SKU: AU.9781506495392

ISBN 9781506495392. 7 x 10.25 inches.

A festive arrangement of the familiar hymn by David Cherwien is set in classical hymn concertato style. The introduction for organ and trumpet gives way to congregation and choral stanzas with varied accompaniments and descants for voice and trumpet. Stanza three is written for choir only and reflects the text â??let the servant church arise in beautifully ascending passages. An uplifting addition to the Augsburg Choral Hymn Series that highlights the need for social justice and care of neighbors.

SKU: AU.9781506495446

ISBN 9781506495446. 7 x 10.26 inches.

Haydn’s eighth setting of the ordinary of the mass was composed in 1782 for performance in Mariazell, Austria. Ryan Kelly has selected the brief opening portion of the Gloria for this anthem, featuring Haydn’s exuberant, straightforward homophonic choral writing true to the Classical era. The accompaniment is an approachable orchestra reduction for piano with optional trumpets and timpani. Accessible for most SATB ensembles, this anthem offers choirs the exciting opportunity to sing an excerpt from a large-scale choral work.

SKU: AU.978-1-5064-8487-7

ISBN 9781506484877. 7 x 10.25 inches.

In his setting of Psalm 42, Robert Benson provides a dramatic, multi-section choral work masterfully scored for SATB choir and organ with an integral cello part. Rich with text painting and varying moods, singers and listeners will be moved by this anthem.

SKU: AU.9781506486567

ISBN 9781506486567. 7 x 10.25 inches.

Drawing on the beloved text of Rock of Ages, Michael Burkhardt has written a new tune with a flowing, gentle lilt that provides a fresh sound to the familiar. In this easily learned anthem, stanza one introduces the newly composed tune in an SATB setting while stanzas two and three are unison with optional assembly and a choral descant.

SKU: AU.9781506486611

ISBN 9781506486611. 7 x 10.25 inches.

With imaginative text painting, Thomas Keesecker's anthem on this familiar chorale brings the text and tune to life. Along with a dramatic musical depiction of the word coming down to earth in the organ accompaniment, the sensitive choral language highlights the text beautifully. The assembly is invited to join on the final stanza, which includes the standard harmony with a soprano descant.

SKU: AU.9781506492445

ISBN 9781506492445. 7x10.25 inches.

Undine Smith Moore's arrangement of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious final stanza. A fitting benediction to any worship service and especially appropriate when wishing Godspeed to departing members.

SKU: AU.978-1-5064-8497-6

ISBN 9781506484976. 7 x 10.25 inches.

David Cherwien writes a poignant setting of a Ruth Duck hymn text, found in All Creation Sings, which asks for God's care while suffering from chronic pain. In his choral arrangement, Cherwien effectively embraces both the depth of the text and austerity of the tune PROSPECT while creating an easily learned and effective anthem. Sing this for services that focus on healing and God's constancy in our lives. _x000D_.

SKU: AU.9781506495224

ISBN 9781506495224. 7 x 10.25 inches.

This hymn is found in the collection Peace Be Still: Hymns of Susan Palo Cherwien, Vol. 3, which includes an original hymn tune by David Cherwien. Here, Cherwien has expanded on the original setting, creating a tender anthem for SATB choir, organ, and flute, ideal for communion and sacramental use. The comforting tune draws the listener in and reflects the need of Godâ??s presence in our lives. Opening stanzas are sung in unison, a middle stanza is beautifully set for full SATB choir, and the final stanza is in unison with a descant.