Choral

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.

This arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual is just plain fun for the singer, the accompanist and, in particular, the listener.  The exuberant, joyful, unashamed declaration of God's saving grace is alternated with statements of Christ's ministry...

A versitile Palm Sunday anthem for any combination of youth and/or adult voices with piano and optional guitar/bass (included in the octavo).

One of the repertoires most beautiful spirituals, Give Me Jesus expresses the all-sufficiency of Christ in everything that life brings us.  Mr. Courtney's setting captures the simplicity of the melody by constantly varying the pianistic textures...

Job's words of hope are joined with the angels' song in the fifth chapter of Revelation to provide the foundation for this stirring anthem of praise.

This a cappella call to prayer is both tender and intense and will soon become a favorite with choir and parishioners alike. Whether at worship or in a prayer meeting, the essence of praying for each other comes to life with this simple but powerful text.

A warm, thoughtful setting of Philippians 4: 8-9 scored for SATB choir, piano and optional violin (BP2007A) and handbells (BP2007B). The scripture comes to life as the music moves with a quiet conviction toward the final, challenging “Think on...

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

Amid many settings of Christ's prayer, this new setting stands out for its artfulness without unnecessary difficulty. Careful voiceleading and accompaniment will guide your choir in this through-composed setting from its gentle opening to its dramatic...

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  This anthem is a strong statement of faith expressed in an outpouring of praise for our unchanging, steadfast God, as illustrated by a comparison of God’s provisions for the people of Israel in the Old...

An energetic, rhythmic arrangement that breathes new life into the classic hymn in this wonderful setting for SATB Choir and piano will be a favorite on multiple occasions. Lots of musical surprises add to the excitement.

Words that span the crucifixion to the resurrection for the Lenten and Easter seasons.  Words and music by Anne Barbour and Marsha Skidmore.  Arranged by Molly Ijames.

Vicki Wright has transformed the hymn-tune EVERLASTING LOVE into an SATB anthem full of quiet strength and conviction. Suitable for any general worship occassion.

SATB, folk hymn, All Saints' or general use.  Available in TTBB voicing in the collection Saints Bound for Heaven.  Also available for SSA in the collection SSA-Howard Helvey. Companion products: Saints Bound for Heaven TTBB collection SSA...

Seldom do you find such beauty in text and melody.  Frances Havergal's relitively unknown words of devotion are a perfect match to the wonderful melody written by Craig Curry, which harkens back to the early American folk tune.  The mixture of...

Howard Helvey has taken the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and transformed it into an exquisite anthem for SATB choir. The various key areas and growing melodic phrases are sure to leave this text in the heart and minds of your congregation and choir.

An emphatic statement of faith in the resurrected Lord. Scored for SATB, organ, brass quartet and timpani, this anthem puts muscle into the widely used Easter greeting He is risen! and the response, He is risen, indeed!  You won’t find a more...

This rhythmic and festive piece tells the story of Christ's notable "days" and is suitable for the Easter season, Transfiguration, Ascension or Christ the King Sunday.  Also available in SSA voicing in  the collection "SSA Craig Courtney". SSA...

A lovely new setting of the ancient text: "Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and in our hearts take up Your rest....come, Spirit, come and make us whole." Suitable for Pentecost or general worship.

Judging from sales figures, many of you enjoyed singing and directing Mr. Helvey's wonderful a cappella setting of Ride On, King Jesus.  In this fine arrangement, he moves from Palm Sunday to Pentecost by setting the well-known spiritual, Ev'ry Time...

Lenten in character, although particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

An energetic proclamation of the truth of Easter, “Christ is Risen!” is followed by a joyful telling of the Easter story in an SATB anthem accompanied by piano and optional trumpet (included in octavo.). This accessible piece is a dynamic way...

This setting of the hymn tune BEACH SPRING has several touches that give it an early American sound - simple, open harmonies, a rhythmically altered melody and the plaintive sound of the oboe, among others.  All this is perfectly matched by Richard...

Two extended unison sections open this Mozartian arrangement of hymnist John Bode's classic piece. The S(S)ATB anthems continues into very accessible part writing and features a delightful, exuberant piano accompaniment. Suitable for any general worship...