Ash Wednesday Anthems for the Church Choir

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

Designed to set the stage 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

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,

What a tremendous anthem for the Lenten Season! Using the captivating melody Wayfaring Stranger and beautifully incorporating the African-American spiritual Jesus Walked This Lonesome

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,

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

This setting, perfect for Ash Wednesday, Lent, and general use, is straightforward and homophonic, with a flowing piano accompaniment which can be adapted to organ.

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

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

Based in part on Genesis 3:19, this anthem was designed for Ash Wednesday. Written for assembly, SAB choir, keyboard, guitar, oboe, and cello, the music and text combine to create a meaningful piece for the

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

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

I Take the Cross is a heartfelt and quietly hopeful anthem ideal for Ash Wednesday and Lenten services. A thoughtful text, tuneful vocal lines, and unassuming piano accompaniment combine to create

This special anthem is a deep prayer for restoration. From the purity of the first unison note to the final rich sonorities, the music celebrates the graceful message of this psalm. Here is an ideal

An SAB version of Richard Farrant's beloved anthem, use during Lent, Ash Wednesday or general worship. There is a nice balance between the homophonic and contrapuntal sections. This arrangement is not too

Based on Joel 2:13, this verse and refrain anthem is a meaningful choice during the Imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday. The music is lyrical and asks the listener to "Come back to the Lord."  There

A challenging scripture, "all flesh is like grass and its glory like the flower," is lovingly set for contemplative worship gatherings. Services for both Ash Wednesday and memorials will benefit from this