Choral

Syncopation and a rhythmic accompaniment help create a spirited anthem for children's choir/unison choir. 

The challenge in setting an old favorite like Charles Gabriel's beloved hymn is in balancing freshness with familiarity. Ralph Manuel accomplishes this by changing the opening of the hymn to minor mode and then proceeding as usual.  There are enough...

World peace and God's sovereignty are the themes of this lovely anthem written by first-time Beckenhorst composer, Larry Shackley.  In times of global unrest and strife such as the present, this selection takes on special significance.  With...

Suitable for general worship with organ, brass and timpani accompaniment (BP1758A).  Full score and parts (BP1758A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): May Jesus Christ Be Praised! - score and parts - digital download Companion...

SATB - Suitable for Lenten or general worship.

Appalachian in flavor and suitable for general worship. Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  An alternate text for Pentecost is included. 2 violins, bass, mandolin or guitar and banjo parts (BP1808A) and a full...

This 2-part anthem is a delight selection for children's choir. The traditional tune has been reborn through syncopated rhythms and simple countermelody interplay crafted by Suzanne Hunt Paterson. 

Schubert's Lieder come to mind in this pastoral setting of Psalm 121, which overflows with a serene melody and an accompaniment that flows like a babbling brook.  Joseph Martin's Psalm paraphrase makes a superb musical selection in times of turmoil.

Few composers are equally gifted as lyricists.  Deborah Govenor is one of those exceptions.  As she has demonstrated many times before, she has the ability to join words and melody organically and effectively.  In this lovely anthem, her...

Original composition that precedes the hymn tune RESIGNATION.  Lyrics by Jan McGuire.  Suitable for general worship and Good Shepherd Sunday.

Dale Peterson, 1309, SATB, Perry Smith, general use

Sue Farrar, SATB, general use, archive edition, Matthew 5:16

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...

A creative metaphorical comparison between signs we see everyday and the signs Jesus gives us for our life. Complete with ideas for props and choreography, this piece will delight both children's choir and congregation. 

We welcome Dan Forrest to the catalog with this lovely hymn setting. His harmonic treatment is rich without obscuring the hymn tune and the accompaniment makes it clear that Mr. Forrest is an accomplished, sensitive pianist.

A new setting by Tom Fettke of the well-known text suitable for general worship. 

SATB - general worship.  Brass sextet and percussion (BP1609A) are available.  Regal statements of praise, lyric calls to worship and a mighty rendition of LOBE DEN HERREN which includes congregation make this anthem a welcome choice for...

Written by John Carter and Mary Kay Beall, this unison piece is perfect for introducing children's choir to the FUNction of the spiritual. Companion products: Ticket to the Promised Land 2-part

Newly revoiced for Tenor/Bass Choirs, this majestic setting of Charles Wesley's text “Ye Servants of God”, combined with resounding echoes of "Worthy the Lamb" provides a deeply moving experience suitable for Easter, Ascension, and general worship...

The beginning and the end of this powerful, majestic song proclaim Christ as our King, while a contrasting middle section contains a gentle pastorale proclaiming Him as our Shepherd.  Christ the King Sunday.

Carl Nygard has created an SATB anthem appropriate for general use with themes of world peace. Based on Impromptu #3 Franz Schubert

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...

I Am With You, the first of Three Sacred Canticles (Be Filled With the Spirit and Sing to the Lord a new Song are the other two titles), is based on the extraordinary words found in Zephaniah 3:17, in which God takes great delight in us, quiets us with...

A  powerful, driving anthem ending in the victory of Easter. This is a strong presentation of the statement of faith found in this text by Bryan Chapell. Suitable for Easter Sunday or for general use.

This collection of hymn settings has been designed with versatility in mind. All of the arrangements may be sung as introits or responses within the order of worship. They may also be used as introductions to congregational singing.