Need even more ideas for musical selections that are quite effective with smaller ensembles? Consider adding some of these well-written pieces to your choir’s repertoire either this year or in the future. (For the previous list, click here.)

1. Prepare the Royal Highway (Unison/2-part, keyboard) | arr. H. Hopson, MorningStar
2. We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth (SAB, piano) | T. Shaw, Concordia
3. God Be Merciful unto Us (Unison, organ) | D. Pinkham, E.C. Schirmer (recording)
4. Psalm 117 (2-part mixed, keyboard) | T. Shaw, Concordia
5. Bow Down Your Ear (Unison, piano) | A. Miller, Augsburg Fortress
6. Who at My Door Is Standing? (2-part mixed, keyboard) | arr. K. Lee Scott, Hinshaw
7. Ah, Holy Jesus (SA, cello) | arr. C. Jennings, Augsburg Fortress
8. Deep Were His Wounds (SAB, piano) | T. Shaw, MorningStar
9. The Risen Christ (SAB, keyboard) | arr. T. Fettke, Alfred
10. Lord, Listen to Your Children (SAB or 2-part mixed, piano) | arr. J. Schrader, Hope
11. Praise the Lord, God’s Glories Show (SAB, conga drums) | D. Schelat, Oxford
12. The Lord Bless You and Keep You (SAB, keyboard) | J. Rutter, Hinshaw

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