Choral

The well-known hymn text set to a new melody, suitable for worship throughout the year.

John Ness Beck setting of the hymn-tune NEED for SATB choir. Appropriate for the Lenten season. 

John Ness Beck, SATB, 1197, archive edition, SOIUTHWELL

A lovely, powerful, classic Beckenhorst anthem for Pentecost Sunday. The a cappella texture will challenge your choir but the part-writing is well worth the work. The results are stunning. 

SATB - appropriate for Advent.  Lyrics by Trilby Carter Jordan

The traditional American melody has been given new life in this anthem by Lloyd Larson. Following a traditional introduction, the part-writing is transformed into a relaxed triple meter feel with a bluesy piano accompaniment. 

SATB - appropriate for Thanksgiving and general use.  Craig Curry has taken the beloved text of Folliott S. Pierpont and set it to an exquisite, new melody.   As always, his pianistic abilities come to the fore, beginning the anthem simply...

Written in the style of a spiritual, this a cappella number paints a powerful portrait of the Savior upon the cross of Calvary.  The sense of weight - the weight of sin, the weight of time, the weight of loneliness - is the driving force behind the...

SATB  Beginning with an a cappella melody reminiscent of palinsong, this anthem weaves the tale of the suffering Christ.  The pointed descriptions in J. M. Neale's text make this particularly vivid for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday services,...

This poignant anthem was written in memory of a young man accidentally electrocuted by a special effects device called a Jacob’s Ladder. The text by Susan Boersma is based on Genesis 28:15-18 and the musical setting paints a vivid picture of the...

A strong musical and textual statement, useful for any occasion of worship all year, but especially powerful on Christmas morning. Scored for SATB choir and piano, this new setting of a time-honored anthem of praise is suitable for the average church...

A gentle back-and-forth rhythm, reminiscent of a weaver working a loom, paints a picture of the weaving of a life of loving and faithful service. This graceful SATB setting for choir and piano is accessible for even a small choir and will be perfect on...

Inspired by Habakkuk 3:19, we are led through the wonders of nature as we follow the path God has chosen for us, a path filled with grace.  Coupled with a wonderfully singable melody, these words will have a unique impact on your choir and...

SATB - An arrangement of the French carol with a piano accompaniment which evokes birds in flight.

A neo-cleassical setting of Psalm 51, expressing our need for forgiveness and spiritual cleansing before a holy God.  Comfortable ranges and rich four-part writing make this an exellent choice for choirs of any size.

Close your eyes and allow this evocative anthem to carry you through the wonder and beauty of nature, all of which confront us with the goodness and lovingkindness of God.  The rich imagery of the text and the delicate Saite-like musical setting...

A little known, endearing Irish carol perfect for the Christmas season. 

SATB medley of 5 Christmas favorites; Joy to the World; Angels We Have Heard on High; Silent Night; O Holy Night; Good Christians All Rejoice.  Available for TTBB voicing in Christmas Glory! Also available for SSA voicing in SSA Howard Helvey...

SATB - An original composition based on I Timothy 1:17 that precedes the hymn ST. DENIO.   Solo trumpet (BP1827A) and congregation add to the celebratory effect of the anthem. Companion products (digital downloads): Immortal, Invisible -...

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Rob Ellis to our choral catalog with this fine setting of "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross."  Set to a mournful tune, Isaac Watt's words take on a new meaning while the oboe comments with minor statements of the beloved...

A stirring anthem for Palm Sunday featuring choir, piano and tambourine. The use of a minor key and a contrasting major section represent both the poignance of Christ's arrival and the joyous mood represented in scripture.

What Wondrous Love! is an extended work that is comprised of four anthems, Love One Another, May They Be One, What Wondrous Love Is This? and Go to Dark Gethsemane, which may be sung separately or together.  Mr. Larson's addition of two obbligatto...

SATB Palm Sunday anthem.  Optional trumpet part (BP1499A) available.  ST. THEODULPH.  Combines adult and children's choirs.  Companion products (digital download): All Glory, Laud and Honor - trumpet part - digital download ...

SATB - A new, energetic setting of Robert Lowry’s well-known Easter text.

A spirited declaration of praise based on the text of Psalm 103. Optional parts for violins, mandolin/guitar and bass (BP1872A) as well as a full performance accompaniment compact disc (BP1872CD) are available.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall...