Draw Me Near: More New Anthems for Fall 2025 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
recommended by Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialist
Draw Me Near arr. Mary McDonald, SATB with piano
Mary McDonald has transformed the Crosby/Doan hymn “I Am Thine O Lord” into a moving anthem. With key changes and altered harmonies she has enriched the wonderful Fanny Crosby witness of commitment to God’s will.
Sing and Shout Together, Children by Mary McDonald, SATB with piano and optional double bass
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” lays the foundation for this laid-back gospel arrangement. The careful attention to detail in both the vocal and piano parts gives this choral an authentic sound while still being attainable by choirs large and small. You can’t help but move to this one!
Do Lord, Remember Me arr. Mary McDonald, SAB with piano and optional rhythm
This lively arrangement of the beloved spiritual is sure to uplift your choir and congregants alike.
When Morning Gilds the Skies arr. Sean Paul, SATB with piano and optional trumpet
A perfect way to open any morning worship service! A true choral showcase, Sean Paul’s style and creativity shine throughout this lively arrangement. The driving piano accompaniment propels the choir through unison passages, four-part textures, and brief mixed meter sections. The optional trumpet obbligato adds an extra layer of brilliance!
Consecration by John Ness Beck, SATB with piano
John Ness Beck’s setting of Frances Havergal’s well-known text begins with child-like simplicity but moves quickly into his signature rich harmonies and elegant part-writing. This is a great choice for themes of stewardship, surrender and obedience.
Fly Away by Jonathan Reid, SATB with piano
Jonathan Reid offers a stunning new take on the southern gospel text, “I’ll Fly Away,” opening layers of meaning and a depth of comfort and hope that you might not have realized were present all along. Soaring lines and colorful piano writing combine to create a heartfelt work that you simply must hear. Commissioned by South Carolina Music Educators Association, this work is equally suitable in worship or concert contexts.
Assurance arr. John Ness Beck, SATB with piano or organ
One of John Beck’s most popular anthems, it combines Bach’s “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring” with the hymn “Blessed Assurance.” Suitable for general worship.
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 20 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church, and sings in the First Church Choir and rings with the First Church Ringers at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio. When not singing or ringing, Jennifer can be found doing conformation and other competitive sports with her standard long haired dachshunds, Lukas and Thursday.