Choral

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...

Beckenhorst welcomes arranger Mark Grizzard to our catalog with this driving setting of the traditional German carol. Four-hand piano and optional djembe provide incredible energy under choral parts that range from familiar melody to slow-motion...

Mark Hayes' SATB setting of the classic hymn. With lyrics by Philip P. Bliss

Appropriate for Good Friday and Lenten services.  2 octave handbell part included in the octavo.

Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  The urgency of Advent is felt from the very opening notes of this fervent prayer set for SATB a cappella choir. This anthem is suitable for any service of worship during Advent and beyond.

This commissioned SSA work by Tracy Wong draws inspiration from the fading performance art of the Malay-Kelantanese Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet) tradition and the mythologies and music that are a part of it. The music features word and vocal play,...

This SATB anthem by Craig Courtney takes the Christmas story and turns it inward as the singer contemplates living out the meaning of Christmas and allowing Christ to not be born in a manger, but rather in their heart. Fitting for the Christmas season...

This rich, fresh rendition of the familiar hymn ends with a poignant, seldom-heard verse. Arranged by Bruce Stevenson and edited by Craig Courtney, this lovely piece is scored for  choir and piano. An optional cello part (BP1890A) is available...

A best selling anthem suitable for Easter Day or general use.  Score and parts (BP1442A) and full performance/accompaniment compact disc (BP1442CD) are available.  A    A best selling anthem Companion products (digital downloads): ...

A sweet, delicate telling of the “Noel” story in a beautiful new arrangement for SATB choir, accompanied by piano and violin. The original W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols melody is incorporated into the violin interludes and in the final...

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...

This traditional Palm Sunday anthem gains in stature and power in this exciting arrangement. Voices and piano combine in alternating driving rhythm and surprising settled contrasts.

 An SATB chorus for general worship with lyrics by Eileen Berry.

A traditional African-American spiritual comes alive in an exciting setting for SATB and piano. Written for the Southern Chorale of the University of Southern Mississippi to be sung in a benefit concert in Carnegie Hall following the devastation of...

Mark Hayes best-selling anthem in the Beckenhorst catalog set for SATB (BP1402), SSAA (BP1598) and TTBB BP1599).  An orchestration for all three voicings is also available (BP1402A). Companion products (digital downloads): Grace - accompaniment...

An etherial piano motive and beautiful part writing for SATB choir create a powerful anthem perfect for any general worship service. As the piece comes full circle and reaches a powerful climax, the listener is left with the message "I cannot but rejoice...

Oboe part is included in the octavo.  A lovely, lullaby-like setting of the familiar Kentucky folk carol develops into a significant telling of the Christmas story and will soon become a favorite of both choir and congregation. Set for SATB 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)...

This beautiful, tender arrangement of the traditional Spiritual offers an opportunity to hear and consider the text in a new way.  Scored for SATB choir and piano accompaniment, it is well within the reach of the average church choir and is suitable...

2-Part - We introduce you to Mr. Courtney’s anthem based on Psalms 145 and 150.   This number, which also contains a modal setting of the doxology text, can be done with any 2-part choir or, by using the alternate voicing indications,...

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.

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...

One of the repertoires most beautiful spirituals, Give Me Jesus expresses the all-sufficiency of Christ in everything that life brings us.  Mr. Courtney's setting captures the simplicity of the melody by constantly varying the pianistic textures...

A beautiful a cappella SATB choir setting of the Christian Robert Shockley (with thanks to Mr. Fred Rogers) text, suitable for any time of contemplation and prayer. Beautiful in its simplicity and subtle urgency.

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.