Choral

"God is with us, God is for us; do not be afraid." Dan Forrest interweaves this refrain with comforting quotes from Scripture, "There shall be no night there, no crying there; God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; lo, I am with you always, even...

Craig Courtney's adaptation of Psalm texts creates a quiet reflection of gratitude that gradually crescendos to an overwhelming outpouring of praise. An eloquent expression of thanksgiving for the fall season or any general worship. For SATB chorus and...

An exhilarating new festival setting of Wesley's revered hymn text, to HYFRYDOL. Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring, motivic development, optional congregational involvement, a cappella middle stanza, and soaring descant (yet easily learnable choral...

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...

Statements of the liturgical text “Kyrie eleison” alternate with the English text “Lord God, have mercy” throughout this anthem. A variety of choral textures including optional soprano solo build to a high point before returning...

Marianne Forman's powerful new setting of this beloved hymn begins with a plaintive motive in optional solo unaccompanied strings. A new melody for the text slowly unfolds before eventually combining with the existing hymntune for a glorious final...

New words by the composer committing to praise even through times of difficulty are set to the lovely Scottish LOCH LOMOND folksong. "...When questions I spin echo answerless within, even then, still I sing, Alleluia...". Your worship will be deeper and...

A vigorous unison a cappella stanza establishes the early-American style before four-hand piano enters with its sparkling support. Joy abounds as the text speaks of our longing for our eternal home. For SATB voices and four-hand piano; effective for both...

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...

Howard Helvey presents this well-known hymn in an elegant chorale-prelude style, with simple but expressive choral parts over flowing lines of counterpoint in the piano. Easily learned for the choir, but exquisitely refined and communicative! COMPANION...

Jon Hermanson's setting for SATB chorus combines text from Luke 24 ("Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us"), and quotes from Abide With Me ("in life and death, O Lord, with us abide"), to present a simple yet stunning prayer for Christ's presence. A...

A major compositional effort from Mark Hayes (2014) that combines the traditional with 21st century expression. The six-movement (35-minute) work, dedicated to the composer's parents, looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Its Latin...

Pamela Stewart's text speaks vulnerably of the dry and barren seasons of life, praying for God to see, hear, and restore; Craig Courtney's musical setting vividly evokes the lyrics with piano and optional string quartet. COMPANION PRODUCTSBP2398RTDL –...

Assertive syncopated rhythms add energy and joy to this new setting of of the traditional Henry Lyte text. Cast in rondo form, the refrains gather intensity throughout the piece, culminating in joyful proclamation, "Praise the everlasting King!". For...

Benjamin Harlan's elegant setting of Michael Eller's profound text asks for eyes to see the Divine in the simple things of life. Easy to sing, but rich with meaning! Whether in nature or in the bread and wine of communion, "the common things are holy...

A soaring anthem from Craig Courtney looking toward the moment when faith becomes sight, through Pamela Stewart's inspired lyrics. Suitable for general worship as well as All Saints' or memorial occasions. Cello part included in choral score. COMPANION...

Eileen Berry's comforting text provides assurance of God's presence through every season of a life's journey, and Molly Ijames' musical setting speaks meaningfully and directly to the listener's heart. "Do not be afraid, my beloved child, do not be...

A new setting of the famous Prayer of St. Francis from Mary McDonald, with tranquil melodic lines from choir entwining with optional oboe obbligato. A contrasting middle section and a floating descant on the closing section create a graceful and...

Commissioned for the closing service of the 2025 BBC Proms at Holy Sepulchre London (the National Musicians' Church of the Church of England), Dan Forrest's new a cappella arrangement of Christina Rossetti's beloved text ranges from quiet confession to...

Craig Courtney wraps haunting new melodic settings of Scriptures about faithful love around stirring stanzas of Fred Pratt Green's hymn, "The Church of God in Every Age," in this hymn concertato for SATB choir and organ or piano, with optional...

Beckenhorst welcomes Christopher Enloe to our catalog with this comforting and conversational setting of "O God Our Help In Ages Past" for SATB choir, piano, and optional violin: "Be Thou our Guide while life shall last, and our eternal Home." Violin...

A striking re-texting of Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine". The much-loved hymn text "My Song is Love Unknown" fits amazingly to Faure's music, resulting in a musical meditation at the foot of the cross that will be perfect for Good Friday, communion,...