Choral Music

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Lenten Anthems

Ash Wednesday Anthems

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Celebrating Grace, Inc

This Trisagion, the ancient hymn to the thrice-holy God, begins with a tenor solo. A tenor and bass duet then reinforces the prayer. The congregation can join in the hymn, "Holy, holy, holy," even as it becomes a cappella. The choir returns with the opening theme, and a soprano descant before the anthem concludes with another a cappella hymn reference.

Trisagion

SATB Octavo

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Brookfield Press

Designed to prepare for the beginning of Lent, this meditative anthem is filled with moments of deep beauty. Flexible voicing for solos or sections makes this reflective offering useful for groups of any size. Set in a minor key and incorporating the phrase "Kyrie eleison," this piece perfectly fits the contemplative nature of the Lenten season.

Touch Me with Ashes

Beckenhorst Press

Commissioned for the closing service of the 2025 BBC Proms, this setting of a beloved Rossetti text takes singers and audiences on a journey from confession through aspiration, finally landing in restful calm. An English-style anthem accessible to church choirs through careful writing and voice leading.

None Other Lamb

Shawnee Press

A touch of Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence introduces this Ash Wednesday reflection and recurs towards the end. The minor original melody, introduced by optional vocal solo, captures the ebb and flow of the lyric. Simple yet profound, this anthem is a quiet call to listen, learn, and live.

Speak to Me in Ashes

Hal Leonard Corporation

The enduring phrase "Kyrie eleison" begins many services of worship, especially during the penitential season of Lent. Sensitively set as the opening and closing material in this anthem, the choral lines flow and intermingle with each other and the piano accompaniment. Phrases from Psalm 51, in English, serve as the centerpiece of the anthem. This is a lovely choice for Ash Wednesday, Lent, or during Holy Week.

Kyrie Eleison

Hinshaw Music, Inc.

A very picturesque text setting, well written and meaningful; this is the perfect anthem for Ash Wednesday. Easily accessible to adult or youth choirs, it is scored for mixed voices, soprano descant, piano, and optional congregation (part included).

Dust I Am

G. Schirmer, Inc.

The familiar text from Psalm 51 is set to original music by Carl Mueller. Organ accompaniment can also be played on piano.

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

MorningStar Music Publishers

This lovely, reflective prayer for mixed voices and piano is an excellent choice during Lent, particularly Ash Wednesday. It is beautiful and lyrical writing that will be meaningful for choir and congregation alike.

To Dust

Lorenz Corporation

A compelling text invites a heartfelt response to take up our cross and follow Christ in His suffering. The haunting melody beautifully conveys the poetic imagery of the words. An optional cello obbligato enhances the worshipful Lenten atmosphere.

Let Me Thirst With You

SATB Octavo SAB

Significant writing embraces this important Lenten hymn with artistry and grace. Lifted by a creative piano accompaniment, this arrangement is engaging to the ear and needful during the forty days of prayer and purpose.

Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days

SAB Octavo

Set in an accessible style, Psalm 51 is useful for the beginning of Lent or other times in the church year. A beautiful descant appears over the established melody for an inspiring conclusion to this lovely piece.

Create in Me a Clean Heart

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Choristers Guild

Scripture is brought to life with a tender unison anthem based on Psalms 51 and 25. Written for young or developing choirs, this anthem offers a singable melody well-supported by piano and optional handbells or hand chimes. The bell parts are easy enough for the children to ring. Ideal for worship services focused on renewal and grace.

Create In Me

Unison Octavo

Augsburg Publishing

The poetry of Susan Palo Cherwien brings new imagery and depth to the traditional Ash Wednesday themes of dust and repentance. In this setting, the beautifully written original hymn tune DUST SPLENDOR underscores the hopeful and contemplative text. The assembly can be invited to join in on the last stanza.

Dust, Remember You Are Splendor

Like an echo in an ancient cathedral, this reflective choral selection uses chant-like styling and rich choral writing to capture the profound truths of life and the journey of faith. Well-suited for Ash Wednesday or other services of serenity, this octavo is truly engaging!

Whispers and Sighs

Bring depth and beauty to Lenten worship with this anthem featuring two text options, one for Ash Wednesday or Holy Week and one for the remaining Lenten season. The beloved English folk tune O WALY WALY is adapted along with elements of Gregorian chant, weaving an accessible musical prayer of service and repentance.

Make Us Faithful Servants

This gentle and reverent gospel ballad reflects on Psalm 51, "Create in me a clean heart." The choir sings the psalm verses with a solo voice responding, "Have mercy, O God." The choral writing is lush with some cluster chords, yet accessible. A solo voice is integral to the anthem.

Have Mercy on Me

Concordia Publishing House

A text by Stephen P. Starke is set to the Welsh tune LLEF. This easy-to-learn composition is useful throughout the Lenten season, especially on Ash Wednesday, such as during the imposition of ashes. Written to be flexible, it may be sung by soloists or two-part choir, with an optional SATB stanza, and may be modified in length if desired. An optional part for treble instrument is included. A moving, thoughtful presentation.

Now, Even Now, Declare a Fast

Two-Part Mixed Octavo

Lantz Choral Publications LLC

Joel's prophecy is dark, terrifying and the imagery is vivid. He speaks of a "Call to Return" (Joel 2:13). Return to the Lord Your God is the drumbeat of Lenten Worship. God calls us
to simply return to Him because He will address our needs and provide for our salvation.
Chord symbols are included for those who like to use a rhythm section. With three distinct musical sections, the refrain of this piece in particular is very memorable. Appropriate for Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season.

Return to the Lord, Your God

Featuring a reflective text by Michael Joncas, the expansive melody and lush harmonic language create a beautiful setting for use during Lent. Accompanied by piano and guitar with violin or flute obbligato, this piece is perfect for a smaller choir.

From Dust We Came, to Dust Return

Two-Part Mixed Octavo w/ Guitar Accompaniment, opt Solo Instrument in C

One of oldest statements of faith in Christendom is set with a "world music" feel. With building intensity, this repetitive prayer becomes a powerful call for forgiveness and commitment. The verses acknowledge our need for mercy and the music becomes more emotional with the overwhelming assurance that we are children of grace. The harmonies and percussion add a distinctive touch that is truly special!

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