Good Friday Anthems for Worship

The classic text by Jennie E. Hussey and the music of J.S. Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring have been masterfully combined, and the results are sublime. Featuring vocal writing that is easily

Isaac Watts' inspirational hymn is beautifully set by Brian Hanson. The emotive piano accompaniment creates a supportive foundation for voices and text to shine. Expert part-writing and text-painting

Quoting fragments of the well-known hymn Ah Holy Jesus, as well as the text from the Sanctus, this is an anthem of worship to the Savior who suffered for the world's salvation. Undergirded

This selection is perfect for Holy Week and Good Friday services. The scale-based melody of each somber verse gives way to a hopeful chorus proclaiming that Jesus "dies for you and me." The part-writing is

"O wounded rose, Your fragrance is grace. The garden sighs for You and waits for Your embrace." The Passion of Christ is sensitively conveyed with a melancholy melody and expressive harmonies. Scored for

With words from the Stabat Mater, this setting is a stunning musical portrayal of Mary's emotions as she experienced the death of Jesus. A soprano descant provides a vivid and dramatic musical

Thoughtfully rendered, this new devotional anthem is a personal statement of faith as well as a beautiful piece of music. Simple yet highly expressive melodic lines rise and fall like a prayer gently

A beautiful marriage of text and melody, this time-honored medieval text is set to an orchestrated version of Chopin's Piano Prelude in C Minor, Op. 28 No. 20. Through song we are taken to Christ's final

This hymn resetting is filled with deep emotion and tender beauty. Interspersed with Kyries, this anthem is ideal for Holy Week or Lent. The stylish piano accompaniment adds an expressive element to the

"Who is this, despised, rejected, mocked, insulted, beaten, bound?" This eloquent anthem is a dramatic yet simple reflection on Christ's crucifixion, featuring haunting yet lovely choral writing and an

Many texts have been set to the well-known folk tune O WALY WALY, but it seems at home in this moving testimony of Calvary's love. A tasteful piano part moves in and out of the choral textures with

A contemporary ballad setting of the traditional O Sacred Head, Now Wounded with well-crafted choral parts that veer from tradition but return with pleas for mercy and forgiveness. Mezzo solo

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is the foundation of this piece depicting the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion of Jesus. The contemplative text pairs with rich choral writing complemented by

This hauntingly beautiful anthem explores the sacrifice Christ made on our behalf. The piece begins with a lyrical interplay and, as the refrain appears, so does the choral texture, accentuated with

This peaceful instrumental piece has been adapted for choral singing through a poignant sacred text from Pamela Stewart. This choral version is appropriate for Holy Week services and features English text

A piano introduction prepares the listener for a powerful moment in the life of Christ. Tone painting abounds as Jerusalem witnesses the progression of sacrifice that brings Jesus to His destiny on Calvary.

Pristine in its approach, this beautifully articulated anthem for Holy Week is worshipful and emotive. The minor theme rises and falls like a prayer, representing in sound the sorrow of Jesus' death. This

Clearly one of the most creative and artful settings of this iconic hymn penned to date! A haunting solo cello weaves its way through the texture of the sensitive vocal writing, which is affirmed with new

Combining two of the most popular Lenten melodies, Rhoades has created an expressive and accessible anthem for mixed chorus and piano. Easily achievable by adult or youth choirs, it will be especially