Beckenhorst Press

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.

Sixteen organ solos for funeral and memorial services.  Titles include: Amazing Grace; But the Lord Is Mindful of His Own (from Mendelssohn's "St. Paul"); Fairest Lord Jesus (Beautiful Savior);...

John Ness Beck setting of the hymn-tune NEED for SATB choir. Appropriate for the Lenten season. 

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...

Lyrics by Norman J. Clayton.  A strong statement of faith: “My hope is in the Lord who gave Himself for me”, opens and closes this anthem and becomes the sure foundation upon which...

Lyrics by Norman J. Clayton.  A strong statement of faith: “My hope is in the Lord who gave Himself for me”, opens and closes this anthem and becomes the sure foundation upon which...

The pivotal questions asked and answered in the book of Revelation form the backbone of this stirring anthem which artfully blends scriptural quotes with those found in “Worthy Is the...

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...

 A thoughtful, meditative, yet intense consideration of Christ’s plea from the cross. Perfect for Good Friday

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...

The events leading up to the crucifixion are compared and contrasted while the repetition of the word “crucified”  reminds us of the inevitability and finality of the act. Set for...

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...

Appropriate for Lenten or general worship.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Small but Mighty II  

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we...

A setting of the well-known hymn to the English/Irish folk tune O WALY WALY . The intermittent tenor drum line and haunting violin (parts included in the octavo) obbligato lend a solemn memorial...

This Charles Wesley text, set to CHODAN, is a tender, yet emphatic statement of faith and commitment. Scored for SSA chorus with piano and optional violin (part available for purchase), this anthem...

This Charles Wesley text, set to CHODAN, is a tender, yet emphatic statement of faith and commitment. Scored for SATB chorus with piano and optional violin (part printed in the SATB octavo) this...

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression. The Agnus Dei looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Its Latin text, with some English, is appropriate in...

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression. The Agnus Dei looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Its Latin text, with some English, is appropriate in...

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless...

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless...

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless...

A lyric anthem for solo voice and choir for Lent or Holy Week (Good Friday).  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  Flute part included in the octavo.

Ten hymn settings for piano solo in the style of ten master composers.  Includes: Ah, Holy Jesus (in the style of Serge Rachmaninoff); Day By Day (in the style of Frederic Chopin); How Firm a...

This beautiful setting of the familiar SOFTLY AND TENDERLY is full of rich, pleading solo melody supported by warm, stirring choral development. Scored for SATB choir and piano with full score and...