Choral

J. Paul Williams’ words lead us from Gethsemane to Calvary and the tomb as we consider Christ’s sacrifice for our sins.  Larry Shackley creates a pensive mood through rich, modal harmony and an improvisatory accompaniment.  The...

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression. The Agnus Dei looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Its Latin text, with some English, is appropriate in both concert and worship settings. May be performed with...

For the last several years, Lloyd Larson has provided us with a Lenten anthem which begins with newly composed material and ends with a well-known hymn.   Now Mr. Larson has taken the timeless words of Isaiah 53, set them with pathos and drama...

An expressive, prayerful SATB anthem perfect for Lent, Good Friday, Holy Communion and general worship.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

Randy Edwards continues his a cappella series with choral etudes for Holy Week.  It offers selections for Palm Sunday, Easter and Tenebrae services (CS4B) complete with narration.  Optional brass, percussion (CS4A) and cello...

Experience the beloved hymn, And Can It Be, in a wonderful new SATB and piano setting. The tender, flowing accompaniment under a simple melody line gives rise to thoughtful consideration of the first two verses. Key changes lead through more emphatic...

SATB  As the choir sings the words of J. Paul Williams, a scene unfolds before our eyes of the Savior mocked, scorned and crucified.  Lloyd Larson's mournful melody finally fades into the chorlae, O Sacred Head Now Wounded.

 This haunting SATB anthem is appropriate for either general and Lenten services and tells of the sacrifice and cost of Christ's love. 

Howard Helvey has taken one of Charltes Wesley's most beautiful sacred poems and submerged it is a musical atmosphere of contemplation and solitude.  Conservative vocal demands give this Lenten anthem wide usage.

This lyric anthem traces the Messiah’s journey from the hosannas of Palm Sunday through the Garden of Gethsemane to the Cross, making it appropriate for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or the conclusion of Palm Sunday.  As always, Lloyd...

SATB - Suitable for Lenten or general worship.

John Carter has captured the spirit of the Lenten season with this SATB spiritual featuring text from Isaiah 53:7.

A striking re-texting of Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine". The much-loved hymn text "My Song is Love Unknown" fits amazingly to Faure's music, resulting in a musical meditation at the foot of the cross that will be perfect for Good Friday, communion,...

J. Paul Williams' words and Lloyd Larson's lovely melody join together to paint a haunting portrait of the Lamb let to slaughter.  The surprise that awaits near the end of the anthem, though, is a brief detour into the chorus os And Can it Be That I...

A  J. Paul Williams text in a pensive setting appropriate for any church choir. Scored for SATB and Keyboard, the piece is perfect for Good Friday and is equally useful for times of general worship when the cross and the sacrifice are being...

This anthem which begins and ends with a hauntingly a cappella melody, is Lenten in nature.  The words speak of absolute devotion and allegiance in response to God's immeasurable love for us demonstrated in Christ.  Words by Paul Gerhart and...

A gentle joining of some favorite Good Friday Hymns, including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross and Beneath the Cross of Jesus. Companion products: Glory! TTBB collection

For mezzo-soprano solo and SATB choir.  A musical portrait of Mary as she watches her only Son crucified.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach

A lyric SATB anthem appropriate for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma

Samuel Wesley's well-known hymn-prayer, Lead Me, Lord, is wonderfully wedged between beginning and ending material by Lloyd Larson and Mary Kay Beall. An optional text at the end of the anthem make this a perfect choice for Lent, Holy Communion or...

This somber SATB anthem by Sue Farrar captures the essence of Christ's death. The addition of the C-Instrument (part within the score) adds a haunting solo line to the minor tonality established. 

The challenge in setting an old favorite like Frederick C. Maker’s beloved hymn is in balancing creativity with familiarity.  Mr. Larson accomplishes this in a simple, sincere setting made fresh through the use of the Lydian mode and unique...

Phrase by phrase, Joel Nagy leads us through an unrelenting account of the crucifixion while balancing his narrative with statements of God’s love and mercy.  Russell Nagy’s melody set in minor mode perfectly imbues these images with a...

Lee Dengler illustrates the work of the cross in a surprising mix of major and minor. Contrasts abound. Sorrow meets gladness and the defeat of evil is completed by the work of salvation. Perfect for Good Friday.

The classic Lenten work by Carl Heinrich Graun, edited and arranged by Tom Fettke featuring text from Isaiah 53:3