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F. Melius Christiansen Organ Anthology

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of F. Melius Christiansen’s birth, this anthology collects the best of his free works for organ along with transcriptions of his choral anthems.

Voicing: Organ
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; All Saints; Christmas; Funeral; General; Lent & Holy Week; Reformation; Wedding

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Celestial Spring: IV Glorification

A new edition of a classic motet by F. Melius Christiansen, the closing fugue of his work “Celestial Spring.”

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

Celestial Spring: II Exaltation

A new edition of a classic motet by F. Melius Christiansen, celebrating the joy of spring, rebirth, and renewal.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

Beautiful Savior

A classic in choral literature and a standard in the St. Olaf Choir repertoire, this graceful setting of a stirring text continues to inspire. The text speaks...

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

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

Praise to the Lord (revised edition)

One of the classic hymn arrangements by F. Melius Christiansen, updated and revised in celebration of Christiansen’s 150^th anniversary.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Christ the King; General; Reformation; Thanksgiving

O Day Full of Grace (revised edition)

A cheerful song of praise filled with embellished vocal lines ending with a strong declamation of Christian hope. Season: Advent

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

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

This arrangement, first published in 1937, features all of F. Melius Christiansen's signature harmonic and melodic touches. Perfect for Christmas Eve, choirs will love learning or relearning this enduring setting.

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

Wake, Awake

Rich chords permeate this classic arrangement of an Advent text. Solemn invocations break into a flurry of "hallelujah"s and a final declaration of praise.

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

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Beautiful Savior

This setting for men's voices brings richness and fullness to an anthem that is also a favorite in an arrangement for mixed choirs.

Voicing: TTBB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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Lullaby on Christmas Eve

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: Christmas

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This Night

This re-release of a classic F. Melius Christiansen Christmas anthem is based on the familiar tune used with “Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices” and incorporates a part for children’s choir or soloists, with adult choir.

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

Selected Songs for Men

Includes: Adeste fideles--Allein Gott in der Höh--Diademata--Easter Hymn--Ein feste Burg--Ellers--Gelobt sei Gott--In dulci jubilo--Kirken den er et...

Voicing: TTBB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Pentecost

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Psalm 50: Movements 2 and 3

A classic brought up-to-date with the performance practice of the St. Olaf Choir today. A wonderful addition to the repertoire of an accomplished choir whether it...

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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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

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Psalm 50: Offer unto God, mvt II

A classic brought up-to-date with the performance practice of St. Olaf Choir today. A wonderful addition to the repertoire of an accomplished choir whether it...

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Augsburg Organ Library Series 2 Lent

Augsburg Organ Library: Lent, Series 2, contains 43 pieces for worship or recitals based on Lent hymn tunes.

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

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Augsburg Chorale Book

This anthology of 29 chorale settings brings choral music based on the great tradition of Reformation chorale tunes to choirs of all sizes and abilities.

Difficulty: Medium; Medium-Difficult
Use: Advent; Christmas; Easter; Lent & Holy Week; Reformation