Choral

Whether your church celebrates the Ascension of Christ or not, don't overlook this engaging anthem based on Charles Wesley's text.  The joyful, neo-classical setting points to our Lord in all His glory, yet bearing the signs of suffering that have...

New to the catalog, Faye Lopez has given us a joyful song set in a neo-baroque style.  The text is rich with the attributes of God and the anthem's relative brevity provides flexibility in programming.

Written in the style of a spiritual for 8-part a cappella choir, this anthem links the Child in the manger to the Lamb on the cross.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.

The classic hymn-tune HIDING IN THEE is given new life in this SATB anthem that speaks of the peace and protection we can know and feel through our Lord and Savior. Appropriate for Lent and memorial/funeral services. 

Based on St. Thomas, this SATB anthem by John Carter features a text of adoration toward the world of our God. The addition of trumpet and pipe organ add a layer of interest and help enhance the message of the piece.

Psalm 34's reverant text has been adapted by Charles Yanarella in this lovely SATB anthem suitable for any general worship service.

Appropriate for infant baptisms, this SATB anthem is a Beckenhorst classic with text by William Blake.

Written shortly after the founding of Beckenhorst Press, this SATB anthem is based on the second chapter of Philippians and a hymn text written by John Whittier. Appropriate for an introit, benediction, unity or any general use.  

Featuring the English translation of the traditional Ave Verum text, this SATB anthem is appropriate for the Lenten season. It features several opportunities for solo work and some challenging key exploration that will give your ensemble the opportunity...

SATB - appropriate for general use.  Text attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux.

This bouyant SATB Christmas anthem expresses the celebratory and joyous mood surrounding Christ's birth. 

Wilbur Held has created a Christmas anthem that combines numerous sonic techniques including the inclusion of a children's choir, antiphonal singing, a C-instrument obligatto part and organ accompaniment. Consider programming this piece at the end of a...

An SATB anthem with a secular text. Appropriate for general worship, interfaith services, and school concerts. 

What a great opportunity to combine your youth and adult choirs in an easily-learned number for Palm Sunday!  The accompaniment is energetic, the refrain is catchy and the overall effect is exciting.

This communion hymn uses adaptive text from Exodus and John to create a narrative-like setting perfect for the breaking of the break

Based on the hymn tunes MILES' LANE and CORONATION and using Biblical text from Phillippians 2, John Ness Beck has created an SATB anthem appropriate for Palm Sunday, Easter, or Chist the King worship services. The multiple tonal centers and rhythmic...

Trying to decide whether to have choir or congregation sing this carol in your Christmas service? Now you can have both: an optional congregational part allows audience to join the beauty of this joyful and festive setting. Effective with or without...

John Ness Beck's Come Let Us Sing, with optional three octave handbell accompaniment, for general use.

This classic Beckenhorst anthem features a very singable, lilting melody in a triple feel. Opening unison verses are then embellished with simple canonic material before splitting into accessible part-writing. 

This cheerful song of praise sets portions of the beloved Psalm, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High." Jonathan Reid's experience as both a choral musician and a pianist shine brightly in this luminous anthem...

Douglas Byler's simple but eloquent setting of the traditional Latin text O Nata Lux boasts beautifully shaped lines and satisfying harmonies. Choral and piano parts are easily learned, providing opportunity for nuanced phrasing and deep expression. A...

Douglas Wagner, SATB, 1126, general use, archive edition

The use of triple meter and a building ostinato pattern underlies the Christmas text and Mixolydian modal melodies. Written for SATB a cappella choir by Thomas More Scott.

A beautiful a cappella SATB choir setting of the Christian Robert Shockley (with thanks to Mr. Fred Rogers) text, suitable for any time of contemplation and prayer. Beautiful in its simplicity and subtle urgency.

Featuring the hymn-tunes PROMISED LAND, HEBREW CHILDREN, John Carter has created an SATB anthem for any general use as well as for All Saints' Sunday.