Choral

 A thoughtful, meditative, yet intense consideration of Christ’s plea from the cross. Perfect for Good Friday

Ken Berg’s "Saints Go Marchin'!" is a lively and fun arrangement of the classic "The Saints Go Marching In," set for SATB voices and four-hand piano. With its upbeat energy and opportunity for audience participation, this piece is sure to be a...

Perhaps the best word to describe Craig Courtney’s first and best-selling published anthem is “dramatic”.  Each verse and refrain has an entirely different texture and atmosphere, from a slow caravan march to the pounding nails of...

Perhaps the complexity of modern life encourages current composers to write music that harkens back to the simplicity of early America.  Pepper Choplin’s Deep Waters does just that in his a cappella composition based on the fifth chapter of...

How would a child sing the mighty statement of faith found in the 19th chapter of Job?  This anthem, written in memory of eleven-year-old Janna Miller, is imbued with the sincerity and simplicity of child-like faith.  The well-known Old...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. SATB voices and piano combine in floating melodic lines and resonant harmonies, lending an ethereal quality to this delightful piece in the new Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for...

It would be difficult to find a more spirited arrangement of this much-loved carol. It requires an above-average accompanist and an energetic choir ready to work with the promise that the end result will make it worth the effort. This is an excellent...

Four-hand piano combines with optional violins and drum to accompany this lively anthem in early-American style. An outstanding and vigorous call to worship, the work begins with gradually increasing voices and works through varied textures towards its...

All of the awe and mystery of the rhetorical question has been captured in this arrangement for SATB choir, solo voice and piano. From quiet contemplation to an explosion ofrevelation, the listener is challenged to come face-to-face with the implications...

Marianne Forman's skill at writing elegant music for smaller choirs shines brightly in this new tune for the traditional hymn text. SA(T)B voicing makes this anthem effective yet accessible for choirs of any size.

Craig Courtney's adaptation of Psalm texts creates a quiet reflection of gratitude that gradually crescendos to an overwhelming outpouring of praise. An eloquent expression of thanksgiving for the fall season or any general worship. For SATB chorus and...

This exquisitely crafted arrangement of Ride On, King Jesus provides a wonderful teaching tool for your choir and a crowning jewel for any Palm Sunday service or choir concert.  Dynamic contrast, distribution of the melody throughout all sections of...

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...

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 optional organ part (available separately) can be used...

This timely arrangement of the classic C. H. H. Parry hymn tune brings a new perspective to the poignant prayer for peace written by Carl P. Daw, Jr. The Isaiah prophecy echoes through the text with a longing for Christ’s promised reign of peace...

Two modern canons in up to 5 parts, setting a beautiful text longing for singing to begin again. Flexible enough to be sung by SATB or SSAA choirs of any size. Available only from this webpage, and only as a digital download (PDF).  Dan Forrest...

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...

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 praises I will ever give to Thee."COMPANION PRODUCTSGuide Me,...

SATB - appropriate for memorial or general worship.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Companion products (printed copies) Small but Mighty  

The lesser-heard original Scottish tune for this folksong is arranged by Dan Forrest in this gorgeous setting for choir, piano, optional soloist, and optional flute or orchestra. Burns' text speaks meaningfully not only during the holidays, but anytime...

A lovely new setting of an old favorite. The flowing piano accompaniment leads the voices into ever increasing complexity and intensity thereby drawing attention to and offering fresh awareness of the well-known text. Scored for SATB choir with piano...

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...

The fourth movement of Dan Forrest’s new LUX: The Dawn From On High is now available as a stand-alone octavo. Its infectious rhythmic energy, soaring vocal lines, and sparkling accompaniment will bring joy to your choir and audience alike, at...

May be sung with keyboard accompaniment (with optional strings), or a cappella. A cappella recording: This simple yet refined setting reflects the dignity and beauty of the English cathedral style. Whether sung a cappella or with the optional...

A beautiful arrangement of the traditional Austrian Carol, “As Lately We Watched”. This gently flowing carol broadens on verse three, offering an opportunity to pull out all of the stops before  a poignant a cappella ending.  An...