Choral

“Where charity and love prevail, there God is ever found.” This English translation of Ubi Caritas is tenderly set to the RESIGNATION hymn tune, resulting in a simple but deeply moving prayer for peace and unity: “let strife among us be unknown, let all...

Beckenhorst's Congregational Anthem series features choral anthems with easily-learned parts and significant congregational involvement, for accessible but powerful expressions of singing in worship. Erik Dewar and Dan Forrest have collaborated on this...

A haunting and soulful treatment of the well-known spiritual. The choral writing is refined yet simple, and instrumental echoes of "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" add further depth of expression. Optional instrumental solo (cello, violin, or...

This beautiful setting of the familiar SOFTLY AND TENDERLY is full of rich, pleading solo melody supported by warm, stirring choral development. Scored for SATB choir and piano with full score and parts for small string ensemble and oboe available for...

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...

A best selling anthem full of power and majesty. A separate flute part (BP1403A) is available for Courtney’s arrangement of Dan Schutte's contemporary song of commitment.   Companion products (digital copies): Here I Am, Lord -...

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...

A new tune for a worthy hymn text! Craig Courtney's stately musical setting allows the various metaphors for Scripture to shine clearly in this anthem, suitable as a prayer for illumination or general worship. Optional congregation (reproducible hymn...

Written in 1923, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, by William Runyon and Thomas Chisholm, has become one of the most-sung and loved hymns in churches around the world.   In this new arrangement, Craig Courtney approaches the hymn in the style of...

A beautifully refined setting of words from Psalm 139, Molly Ijames' expressive work is both soul-searching and deeply comforting. "Your hands have woven me together, I am known...where can I go, except to You, Lord, You alone; you are there." Optional...

A versatile arrangement of the beloved hymn, written for 2-part choir to be sung by treble choir or adult mixed choir and congregation.  Scored for flute, cello, handbells (the 2-4 octave handbell part is included in the octavo) and piano or harp...

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...

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...

SATB, oboe and string quartet - A beautifully lyric Psalm setting suitable for themes of repentance and devotion. Companion products (digital downloads): Psalm 1 - score and parts - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Psalm 1 - score...

Appropriate for general worship with piano and optional oboe (or clarinet) accompaniment, included in the octavo.

Based on Romans 12:9-18, Pamela Stewart’s lyrics are Christ’s description of and admonition to be His Body. Rather than the divisions and factions found all too often, this is a plea for love, unity and service. An optional flute part...

An exciting anthem of praise based on Psalm 98 and incorporating HYFRYDOL and a Robert Lowry text, scored for SATB choir and keyboard with optional flute and handbells (2 octave). Suitable for any occasion of worship. Companion products (digital...

This energetic 12/8 setting keeps feet tapping without losing any of the power and majesty of the original setting which is quoted within the body of the piece. Score and parts for flute, trumpet, horn and percussion or full orchestra are available as...

German Lieder from the early Romantic period come to mind in this classical setting of a favorite hymn.  As you will hear in the recording, the violin is not so much an adornment as a musical force whose function equals the choir.  In addition,...

A tender prayer to the God of all comfort that He who sees and cares for each sparrow will lovingly care for us, His own children. Lyrics by Jonathan Cook.  The flute or violin part is included in the octavo.

An exciting setting of Psalm 118:24, ready to use for any occasion. Scored for SAB choir, keyboard, winds, brass and percussion. A full performance accompaniment CD (BP1442CD) is available as well as an alternate SATB setting (BP1442). Companion products...

Featuring winds, brass and percussion (BP1814A) and suitable for Palm Sunday and general worship.  An accompaniment compact disc (BP1814CD) is available. SATB - Lyrics by Susan Bental Boersma. Companion products (digital downloads): ...

Obedience, discipleship and commitment are the themes of this lesser-known spiritual.  The mood of the anthem - austere, languid and plaintive - is perfect for the Lenten season and the reference to Jesus' return to heaven certainly makes it...

Celtic in nature, this SATB anthem can be used throughout the year.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.  Flute part in the octavo.

A lyric SATB anthem concerning the unity of the Body of Christ. Oboe or flute part included in the octavo