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A FREE digital preview of our new choral music for Fall 2022, including Craig Courtney's heartfelt To Sing Once More, Dan Forrest's Irish-inspired Joy To The World, and music from Howard Helvey, Marianne Forman, Kyle Pederson, Lloyd Larson,...

A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose, “Christ the Savior is born”, then...

Driven by a rhythmic piano accompaniment in 7/8 and 4/4, punctuated by choir clapping at the conclusion, this exciting anthem asks and answers the question “Who is God that we should praise Him?” Available in SATB (BP2002) and TTBB (BP2024)...

This beautiful arrangement of the classic carol begins and ends with delicate simplicity building in between with a dynamic statement of the powerful third and fourth verses, including strategic a cappella sections. The truth of this wonderful anthem is...

A thought-provoking retelling of the story of the Magi quotes KINGS OF THE ORIENT by John H. Hopkins, with text based on Matthew 2:1-12. It is well within the reach of the typical church choir.

A FREE digital preview of all our new choral music for Spring 2024. This PDF includes full (watermarked) previews of 19 choral pieces, and a link to our SoundCloud playlist with full audio recordings of all 19 pieces. Our bi-annual releases include music...

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  Strong, rhythmic statements of the truths of Psalm 57,  punctuated by equally strong “Alleluia” responses. This powerful setting for SATB Choir and Piano is appropriate for any service of worship...

SAB - by Amy Grant and Chris Eaton, arranged by Craig Courtney.  Also available in SATB (BP1656) and SSA (BP1660).  Optional orchestral accompaniment (BP1656A) is available. This piece is not available as a digital download.  Companion...

This original song by Canadian songwriters Mark Murphy and Maureen Ennis, originally written for vocal trio and heard in various memorial occasions, has now been arranged by Dan Forrest, Jamie Hillman, and the composer for SATB choir as part of the...

This arrangement offers a reverent and contemplative musical consideration of the Savior’s great love. The selected verses reference the highlights of Christ’s life and ministry up to and including Palm Sunday and the crucifixion. Effective...

A gentle, yet persistent invitation to the communion table, driven by the tender, compelling piano accompaniment. An SATB setting well within the reach of the average church choir, this anthem will be a valuable addition to any choir’s repertoire...

A lovely new setting of an old favorite. The flowing piano accompaniment leads the voices into ever increasing complexity and intensity thereby drawing attention to and offering fresh awareness of the well-known text. Scored for SATB choir with piano...

This new music for the "O Little Town of Bethlehem" text moves from dark silence to bright hope and eventual abiding peace, as it traces the coming of Emmanuel. Optional cello part included in choral score.COMPANION PRODUCTSO Bethlehem - rehearsal tracks...

An invitational anthem for Holy Communion.

Craig Courtney infuses new joy and life into the CWM RHONDA tune with a buoyant syncopated accompaniment. The setting gradually gains intensity, culminating in a strong final chorus, "Songs of praises I will ever give to Thee."COMPANION PRODUCTSGuide Me,...

An exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with a 4-hand accompaniment. Give a soloist and your men’s chorus the opportunity to shine in this energetic presentation. Your congregation will appreciate the lively rhythms and exciting...

Like a musical sunrise, this anthem begins with the dark, somber strains of "O Sons and Daughter of the King" and then explodes in a mighty statement of "The Strife Is O'er."  An unexpectedly prayerful, a cappella rendition of "Thine Is The Glory"...

SATB.  Best selling anthem.  Appropriate for Advent and general worship.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Companion products (digital downloads): Every Valley - orchestral accompaniment - digital download...

A thought-provoking retelling of the story of the Magi quotes KINGS OF THE ORIENT by John H. Hopkins, with text based on Matthew 2:1-12. It is well within the reach of the typical church choir.

This beautiful anthem invites us to "leave the multitude" and accompany Christ on His journey to Gethsemane, Golgotha and the empty tomb.  The span of history contained in the octavo and the wonderfully memorable melody which embodies it comprise a...

Tender and sincere are the two words which characterize John Ness Beck’s setting of these beloved verses from Isaiah 40 and Psalm 23.  This is an obvious choice for The Good Shepherd but the theme of God’s care is applicable throughout...

Oboe part is included in the octavo.  A lovely, lullaby-like setting of the familiar Kentucky folk carol develops into a significant telling of the Christmas story and will soon become a favorite of both choir and congregation. Set for SATB Choir,...

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...

A stately, neo-Baroque anthem that incorporates many of the different statements in Isaiah 53, sometimes simultaneously. All choirs will find this easy to learn due to the ease and limited ranges of the vocal parts. The stylistic authenticity is enhanced...

Join Dan Forrest and Jamie Hillman on Facebook for a reading session on July 28, 2020 at 5 p.m. EDT.   For the best experience, please open in Acrobat PDF viewer. Viewing in a browser is not recommended. By downloading this promo packet, you agree...