David Angerman brings decades of expertise in sacred music to his work as editor of the Organ and Handbell Music Division at Shawnee Press. His formal training spans multiple disciplines: he earned degrees in church music from Baylor University and later studied organ performance at the University of Texas, culminating in an M.M. in performance.
As Minister of Music at Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin, Angerman applies his scholarly knowledge directly in worship settings. His professional memberships in TCDA, AGEHR, AGO, Choristers Guild, and the Association of Lutheran Worship Leaders reflect his commitment to advancing both choral and organ traditions in congregational life.
Why we love this
This octavo captures something genuine about congregational need without resorting to sentimentality. The pairing of two skilled composers creates textural variety and harmonic sophistication that allows your singers to communicate real substance to your congregation, not just pleasant sounds.
What to expect
The music lives in quiet assurance rather than bombast. There's an undercurrent of gentle conviction that builds through layered voices, creating moments of unexpected beauty and moments of contemplative stillness.
Who it's for
This work suits choirs with solid foundational skills who are ready for four-part writing with harmonic depth. It's especially fitting for churches seeking repertoire that speaks to contemporary spiritual longing while maintaining liturgical integrity.
How to get the most out of it
Balance the SATB voices so that no single line dominates the harmonic progression; this piece benefits from transparency, especially in sustained passages where dissonance matters.
Consider how your acoustic space affects the piece's resonance. Seven pages gives you room to shape dynamics meaningfully rather than maintaining a single emotional temperature throughout.
Let your ensemble sit with the text internally before adding inflection. The meaning will land more powerfully if singers fully understand what they're communicating.
How to use it
This belongs well in services focused on comfort during difficult seasons or as part of a series exploring hope and resilience. Its moderate length makes it useful either as a standalone anthem or paired with organ music also by Angerman.
Skills your students will build
Reading four-part chorale writing with chromatic movement
Balancing independent vocal lines within homophonic texture
Responding to text-driven phrasing and emotional arc
Sustaining ensemble blend across longer phrase structures
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