Choral

Add a string quartet to this joyful arrangement of a well-known hymn set for SATB and piano, and the result is a classical setting that will forever live as a favorite for your choir and congregation alike. The imperative “Rejoice” is felt...

All of the awe and mystery of the rhetorical question has been captured in this arrangement for SATB choir, solo voice and piano. From quiet contemplation to an explosion ofrevelation, the listener is challenged to come face-to-face with the implications...

Easter morning will begin with strong celebration when the congregation and SATB choir join the organ and optional brass quintet (2 trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba or bass trombone) and timpani in this powerful hymn concertato.  Companion...

"Do you not know? Have you not heard Who spoke you into being with a word? That Word ensures forevermore: the Everlasting God, He is the Lord." Pamela Stewart's text brings Isaiah 40 to life to modern ears, and Craig Courtney's musical setting is deeply...

Marianne Forman once again finds a fresh way to present a familiar hymn, this time by using unexpected meter and rhythms to let phrases of NUN DANKET float in and gradually establish themselves. The ensuing stanzas continue to build in texture and...

A  text by Thomas Troeger explores the mystery of the Incarnation, evoking a sense of wonder at the relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Scored for SATB chorus, piano and optional cello, this beautiful setting will become a Christmas Eve favorite...

A haunting and soulful treatment of the well-known spiritual. The choral writing is refined yet simple, and instrumental echoes of "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" add further depth of expression. Optional instrumental solo (cello, violin, or...

A contemplative arrangement of the well-known and beloved hymn set for SATB choir and piano with an optional cello line (cello part included in the octavo). Suitable for any service of worship and especially effective during Lent.

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. This tender and comforting work is a “passing of peace” as its simple yet elegant melody washes over the listener, gently unfolding its text with increasing texture:...

A haunting, thoughtful setting of the French Canadian melody with the ancient words of the Huron Carol. The congregation will learn to love this as much as the choir does as it becomes part of your Christmas tradition. It is scored for SATB choir and...

This glorious arrangement of the treasured original is scored for mixed choir and piano. A cappella sections are seamlessly woven into the fabric of voices in combination with exquisite accompaniment. There will be countless opportunities to program and...

Here is a concert-ready arrangement of the contemporary classic with the flexibility to be performed with or without piano. The string accompaniment provides another option either as strings alone with choir or as solo instruments to add texture to the...

A beautiful, thoughtful arrangement of a hymn textually rich in theological truth.  The SATB choral parts develop in increasing complexity, including a warm a cappella section, combining seamlessly with the gentle piano accompaniment and violin...

With text based on Psalm 46:10, this Mary McDonald anthem offers the tender admonition to be still and know that I am God balanced with the quiet promise of the gift of peace. Scored for SATB with piano accompaniment, this beautiful anthem is well within...

"You make a shelter of Yourself, my dwelling place, my home; a refuge in the wilderness, a shelter of shalom. Lead me home, lead me home, lead me home at last to you.” Craig Courtney’s setting poignantly communicates Pamela Stewart’s...

A classical take on the Getty/Townend hymn from new South Korean composer and pianist Sunmin Kim. Rich harmonies, sweeping lines, and dramatic piano writing give this setting a symphonic feel as it works toward its climactic stanza: "O grant me wisdom...

The mark of a successful hymn arrangement is that it provides an opportunity to experience something familiar in an unfamiliar way.  Dan Forrest begins with a beautifully evocative piano motif and, by pairing it with the hymntune, creates a truly...

How would a child sing the mighty statement of faith found in the 19th chapter of Job?  This anthem, written in memory of eleven-year-old Janna Miller, is imbued with the sincerity and simplicity of child-like faith.  The well-known Old...

Lyrics by Norman J. Clayton.  A strong statement of faith: “My hope is in the Lord who gave Himself for me”, opens and closes this anthem and becomes the sure foundation upon which both the text and the accompaniment are built. It is...

This beautiful setting of the familiar SOFTLY AND TENDERLY is full of rich, pleading solo melody supported by warm, stirring choral development. Scored for SATB choir and piano with full score and parts for small string ensemble and oboe available for...

LUX: The Dawn From On High, is a 35 minute, 5-movement work for chorus (with three accompaniment size options). This masterwork encompasses ancient chant, shimmering light, unconditional love, heavenly joy, and deep peace in its setting of five texts...

A Virtual Choir Kit is available for this piece. We welcome Elaine Hagenberg to the Beckenhorst catalog with this beautiful arrangement of a traditional Shaker hymn for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. Perfect as a warm, affirmative...

Marianne Forman's skill at writing elegant music for smaller choirs shines brightly in this new tune for the traditional hymn text. SA(T)B voicing makes this anthem effective yet accessible for choirs of any size.

This energetic, rhythmic anthem is a wonderful, festive opener for any Christmas celebration, whether in a worship or a concert setting. Scored for SATB choir, keyboard and optional handbell choir and drum parts (drum parts included in the octavo),...

The fourth movement of Dan Forrest’s new LUX: The Dawn From On High is now available as a stand-alone octavo. Its infectious rhythmic energy, soaring vocal lines, and sparkling accompaniment will bring joy to your choir and audience alike, at...