Beckenhorst Press

Craig Courtney has transformed Christian Rosetti's classic English poem into an aural rendering of the physical characteristics of Bethlehem. Suitable for the Christmas season.  Also available...

A rousing setting of the well-known spiritual for SATB choir and 4-hand piano accompaniment.  Also available for TTBB voicing (BP1875). Companion products: Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho -...

A traditional African-American spiritual comes alive in an exciting setting for SATB and piano. Written for the Southern Chorale of the University of Southern Mississippi to be sung in a benefit...

An exquisite piano introduction (written in part by the composer's wife) sets the mood for perhaps one of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time. Mr Courtney's treatment of this hymn is both...

SATB - Christmas.   Full Orchestration (BP1345A) and a reduced orchestration (BP1345B) can be found in Carols of the Night (BP1345), which contains both O Holy Night (BP1332) and Silent...

SATB  This extended octavo combines two of Craig Courtney’s most successful carol arrangements, Silent Night (BP1366) and O Holy Night (BP1332), either of which may be sung separately...

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

No Good Friday service should be complete without this classic. A powerful development of the well-known Biblical text with a rich piano accompaniment.

SATB - An original composition based on I Timothy 1:17 that precedes the hymn ST. DENIO.   Solo trumpet (BP1827A) and congregation add to the celebratory effect of the anthem...

A set of downloadable resources for I Will Be a Child of Peace by Elaine Hagenberg to make virtual choir video production as easy and effective as possible for your choir. (If you need a video...

This Lenten anthem takes a classic Baroque form and combines it with text by Fanny Crosby. Perfect for educating your group on historic musical forms and stylistic choices. Companion products...

Judging from sales figures, many of you enjoyed singing and directing Mr. Helvey's wonderful a cappella setting of Ride On, King Jesus.  In this fine arrangement, he moves from Palm Sunday to...

Written in memory of two lives lost in a plane crash, this SATB anthem is not only an expression of loved ones lost but also a reminder of God's faithfulness in times of turmoil. "Alpha and Omega,...

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...

It is always a treasure to find an anthem based on a familiar scripture passage.  Lloyd Larson joins two favorite passages, Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, a tender melody and a...

This anthem was intentionally written to be easy to learn and sing and works well for both youth and adult choirs.  Syncopated rhythms and a strong, driving accompaniment give the anthem...

Transcribed from the TTBB collection (CC2) by the same name, this anthem is a medley chock-full of old-time favorite hymns, all with "heaven" as their theme.  The real appeal of this...

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 cross of Christ is not only a fact of history, it is also a symbol of God's saving grace, our spiritual poverty, the fulfillment of Old Testament law and the "One acquainted with grief", among...

The appeal in the lovely anthem lies in its simple sincerity.  Few composers have a gift for writing both words and music, but Deborah Dresie does both equally well and her genuine faith shines...

A rousing Christmas opener scored for four hand piano with optional flute, oboe and percussion. Lots of dynamic interest building to an emphatic closing proclamation. A thrilling presentation with...

A beautiful fresh setting of an old favorite which will awaken a memory in the hearts of those familiar with Rock of Ages. Written for SATB and piano, this anthem is perfect for Lent, Maundy Thursday...

Howard Helvey has already established his reputation for effectively arranging spirituals for choir in his settings of "My Lord, What a Mornin'", "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "Deep River." ...

This setting of a Fanny Crosby favorite to an Irish folk tune arranged by John Hudson is beautiful in its simplicity. The SATB choral parts are suitable for the average church choir and they are...

Lloyd Larson has captured the joy and exuberance of the Thanksgiving season with this SATB anthem. While the title implies seasonal use, it is also apporpriate for any general worship service.