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The challenge in setting an old favorite like Charles Gabriel's beloved hymn is in balancing freshness with familiarity. Ralph Manuel accomplishes this by changing the opening of the hymn to minor mode and then proceeding as usual.  There are enough...

Deborah Govenor, one of the few composers that is equally gifted at writing lyrics and music, has given us a wonderful Pentecost anthem that names many of the attributes of the third Person of the Trinity: Flame, Fire, Comforter, Light, Peace, Presence...

SATB - A contemporary setting of the beloved hymn with brass and percussion (BP1785A).  A full performance/accomapniment compact disc (BP1785CD) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Mighty Fortress - brass quintet and...

World peace and God's sovereignty are the themes of this lovely anthem written by first-time Beckenhorst composer, Larry Shackley.  In times of global unrest and strife such as the present, this selection takes on special significance.  With...

A tender arrangement of this chorale of conviction and resolve: “This truth remains unshaken.” Scored for SATB and piano, it is a strong statement of faith appropriate for any service of worship and particularly poignant for a service of...

FOr 2 or 3 octave handbell choir.  Rated level 2+.  Sandra Winter’s original title features a gentle, lyric melody paired with flowing, arpeggiated accompaniment lines. Creative use of the handchimes throughout helps to highlight the...

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...

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...

SATB - Suitable for Lenten or general worship.

16 more free hymn accompaniments Contains: The Church's One Foundation (AURELIA) Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (AUSTRIA) Great Is Thy Faithfulness (FAITHFULNESS) He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought (HE LEADETH ME) How Firm a Foundation (FOUNDATION) I...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3.Varying moods and unexpected harmonies abound in this original from Jason Krug. Perfect for Lent or any time of reflection or introspection, this piece will challenge intermediate ensembles to raise...

Appalachian in flavor and suitable for general worship. Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  An alternate text for Pentecost is included. 2 violins, bass, mandolin or guitar and banjo parts (BP1808A) and a full...

This personal, plaintive prayerful setting of GUIDE ME O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH brings a new dimension to familiar words. It is scored for TTBB choir, piano and optional string quartet. This product is currently only available as digital only. Companion...

This 2-part anthem is a delight selection for children's choir. The traditional tune has been reborn through syncopated rhythms and simple countermelody interplay crafted by Suzanne Hunt Paterson. 

Schubert's Lieder come to mind in this pastoral setting of Psalm 121, which overflows with a serene melody and an accompaniment that flows like a babbling brook.  Joseph Martin's Psalm paraphrase makes a superb musical selection in times of turmoil.

Few composers are equally gifted as lyricists.  Deborah Govenor is one of those exceptions.  As she has demonstrated many times before, she has the ability to join words and melody organically and effectively.  In this lovely anthem, her...

By combining a simple, yet full accompaniment, modest vocal demands and both CORONATION and DIADEM hymn tunes, Lloyd Larson has created another choral hit.  Smaller choirs will find it easily within their reach and larger choirs will find it s...

Be Filled with the Spirit is the second of Three Sacred Canticles (I Am With You and Sing to the Lord a New Song are the other two titles), a cycle of anthems based on Biblical passages which refer to singing.  Based on Ephesians 5:18-20, in which...

Original composition that precedes the hymn tune RESIGNATION.  Lyrics by Jan McGuire.  Suitable for general worship and Good Shepherd Sunday.

Written for both SSA (ICC1038) and SAB (ICC2010) voicings, this new song by Nancy Ruth Durance would be a wonderful concert opening! The snare drum, tambourine, and drones in the piano, give it a Renaissance feel. The choral parts are attainable and...

Beckenhorst welcomes South African composer Franco Prinsloo to its catalog with this ravishing setting of Afrikaans text for treble voices and piano: "...Alleluia, praise his name; for every bright new moon shines over the whole earth with endless...

Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3-.  A bold fanfare gives way to a triumphant arrangement of the hymn tune Duke Street. This celebratory piece is the perfect opening to Easter Morning worship. Easily accessible to...

Dale Peterson, 1309, SATB, Perry Smith, general use

Sue Farrar, SATB, general use, archive edition, Matthew 5:16

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir.  Level 3-. Alternately haunting and emotional, this arrangement of the hymn tune RESIGNATION is a wonderful choice for the ensemble looking to enhance their musicality.  The piece grows in intensity to...