Choral

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 stunning new arrangement of one of our most treasured Christmas Carols offers a poignant musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem. The gentle scoring for SATB choir and piano is well within the range of the average church choir. Optional...

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...

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...

“Where charity and love prevail, there God is ever found.” This English translation of Ubi Caritas is tenderly set to the RESIGNATION hymn tune, resulting in a simple but deeply moving prayer for peace and unity: “let strife among us be unknown, let all...

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 expression. Optional instrumental solo (cello, violin, or...

Craig Courtney’s well-known and beloved Christmas anthem in SATB arrangement. A separate flute or violin part (BP1480A) is also available, compatible with all three arrangements. Companion products: Where Shepherds Lately Knelt - flute or violin...

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 parts for small string ensemble and oboe available for...

A fresh setting of the beloved hymn with unique treatments of the refrain, Tom Trenney's rich textures and harmonies bring the text alive in a new way for your choir and congregation. Optional obbligato part included in the choral octavo; optional organ...

Written in 1923, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, by William Runyon and Thomas Chisholm, has become one of the most-sung and loved hymns in churches around the world.   In this new arrangement, Craig Courtney approaches the hymn in the style of...

German Lieder from the early Romantic period come to mind in this classical setting of a favorite hymn.  As you will hear in the recording, the violin is not so much an adornment as a musical force whose function equals the choir.  In addition,...

A tender prayer to the God of all comfort that He who sees and cares for each sparrow will lovingly care for us, His own children. Lyrics by Jonathan Cook.  The flute or violin part is included in the octavo.

A new tune for a worthy hymn text! Craig Courtney's stately musical setting allows the various metaphors for Scripture to shine clearly in this anthem, suitable as a prayer for illumination or general worship. Optional congregation (reproducible hymn...

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, except to You, Lord, You alone; you are there." Optional...

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 choral parts well within the reach of the average choir...

In this pensive, gentle anthem we are invited to ponder with the shepherds the mystery of the dual roles of the Babe in the manger, born both Shepherd and Lamb. The beautiful setting is for SATB choir, optional children’s choir, piano and optional...

Based on Romans 12:9-18, Pamela Stewart’s lyrics are Christ’s description of and admonition to be His Body. Rather than the divisions and factions found all too often, this is a plea for love, unity and service. An optional flute part...

Winner of the 2007 John Ness Beck Foundation award featuring an oboe obbligato.  SATB - oboe or C instrument part included in the octavo - Full score and parts for orchestra (BP1784A) available.  Also available for SSA voicing in SSA Howard...

SATB, oboe and string quartet - A beautifully lyric Psalm setting suitable for themes of repentance and devotion. Companion products (digital downloads): Psalm 1 - score and parts - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Psalm 1 - score...

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  This tender prayer, suitable for a time of contemplation and petition in any worship service, is especially appropriate for Pentecost. Beautifully set for SATB Choir and piano, it is further enhanced by an optional...

SATB with optional flute in the octavo.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.  Appropriate for Communion and Thanksgiving.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. COMPANION PRODUCTS Sacred Solos of Craig Courtney Volume...

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 are drawn to our Savior’s side.  Although the...

An energetic arrangement, perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Scored for SATB choir with piano and optional flute, brass quintet, harp and percussion. This is an exciting proclamation of the entire Christmas message including the birth,...

A compelling affirmation of our worth in the eyes of our Creator, giving voice to those with special needs and those who love actively and selflessly. The evocative piano accompaniment creates a thoughtful foundation for the haunting melody and combines...

Ubi Caritas et amor, Deus ibi est – Where charity and love are, there God is. The love of Christ has gathered us into one flock. Let us exult and in Him be joyful. Let us fear and let us love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love...