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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...

Imagery of God's light shining through the windows of heaven flow throughout this exquisite Pamela Stewart text, masterfully set to music by Craig Courtney. Available in SATB, SSAA, and TTBB voicings...

A haunting and soulful treatment of the well-known spiritual. The choral writing is refined yet simple, and instrumental echoes of "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" add further depth of...

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Mark Shepperd to the catalog with this lovely setting of Katharina von Schlegel's text of comfort.  Set to a new melody, Mr. Shepperd quotes both FINDLANDIA and...

This poignant anthem was written in memory of a young man accidentally electrocuted by a special effects device called a Jacob’s Ladder. The text by Susan Boersma is based on Genesis 28:15-18...

"God is with us, God is for us; do not be afraid." Dan Forrest interweaves this refrain with comforting quotes from Scripture, "There shall be no night there, no crying there; God shall wipe away...

A vigorous unison a cappella stanza establishes the early-American style before four-hand piano enters with its sparkling support. Joy abounds as the text speaks of our longing for our eternal home...

A hauntingly beautiful collaboration between modern hymnwriter Erik Dewar and Dan Forrest, this anthem for SATB voices (with piano and optional strings) weaves together a newly written hymn with "I...

Kyle Pederson's striking adaptation of Scripture passages foretells a future free from tears, hatred, and injustice, and provides a vision of a renewed and redeemed earth: "A New Jerusalem arise, a...

Jazz harmonies and a vocal solo give new interest and life to the well-loved Robert Lowry folk hymn in this fresh setting by David Lantz. Smooth voice-leading means your church or community choir can...

The retirement of a pastor, senior graduation and a dedication to a much-loved parishioner are just a few of the circumstances suitable for this wonderful setting bassed on the first chapter of...

In times of grief and sorrow, God's love, peace, and mercy act to sustain us during our losses. This SATB anthem, based on an excerpt in Jeremiah, reflects that message through song. 

An SATB, best selling anthem!  Based on Hanson Place and Deep River.  Also available for 2-part mixed voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty

The Beatitudes, Christ's eternal words in which He describes the character of the godly person, are encased in this gentle anthem by Craig Courtney.  Modest demands for the choir and the...

The words of Pamela Martin lead us through three scenes centered around the Upper Room. In the first scene, we find the Savior washing the disciples' feet and serving them the meal that foreshadows...

SATB.  An exciting SATB a cappella celebration of life and home going. Wonderful for All Saints Day or any service of memorial. Text by Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1845) with the arrangement...

A 4-Hand Piano and Percussion (part included in the octavo) accompaniment sets the stage for this energetic, resolute setting of an old favorite. The setting for SATB Choir is challenging, but the...

The essence of Psalm 27 is captured in the persistent declaration that we have but one primary and ultimate desire: to dwell within God’s house forevermore. This tender setting for SATB Choir...

Piano and cello combine to provide a rich, comforting accompaniment to this confident statement of victory over death and assurance of life everlasting. The anthem scored for SATB choir, is suitable...

This beautiful, emotional setting of the Isaac Watts poem incorporates the composer’s original hymn tune BETHPAGE. While suitable for any number of occasions, it will be particularly effective...

This lovely anthem provides solid comfort and reassurance in a gentle setting. It is suitable for any occasion of contemplative worship and would be especially effective in a memorial service.

With text based on Psalm 46:10, this Mary McDonald anthem offers the tender admonition to be still and know that I am God balanced with the quiet promise of the gift of peace. Scored for SATB with...

How would a child sing the mighty statement of faith found in the 19th chapter of Job?  This anthem, written in memory of eleven-year-old Janna Miller, is imbued with the sincerity and...

Howard Helvey's setting is replete with bell-like fourths and fifths in the keyboard, creative use of dynamics, sharp rhythmic treatment and dynamic choral writing.  Appropriate for both church...

Commissioned by a church in Sioux City, Iowa, which was forced to relocate due to flooding, this lyrical anthem speaks of God’s presence with us in times of hardship.  A wonderful musical...