Choral

This regal, stately anthem is based on words by Jaroslaz Vajda that implore the great Builder to build the Church into a holy structure where He can dwell for eternity.  These prayerful words also become a description of what the Church is to be...

TTBB.  Courtney’s hauntingly beautiful setting of this beloved carol has been refreshed, enhanced and set for TTBB, piano, optional string quartet, chimes, cymbals and timpani.  Wonderfully intense. Also available SSAA. Companion products...

Based on the 91st Psalm, this anthem beckons us away from life's anxiety and turmoil to the safety and solitude of God's presence.  The image of the free, soaring bird is embodied in the flute's phrases that are woven throughout the choir's simple...

The quiet intensity of this new adaptation of the John B.Dykes classic, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, builds as it incorporates and expands the original tune and text, making it a perfect way to introduce a time of worship and praise. It is available in SATB, TTBB...

Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German Carol as never before. Courtney’s setting for TTBB choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines “joy” and challenges the...

You will feel as if you traveled to Ireland in this celebratory anthem by Mark Hayes.  Triplet figures in the violin and flute and the use of hand drums and tambourine lend a Celtic air that is simply infectious.  The crowning glory, though, is...

Slow, layered vocal phrasing and quiet dynamics are incorporated in this serene setting of Christ’s eternal words of comfort.  The music gathers forces in the middle of the anthem when our Lord acknowledges the reality of tribulation and His...

The quiet intensity of this new adaptation of the John B.Dykes classic, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, builds as it incorporates and expands the original tune and text, making it a perfect way to introduce a time of worship and praise. It is available in SATB, TTBB...

Let There Be Peace on Earth is a song whose message is sorely needed right now. You will find that it ministers to people in any setting – a church service, a concert hall or an outdoor vigil. Originally scored for SATB choir, it is now available...

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  This tender prayer, suitable for a time of contemplation and petition in any worship service, is especially appropriate for Pentecost. Beautifully set for SATB Choir and piano, it is further enhanced by an optional...

A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose, “Christ the Savior is born”, then...

An evocative SATB selection about transcendent worship and eternity. Optional violin or C instrument included in the octavo - Lyrics by Herbert Brokering. COMPANION PRODUCT Sacred Solos of Craig Courtney Volume 2 Low Voice PRINT |...

Add a string quartet to this joyful arrangement of a well-known hymn set for SATB and piano, and the result is a classical setting that will forever live as a favorite for your choir and congregation alike. The imperative “Rejoice” is felt...

Stunning in its simplicity, this beautiful setting of “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” for SATB Choir and string quartet (B1929A) is sure to become a favorite way to close any time of worship. Companion products (digital downloads): ...

"Think on these things."  A contemplative setting available in three voicings (SATB, SSA and TTBB), which combines the well-known passage from Ruth 1: 16,16 with the equally treasured verse from John 15:13.  Suitable for retirement...

A dynamic arrangement of the classic carol set for SATB (also SSAA and TTBB) chorus with an exciting four-hand piano and optional violin and percussion accompaniment. This setting begins with delicate angel voices as though from the edge of heaven,...

Get your straw hats and come to the Caribbean for a party – a party of celebration.  Optional percussion and bass give this a rhythmic flair that is truly contagious.  This is a perfect Easter Day piece for your childen’s choir...

Courtney’s hauntingly beautiful setting of this beloved carol has been refreshed, enhanced and set for SSAA choir, piano, optional string quartet, chimes, cymbals and timpani.  Wonderfully intense. Also available TTBB. Companion products...

This regal, stately second movement of Craig Courtney’s trilogy, Divine Encounter, is based on Micah 6:6-8. As we partake of God's bounty, our gratitude urges us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to serve God and people alike...

This poignant anthem was written in memory of a young man accidentally electrocuted by a special effects device called a Jacob’s Ladder. The text by Susan Boersma is based on Genesis 28:15-18 and the musical setting paints a vivid picture of the...

What Wondrous Love! is an extended work that is comprised of four anthems, Love One Another, May They Be One, What Wondrous Love Is This? and Go to Dark Gethsemane, which may be sung separately or together.  Mr. Larson's addition of two obbligatto...

A spirited declaration of praise based on the text of Psalm 103. Optional parts for violins, mandolin/guitar and bass (BP1872A) as well as a full performance accompaniment compact disc (BP1872CD) are available.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall...

The promises of the Twenty-Third Psalm text come to life in this deep but tender setting as it moves through the strong statement of faith for this life through the development of the beautiful musical picture of life eternal. Companion products (digital...

This arrangement of HUMILITY (1871) with the time-honored text by Edward Caswall (1858) swells with emotion in the stunning unfolding of the text. It is scored for SATB choir and piano, now also available scored for TTBB and SSAA with optional string...

Randy Edwards continues his a cappella series with choral etudes for Holy Week.  It offers selections for Palm Sunday, Easter and Tenebrae services (CS4B) complete with narration.  Optional brass, percussion (CS4A) and cello...