Choral

Craig Courtney has transformed Christian Rosetti's classic English poem into an aural rendering of the physical characteristics of Bethlehem. Suitable for the Christmas season.  Also available as a vocal duet in Duets for the Master (VC2).

This poignant arrangement of the beloved hymn is both delicate and strong, the rich keyboard accompaniment steadily growing in intensity as the textual resolve increases. An SATB setting appropriate for any occasion.

Howard Helvey’s beautifully lyric setting of HYFRYDOL is set to Louis F. Benson’s communion text, not usually associated with this hymn tune. Your choir and congregation will love its combination of the familiar and the unexpected and the...

Conservative vocal tessituras make this SATB anthem suitable for youth and adult choirs.  The text from Matthew 7 is combined with a cappella harmonies and an Acoustic Bass part included in the octavo. Lord, Lord - TTBB

A competent SATB Choir and a capable pianist will love the challenge of this fresh, energetic setting of the Isaac Watts text to the tune of ELLACOMBE. The optional trumpet obbligato rounds out this powerful anthem which is perfect for any occasion of...

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we are drawn to our Savior’s side.  Although the...

Isaac Watts’ words of faith are given new life in this powerful setting by Dan Forrest. His use of dynamic changes, textures, meter changes and harmonic progressions create a growing sense of assurance that carries us to the final notes. Suitable...

It isn’t often that you find an anthem that effectively ties the Christmas and Easter seasons together.  Bill Leach leads us from the angels’ glorias in Bethlehem to our own glorias as we view the empty tomb.  Mark Hayes frames...

This John Ness Beck classic arrangement (CRIMOND) is warm and assuring.  It is appropriate not only during Lent, but anytime during the calendar year.

There are many occasions when we wish to express gratitude for those people in our lives who have embodied the love of Christ.  You will find this simple, sincere octavo suitable for Mother's Day, Father's Day, ordination or retirement of a pastor,...

Premiere Performance video from Salzburg Cathedral, July 2018: May be performed a cappella, or with keyboard accompaniment, or with chamber ensemble and organ, small orchestra and organ, or full orchestra. Designed to be as flexible as possible for...

A descriptive anthem effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by John Parker.  The flute part is in the octavo. 

A delicate, yet haunting piano accompaniment begins this lush SATB anthem that perfectly captures the spirit of Advent. The accessible part-writing is very effective for harmonizing a simple and beautiful melody that accentuates the text yearning for...

A joyful SATB anthem for Palm Sunday. Errata: original printing is missing A-flats in m33 Sopranos and m44 Basses.

Mark Hayes playfully alternates duple and triple rhythm in the 6/8 meter of Hosanna  Sing a Loud Hosanna! to create an anthem that is purely infectious.  Easily learned vocal lines, a colorful text by G. Moultrie, constant interplay between...

Through her music, Sue Farrar seems to be able to say what many of us feel, a quality that many people have discovered and come to love.  In this best-selling anthem, she combines that gift with a song of true beauty - one that has found its way...

Suitable for Palm Sunday, Christ the King or Advent.  Percussion parts (BP1710A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): Hosanna to the King - percussion parts - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Hosanna to the...

Craig Courtney’s rhythmically driving Easter anthem the perfectly captures the excitement and triumph of Christ's resurrection.

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. This exuberant piece is the inaugural work in the new Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for school, community, and college choirs, edited by Dan Forrest. Commissioned by the Eastern Division of...

Piano and SATB choir unite in an enthusiastic setting of Psalm 150.  A vigorous combination of scripture and a spirited accompaniment in a fresh presentation of this well-known psalm of praise.

It is difficult to imagine a Christmas Eve Candlelight service without this beautiful carol for mixed choir. It is also appropriate for Epiphany and is, fortunately, accessible for singers and accompanists alike. It is further enhanced by the addition of...

SATB - suitable for general worship Companion products (printed copies): Fairest Lord Jesus - Hayes - complete orchestration

A 4-Hand Piano and Percussion (part included in the octavo) accompaniment sets the stage for this energetic, resolute setting of an old favorite. The setting for SATB Choir is challenging, but the surprise ending makes the extra effort worthwhile. Your...

Powerful in its simplicity, this invitational hymn by John Foley has been arranged for choir and piano by Lynda Hasseler and is especially suitable as a concert opener/processional. The piece opens with a solo voice and the dynamic builds with each verse...

German Lieder from the early Romantic period come to mind in this classical setting of a favorite hymn.  As you will hear in the recording, the violin is not so much an adornment as a musical force whose function equals the choir.  In addition,...