Choral

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 the tune PROMISED LAND, along with an original refrain,...

A brilliant arrangement of the traditional English carol for SATB choir and piano or optional chamber orchestra. This piece is high, joyful energy from start to finish. You will want to program this year after year. Companion products (digital...

What a Savior, What a Friend (Movement 3 of TRINITY: Our God of Hope and Help) sets familiar hymn texts to new music that moves from plaintive cry to deep assurance and humble gratitude. Effective in general worship or during Lent and Holy Week. Each of...

Phil Wickham's tender setting of this carol is arranged here for choir by Molly Ijames. A gentle instrumental motif unifies the steady growth between stanzas, and optional alternate lyrics for stanzas 2-3 provide opportunity for an even richer worship...

This marvelous new arrangement of the classic hymn begins with quiet assurance, a beautiful combination of strength and gentleness which continues to build until the congregation joins with the choir and instruments to a dramatic final statement of...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. The river flows steady and calm in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional spiritual. It is impossible to ignore the underlying intensity which rises and falls, as peace, love...

A newly composed stirring refrain unifies the stanzas of the traditional chant melody in this highly accessible and easily learned anthem. Worth a look as a new framing for a familiar hymn in your Advent season! Optional cello part included in choral...

A compelling arrangement of a classic hymn, pointing to Christ in all His glory while acknowledging the signs of His suffering.  Suitable for Ascension Day, Easter, or other service of celebration. (Reproducible congregational handout is not in...

"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 every tear from their eyes; lo, I am with you always, even...

The victory and strength of this setting of Thine Be the Glory are gloriously displayed through rhythmic energy and dynamic instrumentation. You will literally “raise the roof” with this musical Easter Day celebration! An optional brass,...

Beckenhorst's Congregational Anthem series features choral anthems with easily-learned parts and significant congregational involvement, for accessible but powerful expressions of singing in worship. Erik Dewar and Dan Forrest have collaborated on this...

A haunting arrangement of the familiar Wexford Carol for SATB choir and piano becomes increasingly rich and textured with the addition of oboe, percussion and string quartet/quintet. The Christmas story unfolds with the contrast of increasing intensity...

Dan Forrest unfolds a spectacularly sweeping score in CREATION, his newest and most expansive work to date. Written on the 225th anniversary of Haydn's similarly-themed masterpiece, this 72-minute oratorio explores the wonders of our planet through a...

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! Dan Forrest reaches into his Irish traditional music experience to pair the well-known carol with a newly composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy that you simply must hear to...

An opening tenor/bass chant of an obscure verse of “O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL” sets the stage for this contemplative consideration of Isaiah 58. While perfect for Advent, the encouraging, hopeful nature of the text makes it useful year round...

Beloved text from I Corinthians 13 is paired with other Scriptural texts about love to create a powerful statement of God’s love for us and a deeply moving call to love each other. Suitable for worship services or weddings. Optional string quartet...

A powerful festival arrangement for SATB choir and organ (or piano) and optional brass sextet and percussion. A perfect way to begin a service of celebration. The is an opportunity for the congregation to participate on the final verse. Companion...

A powerful statement of faith based on Lord’s Day 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism: “What is your only comfort in life and death? That I, with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ...

This simple yet ethereal setting of the early American folk hymn may be sung by two-part treble voices, or may be sung as an easy (parallel voicing) SATB anthem using the included markings in the score. Highly effective with minimal difficulty! For SA or...

Based on Psalm 19, this lyric anthem is a prayerful expression of our need for God’s transforming power. The beautiful melodies and stirring refrains are the hallmarks of Elaine Hagenberg’s compositions and this song of devotion is no...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. Mein Herz will ich dir schenken – a 1650 text by an unknown author has been lovingly set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet as a prayer of personal affirmation and...

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 air to the setting. Let your congregation be a part of...

Beckenhorst welcomes Kyle Pederson to its catalog with this plaintive and dreamy setting of NOEL NOUVELET for SATB chorus, piano, and optional oboe. COMPANION PRODUCTS Sing We Now of Christmas - Score and Part for Oboe Sing We Now of Christmas - Score...

Breath of God (Movement 4 of TRINITY: Our God of Hope and Help) creates a mysterious modal soundworld asking for the Spirit’s presence. This mystery then gives way to music of comfort and assurance of the Spirit before returning to the mystery of...

A compelling arrangement for choir and piano brings new life to this beloved hymn with the power to bring your congregation to its feet. A strong opening declaration settles into a calm but decisive movement through the verses and modulations, building...