Choral

This lyric anthem traces the Messiah’s journey from the hosannas of Palm Sunday through the Garden of Gethsemane to the Cross, making it appropriate for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or the conclusion of Palm Sunday.  As always, Lloyd...

Mr. Courtney has captured the pleading sense of this American folk hymn by moving in and out of major and minor modality.  Conservative demands on the singers and accompanist make this lovely arrangement accessible to choirs of all sizes.  Holy...

An SATB selection with a text suitable for commemoration or honoring a special group of people.

This wonderful anthem shows us that the solution to our fears and doubts is the same as the solution which confronted the shepherds' fears and doubts: the angels' song of the good news.  Weaves in Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. 

SATB - Suitable for Communion, Lent or Maundy Thursday.  Lyrics by Jan McGuire

A haunting penitential prayer to the risen Lord to use the power of  His victory to cause a personal resurrection in the tombs of our hearts. Suitable throughout the Lenten season and beyond.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

SATB secular anthem with lyrics by Christina Rosetti

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...

Written for the post-Easter season, this anthem tells the Easter story from the disciple Thomas' point of view.  Set in the style of a Jewish folk song, we hear of Thomas struggle to believe, his transformation in the Savior's presence and Christ's...

Although this anthem makes a wonderful statement of faith and purpose for your choir, the song metaphor speaks to the faith journey each of us experiences.  The sense of gratitude builds with each page of music, finally erupting ina mighty statement...

Daniel W. Whittle’s 19th century text comes to life in this powerful anthem. It contains a strong, clear challenge to the church today and will be an effective communicator of truth on any occasion. Scored for SATB, organ, and optional brass...

Jan Sanborn's Christmas SATB setting with optional flute accompaniment in the octavo. 

Charles Wesley’s immortal words set to a new, tender melody.   An SATB anthem appropriate for the Easter season and general worship.

A compelling new setting of the familiar prayer of St. Frances of Assisi, rich in nuance and depth of emotion. Scored for SATB choir, piano and optional string quartet. Also available for SSA(A) and TTBB. Companion products (digital downloads): Make Me...

We are pleased to welcome Michael Larkin to the Beckenhorst Press catalog with this simple, sensitive setting of an ancient Advent text.  How will we recognize the Messiah when He comes?  Not by any outward sign, but by the transformation He...

SATB  The Christmas season is not only a time of joy and celebration, it is also a time when we face the absence of loved ones for many reasons.  Written in memory of the composer's son, Adam, who died of leukemia at age four.  An...

With melodic quotes from the classic "Cradle Song" this SATB anthem speaks to the birth of Christ and the beginnings of a King. Appropriate for Christmas

The poignant text of Isaish 53 is set by John Carer to a beautiful melody line to create an SATB anthem perfect for the Lenten season.

Craig Courtney's setting of AURELIA uses text from I Peter and is arranged for SATB chorus. Appropriate for Reformation or general worship, it features an exuberate introduction, a rich a cappella setting of the traditional hymn, and concludes with the...

SATB - suitable for Communion or general worship

John Horman's SATB anthem appropriate for any general use. 

A tender telling of the story of the first Christmas when God came near to bring salvation. This beautiful arrangement of an old Newfoundland folk tune is especially perfect for Christmas Eve. Scored for SATB with a delicate piano accompaniment. Optional...

Few biblical texts have achieved the kind of renown that the third chapter of Ecclesiastes has.  The rhapsodic nature of the music and the recurring statement of the title words lend a poignancy to this lovely anthem.  Suitable for...

Written by John Ness Beck for SSAATB choir, the hymn tune SLANE features accompaniment by either wind band or orchestra. Companion products (printed copies): Variants on an Irish Hymn - band Variants on an Irish Hymn - orchestra

SATB - A tender yet stirring look at the gift of redemption, salvation and evangelization through the text by Isaac Watts written in 1707. This lovely setting for SATB Choir and Piano is easily accessible for the average church choir and is suitable for...