Choral

A tranquil, flowing accompaniment builds in intensity as the power of the beloved John 3:16 text unfolds. This beautiful anthem, scored for SATB Choir and Piano, is perfect for any time, any place. It is classic.

A time-honored text comes to life in this passionate setting for SATB Choir and Piano. Both beautiful and powerful in the telling of the story of salvation, placing the cross and the Crucified “in our hearts forever.” Suitable for any...

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. 

Worshippers will be thrilled by this stunning arrangement of the classic hymn. Its intensity builds persistently to the final declaration: “Tell how Christ, the world’s Redeemer as a victim won the day.” Set for SATB choir and piano,...

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...

An SATB Lenten selection that takes Christ from the manger to the cross and finally to the heavenly throne.  Lyrics by Frank Houghton.

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

SATB - Suitable for Lenten or general worship.

With a keyboard accompaniment reminiscent of the Baroque period, this anthem is based on two verses by Pamela Martin.  The first verse takes us to Calvary where we see the crucified Savior while the second verse leads us to the empty tomb.  The...

It isn’t often that we have a crucifixion text that concerns the pain of God the Son and God the Father.  Due to its vivid metaphors and musical text-painting, this SATB anthem is a perfect choice for Good Friday.  Lyrics by John Parker.

The wonder of Christ's sacrifice for our sins is something we will never truly understand. Janelle Clark captures this sentiment in this SATB anthem - appropriate for the weeks after Easter or any general worship. 

SATB - In a Jamaican style and language with an alternate English text.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  Suitable for Lent.  Guitar, electric bass and percussion parts (BP1811A) are available.  Also available is an...

A poignant extended SATB anthem perfect for your Good Friday service. The narrative-like text is paired with a variety of meters and keys to bring new life to the heart-wrenching story of the ultimate sacrifice.

Craig Courtney's SATB anthem takes the familiar text from Isaiah 53 and uses it to create a stunning and haunting anthem perfectly suited for Lent and Holy Week. 

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...

Eugene Butler's SATB anthem provides both a poignant recollection of the crucifixtion as well as a spirit of reverance and thanksgiving for the sacrifice made for our sins.