Liturgical Communion Music for the Church Choir

Using the traditional Agnus Dei text, this expressive setting provides an opportunity to work on choral tone, rubato, and legato singing. A rich melody ebbs and flows over the colorful harmonic palette

Opening with a section of plainchant, this setting of the traditional Latin text most known in the Mozart or Byrd versions shimmers with modern a cappella harmonies. Cluster cadences and expressive vocal

Willan wrote three settings of the classic Eucharistic text. This setting, one of his finest, is written in the key of g minor, evoking the world-famous Ave Verum of William Byrd. The rich harmony

This striking a cappella setting of a Lenten communion antiphon uses Psalm 91:4-5 as its text. The part writing uses carefully placed changes in dynamics and tempo to give a potency to this brief work that

With traditional Latin text by St. Thomas Aquinas, this is a beautiful choice for both concert and liturgical settings. Its serene homophonic texture features antiphonal singing, making it accessible to

This hymn has been expanded from the original setting, creating a tender anthem with optional flute, ideal for communion and sacramental use. The comforting tune draws the listener in and reflects the need

This compelling a cappella setting of the 13th-century Latin Eucharistic hymn by Thomas Aquinas is appropriate for both worship and concert. A neo-Renaissance motet with 21st-century harmonies, it contains

This communion setting is based upon the Stowe Missal from early medieval Ireland. Soloists open and weave throughout the piece. The truly accessible melody and text of the refrain invite the congregation

Lauridsen's Ave Verum Corpus for choir, string orchestra or organ, with finger cymbals joins a catalog of works that are performed throughout the world. The traditional Latin text is expressed witn

This exquisite and sensitive anthem perfectly captures the essence of Matthew 5:8-10: "Blessed are the pure in heart ... the peacemakers ... for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Sung in Latin, usable for

A gentle tune cradles this heartfelt text from Adam M. L. Tice. The piece starts simply with a soloist and piano accompaniment introducing the tune, then grows musically and textually as more voices are

This stirring setting uses skillful part-writing and well-prepared dissonances to enhance the word painting of the traditional Latin text. Occasional chromatic harmonies, and brief touches on the lower

The refrain of this setting is based on the communion antiphon for the first Sunday of Lent. It is easy to learn and sing from memory while in procession to receive the Eucharist. With verses rooted in

GREENSLEEVES and this familiar communion hymn are blended to create a wonderful anthem useful throughout the year and particularly beautiful during the Christmas season. The gentle new melody flows over the

Anchored by a concise, catchy refrain, this fresh-sounding assembly song invites us to become humble and childlike in our faith so that we might be able to approach God with reverence and adoration.

Scored for SATB choir and accompaniment, this accessible setting pairs the Lamb of God text from the Ordinary of the Mass with the tune THE FIRST NOWELL, making it easy for the congregation to sing with the

For Eucharist, this a cappella anthem flows easily from soprano solo to SATB back to solo supported by choir.

With a text that includes writings from St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Paul, and St. Augustine ("May we become what we receive"), this Communion song is both beautiful and catechetical. Scored for choir with

A choral anthem crafted from the familiar communion setting used in many Lutheran congregations, this arrangement expands to three iterations. The first time uses the standard harmonies, the second features

The refrain of this composition is short and easily memorized, an advantage when sung during the Communion procession. The text is based on 1 Corinthians 11:26, but since we also proclaim the Lord's

For Lent, communion, or general use, this piece should be sung simply as a prayer. Howard Thurman's original text has been adapted for continuity of rhythms and ideas in a lyric form. The "Open unto me"

Text Source: Latin: Thomas Aquinas, 1227–1274; English para. James Quinn, SJ, 1919–2010 /  Series: In Spirit and Truth / Accompaniment: Piano / Categories: African American

Antiphons for use during communion during the Easter Season. For unison choir, cantor, assembly, with optional descant. Topics: Eternal Life, Ascension, Glory of God, Joy, Pentecost, Resurrection. Full

This setting of Psalm 116 offers a simple and accessible refrain melody for assemblies yet is easily enhanced with lovely choral harmonies and descants as well as additional instrumentation for a more