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Walter Pelz
610 N. Washington
Lindsborg KS 67456-1516
Augsburg Fortress 800-328-4648
Concordia Publishing House 800-325-3040
MorningStar Music Publishers 636-305-0100
A Child Is Born Today PDF
SATB choir, 2 flutes, handbells (3 octaves)
Text: William Sandys
Dedicated to Terese Noelle
Published in 1992 by Choristers Guild/CGA-598
A Feast of Joy PDF
TTBB choir, brass choir, organ
Commissioned by the Central States Synod of the Lutheran Church in America for their convention June 1972.
Text: From ILCW Contemporary Worship:
No. 2 (“The Holy Communion”)—“Worthy Is Christ” & “Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful”
A Festal Thanksgiving PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
Commissioned by the Senior Choir of Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis, MN, in honor of Rev. Norman D. Kretzmann
Published in 1983 by Augsburg/11-2152
A Mighty Fortress PDF
SATB choir, brass quartet, timpani, organ, congregation
Text: Martin Luther LBW, #229
Tune: EIN FESTE BURG (isometric)
Commissioned by the Senior Choir of Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Michigan, in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the parish, 1867-1992
Published in 1994 by MorningStar Music/ MSM-60-8001
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name PDF
SATB, choir, organ, brass, timpani, opt. congregation
Text: Edward Perronet Lutheran Book of Worship, #328
Tune: CORONATION
Commissioned for the 25th anniversary of Peace Lutheran Church, Alexandria VA
Published by Augsburg in 1984/11-2226
All People That on Earth Do Dwell PDF
SATB choir, trumpet, organ, congregation
Text: William Kethe Lutheran Book of Worship, #245
Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
Commissioned by the York PA chapter of the American Guild of Organists, in commemoration of its 50th anniversary
Published in 1987 by MorningStar Music Publishers/
MSM-60-9001
All the Earth with Joy Is Sounding PDF
SATB choir, brass, organ, opt. congregation
Text: Stephen Starke Lutheran Service Book, #462
Tune: MICHAEL (Herbert Howells)
Commissioned by Bill and Nancy Raabe for Tom and Jane Buck
Published in 2001 by Concordia/98-3660
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus PDF
SATB choir, descant, brass, timpani, organ,
opt. handbells (3-octave), congregation
Text: William Dix Lutheran Book of Worship, #158
Tune: HYFRYDOL
Alt text: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” LBW 315
Commissioned by the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Alexandria VA.
Published in 1995 by Concordia/97-6460
And the Word Became Flesh PDF
SATB choir, oboe, organ
Text: John 1:14, 16 (RSV)
Commissioned by Grace Lutheran Church, Cleveland Heights, OH on the occasion of the church’s centennial celebration.
Published in 2006 by Augsburg Fortress
Angels Visit When We Sing PDF
SATB choir, flute, organ or piano
Text: Thomas H. Troeger
Commissioned in honor of Professor Rosemary C. Kinard upon her retirement as Director of Choral Music at Catawba College, Salisbury, NC by the members of her choirs, 1988-2007.
Published by Augsburg Fortress in 2010.
Angels We Have Heard on High PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: Traditional French Lutheran Book of Worship, #71
Tune: GLORIA
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas TX; Roger McMurrin, director.
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2136
A Psalm of Celebration PDF
SATB, brass, organ, opt. congregation
Psalm 96 BCP
Commissioned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Savannah, Georgia, in commemoration of their 250th anniversary
Published in 1994 by Augsburg Fortress/11-10356
A Psalm of Joy PDF
SATB choir, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, percussion, organ, optional clapping choir, opt. congregation
Text: Psalms 47, 48
Dedicated to Gerald Bales and the Cathedral Choir of St. Mark
Published by Schmitt, Hall & McCreary/9494
Arise, O God, and Shine PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: William Hurn
Published by Concordia in 1964/98-1718
As a Chalice Cast of Gold PDF
SATB choir, flute, organ
Text: Thomas Troeger
In honor of Kay Menius
Published by Concordia in 1999/98-3494
At the Lamb’s High Feast PDF
SATB choir, brass, timpani, cymbals, organ
Text: Latin hymn, Robert Campbell translation
Dedicated to Herb Brokering
Published by Augsburg in 1969/11-9006
Away in a Manger PDF
SATB choir, violin, organ
Text: Traditional American
Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER & CRADLE SONG
Behold, God Is My Salvation PDF
SATB choir, opt. children’s choir, organ, opt. congregation
Text: Isaiah 12:2 KJV; Psalm 46 KJV
Opt. trumpet or brass for singing of “A Mighty Fortress” at the end.
Commissioned as a memorial to Edwin E. Wilson, Jr.
Published in 1983 by Augsburg/11-2129
Bethl’em Lay a-Sleeping PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: Francis B. Wood
Tune: Polish carol melody
Published by CPH in 1961/98-1530
Born Is Little Jesus PDF
SA choir, Orff instruments or piano
Text: John Cozens
Dedicated to Trina Dawn
Published by Schmitt, Hall & McCreary in 1974/#254
Children of the Heavenly Father PDF
SSAATTBB choir, unaccompanied
Text: Carolina Sandell Berg
Tune: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA
Commissioned by and dedicated to the Bethany College Choir, Lindsborg, KS. Dr. Mark Lucas, director
Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Again PDF
SATB choir, brass, timpani, cymbals, organ, congregation
Text: Michael Weisse (Winkworth translation)
Tune: CHRIST IS ERSTANDEN
Published in 1972 by Augsburg/11-9119
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Sky PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Charles Wesley
Included in The Augsburg Choirbook: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany (2007)
Christmas Wonder PDF
Unison voices with flute, handbells (2-oct), and keyboard
Text: Del B. Anderson
Published by Choristers Guild in 1990/CGA-523
Come, Let Us Join PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: Isaac Watts
Tune: NUN DANKET ALL
Written to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Norman D. Kretzmann
Published in 1969 by Schmitt, Hall & McCreary/#8042
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain PDF
SATB choir, trumpet, oboe, strings, congregation
Text: John of Damascus, Neale trans. LBW, #132
Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER
Commissioned by Christ Seminary Seminex
Come, You Have My Father’s Blessing PDF
SAB, organ
Text: Matthew 25:34-40, adapted by Ron Klug
Published by Augsburg in 1973/11-1761
Coventry Carol PDF
SATB, harp or keyboard
Text: 15th century English
Tune: 16th century English
Published by Augsburg in 1982/11-2139
Also included in The Augsburg Choirbook: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany (2007)
Creating God, Your Fingers Trace PDF
SATB, flute, congregation and organ
Text: Jeffery Rowthorn (Paraphrase of Psalm 148)
Tune: KEDRON
Published in 1985 by Agape (Hope) HSA 104
Crown Him with Many Crowns PDF
SATB choir, trumpet, organ, congregation
Text: Matthew Bridges, Godfrey Thring
Tune: DIADEMATA, George Elvey
Published in 1963 by Augsburg/11-9093
Day of Rejoicing PDF
SATB choir, trumpet, organ
Text: Isaiah 25:8, 9
Written for the Senior Choir of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN.
Published in 1969 by Augsburg/11-11561
Dear Baby PDF
SATB choir, keyboard, oboe
Text: Herb Brokering
Tune: DEAR BABY (original)
Written for the Bach at Bethany Singers, Lindsborg, KS
Published by Concordia in 2006/98-3882
Earth and All Stars PDF
SATB choir, brass, organ, opt. congregation
Text: Herb Brokering LBW, #558
Tune: EARTH AND ALL STARS (David N. Johnson)
Published in 1980 by Augsburg/11-1973
Earth’s Scattered Isles PDF
SATB, brass, organ
Text: Jeffrey Rowthorn
Published in 1977 by Hinshaw Music/HMC-231
Eternal Father, Strong to Save PDF
Congregation, SATB choir, brass, cymbals, organ
Text: William Whiting LBW, #467
Tune: MELITA
Commissioned in 1999 by the Westminster Choir, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Alexandria, VA, in memory of Lt. Col.James French Strother, USAF (Ret.)
Festival Te Deum PDF
SATB choir, brass choir, organ
Text: ICET
Commissioned in 1984 by Plymouth Congregational Church, Wichita KS in observance of their 100th anniversary
Five Christmas Refrains PDF
Unison voices, keyboard
Published in Lutheran Education, November 1972, Vol. 108,
No. 2, p. 120
For All the Saints PDF
SATB voices, organ, assembly, brass quartet, opt. timpani
Commissioned in 2009 by Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Michigan in memory of Irene K. Edinger and in celebration of her life of faith and service.
Text: William How ELW, #422
Tune: SINE NOMINE
Published in 2009 by Augsburg Fortress
From All That Dwell Below the Skies PDF
SATB choir, brass quartet, opt. congregation
Text: Isaac Watts
Original tune and setting
Commissioned by the First United Methodist Church of Brunswick, Georgia, on the occasion of their 150th anniversary
Published in 1989 by Summa Productions (AMSI)SP-2011
From the Plains of Tiny Places PDF
SATB choir, brass quartet, opt. timpani, congregation, organ
Text: Herb Brokering
Tune: BETHANIA NEW (original)
Commissioned by Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, in celebration of their 125th anniversary
From the Vision of John PDF PDF (update)
SATB choir, narrator, trumpet, organ
Text: Rev. 7:9-17
Commissioned by Rozann Cedarholm in honor of all the choirs and their directors who minister through music at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Published in 1993 by CPH/98-3074
Give Thanks to God PDF
SATB, keyboard, opt. assembly
Text: Thomas Troeger
Tune: HUMPHREY (original)
Dedicated to Pastor Charles Humphrey and his wife, Karen, with thanks for their ministry at Bethany Lutheran Church and Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas
Published in 2007 by Augsburg Fortress
Go, My Children, with My Blessing PDF
SATB, organ, opt. congregation
Text: Jaroslav Vajda
Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
Published in 1987 by MorningStar Music MSM-50-8900
God Is Faithful PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: 1 Cor. 1:9, 16:13-14
Commissioned in 1992 by First Lutheran Church, Topeka, Kansas, for their 125th anniversary and in commemoration of Bertha Schein, choir director from 1937-1953
Published in 1992 by GIA/G-3762
God Is Here! PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: F. Pratt Green
Written in honor of Helen Caldwell, faithful chorister of White Memorial Presbyterians Church, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Published by The Sacred Music Press (Lorenz) 10/2651S
God Rest You Merry PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Traditional English carol
Tune: Traditional English tune
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1980 by Augsburg/11-2052
God’s Surprise PDF
SATB choir, flute, organ
“Who Would Think That What Was Needed”
Text: John L. Bell & Graham Maule
Tune: SCARLET RIBBONS Traditional English
Commissioned in honor of Fred Trager in thanksgiving for his faithful support of the church and its music by the Chancel Choir of Fairlawn-West United Church of Christ, Akron, Ohio.
God’s Word Shall Live Forever PDF
SATB, congregation, brass quartet, organ
Text: Herbert Brokering
Tune: BETHANIA (original)
Commissioned in 1993 by Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas for their 125th anniversary
Published in 1996 by CPH/97-6566
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice PDF
SATB, organ, opt. handbells (2 or 4 octaves)
Text: Medieval Latin carol, Neale translation LBW, #55
Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2140
Good News PDF
SATB, opt. flute and glockenspiel
Text: Herb Brokering
Published in 1973 by AMSI/215
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing PDF
SATB choir, descant, congregation, organ, brass, timpani
Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: MENDELSSOHN ELW, #270
Commissioned by the choir of the First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS
Published in 2008 by Hinshaw Music/HMC2076
He Is Risen
Unison or 2-part choir with organ
Text: Cecil Alexander
Published in 1989 by Summa Productions (AMSI)/SP-2012
He’s Risen, Christ Jesus the Lord PDF
SATB, trumpet, organ
Text: C. F. W. Walther, 1811-1887; tr. Anna Meyer
Published in 1963 by Augsburg/11-1368
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name PDF
SATB, three trumpets, organ
Text: German, 18th century; Walworth translation TLH #250
Tune: GROSSER GOTT
Dedicated to the Senior Choir of Christ Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN.
Published in 1965 by Augsburg/11-9202
Holy God, We Praise Your Name PDF PDF (timpani)
SATB, brass quartet, timpani, organ, congregation
Text: Unknown; Walworth translation, LSB #940
Tune: GROSSER GOTT
Dedicated to Barbara and John Bradfield
Published in 1997 by CPH/97-6648
If My People Who Are Called PDF
SATB, unaccompanied
Text: 1 Chronicles 7:14; 1 John 5:4
In memory of Ray Brax
Published in 1977 by Augsburg/11-0556
If You Continue in My Word PDF
SSAATBB, unaccompanied
Text: John 8:31-32
For the Kapelle on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Concordia University Chicago
2013
In Festal Spirit, Song and Word PDF
SATB, trumpet, organ
Text: From the Bohemian, c. 1650; tr. John Bajus, 1940
Commissioned by and dedicated to the Augustana Lutheran Church Choir and Charles H. Elliot, organist, Omaha, Nebraska.
Published in 1983 by Agape (Hope) JM 4082
It Is Good to Give Thanks PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Psalms 92 and 104 (excerpts)
Commissioned by David and Gyl Kasewurm in honor of the 40th wedding anniversary of Fred and Anita Schultz and celebrating their 40 years of servanthood and dedication to the Lord.
Published in 1997 by GIA/G-4496
Jerusalem, My Happy Home PDF
SATB, organ
Text: F.B.P. 16th century LBW, #331
Tune: LAND OF REST
In memory of P. Rohrmann
Published in 1980 by Augsburg/11-2001
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today PDF
SATB choir, 2 trumpets, organ, congregation
Text: Latin, 14th century; tr. Lyra Davidica; St. 4 – Charles Wesley
Tune: EASTER HYMN
Published in 1965 by Augsburg/11-1451
Joy to the World PDF
SATB, brass, organ
Text: Isaac Watts
Tune: ANTIOCH
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2157
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee PDF
Unison or 2-part choir; congregation, organ, Bb clarinet
Text: Henry van Dyke
Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Published in 2001 by Choristers Guild/CGA899
Let All the World in Every Corner Sing PDF
SATB, organ
Text: George Herbert
In The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago Anthem Series
Published in 1992 by Hope Publishing Company/FPC 131
Let the People Praise Thee PDF
SATB, organ
Psalm 67
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Wichita, Kansas, honoring Dr. Cecil Riney upon his retirement as a choir director
Published in 2005 by Augsburg Fortress.
Let Us Sing with Heart and Voice PDF
SATB, keyboard handbells (3-5 octaves)
Text: Jan Taborsky; Vajda translation
Alternate text: Who Are These That Earnest Knock –
Henry Lettermann
Handbell part prepared by John Behnke
Published in 1998 by Concordia 98-3447
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming PDF
SATB choir, unaccompanied
Text: 15th century German; Baker and Spaeth translations
Tune: ES IST EIN ROS
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2142
Lord Jesus, Gentle Savior PDF
SATB, organ PDF
Text: Herman W. Gockel
Dedicated to Marvin L. Borgelt
Published in 1968 by Schmitt, Hall & McCreary/SCHCH 904
Lord, Support Us All Day Long PDF
SATB, organ, optional congregation
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Tune: GWALCHMAI Joseph Jones, 1827-70
Commissioned by St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, Michigan in honor of the life and work of Erich von Behren
Published in 2005 by Concordia/98-3832
Love and Mercy PDF
SA(T)B choir, oboe, organ or piano
Text: Herbert Brokering
Tune: LOVE-MERCY (original)
Dedicated to the composer’s sister, Esther
Published in 2006 by Augsburg Fortress
Love Is Here to Stay PDF
TTBB, organ or piano
Text: Herbert Brokering
Commission by the 3M Corporation
Published in 1975 by The New Music Company/NMC 3001
Magnificat, The PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Luke 1:47-55
Published in 2005 by Augsburg Fortress
Make Well in Your Name PDF
SATB, organ, opt. congregation
Text: Herbert Brokering
Tune: MAKEWELL (original)
Commissioned by WheatRidge Ministries to help celebrate 100 years of health and hope, 1905-2005
Published in 2003 by MorningStar Music Publications/
MSM-50-6036
Now Is the Hour of Darkness Past PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Isaac Watts
Dedicated to the Senior Choir of Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborgh, Kansas
Published in 1977 by Concordia/98-2338
Now Sing We, Now Rejoice PDF
SATB choir, congregation, brass quintet, opt. timpani, organ
Text: Medieval Latin hymn; Janzow translation
Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO
Commissioned by St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill, Wisconsin
Published in 1995 by MorningStar Music Publishers/
MSM-60-1003
Now Thank We All Our God PDF
SATB choir, congregation, brass quartet, timpani, organ
Text: Martin Rinkhart; Catherine Winkworth translation
Tune: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
Commissioned by the Music Ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church, Roselle, Illinois, Brian K. Milnikel, director
Published in 1999 by Concordia/97-6784
O Christ, Our Hope PDF
SATB, brass, organ, congregation
Text: Latin hymn, ca. 8th century; Chandler translation
Alternate text: “The People That in Darkness Sat”(John Morison)
Tune: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN
Commissioned to honor John Charles Frentz in thanksgiving for his faithful support of the church and its music
Published in 1992 by Concordia/97-6133
O Day Full of Grace PDF
SATB choir, brass quartet, organ, opt. assembly
Text: Nikolai Grundvig; Thorson translation
Tune: DEN SIGNEDE DAG (Christoph Weyse)
Published in 2014 by Concordia/97-7669
Of the Father’s Love Begotten PDF
SATB, oboe, handbells (4-octave set), organ
Text: Prudentius
Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM 13th century plainsong
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2145
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful PDF
SATB, brass, organ
Text: Attr. John Wade
Tune: ADESTE FIDELIS
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2143
Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing PDF
SATB, cello, congregation, organ
Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: AZMON
Published in 1990 by Augsburg Fortress/11-2556
O Give Thanks to the Lord
SATB, trumpet, organ
Text: 1 Chronicles 16
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Shawnee United Methodist Church, Shawnee, Kansas, in honor of J. Kenneth Thomas, who faithfully served as organist/choir director from 1928-62.
Published in 1998 by Concordia/98-3449
Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, 1710; Neale tr.
Tune: VENI EMMANUEL
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1980 by Augsburg/11-2047
Oh, Hearken, for This Is Wonder PDF
SSAATB, unaccompanied
Text: Laurence Housmann
Dedicated to the Bethany College Choir, Lindsborg, Kansas
Published in 1977 by Augsburg/11-1767
Oh, that I Had a Thousand Voices PDF
SATB, congregation, brass quartet, timpani, organ
Text: Johann Mentzer; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal 1941
Tune: O DASS ICH TAUSEND SUNGEN HÄTTE (Koenig)
Commissioned by members, former members, and friends of the Senior Choir of Zion Lutheran Church, Dallas, Texas honoring the 40th year of the Music Ministry of Dr. Donald O. Rotermund.
Published in 1997 by Concordia/97-6635
Oh, Worship the King PDF
SATB choir, congregation, organ
Text: Robert Grant
Tune: HANOVER
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2034
O Lord, throughout These Forty Days PDF
SA(T)B choir, oboe, organ
Text: Claudia Hernaman; paraphrase by Gilbert Doan
Tune: FORTY DAYS (original)
For the composer’s sister, Leona
Published in 2006 by Augsburg Fortress
Once in Royal David’s City PDF
Unison or 2-part choir; congregation, treble instrument
Text: Cecil Alexander
Tune: IRBY
Published in 2003 by Choristers Guild CGA960
On Christmas Night PDF PDF
SATB choir, handbells (2-octave set)
Text: Traditional English
Tune: SUSSEX CAROL
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1982 by Augsburg/11-2146
On Christmas Night PDF
TTBB choir, organ
Text: Traditional English
Tune: Based on SUSSEX CAROL
For the Men’s Choir of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas; Leah Ann Anderson, director
Published in 2003 by MorningStar Music/MSM-50-1904
Our Paschal Lamb that Sets Us Free
[See “Sing Alleluia”]
Our Souls to Save PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: Georg Werner
Commissioned by the Southern Methodist University Chapel Choir, Lloyd Pfautsch, director
Published in 1977 by Abingdon/APM-971
Peace I Leave with You PDF
SATB choir, unaccompanied
Text: John 14:27
Dedicated to the composer’s mother
Published in 1963 by Augsburg/11-1364
Praise the Almighty, My Soul Adore Him PDF
SATB choir, congregation, brass quartet, timpani, organ
Text: Johann D. Herrnschmidt, Brauer tr. LBW #539
Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN, O MEINE SEELE
Commissioned for the 1995 Lutheran Hymn Festival at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas
Published in 1996 by CPH/97-6592
Praise to the Lord PDF
SATB, congregation, brass, timpani, organ
Text: Joachim Neander
Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN
Commissioned by First Lutheran Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the church building.
Published in 1990 by Augsburg Fortress/11-2574
Psalm 23 PDF
SATB choir, flute, organ
Commissioned by Grace Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in memory of Art Staiger
Published in 1984 by Concordia/98-2676
Psalm 25
[See “Show Me Thy Ways” below]
Psalms 47, 48
[See “A Psalm of Joy” above]
Psalm 66 PDF
SATB choir, brass, opt. congregation, organ
Text: Psalm 66:1-8, 14-15 BCP
Commissioned for the LCA Thirteenth Biennial Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Published in 1987 by Augsburg/11-4662
Psalm 96
[See “A Psalm of Celebration” above]
Psalm 98 PDF
SATB choir, brass, 6 handbells, organ, congregation
Text: Psalm 98 BCP
Commissioned for the Kansas City AGO chapter for their Annual Guild Service
Published in 1990 by Augsburg/11-10052
Psalm 100
[See “Shout for Joy to the Lord” below]
SATB, cello or viola, organ
Text: Psalm 121 RSV
Dedicated to Michael Hegge, choir director, and Nancy Hegge, organist, and the Shawnee United Methodist Church in Shawnee, Kansas
Published in 2002 by Concordia/98-3699
Psalm 121 PDF
SATB, keyboard, opt. high voice solo
Text: Psalm 121 RSV
Commissioned by his wife, Emma Sundberg, and daughters, Nancy Sundberg McCullough and Leah Ann Sundberg Anderson, and their families, to honor the memory of Melvin Sundberg
Published in 2008 by MorningStar/ MSM-50-8116
Also published in a TTBB version MSM-50-9703
Psalm 130 PDF
Unison (treble or mixed) antiphonal voices with organ, opt cong
Text: Based on Psalm 130
Published in 2003 by Choristers Guild/CGA980
Psalm 150 PDF
SATB, 3 trumpets, organ
Text: Psalm 150 BCP
Commissioned by BANK IV Topeka, in honor of the Topeka Festival Singers and their founders, Myles J. Criss and Richard M. Gayhart
Published in 1990 by Augsburg/11-4685
Psalm 150 PDF
SATB, trumpet, organ
Text: Psalm 150
Dedicated to Bethany Lutheran Congregation, Lindsborg, Kansas, celebrating the dedication of the new Jaeckel organ, March 30, 1997.
Published in 1998 by Choristers Guild/CGA791
All published in a treble voices versioin CGA790
SATB choir, brass quartet, timpani, organ
Text: Psalm 150, KJV
Commissioned by First Presbyterian Church, Topeka, Kansas in memory of Mrs. Lee Meyer and Mrs. Freddie Mae Way
Published in 2009 by Augsburg Fortress
Psalm 150 PDF
SAB choir, brass, organ, congregation
Text: Psalm 150
Published in 1978 by Augsburg in Seasonal Psalms for Congregation and Choir 11-9376
Psalm 150 PDF
SA, oboe, organ
Text: Psalm 150
Commissioned by St. Simons Presbyterian Church, St.Simons Island, Georgia in celebration of the church’s 50th anniversary and in honor of its children and youth.
1996
Rejoice and Be Merry PDF
SATB, oboe, organ
Text: Church-gallery Book (Oxford Book of Carols)
Tune: Church-gallery Book (Oxford Book of Carols)
Dedicated to the Chapel Choir of Bethany College, Linsborg, Kansas
Published in 1971/11-1605
Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng PDF
SATB choir, brass, timpani, organ, congregation
Text: Edward Plumptre LBW #553
Tune: MARION
Commissioned by Salem Lutheran Church of Rosehill, Tomball, Texas
Published in 1988 by Summa Productions (AMSI) SP-2009
Shout for Joy to the Lord PDF
SSAATB, trumpet, organ
Text: Psalm 100; 1 Peter 2:9
Commissioned by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Decatur, Illinois, in recognition of and thanksgiving for the power of the Word through music
Published in 1995 by MorningStar MSM-50-7720
Show Me Thy Ways PDF
SATB, oboe, guitar
Text: Psalm 25: 4, 5
Dedicated to Dr. Richard Sieber
Published in 1970 by Augsburg/11-0642
Silent Night! PDF
SATB choir, unaccompanied
Text: Joseph Mohr
Tune: STILLE NACHT Franz Gruber
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1980 by Augsburg/11-2054
Also included in The Augsburg Choirbook: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany (2007)
Sing Alleluia PDF
SATB choir, congregation, brass quintet, timpani, organ
Text: Martin Franzmann “Our Paschal Lamb that Set Us Free”
Lutheran Service Book, #473
Commissioned by the 1996 Region III Conference of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians
Published in 1997 by MorningStar MSM-60-4002
Sing, Men and Angels, Sing PDF
SATB choir, piano
Text: ?
1969
Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle PDF
SATB, brass, organ
Text: Fortunatus LBW #118
Tune: FORTUNATUS NEW (Schalk)
Commissioned by the Kansas City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
Published in 1990 by Augsburg Fortress/11-2476
Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good PDF
SATB choir, congregation, trumpet, organ
Text: Johann Schuetz; Cox tr. LBW, #542
Tune: LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, IHR
Published in 1989 by Concordia/98-2867
Sing to God PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: Thomas Troeger
Commissioned by his children in honor of Thomas Wood, for a lifetime of faithful service and music ministry, First Baptist Church, Greenwood, South Carolina
Published in 2014 by Augsburg Fortress
Sing with Joy to God, Our Strength PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: Psalms 81:1-3, 145:8-10; 146:1; 147:7
Commissioned to the glory of God in honor of 20 years of ministry by Mark Sweeney, organist, East Heights UMC, Wichita, Kansas
Splendor Is Coming PDF
SATB choir, organ
Text: Herbert Brokering
Published in 1974 by AMSI #247
Stay with Us PDF
SATB choir, flute, organ
Text: Herbert Brokering
Tune: STAY WITH US (original)
Dedicated to Ralph van Loon
Published in 1990 by Concordia/98-2920
Also published in a SAB version 98-3073
The Church of Christ, in Every Age PDF
SATB choir, congregation, brass quartet, opt. handbells, organ
Text: F. Pratt Green Lutheran Book of Worship, #433
Tune: WAREHAM
Commissioned by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Denver, CO in honor of Rev. Robert A. West and his wife Alice upon his retirement after 30 years of ministry at St. Paul’s.
Published in 1997 by CPH/97-6651
The First Noel PDF
SATB choir, brass, organ
Text: Traditional English LBW, #59
Tune: Traditional English
Commissioned in 1979 by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas, Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1980 by Augsburg/11-2050
The Gift of Life PDF
SATB choir, handbells (4-oct), organ
Text: Helen Stensrud
Commissioned by the Trinity Lutheran Chapel Choir, Madison, South Dakota, in memory of Andy Stensrud
Published in 1984 by Augsburg/11-2260
The King of Love My Shepherd Is PDF
SATB, flute, organ, opt. congregation
Text: Henry Baker
Tune: ST. COLUMBA
Commissioned by University Lutheran Chapel, Norman, OK
Published in 1980 by Augsburg/11-2002
The Lord’s Prayer PDF
SATB choir, unaccompanied
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
In memory of brother Carl
Published in 1992 by Summa Productions (AMSI) SP #2028
The Moon with Borrowed Light PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Thomas Troeger
Tune: MOONLIGHT (original)
To the glory of God and in loving memory of Catherine Ritchey Miller, 1904-98, and William (Ted) Dykstra Miller, 1898-1998, White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, North Carolina
Published in 2001 by Concordia/98-3631
The People that in Darkness Sat
[see “O Christ, Our Hope” above]
The Son of God, Our Christ PDF
SATB, keyboard, C instrument
Text: Edward M. Blumenfeld ELW #584
Tune: SURSUM CORDA
Dedicated to Mark and Sharon Barber
Published in 2009 by Concordia/98-4013
This Is a Time for Banners and Bells PDF
SATB choir, congregation, brass quintet, timpani, handbells (4- or 5-octaves, organ
Text: Jaroslav Vajda
Commissioned by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron, Ohio, for the 125th anniversary of the congregation
Published in 1995 by MorningStar MSM-60-8703
Up through Endless Ranks of Angels PDF
SATB, two trumpets, organ, opt. timpani
Text: Jaroslav Vajda
Tune: ASCENDED TRIUMPH (Gerike)
Commissioned by the Adult Choir of Unity Lutheran Church, Bel Nor, Missouri.
Published in 1976 by Concordia/98-2324
We Praise You, Christ PDF
SATB, organ, opt. congregation
Text: Thomas Troeger
Tune: ABERNATHY
Commissioned by White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, North Caroline, in recognition of Eddie Abernathy’s fifth anniversary at Associate Director of Music
Published in 2006 by Concordia/98-3896
We Walk with Christ PDF
SATB, assembly, brass, organ, opt. timpani
Text: Herbert Brokering
Tune: JOURNEY (original)
Commissioned by Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas in celebration of its 125th anniversary
Published in 2007 by Augsburg Fortress.
What Child Is This? PDF PDF PDF
SATB, unaccompanied, finger cymbals
Text: William Dix
Tune: GREENSLEEVES
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1980 by Augsburg 11-2056
When Time Was Full, God Sent His Son PDF
SATB, congregation, brass quartet, organ, opt. timpani
Text: Stephen Starke
Tune: VALIANT ONE (original)
Commissioned by the Lutheran Church of St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth, Michigan in honor of the life and work of George Frank
Published in 2005 by Concordia 97-7129
Where Charity and Love Prevail PDF PDF
SATB choir, tenor solo, clarinet, organ
Text: Latin hymn, 9th century; Westendorf trans. LBW #126
Commissioned by Rozann Cedarholm in honor of all choirs and their directors who minister through music at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas
1992
While by My Sheep PDF
SATB choir, unaccompanied
Text: Theodore Baker
Tune: German carol
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas; Roger McMurrin, director
Published in 1980 by Augsburg 11-2057
Who Are These That Earnest Knock
[See “Let Us Sing with Heart and Voice” above]
Who Shall Abide PDF
SAB, flute, guitar
Text: Psalm 15:1-2
Dedicated to the Youth Choir, Christ Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Published in 1965 by Augsburg PS 617
You Are There PDF
SATB, organ
Text: Herbert Brokering
Written in memory of the composer’s sister, Ruth
Published in 2006 by Augsburg Fortress