Maundy Thursday Church Choir Music

A thought-provoking text assures us that in the midst of dark times, the light of hope is waiting to be revealed. This setting is perfect for Maundy Thursday service or anytime during Lent. The melody and

What a tremendous anthem for the Lenten Season! Using the captivating melody Wayfaring Stranger and beautifully incorporating the African-American spiritual Jesus Walked This Lonesome

The example of Christ’s servanthood at the Last Supper is expressed in this poignant anthem. A well-crafted melody carries the scripture-based lyrics, and the simple texture allows the words to truly

This gentle communion anthem flows with smooth beauty and profound simplicity. The engaging melody in 3/4 lifts up a text that invites all to come to the table, and to do so "in remembrance of Me." It

With a memorable melody, beautiful accompaniment, and lovely oboe part, you can't go wrong with Becki Slagle Mayo's Ubi Caritas. This sweet, accessible and flexible piece is a thoughtful choice for

Drawing upon the biblical admonition to "remember" whenever communion is celebrated, this anthem from the cantata Portraits in Grace is a call to the table of grace. A beautiful melody in minor

This simple yet exquisite communion offering will be easy to prepare and useful for choirs large and small. A graceful piano accompaniment and optional cello support this sweet and lovely anthem.

The setting is the Garden of Gethsemane for this breathtaking work. Combining a gentle Celtic folk tune with original music and text, this ballad-style anthem brings Jesus' haunting question to our own

The drama of Gethsemane is on full display in this powerful anthem. Jesus' sorrowful time of prayer is vividly portrayed, and sweeping melodic gestures with a cinematic orchestration bring gravitas to this

In this communion anthem we are taken into the heart of the sacrament. The original melody, somber and yet hopeful, combines perfectly with the text to create a breathtaking anthem. Your congregation will

This emotional depiction of the late night scene of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane unfolds with the plea, "Father, Father, let this cup pass by me," and concludes with the final refrain, "Thy

A compelling text is perfectly matched to a haunting melody in this breathtaking new offering for Holy Week. Placing a spotlight on Christ as He agonizes in the garden, the lyrics plumb the depths of His

In a masterful blend of early musical style with modern melody and harmonies, this beautiful setting of the traditional text shines with elegant simplicity. A rubato piano opening leads to a unison

This stunning setting of the traditional Latin text is so rich and so deep that the music perfectly matches the quietly profound ardor of the timeless plainchant. The clarinet provides an ethereal

This poignant reflection on the words of Jesus as he prayed in Gethsemane is remarkable for its elegant lines, its harmonic twists, and its sensitive accompaniment. Scored for voices and piano, it offers

This Maundy Thursday anthem incorporates the melodic theme of Faure's Pavane to great success. The text entwines scripture with commentary about the events of that holy day. There is an

A graceful and elegant setting of the hymn tune TWENTY-FOURTH carries the beloved Maundy Thursday hymn text. A classic organ accompaniment is integral to the anthem and can easily be adapted to piano. This

With the haunting strains of the "Moonlight" Sonata, this anthem unfolds into layers of beautiful textures, delivering an emotional portrait of Christ in the garden of prayer. The choral writing is

This introspective anthem full of tenderness and emotion recounts our Lord's final hours following the Last Supper and prior to His arrest and crucifixion. Incorporating the hymn tune WONDROUS LOVE, this