Beckenhorst Press

Words and music combine in a sensitive exploration of the promise of renewal in nature, building to a reassuring celebration of life. Especially appropriate at the turn of the season or for services...

A new adaptation of what is considered one of Schubert’s most well-known and beloved Lieder. Also available for SSAA and TTBB choir. Also available in other voicings: An Die Musik - SSAA An...

A sparkling, vivacious anthem for the Christmas season.  SATB and piano four-hands - Also available in TTBB (BP1782). Companion products: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (TTBB)

Based on the story of a Civil War nurse, this Stephen Foster song has been set for SATB choir by Dennis Eliot. Consider programming it for Sundays highlighting women in the Bible or for any patriotic...

This simple anthem, using the Christina Rosettii poem, proclaims the unique person and work of Christ and, due to its references to humankind's limitations and spiritual poverty, it is...

John Ness Beck's setting of Frances Havergal’s well-known text begins with child-like simplicity but moves quickly into his signature rich harmonies and elegant part-writing. ...

Based on an early American tune - A Gift to be Simple.  Appropriate for Thanksgiving.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty  

SATB - suitable for general worship Companion products (printed copies): Fairest Lord Jesus - Hayes - complete orchestration

A tender telling of the story of the first Christmas when God came near to bring salvation. This beautiful arrangement of an old Newfoundland folk tune is especially perfect for Christmas Eve. Scored...

Built on selected text from the well-known hymn, “Be Still My Soul”, this anthem, scored for SATB choir, is suitable for any occasion. The gentle, flowing keyboard accompaniment...

A lovely setting with new music to enhance the arrangement of the traditional Austrian Carol.  Scored for SATB choir with soprano solo/soli descant and a flowing keyboard accompaniment...

“For the Beauty of the Earth” in a lively new setting. Rhythmic verses unfold to a warm, rich arrangement of the original melody. Scored for SATB with a delightful piano accompaniment

Through her music, Sue Farrar seems to be able to say what many of us feel, a quality that many people have discovered and come to love.  In this best-selling anthem, she combines that gift with...

SATB, best selling anthem, appropiriate for general use.  Psalm 127.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Companion products: Small but Mighty II

This John Ness Beck classic arrangement (CRIMOND) is warm and assuring.  It is appropriate not only during Lent, but anytime during the calendar year.

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...

An SATB selection with a text suitable for commemoration or honoring a special group of people.

A powerful setting of "In Christ There Is No East or West."  Optional trumpet trio parts (BP1110A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): Hymn of Fellowship - trumpet trio -...

John Ness Beck has taken the book of John and adapted it into a charming SATB anthem appropriarte for general use, Lent and Holy Communion.  

This charming Christmas anthem, written by Harry Causey for SATB choir, encapsulates the miracle of Christ's birth. 

John Ness Beck displays his mastery in creating multiple musical textures as a means to evoke both celebratory and reflective moods. The addition of the brass, organ, and timpani lift the message of...

A classic John Beck setting of Isaiah 55. Following a haunting and chant-like opening, the piece erupts into a glorious proclamation of God's word. Suffice it to say, your choral library will not...

SATB - based on STILLE NACHT by Franz Gruber and Prelude in C by J. S. Bach.  Appropriate for Christmas.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty...

SATB - Music for choir and piano by Craig Courtney is perfectly matched to the yearning for intimate fellowship with the Savior found in this communion text by Susan Bentall Boersma. A tender...

A fresh, new setting of the familiar hymn celebrating the cleansing blood of the Savior. A gentle proclamation of faith building in strength to “I’ll sing Thy power to save!” Useful...