Choral

Here we find a Christmas anthem written for the nineties, when our lives are often harried, frantic and anxious.  This simple song beckons us away from the "tyranny of the urgent" to a quiet, humble birth in Bethlehem, to angels' glorias and to a...

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...

  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...

Howard Helvey once again displays his considerable talent in setting this mournful carol about the Slaughter of the Innocents.  As always, his ability to write duet accompaniment adds texture, color and interest.  Alternating between major and...

SATB - based on STILLE NACHT by Franz Gruber and Prelude in C by J. S. Bach.  Appropriate for Christmas.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty  

This 2-part version of the beloved Christmas hymn is set to the melody of CRADLE SONG and is workable for any combination of men's and/or women's voices. 

SATB - piano duet accompaniment, appropriate for Christmas .  Howard Helvey has graced the Beckenhorst Press catalog with duet-accompanied Christmas carols for the last four years.  This setting of the Sans Day Carol is his newest...

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 SAB anthem speaks to the humble beginnings of Christ our King. Lyrics by J. Paul Williams.  Appropriate for Christmas

The familiar Christmas Eve story is told in a new way with a lilting melody, delicate accompaniment and oboe or optional C instrument (included in the octavo). This anthem provides a fresh look at the manger scene set against the backdrop of the angel...

SATB choir and four-hand piano accompaniment come together in a breathtaking arrangement of the classic Catalan Carol. Expect the unexpected in this spirited rendition which offers a challenge for both choir and accompanists. Also available in other...

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...

Craig Courtney, SATB, 1308, Christmas, trumpet, congregation, Companion products (digital downloads): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part 

Karen Wilson's lovely text explores the imagery of the Lamb of God born in a manger bed while Joan Pinkston's beautiful melody carries us to the recurring refrain: "Gloria! to the newborn king."  On the last page you will literally hear the angel...

A delicate four-hand accompaniment reminiscent of a music box is the backdrop for this lovely German lullaby to the Christ Child.  The mood of the entire setting is one of restraint and lyricism and Mr. Helvey's gift for keyboard writing makes this...

Douglas Wagner's SAB Christmas anthem featuring the hymn-tune FOREST GREEN.

Craig Courtney breathes new life into this familiar carol with this tender but powerful setting for SSAA and piano. Be prepared for a strong emotional response. This will be the highlight of your Christmas Eve worship.   Also available in other...

Discover the appeal of the first of Howard Helvey’s 4-hand-accompanied carol settings.  An orchestral accompaniment (BP1509A) is available. A TTBB arrangement (BP1678) is also available. Companion products (printed copies): Tomorrow...

An a cappella SSAATTBB arrangement of this delightful carol. A spectacular program piece for the college/university choir or an exciting challenge for the capable church choir.

An a cappella anthem appropriate for the Christmas season. The charming melody and narrative text combine to form a selection that will be the highlight of your Christmas celebration. 

This Christmas medley contains both tunes of Away in a Manger (MUELLER and CRADLE SONG), Scheidt's O Jesulein Suss and Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.  The glue that holds all this together is a hauting lullaby theme that emerges throughout the anthem,...

A rousing setting of the well-known Isaiah text often assigned for Advent.

Joseph Mohr's immortal words set to a new tune?  You might think that there is no need for a new melody to one of the world's favorite Christmas carols until you hear Joan Pinkston's achingly beautiful melody that captures the wonder and tenderness...

Modest vocal demands make this an ideal Christmas anthem for small choirs and youth ensembles.