Small Choir

A broad collection of simple psalm settings for use throughout the Church Year for choir, congregation, and cantor. The easy use of handbells and treble instruments adds texture and interest to several of the settings.

This collection of easy anthems for the small parish is designed particularly for that large number of smaller parishes whose choral forces are limited both in number and in the amount of rehearsal time available for the preparation for the Sunday services. These settings have been sung effectively…

This piece features dual texts (alternate text: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns) making it ideal for the small parish choir; suitable for Advent (A Service of Lessons and Carols), Lent, or general use. Accessible and flexible!

Easy hymn settings for smaller ensembles that are usable as complete motets or as alternate hymn stanzas. A resourceful edition that finds use throughout the church year.

…setting of Divine Service, Setting Five of Lutheran Service Book is designed for churches with smaller musical forces; it is arranged for two-part choir, organ, trumpet, and congregation. This setting was commissioned by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to celebrate the 500th anniversary of…

Easy hymn settings for smaller ensembles that are usable as complete motets or as alternate hymn stanzas. A resourceful edition that finds use throughout the church year.

…that life in a small town is anything but small. Praise for The Choir Immortal "I could not put it down. Katie Schuermann is definitely on to something, with her continuing tale of everyday Lutherans captured by the Gospel and engaging the world around them. If you grew up in a small town, you have…

…that life in a small town is anything but small. Praise for The Choir Immortal "I could not put it down. Katie Schuermann is definitely on to something, with her continuing tale of everyday Lutherans captured by the Gospel and engaging the world around them. If you grew up in a small town, you have…

Combines several important aspects of selecting music for the small church choir, covering the entire church year.

A collection of easy choral music intended for those mixed choirs which are not able to sing the standard SATB literature. This includes youth choirs, high school choirs, choirs at the junior high school level, and small adult church choirs.

A free paraphrase of Psalm 121 by Michael Larkin for SATB choir, soloist, piano, and optional congregation. With soloist, small group, or choir singing the verses, the congregation will quickly learn the flowing refrain. Reproducible congregation page included. Psalm 121 is used on Lent 2 (A and…

Downloadable accompaniment track A free paraphrase of Psalm 121 by Michael Larkin for SATB choir, soloist, piano, and optional congregation. With soloist, small group, or choir singing the verses, the congregation will quickly learn the flowing refrain. Reproducible congregation page included. Psalm…

An accessible anthem written for small parish choirs. The language reflects changes in Lutheran Service Book. The alternative text, "Father, We Praise Thee" makes this piece extremely flexible. A reproducible congregational page is included for both texts; separate B-flat and C-instrument scores…

Based of the Gospel reading for each Sunday, these concise devotions give insight to the proclamation of the Gospel, providing hope and inspiration for choir members. Besides the prayer of the day included with each devotion, there is a small collection of prayers especially appropriate for choirs.

The text from Psalm 118 is the first part of the Gradual for Easter. This anthem may be performed by using 2Tr and 2 Tb( included in choral score) and one SATB choir. Chorus II may also be small group.

This piece features dual texts (alternate text: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns) making it ideal for the small parish choir; suitable for Advent (A Service of Lessons and Carols), Lent, or general use. Accessible and flexible! When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a…

…Readings* Other Hymn Suggestions* Calendar of the upcoming week (highlighting feasts, festivals, and commemorations) Music suggestions:* Small Choir* Large Choir* Children* Keyboard* Handbell Fill-in-the-blank Divine Service outline, including:* Options within the service* Hymn selections* Pre- and…

…Readings* Other Hymn Suggestions* Calendar of the upcoming week (highlighting feasts, festivals, and commemorations) Music suggestions:* Small Choir* Large Choir* Children* Keyboard* Handbell Fill-in-the-blank Divine Service outline, including the following:* Options within the service* Hymn…

…Readings* Other Hymn Suggestions* Calendar of the upcoming week (highlighting feasts, festivals, and commemorations) Music suggestions:* Small Choir* Large Choir* Children* Keyboard* Handbell Fill-in-the-blank Divine Service outline, including the following:* Options within the service* Hymn…

…Readings* Other Hymn Suggestions* Calendar of the upcoming week (highlighting feasts, festivals, and commemorations) Music suggestions:* Small Choir* Large Choir* Children* Keyboard* Handbell Fill-in-the-blank Divine Service outline, including the following:* Options within the service* Hymn…

…Readings* Other Hymn Suggestions* Calendar of the upcoming week (highlighting feasts, festivals, and commemorations) Music suggestions:* Small Choir* Large Choir* Children* Keyboard* Handbell Fill-in-the-blank Divine Service outline, including the following:* Options within the service* Hymn…

…Readings* Other Hymn Suggestions* Calendar of the upcoming week (highlighting feasts, festivals, and commemorations) Music suggestions:* Small Choir* Large Choir* Children* Keyboard* Handbell Fill-in-the-blank Divine Service outline, including:* Options within the service* Hymn selections* Pre- and…

…writer and rostered deaconess—a mercy worker in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod—under the Cranach Institute. She and her husband, Rev. Ned A. Moerbe, live in Oklahoma with their four young children. She loves theology, words, food, and directing her small church choir.

The first book in the Anthems of Zion series! Overview In the small Illinois town of Bradbury, change doesn’t come often, and it certainly doesn’t come easily. So when Pastor Fletcher hires Emily Duke as the new choir director at Zion Lutheran Church, he unknowingly sets in motion a…