Choral

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 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...

German Lieder from the early Romantic period come to mind in this classical setting of a favorite hymn.  As you will hear in the recording, the violin is not so much an adornment as a musical force whose function equals the choir.  In addition,...

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.

Appropriate for general worship with piano and optional oboe (or clarinet) accompaniment, included in the octavo.

A lyric anthem for solo voice and choir for Lent or Holy Week (Good Friday).  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  Flute part included in the octavo.

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we are drawn to our Savior’s side.  Although the...

German Lieder from the early Romantic period come to mind in this classical setting of a favorite hymn.  As you will hear in the recording, the violin is not so much an adornment as a musical force whose function equals the choir.  In addition,...

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we are drawn to our Savior’s side.  Although the...

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.

Obedience, discipleship and commitment are the themes of this lesser-known spiritual.  The mood of the anthem - austere, languid and plaintive - is perfect for the Lenten season and the reference to Jesus' return to heaven certainly makes it...

Celtic in nature, this SATB anthem can be used throughout the year.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.  Flute part in the octavo.

Deborah Govenor's beautiful a cappella setting of Isaac Watts' immortal words depicting the pain and suffering of the crucified Savior.  The newly composed melody, the use of flute obbligato and impeccable vocal lines make this a great...

Simple and sensitively arranged by Howard Helvey.  The flute part is included in the octavo.

This Lenten anthem takes a classic Baroque form and combines it with text by Fanny Crosby. Perfect for educating your group on historic musical forms and stylistic choices. Companion products (digital downloads): Passacaglia of Praise - B-flat or C...

A lyric anthem for solo voice and choir for Lent or Holy Week (Good Friday).  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  Flute part included in the octavo.

Appropriate for general worship with piano and optional oboe (or clarinet) accompaniment, included in the octavo.

Simple and sensitively arranged by Howard Helvey.  The flute part is included in the octavo.

This lovely setting joins a long line of Mr. Helvey’s distinguished settings of spirituals.  Following a brief a cappella rendition of the tune, we find simple, sustained vocal lines supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment.  A...

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Rob Ellis to our choral catalog with this fine setting of "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross."  Set to a mournful tune, Isaac Watt's words take on a new meaning while the oboe comments with minor statements of the beloved...

Obedience, discipleship and commitment are the themes of this lesser-known spiritual.  The mood of the anthem - austere, languid and plaintive - is perfect for the Lenten season and the reference to Jesus' return to heaven certainly makes it...

Celtic in nature, this SATB anthem can be used throughout the year.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.  Flute part in the octavo.

This Lenten anthem takes a classic Baroque form and combines it with text by Fanny Crosby. Perfect for educating your group on historic musical forms and stylistic choices. Companion products (digital downloads): Passacaglia of Praise - B-flat or C...

This somber SATB anthem by Sue Farrar captures the essence of Christ's death. The addition of the C-Instrument (part within the score) adds a haunting solo line to the minor tonality established.