Choral

This exquisitely crafted arrangement of Ride On, King Jesus provides a wonderful teaching tool for your choir and a crowning jewel for any Palm Sunday service or choir concert.  Dynamic contrast, distribution of the melody throughout all sections of...

Dynamic, driving and celebratory are just a few of the words that describe Dan Forrest’s new setting of Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, commissioned by Duke Chapel. He also provides several options for accompaniment forces. This tour de force is...

Beckenhorst Press · Fly Away - Jonathan Reid Jonathan Reid offers a stunning new take on the southern gospel text, I'll Fly Away, opening layers of meaning and a depth of comfort and hope that you might not have realized were present all along...

This rugged early American tune provides an assertive choral repertoire option during the Lenten season: "Take up your cross, the Savior said, if you would my disciple be; take up your cross with willing heart, and humbly follow after me." For SAB or...

A thoughtful contemplation of the height, depth and breadth of God’s care and concern for His children, so like the vastness of the sea. The gentle rocking of the piano accompaniment leaves no doubt as to the comparison.  Scored for SATB choir...

Although this majestic anthem is appropriate for Palm Sunday, its text, based on the Sanctus and Benedictus, makes it suitable for services and celebrations throughout the year.  Optional children’s choir, handbells, brass and percussion lend...

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...

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...

Commissioned by a church in Sioux City, Iowa, which was forced to relocate due to flooding, this lyrical anthem speaks of God’s presence with us in times of hardship.  A wonderful musical expression of comfort and courage for confirmation,...

With lyrics based on Psalm 148, this delightful anthem invites active participation in praise by all ages and all disciplines. It is imaginatively composed for SATB Choir, Youth Choir and Piano. Optional 3-4 octave handbell choir accompaniment adds a new...

Craig Courtney’s best-selling setting of NICAE, suitable for the entire church year.  String quartet accompaniment available. Companion products (digital downloads): Thou Art Holy - SATB - string quartet - digital download Companion products...

A powerful arrangement for SATB choir, congregation and organ with optional orchestration (2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba and timpani).  Includes both the traditional melody on verses 1, 2, 3 and 6, a new setting for choir alone on verse 4 and...

An exciting, energetic arrangement of an old favorite. Scored for SATB choir and keyboard. The rhythmic surprises and creative harmonization keep this anthem fresh and vital.

This arrangement offers a reverent and contemplative musical consideration of the Savior’s great love. The selected verses reference the highlights of Christ’s life and ministry up to and including Palm Sunday and the crucifixion. Effective...

"Sing to the Lord, with a song give Him glory, Heaven will hear and join in our praise; the Father Himself singing over His children, taking delight in the anthems we raise." There is a little bit of heaven on earth when you hear this ethereal yet joyful...

An introspective anthem suitable for Lenten and general worship.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin. COMPANION PRODUCT Sacred Solos of Craig Courtney Volume 2 Low Voice PRINT | DIGITAL Medium Voice PRINT | DIGITAL High Voice PRINT | DIGITAL Virtual Choir...

The tender, yet powerful, SATB setting of the classic hymn O LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO is now arranged for SSA and TTBB with an optional cello line. It is a moving prayer of commitment and assurance, appropriate for any service of worship. Melody and...

"Awake our souls to sing once more the songs that long have silent been..." Jonathan Cook's text finds a poignant and rich musical setting from Craig Courtney in this anthem for SATB chorus and piano, suitable for general worship or comfort and healing...

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...

This soulful setting of original text by Tom Trenney invokes a gospel music tradition, "preaching" its text through declamation and bluesy harmonies: "God wouldn't bring you this far to leave you; no height nor depth nor anything else can separate us...

A new setting of Isaac Watts' venerable text, "I Sing the Mighty Power of God", for SATB chorus with piano and optional brass quintet/percussion (BP2029A). Commissioned for the 2014 Texas Choral Director's Association convention.  Companion products...

This a cappella setting of the familiar sacred text from the Sarum Primer provides a quiet personal reflection in Howard Helvey's elegant cathedral style. As always, careful attention to detail and voiceleading are hallmarks of Howard's work. May be sung...

A simple new tune for the familiar hymn text grows in its layers and impact as the piece unfolds to a soaring high point, providing an inspiring view of God’s creation and His sovereignty over the world.COMPANION PRODUCTSThis Is My Father's World -...

A faith-building anthem with scriptural themes all culminating with the admonition to not be afraid. Scored for SATB with a solo line. Well within the reach of the average church choir.

This SAB anthem freqently employs the use of the lowered seventh scale degree to add an interesting melodic flavor. While it is written for SAB choir, the majority of the anthem is sung in unison. The simple part-writing and canons on the last two pages...