Choral

In times of grief and sorrow, God's love, peace, and mercy act to sustain us during our losses. This SATB anthem, based on an excerpt in Jeremiah, reflects that message through song. 

A new presentation of a much-loved African American Spiritual, arranged for SATB Choir, soloists and keyboard. All of the highlights of the salvation story, suitable for any Sunday during the church year, but with a clear Easter emphasis.

This anthem offers a tender telling of the Christmas story using the melody and text of the traditional Irish Wexford Carol in a new arrangement for SATB choir and piano. Perfect for Christmas Eve.

One Jehovah (movement 1 of TRINITY: Our God of Hope and Help) is a reverent but tender hymn exalting Father, Son, and Spirit and praying for God’s presence and help. Optional vocal solos provide a sense of personal meaning and expressive...

This octavo was written with the conviction that congregations not only want to hear their favorite Easter hymns - they also want to sing along.  The last page of the octavo is provided with permission to copy for congregational use, as the choir...

Driven by a rhythmic piano accompaniment in 7/8 and 4/4, punctuated by choir clapping at the conclusion, this exciting anthem asks and answers the question “Who is God that we should praise Him?” Available in SATB (BP2002) and TTBB (BP2024)...

One of John Beck’s most popular SATB anthems. It combines Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring with the hymn Blessed Assurance.  A "must own" for any church musician. Suitable for general worship.

A spirited proclamation of the birth of the Savior, scored for a cappella SATB choir. Singers and worshippers alike will be caught up in the exuberance of the text and music.

SATB  GREENSLEEVES  Starting with a harp-like accompaniment, you will be led through fresh harmonizations to a climatic third verse filled with drama and pathos.  A TTBB setting of this same arrangement can be found in Christmas Glory!...

The well-loved words of comfort of Jeremiah 29 come to life in David Schwoebel’s sensitive, poignant new melody. This anthem will be particularly effective during times of loss in congregant’s lives and in the life of your church.

Like a musical sunrise, this anthem begins with the dark, somber strains of "O Sons and Daughter of the King" and then explodes in a mighty statement of "The Strife Is O'er."  An unexpectedly prayerful, a cappella rendition of "Thine Is The Glory"...

An exciting, energetic arrangement of an old favorite. Scored for SATB choir and keyboard. The rhythmic surprises and creative harmonization keep this anthem fresh and vital.

From the first notes of solo introduction, this beautiful lullaby grants us access to the scene in the stable on that first Christmas night. Text from the traditional Welsh carol provides a subtle reference to the holiness of the child as contrasted with...

This tender, gentle lullaby recounts the narrative of the birth of the Christ child from a heavenly perspective. Scored for SATB choir and piano, it is within the reach of the average church choir and will soon become a Christmas Eve favorite.  

Mark Hayes transforms the pentatonicism of the traditional hymn tune into a murmuring atmospheric texture in piano and SATB voices. Newly written material adds interest and contrast, building to an impactful high point before returning to the opening...

Suitable for general worship.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  An optional flute part (BP1753A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Living Water of Life - flute part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Living...

An emphatic statement of faith in the resurrected Lord. Scored for SATB, organ, brass quartet and timpani, this anthem puts muscle into the widely used Easter greeting He is risen! and the response, He is risen, indeed!  You won’t find a more...

Beckenhorst welcomes Brad Nix to our catalog with this stirring setting of Charles Dickens' aspirational text. Scored for SATB choir and piano, its comforting themes are suitable for school or church choirs:"The pure, the bright, the beautiful that...

Violin part included with the octavo.  Give your Children’s Choir an opportunity to participate in this tender anthem quoting the traditional Swedish melody TRUGGARE KAN INGEN VARA. The children’s line may also be sung by SA unison or a...

A contemplative hymn of reassurance scored for SATB choir and piano.  “Christ within us, Christ among us, Christ the first and Christ the last” resonates with quiet strength throughout. Lyrics by Johanna Anderson.  

The original American Folk melody takes on new significance in this stunning, deeply moving arrangement. The aching beauty in the persistent power of the promise in the text resolves in settled conviction in the final statement. It will leave the...

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 as a vocal duet in Duets for the Master (VC2).

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  This anthem is a strong statement of faith expressed in an outpouring of praise for our unchanging, steadfast God, as illustrated by a comparison of God’s provisions for the people of Israel in the Old...

A thoughtful contemplation of the height, depth and breadth of God’s care and concern for His children, so like the vastness of the sea. The gentle rocking of the piano accompaniment leaves no doubt as to the comparison.  Scored for SATB choir...

A sparkling, vivacious anthem for the Christmas season.  SATB and piano four-hands - Also available in TTBB (BP1782). Companion products: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (TTBB)