Church Choir Anthems for Rally Day

Donald McCullough includes an interesting and lush organ part to accompany an original melody set to a familiar Lenten text. The part-writing is accessible and the altos are featured as a

A joyful and rhythmic setting of the beloved 19th century text, this has nice vocal ranges and a clean, classic feel. The newly composed melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. For

For centuries, this plainchant Alleluia has been the assigned melody proper to the Easter Vigil to announce and acclaim the Gospel. In this edition, the solemn chant

Flute, oboe, and hand drum introduce and accompany this SATB a cappella setting that pairs Newton's traditional text with the tune GREENVILLE, an American melody in flowing 6/8 meter. The vocal parts are

A beautiful and stirring text by Jeannette M. Lindholm that presents a poignant scene of what the day of Annunciation may have been like for Mary. The piece is in three movements with the middle movement

Here is an emotive, yet simple and straightforward setting of the familiar text, in the form of a hymn-anthem. All sections of the choir are given the melody before moving into four-part harmony.

A lilting 6/8 setting of Psalm 103, this is scored for SATB voices, descant, and congregation, with piano and optional 3-5 octave handbells. First the choir sings the antiphon and the congregation copies

Adapted from Psalm 103, this accessible and joyful setting is useful throughout the church year. Solid three-part writing with limited range for the bass part makes this a great choice for slim Sundays or

Michael Larkin has created a lovely setting of Revelation 14:13 that is expressive and approachable, for All Saints as well as for memorial or funeral services. It may be performed a cappella or with piano

Gerald Near has set a sublime text by John Donne, providing restrained, elegant music that responds to the text with lyricism, mixed meter, and thoughtful dissonance. The organ part nicely supports the SATB

This very effective SSA setting of the Catalan Christmas carol El Cant Dels Ocells has a very haunting accompaniment for piano or four handbells. Occasional use of a cappella moments provides

A Christmas lullaby carol in triple meter with a sweet melody, this piece is scored for SATB voices accompanied by piano and violin or chamber ensemble. The choral texture varies by verse, with verses one

Eric Nelson's treatment of this Norwegian favorite is extraordinary! Thoughtful choral writing brings out the most in the choir, and the piano part is creative and lush, particularly in the interludes. The

This fascinating text by Thomas Troeger is constructed like a chain of talismans: "Heart, hold fast. One truth clasp: Center on Christ alone." William Beckstrand has crafted a lovely two-part treble setting

This is a joyous concertato setting of the well-known Brian Wren text with the TRURO tune. The piece calls for brass quartet or quintet, organ, handbells, and congregation. It is great for use during Easter

This solid and stately setting is useful for any congregation wanting a festive Easter setting for congregation, SATB (with soprano descant), organ, and optional brass quintet and timpani. An extended organ

A concertato on the tune WESTMINSTER ABBEY, this festive anthem is scored for SATB voices and optional treble choir, two trumpets, timpani, and organ. The four stanzas vary in choral texture, including one

This newly-composed Christmas carol is a gentle invitation to the mystery of the Incarnation. The melody, scored for SAB voices and optional congregation, could also be sung by children's voices.

An energetic setting of this wonderful early American hymn, based on the tune WARRENTON. Effective choral writing and a delightful piano accompaniment accentuate this accessible but inspiring arrangement.

This concertato on ST. GEORGE WINDSOR begins with an introduction in which the melody is set against a jaunty countermelody of dotted rhythms, a motif which recurs throughout the piece. The first verse is

Your choir will enjoy this accessible anthem that celebrates the beauty of creation using a classic Beethoven composition (op. 48, no. 4). The music is joyful and bright with all the expression that you

This beautiful anthem is based on the tune RAABE by Carl Schalk. The text compares the story of Jesus appearing on the roadway to the disciples with our own lives and how Christ is revealed to us