Choral

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 EVENTIDE, giving the words added texture.

Experience the comfort of this timeless text again in this compelling new setting for SATB Choir and Piano. A tender piano interlude offers a time for reflection and meditation followed by a brief a cappella invitation to “Come to the feast of love...

This arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual is just plain fun for the singer, the accompanist and, in particular, the listener.  The exuberant, joyful, unashamed declaration of God's saving grace is alternated with statements of Christ's ministry...

SATB and piano four-hands - A neo-classical, 4-part setting suitable for general worship.

SATB - based on STILLE NACHT by Franz Gruber and Prelude in C by J. S. Bach.  Appropriate for Christmas.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty  

Beginning with solo voice and choir, Howard Helvey leads us through a fresh arrangement of this favorite spiritual.  His unexpected harmonies, overlapping vocal phrases and a slow swing tempo change near the end demonstrate his command over this...

The composer uses the traditional, classic hymn texts,  ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME and CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS in combination and set to the tunes of KINGSFOLD and LEONI to form a robust hymn of praise and celebration, suitable for...

Arranged by John Ness Beck in 1963 for a Carnegie Hall performance of the "Sounds of Ed Montgomery" vocal ensemble, this wonderful setting lay virtually forgotten until 1991, when it came to the attention of Beckenhorst Press and revised by Craig...

An easily learned a cappella anthem for the Advent season.

An exciting SATB setting with a strong, rhythmic accompaniment, offering a wonderful opportunity for a strong soloist. Based on the Isaiah 52:8-10 prophesy.  Suitable for any occasion, but particularly effective for Advent.   Also...

Jay Althouse provides us with a sturdy, straightforward anthem with modest vocal demands.  It's words of devotion and adoration make it adaptable to the entire church year.

Sunburst by Robert S. Cohen, with text by Ronald W. Cadmus, is a vibrant and energetic piece for SSAA (ICC4041) or SATB (ICC5016) voices, part of the Celestial Trilogy (ICC3012/ICC3013). This fast-paced work features rich chords and dynamic rhythms that...

SATB - The well-known text by Francis Havergal set to a new melody by Lloyd Larson.

The classic Lenten work by Carl Heinrich Graun, edited and arranged by Tom Fettke featuring text from Isaiah 53:3

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 to singing.  Based on Ephesians 5:18-20, in which...

A beautiful and tender piece for Christmas Eve scored for SATB with F horn (included in the octavo) and organ accompaniment. Alternate accompaniment for 3-5 octave handbells to be played in place of the organ.  Lyrics by Jayne Rasmussen. Companion...

Digital download. Customers must purchase the full number of copies that will be used. Minimum order 5 copies. An energetic, rhythmic arrangement that breathes new life into the classic hymn in this wonderful setting for SATB Choir and piano will be...

Craig Courtney’s dynamic setting of George Elvey’s beloved Thanksgiving hymn.  Optional brass quartet (BP1401A), the addition of congregation and a soaring descant in the final verse make this a festival anthem that is sure to become an...

Craig Courtney plumbs the depths of Christina Rosetti poetry to craft this challenging and thought-provoking musical setting. Wonderful anytime of the year, but particularly during the Lenten season.

The familiar text set to a new tune and arranged in blues style. Appropriate for general worship. 

SATB  Tom Fettke's gentle setting of verses from the 51st Psalm.  The penitential aspect of the words makes this particularly suitable for Ash Wednesday, the Lenten season and the Lord’s Supper.

Digital download. Customers must purchase the full number of copies that will be used. Minimum order 5 copies.  SATB - By joining Jesus Christ Is Risen Today and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Lloyd Larson gives a new dimension to both Easter hymn...

A rich text by Frederick Brodie MacNutt set to the composer’s original hymn tune, TUPELO and scored for SATB Choir and Organ. A marvelous festival setting, perfect for Easter Sunday and a wonderful addition to any time of worship and praise.

A gentle joining of some favorite Good Friday Hymns, including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross and Beneath the Cross of Jesus. Companion products: Glory! TTBB collection

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 through both.  The nature of the text and relative...