Augsburg Fortress

Gloria from Mariazeller Messe (Haydn)

Give your choir the exciting opportunity to sing an excerpt from a large-scale choral work! Ryan Kelly has selected the brief opening portion of the Gloria for this edition, featuring Haydn’s exuberant, straightforward homophonic choral writing true to the Classical era.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Medium
Use: All Saints; Christmas; Easter; Praise & Thanksgiving

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

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Saw You Never In the Twilight

Ryan Kelly has created a quasi-narrative anthem, that reflects on the journey of the magi as they seek out the promised Savior. 

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Epiphany

9781451474909

A Virgin Most Blessed

Ryan Kelly writes an uplifting Renaissance-style Christmas anthem with dancelike rhythms, open fifths, and accompaniment for woodwinds and percussion.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Advent; Christmas

Rejoice and Let Your Lights Appear

Based on the tune WILHELMUS, this new work by Ryan Kelly is a welcome addition to the catalogue of choral music for Advent and the Christmas season.

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

Augsburg Motet Book

This beautiful collection of motets spans seven centuries, six countries, and four languages. Each short choral work is either unaccompanied or has instrumental doubling...

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

9781451423709