Choral

The classic Thomas Troeger Christmas text which explores the relationship between Joseph and Jesus, set so beautifully by Dan Forrest, is now available for men’s chorus (T(T)BB), piano and optional cello (published separately). Especially...

Violin part included with the octavo.  Give your Children’s Choir an opportunity to participate in this tender anthem quoting the traditional Swedish melody TRUGGARE KAN INGEN VARA. The children’s line may also be sung by SA unison or a...

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...

Syncopated rhythms combine with smooth melodic lines in Craig Courtney's energetic re-telling of the traditional American folk hymn for choir and piano. The final stanza's slow crescendo leads to a final statement of assurance and conviction.

The first movement of Craig Courtney’s trilogy, Divine Encounter, is a song in which God invites us to receive His bounty. The first verse of Isiah 55 is expressed as a celebration rather than the meditative, lyric manner found in most settings. In...

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...

A buoyant and joyous SATB anthem for Easter Day. 

This new setting perfectly captures the excitement of Shirley Erena Murray’s wonderful text. The rhythmic piano accompaniment in the hands of a competent pianist will lift and drive the intensity of the SATB setting. Celebrate the gift of music...

A beautiful new arrangement of this old favorite complete with a new encouraging textual perspective.

The beloved Southern Folk Hymn finds new life in this rich devotional setting, arranged for SATB Choir and Piano with optional Violin or Flute. The timely text reminds us that God hears our lament and answers with his presence even in the dark of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An SATB setting of the classic text and tune suitable for Advent or Christmas

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

Howard Helvey provides the Beckenhorst Press catalog with another Yuletide arrangement involving 4-hand accompaniment in this sparkling setting of the Sussex Carol.  Like it's predecessors, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day and Joseph Dearest, Joseph...

In a time when "cheap grace" is so prevalent, this anthem comes as a refreshing statement that discipleship is costly.  Pamela Martin's text beautifully states that the Lord desires gifts of the heart: a yearning soul, a grateful attitude, and a...

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...

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.

Dan Forrest’s fourth major work continues in the vein of his previous major works, exploring profound themes of what it is to be human. the breath of life ponders the beauty - yet brevity - of human life as portrayed in a single...