Choral

A robust and energetic call to recount the wonders of creation and to praise the Creator of everything, great and small.  Scored for SATB Choir and Piano, it is appropriate for any occasion of worship.

Howard Helvey's impeccable attention to voice leading and exquisite sense of style are on full display in this a cappella anthem for Advent, setting Thomas Campbell text to an Early American ballad tune.

Transcribed from the TTBB collection (CC2) by the same name, this anthem is a medley chock-full of old-time favorite hymns, all with "heaven" as their theme.  The real appeal of this arrangement, though, is Mr. Helvey's ability to take smooth...

This regal, stately anthem is based on words by Jaroslaz Vajda that implore the great Builder to build the Church into a holy structure where He can dwell for eternity.  These prayerful words also become a description of what the Church is to be...

This solemn SATB anthem will bring to mind the pain and anguish Christ endured mentally as He prepared to sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world. 

TTBB.  Courtney’s hauntingly beautiful setting of this beloved carol has been refreshed, enhanced and set for TTBB, piano, optional string quartet, chimes, cymbals and timpani.  Wonderfully intense. Also available SSAA. Companion products...

In this thoughtful interpretation of Psalm 30:6 Mark Hayes paints the sunrise with all of the glorious colors of joy. Together the choir and the gorgeous piano accompaniment bring the truth of the promise of joy in the morning to life for those longing...

This Craig Courtney 3-part anthem speaks of the Holy Spirit and invites it to fill the lives of God's people. Appropraite for general worship, prayer response, or Pentecost Sunday.

A beautiful new setting of the timeless Washington Gladden text which comes to life musically with a passion appropriate to the prayer. Melody, harmony and accompaniment blend seamlessly into a dynamic whole. While uniquely suitable for Holy Week, this...

A well known text crafted into a charming 2-part anthem appropriate for Thanksgiving and general worship.  Archive edition.  Congregational songsheet (BP1364A) is available. Companion products (digital download): All Good Gifts -...

Praise resounds from every measure of this new setting of the familiar hymn for SATB choir and keyboard. From the quiet beginning to the exuberant ending, we experience a growing dynamic of text and alleluias. This anthem is suitable for any service of...

It is always a treasure to find an anthem based on a familiar scripture passage.  Lloyd Larson joins two favorite passages, Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, a tender melody and a rich accompaniment to create an anthem of hope and comfort...

Arranged by John Ness Beck in 1963 for a Carnegie Hall performance of the "Sounds of Ed Montgomery" vocal ensemble, this wonderful setting lay virtually forgotten until 1991, when it came to the attention of Beckenhorst Press and revised by Craig...

A dynamic setting of a Thanksgiving warhorse, which begins with free material based on the words of Henry William Baker and proceeds with the singing of NUN DANKET, culminating in a glorious final verse for congregation, descant and brass sextet...

Craig Courtney, SATB, 1308, Christmas, trumpet, congregation, Companion products (digital downloads): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part 

Suitable for general worship.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  An optional flute part (BP1753A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Living Water of Life - flute part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Living...

Joseph Martin’s lively Easter day anthem. The use of multimeter and a variety of textures provide both rhythmic and melodic contrast throughout. 

Karen Wilson's lovely text explores the imagery of the Lamb of God born in a manger bed while Joan Pinkston's beautiful melody carries us to the recurring refrain: "Gloria! to the newborn king."  On the last page you will literally hear the angel...

John Ness Beck has captured the essence of children's choir by combining a toe-tapping melody that any child will love to sing and paired it with the classic melody in JESUS LOVES ME. The piece rotates through unison singing and simple part-song styles...

This regal hymn of praise is a great choice for any part of the Easter season. Amy Tate Williams takes texts from Revelation and uses independent vocal lines that build in dynamics and complexity throughout the octavo.  By quoting the hymn...

Dan Forrest introduces us to a little-known text by Fanny Crosby in this lilting anthem in 6/8 meter.  This is suitable for smaller choirs but Mr. Forrest maintains interest through the use of brief a cappella sections, canon and strong unison and...

Ms. Govenor is one of the few sacred choral composers that is equally talented with words and music.  This gentle anthem is a series of questions that lead us to reliance on our Savior.  As always, her gift for melody and harmony is evident.

The use of lydian mode, hemiola, two contrasting melodies that occur simultaneously at the end of the piece and a vibrant accompaniment make this selection stand out as a truly unique Palm Sunday anthem

The beautiful, thoughtful, a cappella SATB chorus setting of the Howard Thurman text is now available arranged for SSAA Choir with piano and TTBB Choir with piano. It offers the challenge to live out the Christmas story in very practical ways. Also...

Great Palm Sunday anthem that can be learned with a minimum of rehearsal time.  This stately anthem's text by Reginald Heber is general enough to be used throughout the litugical year, but it's stately tempo lends itself perfectly to a Palm...