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General Liturgical Anthems
General
Liturgical Anthems
All Glory Be to God on High—Jacob
Fuhrman. This accessible setting offers a
confident and uplifting proclamation of the
historic hymn of praise. Designed to build
confidence, the arrangement balances
repetition with a mixture of clear and steady
vocal lines and textures. Appropriate for
general use and suitable for ensembles
of any size, the anthem may be sung a
cappella or with gentle organ support.
It is flexible for use in the liturgy or as a
standalone anthem.
11683222 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
All Things Bright and Beautiful—Carl
Nygard Jr. Cecil Francis Alexander's
beloved text is given new life with this
uplifting setting. The skillful crafting of the
two-part arrangement creates the illusion
of larger forces. A perfect anthem for
celebrations of creation and thanksgiving.
11642150 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Ave Maria—Jessica French. A luscious
and expansive setting of the beloved prayer
has flowing vocal lines highlighting each
individual voice part to create a balanced
and expressive setting. Warm harmonies
and graceful shaping allow singers to enjoy
the beauty of the text. A rich and reverent
selection for worship or concert settings.
11682177 SATB w/ Organ. . . . . . . . 3.20
Ave maris stella—Kristina Arakelyan. In
this macaronic carol, Latin and English
texts are combined with effective textural
contrasts achieved through unison,
imitative voicing, and polyphonic passages.
This selection is an offprint from Carols for
Choirs 6. Full scores and instrumental parts
for piano and strings are available for rent.
11679481 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Ave Verum Corpus—Michael John
Trotta. 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 lines pair wonderfully with
this text in an original work that effectively
combines tradition with innovation. It is
equally suitable for concert and service use.
11556297 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
The Beatitudes—Edward Eicker. This lovely
setting of the Beatitudes has rich harmonies,
dynamic swells, and a memorable melody
that supports the beautiful text. An additional
piano accompaniment is available separately
and can be played alone or with the organ.
It is an appropriate choice for All Saints Day
and services of comfort, discipleship, faith,
and mercy.
11641188 SATB w/ Organ. . . . . . . . 3.55
Beloved—Michael Burkhardt. Written for
the 2025 Montreat conference, this piece
is composed in a way that can incorporate
many different choirs, or it can be done
with subgroupings of a choir. Handbells
and instruments are also included. A very
meaningful text by Susan Cherwien makes
this piece usable throughout the church year.
11640716 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11640717 Instrumental Parts. . . . . 40.00
Bless the Lord—arr. Tony Ward. Featuring
a special collaborative text shaped from
parish reflections on Psalm 103 and set
to the familiar hymn tune
NETTLETON, this
two-part choral arrangement offers gentle
beauty and flexibility. A descant and part
for a flute add lift. An optional extensive
handbell accompaniment adaptable for
3 or 4-5 octaves creates an especially
striking presentation. Accessible to smaller
choirs, this setting is appropriate for Lent or
general use.
11675500 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Blessed (The Beatitudes)—Tony E.
Alonso. The Beatitudes contain the
essence of Christian teaching and are
beautifully represented here in this setting.
With its three verses for cantor or unison
choir and an easily learned assembly
refrain, supported by SAB harmonies, it is
an appropriate choice for smaller choirs.
Ideal for All Saints, and any other liturgy
centered on Christian life, discipleship,
justice, or the Kingdom of God. It includes
flexible accompaniments for keyboard,
guitar, and solo instrument in C or B-flat.
11675501 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Call Us to Your Table—Bob Hurd. Drawing
on texts from the Gospels, Psalms, Isaiah, 1
John, and Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato
si', this communion song has verses to
accommodate Holy Thursday and Good
Friday as well as themes of justice and
care. A hymnlike refrain invites assembly
participation, while the simple melody and
accessible parts for choir, solo, piano,
guitar, cello, and C instrument will appeal
to choir and congregation alike.
11675503 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Called to Share God's Love—Anne
Krentz Organ. This expressive anthem sets
a meaningful text from 1 Peter inviting the
choir to proclaim God's call to share love
and mercy. Warm, approachable choral
writing and a flowing piano accompaniment
make it easily learned and deeply
expressive. Its message is especially
fitting for church anniversaries and worship
services focused on call, mission, and
faithful service in today's church.
11680522 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Cantate Domino—Nancy Hill Cobb.
Fresh, singable melodic lines and a logical
ABA-Coda form make this original work
a perfect choice for any two-part choir. A
pronunciation guide for the Latin is written
in the vocal parts, and performance notes
are also included. The melodies have
no difficult leaps or accidentals, which
simplifies teaching, sight-reading, and
memorization. Educationally, musically and
compositionally solid. An excellent choice!
11592521 SATB or
Two-Part Mixed divisi . . . 2.75
3192275 Two-Part, SA or TB . . . . 2.75
Caritas (from "Illuminare")—Elaine
Hagenberg. Hildegard of Bingen's text
on the virtues of love shimmers in this
serene setting that serves as the second
movement from "Illuminare." Opening with a
section of treble divisi the lower voices enter
as the harmonic texture expands, framed
beautifully here with piano accompaniment
and optional solo violin. Stunning!
11539414 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11577557 Instrumental Parts:
Score & Parts . . . . . . . . 45.00
Cast Your Nets—Kathleen M. Basi. Scored
simply for two-part choir with keyboard,
guitar, solo instrument in C, and cello, this
striking piece uses lively syncopation to
bring the gospel story of the casting of the
nets to life. The tonal journey from E minor
to the cadential G major deftly captures the
narrative thread of night to day, darkness to
light, and struggle to fulfillment.
11675504 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Children of the Heavenly Father—David
M. Cherwien. A fresh choral setting of
Carolina Sandell Berg's beloved hymn
text, this original composition captures the
spirit of the lyrics with heartfelt sensitivity.
Expansive dynamics and emotional nuance
bring the timeless message to life in a
deeply moving way.
11640719 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Christ Be with Me—Terre Johnson. This
anthem is an original, elegant setting of
the beloved text known as St. Patrick's
Breastplate. Its flowing vocal lines
and supportive piano accompaniment
beautifully capture and enhance the text's
profound spiritual depth.
11640720 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Christ's Part—Glenn L. Rudolph. A lovely
and lyrical setting of a much-loved Robert
Herrick poem, this piece features a simple,
graceful organ accompaniment paired with
flowing choral lines that allow the text to
speak with clarity and expression. Sensitive
writing invites thoughtful interpretation,
making this a warm and reflective choice
for worship.
11682182 SATB w/ Organ. . . . . . . . 2.90
Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove—
Justin Fields. An awe-filled prayer to the
Holy Spirit is filled with a joyful longing for
closeness with God. The piece consists
of a short, metric introduction followed by
nonmetered sections that switch between
melismatic and syllabic. Invite choirs and
congregations into deeper meditation and
prayer during Pentecost.
11642155 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Create in Me, O God—Johannes Brahms/
arr. Joyce Schubkegel. Written with
care, this accessible anthem is ideal for
most treble choirs in church or school
settings. Although it is a revoiced setting
of a Johannes Brahms motet, it preserves
the flowing, lyrical lines and expressive
phrasing for which Brahms is famous. It
offers singers a beautiful entry point into the
classical choral tradition.
11682186 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Encountering Jesus Christ—Brent
Hermans/arr. Luke Mayernik. "The greatest
moment of our lives is encountering Jesus
Christ" anchors this reflective song for
choir and assembly. Four verses explore
Christian life, conversion, discipleship,
the Eucharist, and the Resurrection. In a
flowing 4/4, the verses lead smoothly to
the expansive refrain. Though effective
in unison, easy SATB choral writing with
descant and oboe, violin, and cello parts
can be layered with the piano and guitar to
enrich the texture.
11675507 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Even When He Is Silent—Kim André
Arnesen. Commissioned by the St. Olaf
Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even
When He Is Silent masterfully expresses
the sentiment of the text – hope in times
of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich
harmonic texture, this is a stunning work for
better a cappella choirs! "I believe in the sun
even when it is not shining..."
10543959 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10499591 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
10882573 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
