Choral

It is always a treasure to find an anthem based on a familiar scripture passage.  Lloyd Larson joins two favorite passages, Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, a tender melody and a rich accompaniment to...

An optional Latin chant opens and closes Craig Courtney's setting of Pamela Stewart's text, The Embrace, which explores God's never-ending presence in all things: "Called or uncalled, God, you are...

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...

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. ...

A simple, beautiful melody that serves as a descant to the beloved carol, Silent Night.  optional congregational involvement, the addition of an instrumental obbligato (BP1504A), a creative,...

Arranged by John Ness Beck in 1963 for a Carnegie Hall performance of the "Sounds of Ed Montgomery" vocal ensemble, this wonderful setting lay virtually forgotten until 1991, when it came to the...

Craig Courtney, SATB, 1308, Christmas, trumpet, congregation, Companion products (digital downloads): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part - digital download Companion products (printed copies):...

Joseph Martin’s lively Easter day anthem. The use of multimeter and a variety of textures provide both rhythmic and melodic contrast throughout. 

A gentle, yet persistent invitation to the communion table, driven by the tender, compelling piano accompaniment. An SATB setting well within the reach of the average church choir, this anthem will...

Karen Wilson's lovely text explores the imagery of the Lamb of God born in a manger bed while Joan Pinkston's beautiful melody carries us to the recurring refrain: "Gloria! to the newborn king."  On...

A delicate four-hand accompaniment reminiscent of a music box is the backdrop for this lovely German lullaby to the Christ Child.  The mood of the entire setting is one of restraint and lyricism and...

Douglas Wagner's SAB Christmas anthem featuring the hymn-tune FOREST GREEN.

This regal hymn of praise is a great choice for any part of the Easter season. Amy Tate Williams takes texts from Revelation and uses independent vocal lines that build in dynamics and complexity...

Craig Courtney has taken text from John Newton, the famous lyricist of Amazing Grace, and set it to a gentle and beautiful SATB anthem suitable for any general use. Also available in SSAA voicing...

Digital Download version (PDF) of the fourth movement of Dan Forrest’s new LUX: The Dawn From On High, now available as a stand-alone octavo

There is a quality of happiness and buoyancy in the melody that makes us feel a contentment and joy in our Savior's love.  The easy 2-part wiriting will make this appealing piece a favorite with...

A beautiful SATB setting of a classic spiritual.  Also available for TTBB voices in the collection Spiritual Glory! Spiritual Glory!  

Now Is the Time is an empowering anthem for SSA (ICC1081) or SA (ICC1080) ensembles by Leeann Starkey. The song’s text declares "We lift up our voice, let the whole world hear us, listen to the power...

Because of its Psalm text, Blessed Is the Nation can be interpreted on two levels, with "nation" meaning either the spiritual kingdom or an earthly kingdom, making it suitable for patriotic services...

Dan Forrest introduces us to a little-known text by Fanny Crosby in this lilting anthem in 6/8 meter.  This is suitable for smaller choirs but Mr. Forrest maintains interest through the use of brief...

An anthem of comfort appropriate for the entire church year.

The use of lydian mode, hemiola, two contrasting melodies that occur simultaneously at the end of the piece and a vibrant accompaniment make this selection stand out as a truly unique Palm Sunday...

This poignant anthem was written in memory of a young man accidentally electrocuted by a special effects device called a Jacob’s Ladder. The text by Susan Boersma is based on Genesis 28:15-18 and the...

Through her music, Sue Farrar seems to be able to say what many of us feel, a quality that many people have discovered and come to love.  In this best-selling anthem, she combines that gift with a...

Great Palm Sunday anthem that can be learned with a minimum of rehearsal time.  This stately anthem's text by Reginald Heber is general enough to be used throughout the litugical year, but it's...