Choral

A prayer text from The Book of Common Prayer, as timely today as when it was originally penned in 1662, is particularly engaging in this relaxed and soulful gospel setting. The composer offers contemporary alternatives to the ancient text without...

Craig Courtney breathes new life into this familiar carol with this tender but powerful setting for TTBB chorus and piano. Be prepared for a strong emotional response. This will be the highlight of your Christmas Eve worship.   Also available...

Perfect for any service of celebration, this stirring “Gloria” is pure praise. This dramatic setting for SATB choir, piano, optional string quartet and percussion, is also available scored for TTBB and SSAA.  There is also an optional...

A charmingly simple accompaniment motif unifies this compelling new setting of the beloved Irish hymn. Elegant but not difficult, this satisfying anthem will likely find its way into your choral programming year after year.COMPANION PRODUCTSBe Thou My...

A new setting of Isaac Watts' venerable text, "I Sing the Mighty Power of God", for SATB chorus with piano and optional brass quintet/percussion (BP2029A). Commissioned for the 2014 Texas Choral Director's Association convention.  Companion products...

A treasured Advent hymn is reborn in this haunting setting, now available for TTBB chorus with piano and optional cello. The integrity and strength of the text is beautifully developed, moving steadily to its compelling conclusion.COMPANION PRODUCTSO...

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...

A musical portrayal of a quiet voice of faith, praise and hope in the midst of suffering and tragedy, originally written for SATB a capella 8-part choir (BP1818), now also available for TTBB  a cappella choir. Companion products: Ukrainian Alleluia...

Be prepared to hear the text of the time-honored favorite text in a fresh new way in this arrangement, scored for SATB choir and piano. The accompaniment and voices join in a calm but strong, sure statement of confidence that in the big picture, all is...

Amid many settings of Christ's prayer, this new setting stands out for its artfulness without unnecessary difficulty. Careful voiceleading and accompaniment will guide your choir in this through-composed setting from its gentle opening to its dramatic...

All of the awe and mystery of the rhetorical question has been captured in this arrangement now available for TTBB choir, solo voice and piano or optional full orchestra. From quiet contemplation to an explosion of revelation, the listener is challenged...

The powerful SATB setting of the classic carol has now been arranged for SSAA choir with piano 4-hands and optional string quartet or orchestral accompaniment.  The strong, legato chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment to a magnificent...

Discover the appeal of the first of Howard Helvey’s 4-hand-accompanied carol settings.  An orchestral accompaniment (BP1509A) is available. A TTBB arrangement (BP1678) is also available. Companion products (printed copies): Tomorrow...

This beautiful new setting combines a gentle pleading with a strong reassurance in a poignant combination of a cappella and accompanied phrases set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet with Harp or String Orchestra. A marvelous addition to...

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...

A bright new arrangement of the traditional carol. Exciting rhythmic accompaniment introduces the lively first verse and chorus which contrasts a quiet, contemplative second verse and chorus. The anthem ends with a strong, dynamic invitation to...

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...

A gentle, pensive new setting of the familiar carol lyrics, bringing a fresh focus on the text while incorporating a contemplative interlude constructed around the treasured original. A perfect addition to a Christmas Eve service of worship. Scored for...

Molly Ijames' colonial-style setting of this Palm Sunday hymn makes it stand out among the crowd. The addition of two flutes and drum, easily-learned vocal parts and a rhythmic piano accompaniment all combine to create its compellingly energetic mood...

The contemplative text of an old Scottish Carol explores the identities and relationships of the participants in the Nativity story. The SATB arrangement of a Scottish folk song includes a tender piano, flute and/or guitar accompaniment. Perfect for...

SATB.  An exciting SATB a cappella celebration of life and home going. Wonderful for All Saints Day or any service of memorial. Text by Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1845) with the arrangement based on the Early American folk melody, HALLELUJA.

Winner of Honorable Mention in the 2020 King's Singers New Music Prize, Marianne Forman's sparkling music sets James Weldon Johnson's text about singing through adversity: "...and if the way grows darker still, shadowed by Sorrow's somber wingwith...

A stunning SATB choir and piano 4-hands setting of the George Herbert/Ralph Vaughan Williams classic, transcribed and edited by Craig Courtney. The brilliant accompaniment adds to the overall impact of this wonderful piece. Particularly effective as 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...

Dan Forrest's three settings of "Hallelujah Psalms" (for SATB choir and piano) range from invigorating to deeply touching to dancing for joy! Each movement begins and ends with the statement "Hallelu Yah", just as the three Psalms do. Optional...