Lent and Easter Cantatas for the Church Choir

Easter is a time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus paid for our salvation. In that reflection comes moments of joy and celebration as well as sadness for the suffering endured by Christ. This

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling over death by death! This mini-musical for Easter is bursting with celebration and exuberance. Your choir and congregation will be blessed by such worshipful

This dynamic and eclectic musical experience for Easter features music from a variety of outstanding talents. A wide range of styles are included in this collection which, if using the optional narration by

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,

This dramatic presentation uses only five solo voices to tell the story of Jesus' last days. Viewed through the eyes of Peter, Reuben, Miriam, Nathan, and Mary, the story, set in an opera-like format, comes

Tracing the path of Jesus as his earthly ministry culminated in the redemption story, this cantata walks from the triumphant entry in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through His betrayal, suffering, and death on

Designed for your modern Easter celebration, this mini-musical is a convenient and timely resource in which the songs can be used collectively as a 19-minute presentation or as individual songs dispersed

This musical of healing and rejoicing begins with an upbeat medley of classic hymns sung at Eastertime, Glory to His Name, then moves to The Healer as a reflective song of Christ's

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

"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 scripture-centered celebration of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, who left His throne in heaven to become the suffering servant and perfect sacrifice for our sins, is an inspirational service of

This very special musical is designed to fit within an Easter Sunday service, but with the flexibility to expand the program by the inclusion of other selections. These spectacular songs have been arranged

Filled with a heartwarming combination of treasured hymns and best-loved gospel songs, your congregation will find themselves singing along as the Easter story unfolds. With mostly unison/two-part voicing,

Teeming with powerful worship songs that erupt in heartfelt praise and adoration, this Easter musical will foster an environment for your choir and congregation to have an intimate encounter with the risen

From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the victorious resurrection, Messiah Overcame is a vivid narrative of the final days of Jesus. The inclusion of much-loved hymns delivers a sense of

For some, Jesus’ broken body hanging on a rugged cross meant the hope of a Savior who had come had been taken away. But for all who believe, our hope lies beyond the darkness of the empty grave. The

This accessible, time-saving SATB musical, with arrangements by Nick Robertson, combines several top Easter hymns, inspirational classics, and brand-new, stirring songs to deliver a majestic narrative for

Mingling traditional and contemporary elements, this cantata tells the story of Christ's ministry, passion, and resurrection with thoughtful narration by Pamela Stewart. Great hymnody and modern worship

The compelling story of God's plan to deliver all people from the clutches of sin and death is presented in this powerful reminder that Isaiah's prophetic words were fulfilled in Jesus: "Surely He has borne

Once Upon a Morning is a delightfully creative and vivid musical telling of the days after Christ’s Resurrection, beginning with the discovery of the empty tomb and depicting the instances

Familiar hymns and original music combined with two narrators reading scripture tell the story of Jesus' final days in this Lent and Easter cantata. Intentionally written to be accessible for most choirs,