Adult General Anthems for the Church Choir

This spirited original, based on Psalm 98, is a wonderful festival piece, a rousing invitation to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. "Clap your hands together, all you people; worship God with one accord.

Recently celebrating its 50th year in print, this breathtaking choral essay is simply one of the finest choices for Advent or general services with a text based on Revelations 22. Conceived for a

A long-time favorite on the festival circuit, this dynamic, exciting, joyous selection surpasses the ordinary! Syncopated rhythms and changing meters, combined with a sizzling piano part, make this a

This masterful anthem is one that has connected with singers and congregations all over the globe. It is a timeless anthem you'll come back to each and every year. Full instrumentation includes strings,

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The

Pairing the American folk tune O Waly Waly with the text of the beloved Corinthians bible verse is truly inspired! The text on love is appropriate in church or school settings and welcome at any

A beautiful, compelling piano accompaniment introduces this tender setting of the Robert Browning text. Quiet conditional statements become a profession of faith as they open into the power of the promise

An exuberant setting of a traditional Latin text that would make a dynamic concert or festival opener! Contemporary, syncopated choral harmonies, shifting meter and a driving piano accompaniment set the

Few songs ever composed have had the breadth of appeal as this iconic text and melody. The cry for "peace on earth" is undoubtedly a timeless one, and this setting unites vocalists and

This tender hymn of praise reminds us that in the end we are all weak and broken and that the Heavenly Father deals lovingly and mercifully with all of His children. Written in memory of little Erin

An anthem of true beauty - this is one of the most melodic and singable anthems you will find, with a harmonic structure to match. The strong text is a prayer acknowledging the Lord's hand in our lives and

"O Lord, Make me an instrument of Your peace." The beloved prayer by St. Francis of Assisi is treated with reverence and simplicity for choir, piano and string quartet or orchestra. Lovely and lyrical, with

Humility and quiet fervor mark this setting of Christ's eternal words. It is completely different than the standard settings that we have heard so often, in that each section of the prayer is expressed in

This tender and comforting work "passes the peace" as its simple yet elegant melody washes over the listener, gently unfolding its text with increasing texture: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to