Anthems for Communion Services

The music for this communion text is constructed with a duet or semi-chorus singing above a choir ostinato, a cappella with hand drum, creating a multicultural, polyrhythmic effect. The layered vocal

While an obvious choice for a communion anthem, the text based on John 6:33 takes us beyond the immediate table into the world outside. Pleading with the "Holy Bread of Heaven" for peace, justice, unity,

This beautiful anthem is based on the tune RAABE by Carl Schalk. The text compares the story of Jesus appearing on the roadway to the disciples with our own lives and how Christ is revealed to us

Set to a graceful original melody, this 19th-century text is reminiscent of Psalm 23. The supportive piano accompaniment complements a nicely varied choral texture. Truly lovely, this anthem is perfect for

Usually set to a jaunty, rhythmic tune, you will be quite pleased with Peter Niedmann's smoothly flowing original setting of this text. For unaccompanied SATB with occasional divisi. Different, expressive,

A gentle and calming setting of the popular communion text. Unison pairings between soprano/tenor and alto/bass are frequent, making the splits into four-part voicings more novel and special. Touches of

An arrangement of a communion hymn that appears in the Presbyterian hymnal. The text by Thomas Troeger and the tune COPELAND by Michael Corzine (2010) is arranged by John Ferguson in a setting that allows

Forsaking the chorale-like melody to which this text is often sung, Kornelis provides his own new tune, sturdy and almost Sacred Harp-ish. The result is rustic and vigorous and is sure to be

This gracious and lovely concertato for SATB, flute, and organ, with optional brass quartet, employs the tune SCHMUECKE DICH with a communion text by Joel Lundeen. The instrumental introduction is a dialog