Choral

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...

Psalm 23 takes on new life in this peaceful, contemplative setting based on a Chinese folk melody. The spare accompaniment and simplicity of the choral writing take us on a journey of solitude until the word ”forever” literally soars towards...

The hymn-tune OLIVET has been transformed by Lloyd Larson into a wonderful SATB anthem with a variety of harmonic treatments, key areas, and piano accompaniments. Suitable for Lent of general use. 

This lovely anthem provides solid comfort and reassurance in a gentle setting. It is suitable for any occasion of contemplative worship and would be especially effective in a memorial service.

A sweet, sincere anthem of the Shepherd's care.  The lyrics, meldy and flowing accompaniment have a simplicity and purity that reaches the wandering lamb in each of us.  Appropriate for Good Shepherd Sunday or services with themes of trust,...

Think on these things. A contemplative setting, available in 3 voicings, which combines the well-known passage from Ruth 1: 16,16 with the equally treasured verse from John 15:13. Suitable for retirement celebrations, funeral services and weddings or any...

SATB - appropriate for general use and memorial services. From John Ness Beck's 'A Festival of Psalms' Related titles in A Festival of Psalms series: A Festival of Psalms: Psalm 24 A Festival of Psalms: Psalm 46

Philip Young's SATB anthem is arragned here for memorial/funeral services and features a brass quintet. Companion products (digital downloads): Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - brass - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Swing Low, Sweet...

SATB - This lovely setting breathes new life into the much-loved prayer by Henry Lyte (1847).  Appropriate for any worship experience but especially effective during Lent or services of remembrance. Scored for SATB choir and piano, the beauty of...

An SATB selection with a text suitable for commemoration or honoring a special group of people.

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The music is deep; the text rich and profound. The...

SATB, spiritual, memorials or general use.  Also available for TTBB voices in the collection Spiritual Glory! Spiritual Glory!

A tender arrangement of this chorale of conviction and resolve: “This truth remains unshaken.” Scored for SATB and piano, it is a strong statement of faith appropriate for any service of worship and particularly poignant for a service of...

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.

A poignant exploration of separation and the yearning for restoration of relationship with the Good Shepherd in a tender modern spiritual style by David Lantz III.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

SATB  Two passages in the book of Revelation become the text for this intensely dramatic song of heaven.  A perfect selection for memorial servies or All Saints Day

Hymnist Isaac Watts classic text has been given new life in this SATB anthem by Penny Rodriguez that speaks to Christ's strength and assurance for those who call him Father. Fitting for general worship or memorial services/funerals.

Suitable for general use, this is a powerful SATB anthem about the all-sufficiency of God.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Mark Shepperd to the catalog with this lovely setting of Katharina von Schlegel's text of comfort.  Set to a new melody, Mr. Shepperd quotes both FINDLANDIA and EVENTIDE, giving the words added texture.

This SATB anthem provides both a text and melodic content that is both affirming and inspiring. 

Perfect for a time of introspection and confession, this heartfelt setting of a Thomas Roehrich text provides comfort, hope and assurance. Written for SATB and piano and easily accessible for the average church choir.  

Gilbert Martin's 2-part anthem is appropriate for any general use but more specifically is suited for Easter or memorial services. 

Simeon's rhapsodic words of praise upon seeing the Christ Child now become our own words of benediction in a moving anthem wrought with dignity.  A wonderful closing number for any church service or concert, as well as a commemorative selection for...

A Nautical metaphor pertaining to our heavenward journey make this early American ballad particularly meaningful.  For SATB a cappella choir.

Dennis Eliot has created a challenging SATB a cappella setting of the beloved spiritual. Featuring rhythmic variation, chromatic passages, and a large variety of opportunities for the ensemble to showcase their advanced interpretation skills, this piece...