Easter Anthems for the Adult Church Choir

This Is the Day begins with quiet, mysterious music and plainchant-like melodies depicting the predawn atmosphere. The music then bursts into jubilant rhythmic song, celebrating "the day the

This setting of Charles Wesley's classic text to Nancy Hill Cobb's original music is majestic and triumphant. Each phrase of the text is treated with care to portray its power and effectiveness between the

This anthem, featuring a stunning text by Rose Aspinall, paints vivid imagery of the Resurrection and embodies the love displayed by the empty tomb. An orchestration is also available to add to the power of

This joyous and buoyant Easter anthem celebrates the resurrection message and incorporates LANCASHIRE before returning to the original melody at the climactic conclusion. The SAB voicing uses unison

Full of joyous, driving energy, this piece is a wonderful choice for Easter morning worship. Incorporating EASTER HYMN, the anthem is a powerful celebration of the Resurrection. The syncopated melody is

This short, joyous proclamation of Christ's resurrection is based on the well-known Mouret Rondeau. There are lots of options for the accompaniment: piano only, added solo trumpet, or full brass and

This classic Gaither song has been expertly arranged, retaining the character of the widely loved and powerful song and incorporating the option for a soaring orchestration. This proclamation of faith and

Utilizing the tune MORNING SONG, this solemnly powerful anthem focuses on Christ's sacrifice and gift to humanity. The accessible choral writing provides rich harmonies and the optional cello accompaniment

From the powerhouse Getty-Townend writing team, and with a beautiful choral adaptation from Mary McDonald, this dynamic anthem is ideal for Easter or any time of year. Ed Hogan's majestic orchestration

This Easter celebration serves well as a short introit for Resurrection Sunday. With optional trumpet, it is sure to heighten the spirit of the congregation as it proclaims the great triumph of God's mercy

This exuberant anthem is sure to make Resurrection Sunday a memorable celebration. The antiphonal singing between the two choirs, adults and children, gives this a multi-generational approach as they echo

Here is an energetic Easter Day anthem with optional solo trumpet part and comfortable vocal ranges for a variety of singers. Incorporating TRURO, Brian Wren's Christ Is Alive appears in the

From the opening notes, the tone is set in the garden as Mary is searching for Jesus. Learning that "He is risen and the tomb is empty," the music swells forward with dynamic energy, compelling rhythmic

From the Revival collection, this piece takes the tune LLANFAIR, adds a modern accompaniment, and pairs it with the texts from Dix and Wesley. Scored for SAB choir, assembly, keyboard, and guitar

Sydney Carter's ever-popular setting of the American hymn 'Tis a Gift has been arranged in a gorgeous Celtic style setting. The orchestral track is bound to leave you awestruck and the piano

Joy isn't always expressed in major keys, as evidenced in this minor-mode song of victory. Major tonality is explored in a full statement of LLANFAIR before returning to Lloyd Larson's original melody.

Horatius' powerful words explore so many different parts of the liturgical year: the Cross, the Throne, Heaven, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. Josh Sparkman's arrangement of Louis Bourgeios's melody

Robert Lau takes a well-known Natalie Sleeth anthem and transforms it for SATB choir. The simplicity of Sleeth's music is honored so that the text might shine through. Excellent piece for Easter or

The victory and strength of this setting of Thine Be the Glory are gloriously displayed through rhythmic energy and dynamic instrumentation. Raise the roof with this musical Easter Day

A setting of Psalm 23 taken from the larger work Tenebrae - a musical journey through the shadows of the cross. The chorus sings the well-known scripture text, then recaps most of it while the

This striking Easter anthem on the tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN, scored for choir, congregation, brass quintet, timpani, handbells (3-5 octaves) and organ, is perfect for the traditional church on Easter Sunday!

This 1835 text and tune from Southern Harmony is in a lilting 6/8. The music is sweet and thoughtful, reflecting the nature of the text. This hymn and text are not the same as the well-known hymn In the

This setting of the Luis Bojo text and tune (SANTO DOMINGO) is infectious fun from beginning to end. Percussion is optional, but simple and very effective. There is a section where the women and men each

With an opening instrumental fanfare and a choral flourish, this arrangement of a hymn standard sweeps the listener up in the festivities of worship. Based upon the popular DARWALL tune, the melody takes