Choral

Stand with Martin Luther as he nails his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church and feel the emotion of this pivotal act in the Protestant Reformation. This stunning arrangement will make history come alive with its dramatic interpretation...

Dan Forrest's "Shalom", originally written for SATB choir as a way to share peace to one another during the pandemic and racial injustices of 2020, is here arranged for 2-part mixed chorus, with piano and optional violin.  

 "Think on these things."  A contemplative setting available in three voicings (SATB, SSA and TTBB), which combines the well-known passage from Ruth 1: 16,16 with the equally treasured verse from John 15:13.  Suitable for retirement...

Molly Ijames' colonial-style setting of this Palm Sunday hymn makes it stand out among the crowd. The addition of two flutes and drum, easily-learned vocal parts and a rhythmic piano accompaniment all combine to create its compellingly energetic mood...

Isaac Watts’ words of faith are given new life in this powerful setting by Dan Forrest. His use of dynamic changes, textures, meter changes and harmonic progressions create a growing sense of assurance that carries us to the final notes. Suitable...

It isn’t often that you find an anthem that effectively ties the Christmas and Easter seasons together.  Bill Leach leads us from the angels’ glorias in Bethlehem to our own glorias as we view the empty tomb.  Mark Hayes frames...

  Digital download. Customers must purchase the full number of copies that will be used. Minimum order 5 copies. "Think on these things."  A contemplative setting available in three voicings (SATB, SSA and TTBB), which combines the...

Surprise your congregation on Easter morning with this enthusiastic celebration of joy. The delightful PUER NOBIS tune is set with a compelling piano 4-hands and tambourine (BP1974A) accompaniment. Use it again with the alternate Advent text!  A...

Winner of the 2007 John Ness Beck Foundation award featuring an oboe obbligato.  SATB - oboe or C instrument part included in the octavo - Full score and parts for orchestra (BP1784A) available.  Also available for SSA voicing in SSA Howard...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. This exuberant piece is the inaugural work in the new Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for school, community, and college choirs, edited by Dan Forrest. Commissioned by the Eastern Division of...

It is difficult to imagine a Christmas Eve Candlelight service without this beautiful carol for mixed choir. It is also appropriate for Epiphany and is, fortunately, accessible for singers and accompanists alike. It is further enhanced by the addition of...

This Charles Wesley text, set to CHODAN, is a tender, yet emphatic statement of faith and commitment. Scored for SSA chorus with piano and optional violin (part available for purchase), this anthem is suitable for Lent, communion or general worship...

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,...

This gentle, yet urgent, song of confession and merciful forgiveness is perfect for a time of contemplation in any service of worship. This setting of the Matthew Merker tune is for SATB choir and piano with optional violin part (included in the octavo)...

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  This tender prayer, suitable for a time of contemplation and petition in any worship service, is especially appropriate for Pentecost. Beautifully set for SATB Choir and piano, it is further enhanced by an optional...

A Communion anthem featuring words by Fred Kaan set to the hymn tune ST. COLUMBA.  Optional violin part included in the octavo.  A reproduceable page for the congregation is also included in the octavo.

Violin part included with the octavo.  Give your Children’s Choir an opportunity to participate in this tender anthem quoting the traditional Swedish melody TRUGGARE KAN INGEN VARA. The children’s line may also be sung by SA unison or a...

The ancient Ubi Caritas chant is transported into the 21st century in this masterful setting for SSAA choir, slowly unfolding layer after layer of beauty, and gradually adding vocal polyphony over an ethereal piano accompaniment. Optional chamber...

SATB  Why is this Russell Nagy’s all-time best-selling anthem?  The story-telling aspect of its lyrics?  The glorious fugue in the middle section?  The refrain you find yourself humming repeatedly?  The masterful brass...

The beloved Southern Folk Hymn finds new life in this rich devotional setting, arranged for SATB Choir and Piano with optional Violin or Flute. The timely text reminds us that God hears our lament and answers with his presence even in the dark of...

The combination of handbells, cello, flowing keyboard accompaniment and seamless vocal writing creates a mood that takes this simple carol to a new level of sophistication.  Mr. Helvey's layering of the two tunes, CRADLE SONG and AWAY IN A MANGER,...

"Sing to the Lord, with a song give Him glory, Heaven will hear and join in our praise; the Father Himself singing over His children, taking delight in the anthems we raise." There is a little bit of heaven on earth when you hear this ethereal yet joyful...

An energetic arrangement, perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Scored for SATB choir with piano and optional flute, brass quintet, harp and percussion. This is an exciting proclamation of the entire Christmas message including the birth,...

In this unique anthem, the “song” becomes a metaphor for the life we have in the Spirit.  As we learn its divine rhythm and melody, God creates that song within us.  Craig Courtney has chosen the samba to reflect the flavor of 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.