Adult Lenten Anthems for the Church Choir

The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to

Part of the extensive library of Shaw–Parker choral settings, this expressive arrangement of an early American hymn tune is handled with care and dignity.

This is a slow and expressive a cappella German chorale with sustained vocal lines and harmonies. Suitable for Lent or Communion, it's a standard in choral literature.

This original a cappella piece by composer Mark Miller is based on the traditional text Dona Nobis Pacem. A solo singer opens with the melody, and as the choir enters the piece gradually builds,

A creative setting for unaccompanied SATB chorus, this arrangement is built on the venerable Kentucky Harmony tune DETROIT. Of medium difficulty due to the lack of accompaniment, the vocal lines are

This pristine setting of a well-loved spiritual unfolds with rich and fulfilling choral sounds. Solo voices lead the way, with the choir first supporting then taking over in rhythmic and effective

This exciting and rhythmic anthem for Palm Sunday is an excellent choice for choirs of all sizes! The upbeat piece creatively incorporates a call-and-response format that can be performed by a soloist or by

These short a cappella meditations were written specifically for Holy Week: On the Mount of Olives for Maundy Thursday and Behold, We Have Seen Him for Good Friday. They are SATB

Sometimes the mere thought of Christ's immeasurable love can wash over the believer in an overwhelming wave. Using Charles Wesley's beloved text and Dan Forrest's own melody, this tender work

The traditional American folk canon WHEN JESUS WEPT has been creatively deconstructed so that no more than two parts are in canon at any given time, with countermelodies in the other parts filling out the

This a cappella motet features a text of depth and intensity from Philippians. Mr. Stopford uses harmonic, textural, and dynamic contrasts to highlight the various points in the narrative. A moving setting

Rich and soulful, this legato spiritual arrangement includes a stanza with optional assembly. Altos get to demonstrate the idea of journeying with an aleatoric passage sung freely by each singer.

Part of the National Collegiate Choral Organization Choral Series. This edition still contains many of the editorial touches of Thomas Dunn's 1976 edition; however, when the NCCO asked that it be included

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

This a cappella setting of the 19th-century tune RESTORATION from William Walker's Southern Harmony is arranged with creative vocal textures and a solo. Optional percussion parts are offered to assist in

The choral parts are beautifully crafted in this expressive a cappella setting of a classic sacred text. This moving portrait of Christ's suffering on Calvary is appropriate for Holy Week, Good Friday and

There is a stark loveliness to this Lenten motet. The hymn tune "Herzlibester Jesu" emerges effortlessly, surrounded by original material that depicts the beauty and agony of the sacrifice.  Easy to

A profound and elegant setting of this great Lenten text. The composer captures all of the emotion inherent in this text and gives the choir some glorious moments. A very effective composition.

Lloyd Larson's heartfelt a cappella setting of Go to Dark Gethsemane will be an ideal addition to your Lenten or Holy Week services. The inspiring choral writing, linked to the classic text,