well-known standard, but in this case Richard Jeffrey has done it. The tune is simple,...

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

9780800676469

Up through Endless Ranks of Angels

A thrilling setting of the tune Ascended Triumph by Henry Gerike, useful for Ascension as well as the entire Easter season. The use of the optional trumpet...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter

9780800658816

Christ Sends the Spirit

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Pentecost

9780800652708

O Infinite Greatness

From the creative team of Susan Palo Cherwien and David Cherwien comes this new work for SATB choir and organ.

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

9781506426143

Easter Anthem in Celtic Style: Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

A German Easter chorale is rhythmically adapted to evoke a joyful lightness...

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

9781451492453

Creator Spirit, Who Gave Us Life

Two of today's finest practitioners combine in the creation of this anthem, especially suitable for Pentecost and occasions focusing on the arts...

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

9781451420678

Come, Beloved of the Maker

David and Susan Cherwien offer all that is new and beautiful in this elegant setting. Susan has written a profound text with poetic images of Epiphany and...

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium

9780800675158