HYMNS ETC. - Anthems |
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"Behold, the Lamb of God" (Unison voices, piano, C Instrument, and cello) GIA, #G-7715. The refrain of the text affirms Jesus as the "Lamb of God" after stanzas re-telling twelve important events in his life. Worship planners can select one or a combination of stanzas supporting the readings and theme for the day, either as a regular hymn or a congregational or choral response to the readings. |
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"Come, Follow Me" (Unison voices with four-part canon, keyboard, and opt. Orff instruments) Abingdon Press, #095573. An anthem setting of a song from SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW: HYMNS TO EXPLORE AND THINGS TO DO, Vol 1, Who is Jesus? The text is based on Jesus' calling of the fishermen in Matthew 4:18-22. Suitable for Lenten or general use.
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"Easter Song" (Three-part treble or mixed voices, keyboard, with opt. flute and 3-octave handbells) Chorister's Guild, #CGA768. Three memorable refrains function as partner songs, making the climax of this Easter anthem a hit with middle school and older. The unison verses can be sung by the whole group or by budding soloists. |
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"God Called Moses to the Top of the Mountain" (Unison voices with opt. descant and keyboard) Choristers Guild, #CGA907. An anthem based on Exodus 19 and 20, with a spoken section on the Ten Commandments. This is especially appropriate for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year B.
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"I Will Tell All the World" (Anthem with canon, keyboard, and opt. handbells) Chorister's Guild, #CGA681. An anthem for Pentecost/World Wide Communion, with a challenging, but satisfying canon that can be used separately. |
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"My Heart Is Steadfast" (Three-parts) Triune Press, 10/1386K. A setting of a familiar psalm, designed for the middle school/youth choir. The rhythm of the text is expressed in the changing meter of the tune, and the challenging three-part arrangement supports the mood of growing excitement suggested in the words. |
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"Oh, How Beautiful" (Three-part [SAC] and piano, with opt. choir chimes or handbells) Chorister's Guild, #CGA773. An anthem written especially for the middle school choirs at the PAM Music and Worship Conference at Montreat in 1997. Its imitative style offers a good way to introduce young singers to part-singing. Careful attention was given to range for the changing voice singer. |
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"A Song of Angels" Hope Publishing House, #JR223. An anthem that sparkles with the likeable melodies of several traditional African American spirituals. Written with youth or middle school in mind, the vocal ranges are very suitable for both adolescent girls and cambiata boys. |
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"Called by the Spirit" (Unison/two part voices with keyboard, introduced by a rap) Choristers Guild, #CGA734. A rap on the names of the Old Testament prophets introduces this lively anthem that recalls the stories of Elijah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. |
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“Cold Night Is Quiet, The ” (SATB with piano and opt. flute) Choristers Guild #CGA1035. This “waiting” carol for Advent has a lovely, gentle melody and refrain that promises Jesus is coming to bring peace on earth. It would be easy to incorporate children’s voices on one of the unison stanzas for a combined choirs anthem. |
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“Come to the Table.” (SATB choir and piano) Zimbel Press, #Z223. John has provided a new melodic setting for this Communion text from THE SONG LINGERS ON, and added a refrain that includes a welcome to all believers who approach the table. |
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"Come, Believers in the Gospel" (General anthem for SATB and piano with opt. treble voices, trumpet, and handbells) MorningStar Music Publishers, #MSM-50-6037. This anthem was commissioned for the Montreat 2003 Conference on Music and Worship by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. It is a setting of the hymn that was also commissioned for this event. The text is based on a Presbyterian mission statement known as "The Six Great Ends of the Church." Naturally the tune is named GREAT ENDS! |
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"Creator God, Who Has Composed" (Unison and SATB choirs with keyboard, opt. congregation, and opt. 3-octave handbells) Choristers Guild, #CGA853. Anthem setting of a hymn praising God for the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs that have shaped and nurtured our faith and guided our lives. Suitable for general use or festival occasions. |
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“God of Every Generation” (SATB choir and piano) Zimbel Press, #Z224. God is addressed in Trinitarian terms in this spirited hymn from THE SONG LINGERS ON. The rhythmic varations in the tune symbolize the different age groups who make up a congregation. |
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"Love Enough to Give" (Unison and SATB choirs with piano, opt. congregation, and opt. flute) Choristers Guild, #CGA808. This arrangement of the hymn, "A Mother Lined A Basket," is appropriate for Mother's Day, graduations, and other "empty-nest" occasions and general use. |
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"Psalm 67" (Unison and SATB choirs with piano, opt. flute, opt. handbells, and opt. congregation) Choristers Guild, #CGA589. An arrangement of a song of praise from Paul & Co. for festival occasions. |
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“Shepherd’s Carol” (Unison and piano with optional solos and flute) Augsburg Fortress #0-8006-3809-3. In this anthem, a little shepherd boy (or girl) leaves his flock and goes to see the baby Jesus, offering the only gift he has to bring: the song he heard the angels sing. The anthem can be done as a single selection, or dramatized with traditional processional and recessional carols added to create a “mini-musical” for a children’s program at Christmas. The short solo sections reduce the volume of words for the entire choir to memorize and offer a chance for more experienced singers to shine. |
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“Twelve Disciples in the Temple” (Unison/two part voices with piano, congregation, and opt. flute, handbells (3-4 octaves), suspended cymbal, gong, triangle, and wind chimes) Choristers Guild, #CGA1027. The text begins with a re-telling of the Pentecost experience in Acts, and ends with a prayer that God will send the Spirit to us again, gifting us with a new understanding of God’s plan for a peaceful world. The tune is a setting of a Japanese hymn tune, TOKYO. |
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"We Know Our God Is Faithful" (Unison treble choir with piano and opt. SATB choir) Choristers Guild, #CGA937. This anthem was commissioned by Choristers Guild as a tribute to all children affected by the American tragedy on September 11, 2001. It will offer comfort and hope in any time of disaster and loss. |
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"We Sang Our Glad Hosannas" (Combined children's and SATB choirs with keyboard accompaniment ) Abingdon Press, #024099. In a "we were there" style, the text takes us through the events of Holy Week, incorporating spoken words of scripture at the beginning of each stanza. |
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"When Quiet Peace Is Shattered" (SATB with keyboard) Hinshaw,#HMC-1281. Here is an anthem to have ready for the choir to sing in times of crisis. The refrain is based on Psalm 83:1. |
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"With Dancing Banners, Tuneful Bells" (Intergenerational choirs, keyboard, congregation, flute or violin, and opt. 3 oct. handbells) Choristers Guild, #CGA955. A joyful hymn of praise based on the elements of the worship order. |
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"You Are God's Child" (Unison/two-part voices with keyboard, opt. SATB choir, and opt. congregation) Choristers Guild, #CGA541. Adapted from a duet in Paul & Co., this baptismal anthem welcomes a new member into the church family. |
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“Zacchaeus” (Unison/two part and piano) Choristers Guild #CGA1073. This anthem about Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus has a lilting tune and delightful refrain that can be sung in canon after the second stanza. One of the 25 best-selling Choristers Guild anthems in 2006. |
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