Liturgical Hymns for the Church Choir

This arrangement is a true reimagining of Martin Luther's iconic hymn melody. New harmonies and ambient electric guitar accompaniment create an ancient/modern feel, giving new life to this classic hymn. A

This highly adaptable anthem sets a familiar hymn text to the well-loved TALLIS' CANON. The music begins in unison with additional parts added in canon per stanza, up to four parts optionally. The organ

"The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is almost run..." The beloved American folk hymn from Kirchner's Heavenly Home collection comes to life anew, with soaring descants, countermelodies, and rich

A collection of three early American folk hymns: Hallelujah, a six-part a cappella setting of the Sacred Harp tune; Angel Band, an eight-part a cappella setting of the beloved William

Charles Wesley's text set to the hymn tune EXULTATION is arranged here for a cappella mixed chorus. Slow, sweet, and somber, this arrangement passes the melody between voice parts and ends with a strong

Originally conceived with full orchestra accompaniment, this glorious setting of LASST UNS ERFREUEN also works well with organ accompaniment. The choral texture varies by stanza and includes some choral

A useful festival anthem setting of the hymn tune AZMON. Written for Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, the organ part is as fun as you'd expect, and there are optional brass and timpani parts. The choir

This text from an old Southern folk hymn is given new original music in this anthem setting for SATB, cello, and piano. The voice parts are accessible. The tenors and basses do sing a verse alone, but in

This well-crafted hymn setting has a text that is thoughtful and inspiring. The vocal parts are accessible and the accompaniment is supportive. Worshipful for smaller to medium sized choirs and

"Light dawns on a weary world when eyes begin to see all people's dignity." Mary Louise Bringle's extraordinary Advent text is paired with the tune TEMPLE OF PEACE. The three unison verses can be sung by

This festive concertato setting of the hymn tune WEISSE FLAGGEN may be used with or without brass and timpani. A brilliant and joyous opening to any service, the text celebrates the glory of God. A descant

While the text and tune (MUNICH) for this familiar hymn remain unaltered, the harmonic structure diverts from the normal, and the melody includes gentle elongation of phrases. A descant is included on the

An example of early American hymnody, Billings' hymn tune and text are well known as a canon. This a cappella arrangement from the Shaw–Parker library is unique, as it begins with a simple harmony

"Music of the masters, for the Master" is exemplified in this sturdy adaptation of an illustrious Brahms melody. A faith-affirming text reminds the church of its mission, while stately part-writing and

This superb arrangement of the familiar OLD HUNDREDTH tune is grand yet not overdone. Choral ranges are reasonable, and there is an alternate quiet ending. While the organ part is strong and would

This rousing commissioned anthem by Philip Stopford is strong and fits with the theme of Reformation. While it does include a few unexpected harmonic shifts, it is classic Stopford and will inspire your

With a wide-ranging topical scope - care of the sick, church, comfort, healing, light, love for others, praise, Christian life, and the resurrection - this anthem will be appropriate for many liturgical

The beautiful English folk melody DANBY runs throughout this anthem, which is suitable for any season of the year and especially memorial services. A lyric solo part for oboe is provided.

Neil Harmon has created a lovely SATB divisi a cappella motet of this familiar text with a newly composed tune. Stanzas one and four are scored for all voices, stanza two for women SSAA, and stanza three

This stirring setting of the tune HYFRYDOL may be performed with several instrumentation options: with organ alone, organ with brass quintet, or organ with full orchestra. The piece was written for the 2015

The text for this piece is attributed to St. Ambrose of Milan and speaks of the glorious gifts of God as seen through the lives of those who have gone before. The DEO GRACIAS tune is presented in a quick

This anthem of thanksgiving and community begins softly and builds to a strong finish. The part for congregation (included) reinforces the theme of fellowship, while the optional trumpet adds fanfare and

This classic hymn arrangement starts with a single vocal line and grows into a triumphant 8-voice contrapuntal texture that ends with a glorious "Hallelujah!" Originally published in 1919, this edition

This joyful and original setting of the great hymn of praise is accompanied by keyboard and optional brass quartet or orchestra. An antiphonal response of "May Jesus Christ be praised" is used throughout.