Beckenhorst Press

Amid many settings of Christ's prayer, this new setting stands out for its artfulness without unnecessary difficulty. Careful voiceleading and accompaniment will guide your choir in this...

The much-loved Getty/Townend modern hymn receives full festival treatment here, with fanfares, HYMN TO JOY Alleluias, compelling modulations, imitative textures, and soprano descant. A thrilling...

"God our Father, good and holy, keep your children safe from harm; send your guardian angels to them, shield them by your mighty arm." This prayer for God's protection can be sung by SATB choir with...

Scripture quotes from Romans 11 provide framing for the venerable hymn text and Holst's THAXTED ("Jupiter") tune in this stirring anthem of praise. Congregation can be added on the hymn tune, and an...

A beautifully refined setting of words from Psalm 139, Molly Ijames' expressive work is both soul-searching and deeply comforting. "Your hands have woven me together, I am known...where can I go,...

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...

The captivating lyrics of the 17th century Passion Chorale still resonate today as we reflect on the somber final moments prior to Jesus’ death. Paired in this setting with the minor tonalities of...

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...

Kyle Pederson's gift for songwriting is on full display in this heartfelt prayer for peace. Folk and classical styles blend seamlessly as the choir both asks for shalom, then offers shalom to the...

Dan Forrest combines new music for Susan Boersma's text with the familiar strains of O God Our Help In Ages Past (ST. ANNE) to create a stirring and noble expression of God's eternal reign...

A sweet, sincere anthem of the Shepherd's care.  The lyrics, meldy and flowing accompaniment have a simplicity and purity that reaches the wandering lamb in each of us.  Appropriate for...

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...

A somber statement of the first stanza of Christ Arose may begin this Easter medley but the refrain introduces a complete change of mood that remains until the mighty conclusion.  Each hymn is...

Inspired by Habakkuk 3:19, we are led through the wonders of nature as we follow the path God has chosen for us, a path filled with grace.  Coupled with a wonderfully singable melody, these...

Edwin Hatch the lyricist, Robert Jackson the hymn writer and Lloyd Larson the arranger join forces to create this beautiful setting of Breathe on Me, Breath of God.  Although Pentecost is 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...

The search for an adequate gift for the newborn Savior has been explored many times in Christmas carols and anthems.  In The Gift, the tension between our lack as finite, sinful humans and...

A beautiful setting of the Frances Havergal's text by composer Craig Courtney. Suitable for any general use, this SATB anthem reminds us of the importance of servitutde and the amazing work Christ...

The hymn tune MELITA lends dignity and power to Edward Mote’s classic words in this formal setting.  A solo trumpet opens the anthem, foreshadowing the final verse of the hymn “when...

A sensitively-written Christmas SATB setting of words of great depth and inspiration.  A full orchestral accompaniment (BP1719A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Never a...

SATB - A lullaby-like medley of the beloved Swedish hymn And When He Cometh.

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...

Taking four of Fanny Crosby's best-known hymns, Mr. Courtney has created an anthem that takes us through many moods and an occasional surprise.  The first hymn, Blessed Assurance, is approached...

Pamela Martin has done an exquisite job of crafting a text that speaks to the inclusive and generous love of Christ. Paired with music by Craig Courtney, this SATB anthem is appropriate for general...

An SATB piece written by Craig Courtney that is suitable for any general worship use.