Adult Lenten Anthems for the Church Choir

Sometimes the mere thought of Christ's immeasurable love can wash over the believer in an overwhelming wave. This choral anthem is reserved for those moments in worship. Using Charles Wesley's

This haunting and soulful treatment of the well-known American folk melody includes instrumental echoes of the spiritual Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child which adds further depth of

Effective, simple part-writing and exceptional use of dynamics have made this piece an icon of sacred choral literature. There is just no better way to express the meaning of the cross, particularly during

The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to

Part of the extensive library of Shaw–Parker choral settings, this expressive arrangement of an early American hymn tune is handled with care and dignity.

This chorus from Brahms' "A German Requiem" is a perennial festive favorite and a standard work for better choirs in schools and churches. This edition offers the English text only and utilizes piano

This original a cappella piece by composer Mark Miller is based on the traditional text Dona Nobis Pacem. A solo singer opens with the melody, and as the choir enters the piece gradually builds,

The original tune and lyrics for this piece are by William Billings and have been adapted for mixed chorus, optional percussion and piano by Gwyneth Walker. The mournful spirit of early Americana in the

This remarkable new arrangement for SATB chorus and piano focuses on the inherent drama of the text. Each verse expresses a different reaction to its question about the Crucifixion. The piano accompaniment,

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression and looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Lovely soaring lines in each vocal part create a beautiful choral

The traditional American folk canon WHEN JESUS WEPT has been creatively deconstructed so that no more than two parts are in canon at any given time, with countermelodies in the other parts filling out the

Part of the National Collegiate Choral Organization Choral Series. This edition still contains many of the editorial touches of Thomas Dunn's 1976 edition; however, when the NCCO asked that it be included

With opening nods to Palestrina, this a cappella motet reveals an appreciation for Bruckner as well.  Passionate contrapuntal lines expose beautiful dissonances that complement the age-old text, used