Liturgical Anthems for the Church Choir

This piece takes its inspiration from Romans 12:21: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." It was written to commemorate the martyrdom of six Jesuit priests and two women on the campus

An original hymn tune, BRUTON PARISH, is paired with an Angier Brock text in this anthem. The poetry highlights the omnipresence of God in Christ throughout history and our need to be faithful stewards of

Psalm 23 text set to the familiar chorale by Bach. The organ part is intense and will require preparation while the choral parts are accessible. This traditional favorite will be a useful ministry tool.

A hauntingly profound anthem by David Cherwien that sets a poem by Herb Brokering about Jesus' call to care for refugee and migrant children. Brokering's text was originally written for the children

With sustained legato lines and subtly shifting harmonies, this anthem is both graceful and intriguing. Based on Ephesians, this is the perfect text for Reformation Sunday. This anthem could also be sung

2020 revised edition. Based on the Gregorian chant O REDEMPTOR. For the procession with oils at Chrism Mass (Maundy Thursday). The Congregation sings the antiphon.

This hymn, with words by Andrew Ciferni, was chosen as the official hymn of the 2015 World Meeting of Families. This festival arrangement calls for brass and percussion, but may be performed with reduced

This anthem begins with a warm and inviting a cappella section for the setting of the text from Matthew, "Come unto me you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." There are lovely vocal lines and

Movement 4 from "Revelation," Worthy Is the Lamb is a stunning reflection on this beautiful and well-known text. A great selection for concert or church choirs.

This joyous paraphrase of PHOS HILARON by Sylvia Dunstan is given an original tune by David Sims. Written for SAB choir and organ, the choral parts are accessible and the organ accompaniment is colorful and

This concise setting of the Ave Maria text has the flavor of a folk song with flowing choral lines and a complementary piano accompaniment.

Two texts conveying the spirituality and dedication of women separated in time by seven centuries. The texts are I. Nurture (Mechtild of Magdeburg) and II. The Simple Path (Teresa of

This Joncas classic has been updated and expanded with two additional verses written specifically for the 2014 NPM National Convention's Eucharistic Liturgy. Also included in this new edition are parts for

This well-known 13th-century text is the basis for the opening stanza, followed by a fine new text for stanzas two and three. Set for unison voices with an optional second part, it is easily adapted to

This simple version of The Lord's Prayer is taken from The Edenham Eucharist. Some unexpected key changes help to sustain the momentum, although the overriding approach is one of

This glorious four-part mixed divisi a cappella setting combines text from the Kyrie of the Ordinary of the Mass with text from the Prayer of St. Francis. Moving ethereally through

This is a lovely 15th century a cappella anthem that can be used as a meditation after communion or other quiet moments in the liturgy. Newly edited by John Leavitt, the lovely harmonic texture with a text

The Easter text for this a cappella anthem comes from a poem written by Edmund Spenser in the 16th century. It depicts the love Christ showed to humanity by sacrificing himself for us. This exceptional text

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 setting by Kenneth T. Kosche that's lyrical, smooth, and melodic with a growing intensity. The mixed meters are used to emphasize important words and ideas within the text. A perfect anthem any time of

Original words reflect on the greatness of God and our human yearning for communion with Him. The rich, lyrical choral parts are enhanced by an elegant piano accompaniment, and an optional French horn part

The well-known text by George Herbert is set here in a masterful way for choir and organ. "Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing" is one of the best-loved texts of the choral world, especially relevant

An oratorio excerpt from the American Romantic Choral Series. Appropriately somber, this relatively easy piece is excellent for services of remembrance.