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Now available for SSAA choirs! Marques L. A. Garrett's new setting of Langston Hughes’ text celebrates the joy of new life and the beauty of this earth with flowing triplets, driving rhythms, and great joy! Part of the Beckenhorst Press Concert Series,...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir, organ and optional brass quartet.  Level 3-.  EASTER HYMN Companion products (printed copies): Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - organ and handbell score

Reminiscent of a sea-chanty or traditional folk-song, this anthem is perfectly suited for children's choir. The simple part-writing, conservative ranges, and charming melody will make it a hit with your young singers. 

He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child set in the SATB style of Sergei Prokofiev.  The original French lyrics are included.

Molly Ijames has arranged a second collection of hymn tunes for treble instruments in C (flute or violin) and keyboard. Separate parts for each instrument have been carefully edited and marked (articulations, bowings, breaths, slurs, etc.) for that...

A beautiful new SATB setting of the text by Philip P. Bliss, inspired by an 1870 Dwight L. Moody sermon citing the shipwreck which occurred at the entrance to a harbor because the “lower lights” had gone out even though the lighthouse light...

Choral/congregational music. Companion products (printed copies): Lift High the Cross - full score Lift High the Cross - handbell part

Some anthems paint a musical picture while others set a mood.  David Lantz III and John Parker join forces in this serene Christmas octavo that does both.  The voicing is for SAB choir although Mr. Lantz provides some optional notes for SATB...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir, organ and optional congregation and trumpet.  Level 3 Companion products (printed copies): A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - full score

2-Part anthem appropriate for Thanksgiving and general worship.  A wonderful anthem for small adult or youth choir.

This wonderful anthem shows us that the solution to our fears and doubts is the same as the solution which confronted the shepherds' fears and doubts: the angels' song of the good news.  Weaves in Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. 

Flute part Companion products: Here I Am, Lord

Howard Helvey has taken one of Charltes Wesley's most beautiful sacred poems and submerged it is a musical atmosphere of contemplation and solitude.  Conservative vocal demands give this Lenten anthem wide usage.

SATB - An anthem for general worship that features brass and percussion, particularly effective as an introit. Companion products (digital downloads): Praise the Everlasting King! - score and parts - digital download Companion products (printed...

A strong, resolute setting of the classic hymn, scored for SATB Choir and Organ or Piano, incorporating ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME for optional congregation participation. The setting is well within the reach of the average church choir and will...

3-6 octaves, level 4

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Brenda Austin has deftly combined the tunes “How Great Our Joy,” “He Is Born, the Holy Child,” and “Joy to the World” in this festive medley...

The anthem speaks of our Shepherd's watchful care over us and our loved ones. Unison, optional guitar and C instrument accompaniment (BP1404A).  Can be used as an unison adult or children's choir.   Companion products (printed...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3.This introspective 3-6 octave handbell original is a haunting and emotional piece that explores themes of comfort, solace, and protection. The piece features a poignant melody that is supported by gentle...

The power of a well-written lyric is evident in Douglas Wagner's piece for unison choir. The addition of handbells serves to enhance the text dedicated to servitude and praise. 

We are pleased to welcome Michael Larkin to the Beckenhorst Press catalog with this simple, sensitive setting of an ancient Advent text.  How will we recognize the Messiah when He comes?  Not by any outward sign, but by the transformation He...

Ten anthems by women composers transcribed for medium voice by Deborah Govenor.  Contains: As Long As I Have Breath by Sue Farrar; Gentle Shepherd by Deborah Dresie; I Am Thine, O Lord by Joan J. Pinkston; In Heavenly Love Abiding by Deborah...

Written for the post-Easter season, this anthem tells the Easter story from the disciple Thomas' point of view.  Set in the style of a Jewish folk song, we hear of Thomas struggle to believe, his transformation in the Savior's presence and Christ's...

This lyric anthem traces the Messiah’s journey from the hosannas of Palm Sunday through the Garden of Gethsemane to the Cross, making it appropriate for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or the conclusion of Palm Sunday.  As always, Lloyd...

4-6 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Hymntune FOUNDATION.  Exciting syncopations feature prominently in the opening verse of this arrangement by Brian Childers.  Various stopped techniques throughout the piece lend a sense of joyous...