Adult General Anthems for the Church Choir

Music has the power to rescue us from tragedy and fill our hearts with love: "Sing to the one who turns our night into song." This beautifully written setting of Susan Bentall Boersma's text is challenging

A classic approach yields fresh results in this melodic anthem which celebrates the gift of music. Rich sonorities built around the iconic progression of Pachelbel's Canon in D help to ground the

Adam Tice's beautiful text is filled with rich images that caused Haugen to use rich harmonies in his setting of them.  The piece is accompanied by piano and an optional string quartet.  

God has spoken! He breathed out His Word through human writers to give us the Bible. We have the full canon of Scripture. What a precious gift! In Psalm 19 and Psalm 119, David declares that God’s

From the opening lyrical section to the triumphant climax, this song clearly presents the ways that God has used to communicate - creation, scripture, and Christ. Musically this piece is simple yet

Gently contemporary, the musical and theological themes of this powerful ballad will resonate with congregations of every worship style. Careful part-writing enables quick learning, while the piano part

As believers, we are called into unity with one another. This special piece encourages us to pursue that unity and to dwell richly in God's peace. The anthem is beautifully accompanied with piano alone, but

Psalm 46 comes to life with musical text painting that supports the dramatic shifts in mood within the psalm. A lyrical unison line sings of the trials of the world and then shifts to dynamic choral

A worship ballad from CityAlight has been arranged for SATB and optional children's choir. This simple modern hymn explores the theme of God's supremacy over all things. Close harmonies and unison sections

As arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this beautiful setting of the sacred text put to the English ballad tune CAPTAIN KIDD is a timeless standard of the choral repertoire for both

Here's an anthem full of stylistic diversity! A dramatic opening with divided choir gives way to rhythmic mixed meter, followed by a contrasting hymnlike section. A great crescendo returns to the theme,

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

Herb Frombach has written a powerful text about the struggle of faith in the face of adversity. A sensitive and reflective melody carries the text forward, affirming the reality that "God is there." The

Originally written for SATB chorus, string orchestra and organ, this piece premiered on St. Cecilia's Day (Novemeber 22) in 1951 at St. Sepulchre's Church with organ accompaniment and has entered the choral

"Come, sing your praises to the Lord; Let them resound both loud and log."  This uplifting text is presented with the familiar Shaker Tune to create an ebullient anthem for mixed voices, keyboard and

This original ballad explores and celebrates the emotional vulnerability we bring to our heavenly Father. Expressive melodic lines allow each section of the choir to shine, and the elegant piano

This old Southern hymn about God's providence even through difficult times is presented in a gentle ballad style. Written for accessibility and flexibility, this straightforward arrangement will be a useful