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It is always a treasure to find an anthem based on a familiar scripture passage.  Lloyd Larson joins two favorite passages, Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, a tender melody and a rich accompaniment to create an anthem of hope and comfort...

Arranged by John Ness Beck in 1963 for a Carnegie Hall performance of the "Sounds of Ed Montgomery" vocal ensemble, this wonderful setting lay virtually forgotten until 1991, when it came to the attention of Beckenhorst Press and revised by Craig...

A dynamic setting of a Thanksgiving warhorse, which begins with free material based on the words of Henry William Baker and proceeds with the singing of NUN DANKET, culminating in a glorious final verse for congregation, descant and brass sextet...

Craig Courtney, SATB, 1308, Christmas, trumpet, congregation, Companion products (digital downloads): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part 

Suitable for general worship.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  An optional flute part (BP1753A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Living Water of Life - flute part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Living...

Joseph Martin’s lively Easter day anthem. The use of multimeter and a variety of textures provide both rhythmic and melodic contrast throughout. 

Karen Wilson's lovely text explores the imagery of the Lamb of God born in a manger bed while Joan Pinkston's beautiful melody carries us to the recurring refrain: "Gloria! to the newborn king."  On the last page you will literally hear the angel...

John Ness Beck has captured the essence of children's choir by combining a toe-tapping melody that any child will love to sing and paired it with the classic melody in JESUS LOVES ME. The piece rotates through unison singing and simple part-song styles...

This regal hymn of praise is a great choice for any part of the Easter season. Amy Tate Williams takes texts from Revelation and uses independent vocal lines that build in dynamics and complexity throughout the octavo.  By quoting the hymn...

Dan Forrest introduces us to a little-known text by Fanny Crosby in this lilting anthem in 6/8 meter.  This is suitable for smaller choirs but Mr. Forrest maintains interest through the use of brief a cappella sections, canon and strong unison and...

Ms. Govenor is one of the few sacred choral composers that is equally talented with words and music.  This gentle anthem is a series of questions that lead us to reliance on our Savior.  As always, her gift for melody and harmony is evident.

The use of lydian mode, hemiola, two contrasting melodies that occur simultaneously at the end of the piece and a vibrant accompaniment make this selection stand out as a truly unique Palm Sunday anthem

The beautiful, thoughtful, a cappella SATB chorus setting of the Howard Thurman text is now available arranged for SSAA Choir with piano and TTBB Choir with piano. It offers the challenge to live out the Christmas story in very practical ways. Also...

Great Palm Sunday anthem that can be learned with a minimum of rehearsal time.  This stately anthem's text by Reginald Heber is general enough to be used throughout the litugical year, but it's stately tempo lends itself perfectly to a Palm...

Based on the 91st Psalm, this anthem beckons us away from life's anxiety and turmoil to the safety and solitude of God's presence.  The image of the free, soaring bird is embodied in the flute's phrases that are woven throughout the choir's simple...

Dan Forrest and Craig Courtney have transcribed ten of their choral anthems for High Voice.  The collection contains: Amazing Grace (Courtney), Come to Me (Forrest), Let Me Hide Myself in Thee (Courtney), Song of the Wanderer...

Craig Courtney breathes new life into this familiar carol with this tender but powerful setting for SSAA and piano. Be prepared for a strong emotional response. This will be the highlight of your Christmas Eve worship.   Also available in other...

Discover the appeal of the first of Howard Helvey’s 4-hand-accompanied carol settings.  An orchestral accompaniment (BP1509A) is available. A TTBB arrangement (BP1678) is also available. Companion products (printed copies): Tomorrow...

Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  The urgency of Advent is felt from the very opening notes of this fervent prayer set for SATB a cappella choir. This anthem is suitable for any service of worship during Advent and beyond.

This exuberant piece is the inaugural work in the new Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for school, community, and college choirs, edited by Dan Forrest. Commissioned by the Eastern Division of ACDA for their 2020 Conference, Marques L. A. Garrett's...

The quiet intensity of this new adaptation of the John B.Dykes classic, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, builds as it incorporates and expands the original tune and text, making it a perfect way to introduce a time of worship and praise. It is available in SATB, TTBB...

This 2-part version of the beloved Christmas hymn is set to the melody of CRADLE SONG and is workable for any combination of men's and/or women's voices. 

A delicate four-hand accompaniment reminiscent of a music box is the backdrop for this lovely German lullaby to the Christ Child.  The mood of the entire setting is one of restraint and lyricism and Mr. Helvey's gift for keyboard writing makes this...

An a cappella SSAATTBB arrangement of this delightful carol. A spectacular program piece for the college/university choir or an exciting challenge for the capable church choir.

 SAB.  Optional percussion (in the octavo).  Lyrics by Dave Fullen and Joel Nagy.  General anthem.  Accompaniment cassette is available. Come, Let Us Sing accompaniment cassette