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Sandra Eithun's setting of TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM is a festive masterwork that brings a high level of excitement and joy to any performance. While the handbell part is challenging and more than sufficient in its own right, the addition of the optional...

Composer, producer, and violinist Daniel DiMarino has arranged five hymns for string quartet/quintet or string ensemble. His experience as a string ensemble player results in idiomatic and satisfying writing for all players, and the selected titles are...

Marianne Kim’s first organ collection as the new Organ Editor at Beckenhorst Press contains 9 hymns newly arranged for organ solo. Satisfying, but without unnecessary difficulty, these settings are a taste of what is to come as Beckenhorst...

Marianne Kim has selected seven anthems from the Beckenhorst catalog and transcribed them for piano and organ duet. These tastefully styled transcriptions, idiomatically written for both instruments, create washes of sound ranging from triumphant and...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.Karen Buckwalter's exquisite setting of the hymntune ABERYSTWYTH is not to be missed! Playable on handbells alone, a richer sound is achieved by adding in the optional piano and optional flute or oboe. ...

This delightful but simple four-part a cappella anthem from Beckenhorst newcomer Justin Thomas Fields, A Babe Is Born in Bethlehem offers excellent energy and variety for your Christmas programming. Modal harmonies lend a distinct feel to its style,...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.This haunting tune from Linda Scholes was written in memory of her stillborn daughter. Heartwrenching melodies and harmonies abound, making for a powerful and inspiring musical statement.

Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 5.This masterful original composition is a true tour de force for advanced ensembles. An ethereal opening gives way to energetic, driving themes that refuse to relent! A smoother middle section gives a...

Now available for SSAA choir! Christmas isn't complete without a Forrest carol setting, and this new take on the familiar carol, Angels We Have Heard on High, raises the bar yet again! From sparkling joy to layered "Glorias" to moments of tender awe, the...

Now available for TTBB choir! Christmas isn't complete without a Forrest carol setting, and this new take on the familiar carol, Angels We Have Heard on High, raises the bar yet again! From sparkling joy to layered "Glorias" to moments of tender awe, the...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.This lush, flowing medley of two gorgeous hymntunes provides a moment of calm assurance. Intricate harmonies abound, and the addition of melody lines on handchimes enhances the beauty of this setting.

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.This joyous original tune will find use both in concert and throughout the church year. A memorable melody, frequent syncopations, and original harmonies combine to make this a piece sure to delight...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3.Rejoice in the risen Savior with this jubilant setting of the beloved EASTER HYMN. Exciting and unexpected harmonies abound, surrounded by powerful rhythmic drive. Be sure to add in the optional one or...

Dedicated to those who serve the homeless and underserved in their communities, Reginald Wright's setting of the familiar Fanny Crosby "Pass me not, O gentle Savior" text takes on new layers of meaning. Each stanza presents its humble prayer while each...

Dan Forrest's first collection of piano duets from Beckenhorst! Six of Dan's beloved Christmas anthems with four-hand accompaniments are artfully transcribed for piano-only. Each arrangement skillfully weaves its carol melody throughout the piano...

Beckenhorst Press · Fly Away - Jonathan Reid 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...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Simple and lush, this setting of the hymntune LAND OF REST is perfect for use throghout the church year. With minimal technical challenges, ensembles can instead focus on growing in their musicality and...

Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 4.Arnold Sherman's faithful transcription of a Schubert piano piece is a fun choice for the advanced choir looking for something upbeat. Careful attention to techniques and dynamics is a must, but the...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.Brenda Austin brings us this original tune full of beauty and intrigue that paints the picture of a new day. The opening paints a serene sunrise, followed by a more active section as the world comes to...

Trying to decide whether to have choir or congregation sing this carol in your Christmas service? Now you can have both: an optional congregational part allows audience to join the beauty of this joyful and festive setting. Effective with or without...

This cheerful song of praise sets portions of the beloved Psalm, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High." Jonathan Reid's experience as both a choral musician and a pianist shine brightly in this luminous anthem...

Douglas Byler's simple but eloquent setting of the traditional Latin text O Nata Lux boasts beautifully shaped lines and satisfying harmonies. Choral and piano parts are easily learned, providing opportunity for nuanced phrasing and deep expression. A...

Polish composer Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk joins the Beckenhorst catalog with this prize-winning choral artsong for treble choir. A full range of textures and colors from both choir and piano creates a mystical soundscape for this "O Antiphon." An...

Written for 2 to 3 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem with this medley of several well-known Palm Sunday tunes. Available in compatible 2-3 and 3-6 octave versions, it's an ideal choice for both church and festival...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem with this medley of several well-known Palm Sunday tunes. Available in compatible 2-3 and 3-6 octave versions, it's an ideal choice for both church and festival...