Church Choir Anthems for Rally Day

This lovely song is taken from a children's musical by Fred Bock and Betty Hager. Joe Martin has revoiced it for SATB voices and added to the accompaniment to make it a beautiful Christmas anthem. Don't

A haunting chromatic melody attaches itself to this text pleading for God's mercy. The lower voices are shrouded by the angelic upper voices throughout. Halfway through the piece, the minor mode transforms

There is a stark loveliness to this Lenten motet. The hymn tune "Herzlibester Jesu" emerges effortlessly, surrounded by original material that depicts the beauty and agony of the sacrifice.  Easy to

Using a traditional American melody and the words of Isaac Watts and John Newton, Barbara Heastings has created a beautiful Lenten anthem. She also uses portions of Amazing Grace to strengthen its

This well-known hymn begins simply with just violin, but it expands and builds into a full festival anthem.  Provided with organ accompaniment, befitting the arrangers' gifts, a full score with

This combination pairs a text from Isaac Watts with the spirited tune MARCHING TO ZION from William Walker's Southern Harmony. An energetic and rhythmic precision are essential for this anthem – it

Your choir and congregation will enjoy the energy of this interpretation of the SLANE tune. A gentle syncopation and violin obligato add a nice texture to the choral sound, complementing the natural groove

Originally set for SATB voices, this SAB version has been given a new voice that allows choirs of all sizes to share in this message. Outstanding features include strong craftsmanship, an exciting and

The words of Jonathan Cook provide the reassurance we want to hear when we grieve a loss.  The tune that Dr. Nichols has set matches the uplifting encouragement of the text. In the end it is a song of

Harkening to the Augustinian paradoxes inherent in God becoming a baby, this profound poem is set skillfully by acclaimed composer Richard Nichols. Nichols' tune is appealing and skillfully crafted so that

Using the words of Robert Lowry's beloved hymn Nothing But the Blood, Daniel Mattix has created new music and arranged it in a choral setting. The piano accompaniment works well, but the string

Wedding the "Wayfaring Stranger" tune with a communion text works brilliantly. The familiar tune is plaintive and caresses the words naturally. The vocal writing and piano accompaniment tastefully flow with

Based on Psalm 23, this beautiful anthem by noted composer Cindy Berry is suitable for both adult and youth choirs. The accompaniment is beautifully interwoven with the choral parts, painting a musical

With joyful energy befitting Easter morn, this is a great song of celebration. The two-part voicing was designed with children and youth choirs in mind, but can work with adult voices as well. A simple but

Beginning with an a cappella statement from "And Can It Be," this Easter anthem segues into the first verse of the Lowry hymn "Christ Arose." The brass wait patiently while the piece builds with keyboard

These majestic and familiar words have been beautifully redressed in regal musical attire. The accompaniment is strong and the optional obbligato trumpet uplifting. The melody is stately and carries the

A lively, invigorating setting of Psalms 95:6-7 and 118:24 from Allen Pote, punctuated by regular syncopation that is easy to teach. Solid SATB choral writing is rich but not too demanding, with optional

A warm, easy jazz waltz is used to set this familiar carol in a unique way. The vocal textures add interest, and the piano part contributes a playful element – just wait until the walking bass kicks

This wonderful setting of a favorite Thanksgiving hymn starts with a majestic organ introduction followed by a stanza sung in unison. A cappella phrases offer contrast to the full organ and choral sound;

Patricia Mock composes melodies and words that flow easily with passion and truth. This anthem celebrates Christ's sacrifice and love for us with that same flowing quality. Arranger Faye Lopez has set it