Adult Thanksgiving Anthems for the Church Choir

A festive composition with a text focused on Psalm 105:1-5 that encourages all to give praise to the Lord . The congregation is invited to sing the statements of giving thanks sung in the vocal parts. A

This refreshing setting of the hymn tune DIX is set in a flowing 3/2 meter which extends the phrases of the familiar hymn. This shift in meter allows for a seamless blend into a verse of the CRUSADER'S HYMN

Inspired by Frederick Faber's beloved text, the composer has conceived a lyrical new melody that floats above an accessible choral texture. The piano accompaniment supports and complements the voices.

A majestic anthem of thanksgiving, this piece captures the classical spirit of the 18th-century text. Scored for choir, organ, and C instrument, it opens and closes with homophonic vocal writing that is

With themes of unity, thanksgiving, and outreach, Mary Jackson Cathey's text is paired with the beloved tune ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVOGELEIN. This hymn concertato is scored for choir, optional solo descant,

Jayne Southwick Cool has written a stately new tune and text based on Psalm 100 and set in a classic hymn/anthem style. The first stanza is in unison, the second SATB with the trumpet playing OLD HUNDREDTH

A joyful and rhythmic setting of the beloved 19th century text, this has nice vocal ranges and a clean, classic feel. The newly composed melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. For

This concertato on ST. GEORGE WINDSOR begins with an introduction in which the melody is set against a jaunty countermelody of dotted rhythms, a motif which recurs throughout the piece. The first verse is

This anthem of thanksgiving and community begins softly and builds to a strong finish. The part for congregation (included) reinforces the theme of fellowship, while the optional trumpet adds fanfare and