Easter Anthems for the Adult Church Choir

Driving rhythms and syncopation are the hallmarks of this festive Easter offering. Accessible choral parts are written throughout this anthem that includes exciting opening and closing sections surrounding

Michael Ware's rousing original anthem incorporates the beloved We Welcome Glad Easter melody to create a memorable celebration of the resurrection. The optional brass and percussion section

This classic Easter anthem by Joel Raney radiates with great joy! Incorporating the hymn tune HYFRYDOL, it is accessible and jubilant. There is also an optional trumpet part available. Celebrate the day!

Commemorate Christ's sacrifice with this joyous adaptation of the well-loved hymn tune HARK, I HEAR THE HARPS ETERNAL. With alternating unison and antiphonal passages and an accompaniment in the style of

This classic song by Bill and Gloria Gaither explores how the resurrection of Christ transforms the lives of believers. Mary McDonald's superb choral writing and pacing, along with Michael Lawrence's

This beautifully arranged Southern gospel anthem of a much-loved hymn includes a reference to Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary. You will find traditional harmonies and a flowing accompaniment

This a cappella Easter anthem was commissioned by the Department of Biblical Worship, a division of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Based on a theme from Mozart, this animated anthem for Easter is ideal for choirs looking for an elegant traditional opener with trumpet. Well-crafted part-writing enables quick learning, and the festive

This jubilant service opener is two anthems in one, with both a general and an alternate Easter text. Blurring the lines between contemporary and traditional, the engaging mixed meter and the syncopations

A joyful and very accessible Easter anthem for any size choir. The rhythmic theme is punctuated by a message of confidence and joy. The majestic opening and closing with brass, timpani and handbells

An a cappella spiritual in a call-and-response format makes this toe tapper a real alternative to traditional Easter offerings. The modest ranges and the repetition throughout make this an easy-to-learn

Two giants of the contemporary worship scene, Paul Baloche and Graham Kendrick, join together on this exciting resurrection proclamation. Appropriate in contemporary, blended, or evening services, this is

Made popular by Lacey Sturm in a notable Billy Graham documentary, this contemporary anthem features a Celtic-style melody that adapts beautifully for choir. The music builds through each verse

Daniel Gawthrop's This Joyous Day is a superb Easter anthem based on a text by Edmund Spencer. The composer's great attention to the text draws out the exultation found within the celebration

This is an excellent two-part mixed setting of the traditional Easter tune VRUECHTEN. The rhythmic energy and creative vocal writing bring this Easter favorite to life. This anthem is sure to inspire and is

A deeply spiritual major choral work, with original texts by Terry York and original music by Taylor Davis, Return to Me takes us on a journey through the traditional Stations of the Cross.

Composer Benjamin Harlan utilizes to great success the tune HOLY MANNA in this festive Easter piece for SATB voices, keyboard, and optional trumpet. The vocal writing creatively moves in and out of

This moving original by Mary McDonald is a great addition to the Easter anthem repertoire! Set in a "joyful ballad" contemporary style, McDonald uses SATB voices to deliver her resurrection-themed text.

With a lovely orchestration, Lamb of Glory, originally recorded by Steve Green, is like a familiar old friend. Moving lyrics and and a striking vocal arrangement by Jay Rouse provide this

Here is a fresh new setting of this beloved Easter hymn. While retaining the familiarity of the traditional tune, arranger Joey Hoelscher adds a contemporary flair by including syncopated rhythms. Together

This Tom Fettke original is based on Revelation 5:12, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom, and strength." The memorable choral lines make this anthem especially easy to

Proclaiming "He is risen! Alleluia!" here is Allen Pote's exuberant Easter Sunday anthem for SATB choir with optional organ, brass and percussion. The story of the tomb unfolds and leads up to an impressive

Sparkling with excitement and joy, this Easter anthem by Charles McCartha is accessible to choirs of all sizes and skill levels. Blending in the familiar Christ the Lord Is Risen Today with