Choral

An opening vocal solo with melodic content similar to the blues scale helps set the mood for Boyd Bacon's SATB anthem featuring text from Matthew 28:16-20. Appropriate for Ascension Sunday or any general use. 

Lon Berry employs the ironic use of a minor key to instill a sense of intensity and pairs it with a little-known text from Zephaniah 3. The result is a showy, uplifting selection for SATB choir that is perfect both for Advent or any general worship...

It is no surprise that many of the Nagy brother's anthems are reminiscent of musical theatre due to the fact that they have collaborated on several theatrical works based on Biblical texts. This Palm Sunday anthem is no exception, with it's abundance of...

John Ness Beck has taken the classic hymn tune EBENEZER and its stirring text based on James Lowell's poem "The Present Crisis" to create an SSAATBB anthem that will both challenge and inspire your church choir. 

Charles Wesley's beloved hymn reimagined as a poignant SAB anthem in a minor key. Consider programming this more melancholy version of the text in the weeks following Easter as the congregation continues to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ's life.

The well-known Christmas lyrics of James Montgomery set to a new melody.

An Easter Day a cappella selection featuring a soloist and written in the style of a spiritual.  Lyrics by John Parker.

For mezzo-soprano solo and SATB choir.  A musical portrait of Mary as she watches her only Son crucified.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach

Five yuletide anthems transcribed for SSA by Howard Helvey.  Includes: Glory of Christmas; Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine; Love Came Down at Christmas; Sing We Now of Christmas; Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Companion products: Glory of Christmas ...

A poignant exploration of separation and the yearning for restoration of relationship with the Good Shepherd in a tender modern spiritual style by David Lantz III.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

The beloved "Coventry Carol" has its roots in 16th-century England and is named for the city in which the famous Pageant Of the Shearman and Tailors tells the story of Herod's massacre of the innocents. It has been adapted and arranged...

This jubilant SATB Christmas anthem feature both traditional Latin text and its English translation. The dance-like rhythms work nicely with the syllabic elements of the text. 

This sprightly anthem features a psalm-like text and the doxology text, each set to a different, distinct melody and each sung simultaneously at the close of the selection.  Optional handbells (BP1317A) and a brightly flowing keyboard provide...

SATB - Celtic in style with optional flute.  Appropriate for the Christmas season.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  Flute part included in the octavo.

In this dignified canticle, we implore God to transform us through our creativity, our suffering and our praise. Written by Craig Courtney for SATB choirs.

A tender lullaby with words of comfort and assurance, scored for SATB Choir and Piano and well within the range of the average church choir. Lovely at Christmas, it is also appropriate at an infant baptism or dedication. Note: First printing, mid-2020,...

Howard Helvey has taken one of Charltes Wesley's most beautiful sacred poems and submerged it is a musical atmosphere of contemplation and solitude.  Conservative vocal demands give this Lenten anthem wide usage.

Five anthems arranged for TTBB choir.  Contains: In the Sweet By-and-By; God of Our Fathers; Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Medley of the Cross(HAMBURG, NEAR THE CROSS and ST. CHRISTOPHER); Glory!(GLORY SONG, ROLL CALL and HEAVEN) Companion...

Suitable for general use, this is a powerful SATB anthem about the all-sufficiency of God.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Mark Shepperd to the catalog with this lovely setting of Katharina von Schlegel's text of comfort.  Set to a new melody, Mr. Shepperd quotes both FINDLANDIA and EVENTIDE, giving the words added texture.

SATB  A madrigal-like Easter Day octavo.  One verse of Christ the Lord, Is Risen Today appears in the middle of the piece, which can be sung by the congregation or a children's choir.  An optional trumpet part (JH543A) is available...

The books of James and Jude are joined together in a text reminding us to find joy in our struggles for they provide strength and wisdom. Written for SATB choir.  Companion products (printed copies): Count It Joy - timpani

This SATB anthem begins with a tender, poignant melody before blooming into lush harmonies that illuminate a text appropriate for Lent and general worship.  Also available for 2-part mixed voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty...

SATB - A re-issue of a Beck favorite featuring All Creatures of Our God and King with congregation.

Get your straw hats and come to the Caribbean for a party – a party of celebration.  Optional percussion and bass give this a rhythmic flair that is truly contagious.  This is a perfect Easter Day piece for your childen’s choir...