Lent and Easter Cantatas for the Church Choir

Observe and remember the holiest of weeks with this three-anthem suite that captures the many moods of Holy Week in song and spoken word. The opening Palm Sunday prelude sets the tone for what is to come.

The Easter portion of Handel's classic "Messiah" has been carefully and tastefully edited by this maestro of accessible masterworks. With this edition, medium to smaller choirs can now perform these gems,

Beginning with John 3:16, this musical tells the remarkable Passion story. The theme of God's love is highlighted in every step of Jesus' journey to the cross. With a light contemporary feel in the rhythm

The story of Christ's grace is clearly presented in this meaningful offering. There is a pleasing blend of original material with familiar hymns along with a scripture-based narration. This flexible chamber

"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13) In a world where selfish love is the norm, Jesus models a selfless form of love. We cannot journey to the cross

This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. This musical "service of shadows" is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive

After His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Christ came from the light of Palm Sunday into the shadows of the upper room, Gethsemane, and ultimately the cross, all in the span of less than a week. The imagery

The many moods of Holy Week are artfully and masterfully depicted through this moving work. Using a fresh approach to tell the ancient story with reverence and awe, this cantata brings the message of

Using simple symbols of worship, expressive music, and a sensitive narration by Pamela Stewart, this work is an unforgettable experience for Holy Week. A variety of voicings and full or consort

Festival of Faith is a celebration of the life and ministry of Christ. Through hymns, original anthems and scripture readings, your congregation will travel with Christ down the dusty roads of

Written to commemorate the Passion of Christ, this cantata is a moving tribute to His life and ministry. Composed for maximum flexibility and scored for SA(T)B voices, the optional cued notes make it

For Holy Week or Good Friday, this unique, powerful, and compelling Tenebrae service from master composer Mary McDonald is... view details

This dynamic musical reflects on the historical impact of Jesus' ministry years and His life on earth. The story is told through six choral anthems with narration, tracing Jesus' life from his first

Christ's journey to the cross is filled with images of His sacrificial love for us: the palms, the cup and the bread, the nails, the crown of thorns, and more. These images form the centerpiece of Come

Here is a new cantata based on early American folk songs and hymns and intended for use during Lent and Holy Week. Sacred Places explores the story of Christ's ministry, passion and resurrection,

This major sacred work is musically inspired by traditional spirituals and tells of the ministry, passion and resurrection of Jesus. Two endings are provided, one for Holy Week and one with a jubilant

This seven-movement cantata moves us from the festivities of Palm Sunday, through the death agony of Jesus, to our celebration of the resurrection message. Mr. Fettke has designed an inspiring and moving

From Mary McDonald and Rose M. Aspinall, this is a musical treatment of the events of Holy Week with familiar texts and tunes. Its purpose is not only to give pause to those dreadful occurrences of Holy

Now with an SAB voicing, Behold the Lamb is a musical and narrative journey that illustrates the significant price that Jesus paid for our freedom and salvation. It recalls Israel's release from

Jesus' extraordinary love for others characterized His life and ministry. Yet, as He approached the end of His life, many were skeptical of His message. This well-written cantata and its engaging