Choral

A FREE digital preview of our new choral music for Spring 2022! This 253-page PDF includes: Full (watermarked) previews of 20 choral pieces (includes all new releases in 2022 as well as selected 2021 spring releases) Link to SoundCloud playlist with...

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)...

A tender arrangement of this chorale of conviction and resolve: “This truth remains unshaken.” Scored for SATB and piano, it is a strong statement of faith appropriate for any service of worship and particularly poignant for a service of...

A compelling affirmation of our worth in the eyes of our Creator, giving voice to those with special needs and those who love actively and selflessly. The evocative piano accompaniment creates a thoughtful foundation for the haunting melody and combines...

In this unique anthem, the “song” becomes a metaphor for the life we have in the Spirit.  As we learn its divine rhythm and melody, God creates that song within us.  Craig Courtney has chosen the samba to reflect the flavor of the...

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.

Gloria (Movement 5 of TRINITY: Our God of Hope and Help) is an exuberant dance of praise exalting Father, Son, and Spirit, and quoting O God Our Help In Ages Past (with eventual congregational involvement as the Gloria dance continues alongside it). Your...

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 collection of seven songs offers stunning musical settings of poetic texts from Christina Rossetti’s Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book. Set for a cappella SSA voices, songs include January cold desolate;, Where innocent bright-eyed daises are,; The...

Familiar words and a new refrain in a fresh, free setting. This powerful piece will quickly become a favorite. The final words of the refrain: “The Son of God, the righteous One is crucified for me” make the piece a perfect choice for Good...

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,...