Choral

  The tender and profound Christina Rosetti text comes to life in this beautiful anthem set for TTBB choir, oboe (or C instrument) and piano. Text and accompaniment develop together as the poignant truth of the Christmas message is poetically...

Simple and sensitively arranged by Howard Helvey.  The flute part is included in the octavo.

This Lenten anthem takes a classic Baroque form and combines it with text by Fanny Crosby. Perfect for educating your group on historic musical forms and stylistic choices. Companion products (digital downloads): Passacaglia of Praise - B-flat or C...

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...

Suitable for general worship.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  An optional flute part (BP1753A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Living Water of Life - flute part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Living...

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...

SATB  The immortal words from the Sermon on the Mount are masterfully set by Mark Hayes in this appealing anthem.  He alternates between major and minor tonalities in a lilting 6/8 time signature and the recurring refrain literally soars. ...

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...

Charles Wesley’s well-known words set to the hymntune BEACH SPRING.  A full score, 2 flutes, oboe, horn, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba and percussion parts, as well an accompaniment/full performance compact disc, are available. Companion...

Here is a hymn classic beautifully set in an elegant new form using a carefully crafted contrasting section for the even-numbered verses.  A lyrical clarinet/piano motif is established as an equal partner with the choir.  This will be a...

Kyle Pederson transforms the traditional tune for NOEL NOUVELET into a plaintive and dreamy tone painting for TTBB chorus, piano, and optional oboe.COMPANION PRODUCTSSing We Now of Christmas - TTBB - oboe part and score PRINT | DIGITALSing We Now of...

A simple, beautiful melody that serves as a descant to the beloved carol, Silent Night.  optional congregational involvement, the addition of an instrumental obbligato (BP1504A), a creative, supporting keyboard accompaniment all add up to the appeal...

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...

Mark Hayes provides a truly beautiful melody that harkens back to early American folk music in this new setting of George Herbert's adaptation of Psalm 23.  Mr. Hayes' use of the oboe (BP1525A) brings a plaintive, pastoral quality to the work...

Featuring the children's favorite "He's Got the Whole World", John Carter and Mary Kay Beall have created a charming 2-part anthem. Complete with optional flute part.  Companion products (digital download): The Good Lord Made It All - flute part -...

SATB - Suitable for Easter Day.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.  Full score and parts for flute, clarinet, horn, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussion and timpani (BP1741A) and an accompaniment compact disc (BP1741CD) are available. Companion products...

This gentle anthem owes its appeal to Howard Helvey’s use of instrumental trio (BP1638A), piano and handbells (BP1638B) and his ability to make simple SAB voice writing sound full and out-of-the-ordinary.  There is also a surprising fit...

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 |...

This lovely setting joins a long line of Mr. Helvey’s distinguished settings of spirituals.  Following a brief a cappella rendition of the tune, we find simple, sustained vocal lines supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment.  A...

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Rob Ellis to our choral catalog with this fine setting of "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross."  Set to a mournful tune, Isaac Watt's words take on a new meaning while the oboe comments with minor statements of the beloved...

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...

This idyllic setting of one of the church's favorite hymns lends itself to changing seasons when our minds often turn to nature and the beauty of creation.  The use of flute (BP1533A), canon between voices and instruments, fresh harmonies and a...

This stunning new arrangement of one of our most treasured Christmas Carols, now available in SSAA arrangement, offers a poignant musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem. The gentle scoring for SSAA choir and piano is well within the range of...

Joey Hoelscher gives us a hauntingly beautiful setting of Bob Kauflin’s “O Great God” for choir, keyboard  and optional violin and penny-whistle (or C instrument). A powerful prayer with words adapted from “The Valley of...

Written for general worship, this SATB anthem features optional violin or C instrument part included in the octavo. The text reminds the singer and listener that any deed done must be done through love (complete with references from 1 Corinthians 13).