Easter Anthems for the Adult Church Choir

This original anthem tells the Easter story in a mighty way with piano and/or organ and dynamic optional brass and timpani. The syncopated resurrection fanfare of the opening and closing sections

From the cantata Festival of Faith, this flourish of Easter praise is the perfect high point for Easter Sunday. The well-known hymn tune ENGELBERG receives a syncopated and mixed-meter upgrade,

This piece uses a relentless rhythmic drive, word painting, and vocal slides to vividly illustrate its message. The phrase "The Son went down on the killing floor" unflinchingly revisits the sacred symbol

A historically significant sacred text often sung at Christmas is actually usable throughout the year. Springing from a traditional Dutch carol, the arrangement captures the elegance of the lyrics and a

An original hymn is combined with Crown Him with Many Crowns in this solid proclamation of life. With words that surround the heart with joy and celebration, this Easter Sunday selection is both

A wonderful new Easter text is paired with LANCASHIRE. The silent alleluias of Lent and Holy Week are unleashed with joyful abandon as strong unison singing announces the theme. The second stanza features

This joyous, energetic anthem will have your congregation smiling and celebrating God's great promise of life forevermore. A call-and-response section featuring a soloist is based on the lyric from When

Beginning with an a cappella statement from "And Can It Be," this Easter anthem segues into the first verse of the Lowry hymn "Christ Arose." The brass wait patiently while the piece builds with keyboard

Majestic writing from beginning to end that proclaims the resurrection of Christ shouts away any doubt and fully embraces this spiritual truth with soaring strains and towering harmonic moments. The

Especially designed for Easter Sunday morning, this introit for choir and handbells is an ideal way to begin your service. Consider covering a cross with flowers and letting it lead your people into the

Ring in the joy of Easter with this delightful and approachable piece! Using the tune VESPER HYMN, this piece is designed for success with its careful attention to vocal part-writing. Designed with a

Using the familiar hymn tune W Zlobie Lezy, this Easter anthem is quickly learned but makes a powerful impact. Unison singing alternates with sections of four-part writing and the last verse

This setting of the early American hymn tune Nettleton speaks with inspiring grace and will connect with the congregation in a profound way. The part-writing is solid and approachable using modal

Opening with a sense of wonder, clearly in awe of God's magnificence, this familiar text is set to new music with the choir accompanied by only the piano. As the text deepens, the tune Wondrous

This striking Easter anthem on the tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN, scored for choir, congregation, brass quintet, timpani, handbells (3-5 octaves) and organ, is perfect for the traditional church on Easter Sunday!

With an opening instrumental fanfare and a choral flourish, this arrangement of a hymn standard sweeps the listener up in the festivities of worship. Based upon the popular DARWALL tune, the melody takes

The joining of this vintage Easter song with one of our most time-honored hymns (EASTER HYMN, or LYRA DAVIDICA) is a declarative statement of Easter joy! The arrangement moves seamlessly between the two

Michael Ware's rousing original anthem incorporates the beloved We Welcome Glad Easter melody to create a memorable celebration of the resurrection. The optional brass and percussion section

A joyful and very accessible Easter anthem for any size choir. The rhythmic theme is punctuated by a message of confidence and joy. The majestic opening and closing with brass, timpani and handbells

Two giants of the contemporary worship scene, Paul Baloche and Graham Kendrick, join together on this exciting resurrection proclamation. Appropriate in contemporary, blended, or evening services, this is

Made popular by Lacey Sturm in a notable Billy Graham documentary, this contemporary anthem features a Celtic-style melody that adapts beautifully for choir. The music builds through each verse

Jay Rouse incorporates a wide variety of dynamics, harmonic colors, and timbres in this vigorous setting of Crown Him with Many Crowns. Numerous instrumental options enhance the intrigue and

Gifted arranger James Koerts offers this warm, contemporary ballad contrasting the life of a believer before and after experiencing the saving grace of Christ. The sensitive lyrics, a memorable melody, and