Liturgical Anthems for the Church Choir

Commissioned for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, this anthem was first performed by a massed choir including the Westminster Abbey Choir with the Coronation Orchestra. Using

This sacred tone poem is a prayer for peace and a plea for healing of the heart. The anthem rises from a single tone, ebbing and flowing into harmony, then back into simplicity with just a touch of

Luxurious in harmonic language and choral timbre, this magnificent octavo describes the angel's announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. Emerging poetically from stillness, the piece opens

This outstanding original anthem quietly brings the listener into a prayerful time seeking wholeness. Recalling miracles of healing, the response is to ask for healing in body and soul. Slightly discordant

This jubilant original work presents a Latin and then English paraphrase of Psalm 100. An ideal way to open a concert or service, this a cappella setting radiates joy with sturdy, well-balanced choral

Here is the updated second edition of the Sanctus from the major work "The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass." The solemnity of the classical-based Mass joins together with the down-home sparkle of bluegrass

Composed for the National Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee which took place at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, on June 3, 2022, this five-minute anthem for mixed choir

This beautiful a cappella arrangement of the Phos Hilaron prayer of light is skillfully written by the Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association, Tim Sharp. The piece is

This poignant anthem's text, written in the last century, is as timely today as it was then. Framed as a prayer, this sensitive song uses expressive harmonies, slight dissonance, and key and meter changes

A powerful and majestic fanfare for voices, organ, and optional brass and percussion. Psalm 118 is sure to be a festive and joyous addition to any service or concert.

Now in a second edition, this unique blend of bluegrass instrumentation and the familiar text of Gloria lends a new - even fun - perspective to the Mass tradition. Newcomers to either the classical or

Richard Burchard has established himself as a composer and  conductor. This a cappella Latin setting of In Paradisum would work well during Lent or All Saints. It would also be an

With a robust and glittering organ part, this anthem carries a determined message of divine illumination. Strong four-part writing dances with moments of layered counterpoint, creating a colorful tapestry