Adult Lenten Anthems for the Church Choir

This beloved Communion hymn opens and closes with hints of Let Us Break Bread Together. The vocals and accompaniment are modest and easily prepared, yet the scoring is beautiful. The ecumenical

This beloved spiritual, with new melodic material included, is a beautiful Lenten setting that will enrich your Holy Week services. Expressive choral writing with a plaintive melody in an imitative setting

One of the most poignant of all scriptures is interpreted for today, set to music of scope and power. The score reflects great musical contrast, from the sweeping melody that opens the piece to the quick

This anthem gives the well-known praise chorus God Is So Good an exciting spin! Replete with gospel flavor, the fresh music and lyrics combine with a soulful tenor solo to create a joyous

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression and looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Lovely soaring lines in each vocal part create a beautiful choral

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

A new edition of this early Martin hymn resetting! In this version, the key has been lowered and the rhythms adjusted to reflect a more traditional approach to the text, refining the anthem for reverence

This anthem of praise from James Koertz has a "hymn-like" feel. With unique instrumentation and a lilting melody, this gentle offering can be used numerous ways throughout the church year.

A true American hymn classic from Walker's Southern Harmony is given special attention in this sensitive treatment. Unfolding gradually with expansive phrases and thoughtful harmonies, the

Dramatic music and soul-wrenching text pair perfectly in this exquisite setting of the timeless Gaither classic. The expressive keyboard accompaniment, powerful solo, excellent vocal writing and Mike

This stunning and tender pairing of the beloved folk melody O Waly, Waly with Isaac Watts's immortal text starts quietly and, with transparent vocal lines, gradually builds through a reflective

Molly Ijames adds her creative touch to this modern-day hymn that celebrates the cross. An optional scripture reading is included and musically the piece is beautifully orchestrated. Be sure to include this

Quoting fragments of the well-known hymn Ah Holy Jesus, as well as the text from the Sanctus, this is an anthem of worship to the Savior who suffered for the world's salvation. Undergirded

From the treasury of Baroque literature comes this sacred adaptation of a J.S. Bach masterwork. Beautifully wed with the "Worthy is the Lamb" text, this will become a standard Holy Week offering for choirs

This arrangement is easily learned using the familiar tune NETTLETON set to a Mary Kay Beall text based on I Corinthians 3:9. The theme calls for the Christian community to walk together with others on the

Poignantly portraying the memorable scene at the Garden of Gethsemane, this compelling piece follows our Savior as He pleads with His disciples: "Wait with me and watch with me." This powerful selection