Choral

Twila Paris has written and performed some of the most enduring contemporary songs of our day.  How Beautiful is possibly her most widely known.  Her moving lyrics take us from the Upper Room to Calvary, speaking of Christ’s forgiveness...

Worshippers will be thrilled by this stunning arrangement of the classic hymn. Its intensity builds persistently to the final declaration: “Tell how Christ, the world’s Redeemer as a victim won the day.” Set for SATB choir and piano,...

A time-honored text comes to life in this passionate setting for SATB Choir and Piano. Both beautiful and powerful in the telling of the story of salvation, placing the cross and the Crucified “in our hearts forever.” Suitable for any...

Energy and power characterize this song of victory from first note to last.  Optional timpani and brass quartet (JH519A) add to its sense of drama while the relative ease of the vocal lines make it accessible to all choirs.  This dynamic...

Effective for Palm Sunday.  Optional percussion part included in the octavo

In times of grief and sorrow, God's love, peace, and mercy act to sustain us during our losses. This SATB anthem, based on an excerpt in Jeremiah, reflects that message through song. 

David Lantz’s guitar-like accompaniment, the predominance of open fifths and simple, open harmonies create a selection reminiscent of early American folk song while John Parker’s lyrics contrast hope with supplication.  Relative vocal...

Lloyd Larson has added his own lyrics and melody to the sacred poetry of Horatius Bonar and Gustav Holst’s THAXTED tune, resulting in an anthem of regal beauty. A congregational part allows those gathered in worship to add their voices in praise...

This beautiful, tender arrangement of the traditional Spiritual offers an opportunity to hear and consider the text in a new way.  Scored for SATB choir and piano accompaniment, it is well within the reach of the average church choir and is suitable...

An SATB, best selling anthem. The very singable melody is treated with simplistic compositional techniques that give the beginning four-part choir the chance to succeed. Also available for 2-part mixed voices in the collection Small but Mighty...

During the procession section of this Palm Sunday anthem, each section of the choir enters singing a different phrase from the nineteenth chapter of Luke.  As musical forces and dynamics are added there is a growing sense of excitement that is...

This adaptation of a beloved classic is full of glory and majesty, from the dramatic opening measures to the final refrain with descant. A wonderful opportunity for an SATB choir and the congregation to join forces with a small ensemble or full orchestra...

A tender prayer to the God of all comfort that He who sees and cares for each sparrow will lovingly care for us, His own children. Lyrics by Jonathan Cook.  The flute or violin part is included in the octavo.

This octavo contains three of the church’s favorite Easter hymns, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, The Strife Is O’er and I Know That My Redeemer Lives, in three mighty settings for choir and congregation.  Optional brass, percussion...

An arrangement of the Albert L. Peace music by Ryan Murphy.  An alternate organ accompaniment and an optional orchestral accompaniment are available. Companion products (digital downloads): O Love That Will Not Let Me Go - Murphy - orchestral...

A magnificent centerpiece for the celebration of Easter. Howard Helvey brings ancient text to life in this powerful setting for SATB choir, organ, brass quintet and timpani (BP2006A) incorporating the original hymn tune KITTREDGE. Companion products...

Mary McDonald has taken the beloved words of Ruth 1:16-17 and given us a simple but beautiful setting. The addition of a cello obbligato (part included in choral score) enhances its beauty even more. Suitable as an expression of commitment in any church...

A stunning SATB choir and piano 4-hands setting of the George Herbert/Ralph Vaughan Williams classic, transcribed and edited by Craig Courtney. The brilliant accompaniment adds to the overall impact of this wonderful piece. Particularly effective as a...

The opening solo may fool you into thinking that a traditional arrangement is in store.  Once the men begin their syncopated ostinato, though, you’ll quickly discover that this is not your typical arrangement.  Craig Courtney takes...

The cross of Christ is not only a fact of history, it is also a symbol of God's saving grace, our spiritual poverty, the fulfillment of Old Testament law and the "One acquainted with grief", among other things.  Pamela Martin's beautiful text and...

SATB  Tom Fettke's gentle setting of verses from the 51st Psalm.  The penitential aspect of the words makes this particularly suitable for Ash Wednesday, the Lenten season and the Lord’s Supper.

An SATB anthem particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin and music by Craig Courtney.

Fannie Crosby, whose story as a blind hymnist has inspired composers worldwide, penned the text for this SATB anthem. Never before has this particular text been set to music. It provides an answer to discipleship we all work to model on a daily...

The words of Henry Alford are a perfect choice for the Sundays following Easter when we consider the road to Emmaus, the doubting Thomas and the Ascension of Christ.  As this lovely selection expresses, one day we will see the risen Savior face to...

A steady and persistent "walking" piano accompaniment supports a new and gracefully arching melody for this hymn text, pulling it into the 21st century as it prays for a renewed and continued walk with the Savior.