Choral

SATB - Suitable for Lent or Good Friday.

The poignant text of Isaish 53 is set by John Carer to a beautiful melody line to create an SATB anthem perfect for the Lenten season.

Simple and sensitively arranged by Howard Helvey.  The flute part is included in the octavo.

A lyric anthem for solo voice and choir for Lent or Holy Week (Good Friday).  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  Flute part included in the octavo.

John Ness Beck setting of the hymn-tune NEED for SATB choir. Appropriate for the Lenten season. 

Craig Courtney takes us on a powerful musical journey using the strong text of the familiar hymn set to the modal melody of the Sacred Harp tune LOVINGKINDNESS. Experience this hymn in an entirely new way and rediscover the enormity of the sacrifice as...

Horatius’ powerful words explore so many different parts of the liturgical year – the cross, the throne, heaven, the crucifixion and the resurrection – and Josh Sparkman’s arrangement of Louis Bourgeios’s melody captures...

"Father, let this cup pass from me."  As the Savior uttered these poignant words in the Garden of Gethsemane, what did He see in that cup that caused Him such anguish?  In the haunting combination of Jan McGuire's words and Lloyd Larson's...

A beautiful fresh setting of an old favorite which will awaken a memory in the hearts of those familiar with Rock of Ages. Written for SATB and piano, this anthem is perfect for Lent, Maundy Thursday or Good Friday but will be equally effective at any...

A beautiful new setting of the timeless Washington Gladden text which comes to life musically with a passion appropriate to the prayer. Melody, harmony and accompaniment blend seamlessly into a dynamic whole. While uniquely suitable for Holy Week, this...

A new setting of the John Grape hymn.  Elvina Hall's text of the cross makes this a wonderful choice for Lent, although can be sung throughout the year because of the centrality of its doctrine.  Also available for SSAA and TTBB voices. Jesus...

This moving anthem is a prayer to participate in the complete Easter experience, building steadily from Gethsemane to the triumphant resurrection.  SATB choral parts are within reach of the average church choir and are enhanced by the wonderful rich...

A tender petition to the crucified Savior to allow us to participate in His suffering.  Enhanced by selected text from the Bach PASSION CHORALE, set to the gentle lilt of the Irish folk song Down By Sally Gardens and beautifully arranged by David...

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...

Pamela Martin’s words reflect the paradox of Christ’s kingly position and His earthly suffering.  These themes are further developed as we proclaim that our sin caused His suffering on the cross and yet that very suffering allows Him to...

Craig Courtney takes us on a powerful musical journey using the strong text of the familiar hymn set to the modal melody of the Sacred Harp tune LOVINGKINDNESS. Experience this hymn in an entirely new way and rediscover the enormity of the sacrifice as...

Suitable for Lent, Good Friday or general use.

Simple and sensitively arranged by Howard Helvey.  The flute part is included in the octavo.

A lovely combination of two favorite meditational hymns, Draw Me Nearer and Near to the Heart of God. Rich harmonies with a gently moving accompaniment combine to propel this setting for SATB choir and keyboard straight to the heart, making it perfect...

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...

 SATB.  Good Friday services

John Ness Beck setting of the hymn-tune NEED for SATB choir. Appropriate for the Lenten season. 

Written in the style of a spiritual, this a cappella number paints a powerful portrait of the Savior upon the cross of Calvary.  The sense of weight - the weight of sin, the weight of time, the weight of loneliness - is the driving force behind the...

Lenten in character, although particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

SATB  Beginning with an a cappella melody reminiscent of palinsong, this anthem weaves the tale of the suffering Christ.  The pointed descriptions in J. M. Neale's text make this particularly vivid for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday services,...