Choral

Written in the style of a spiritual, this a cappella number paints a powerful portrait of the Savior upon the cross of Calvary.  The sense of weight - the weight of sin, the weight of time, the weight of loneliness - is the driving force behind the...

Lenten in character, although particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

SATB  Beginning with an a cappella melody reminiscent of palinsong, this anthem weaves the tale of the suffering Christ.  The pointed descriptions in J. M. Neale's text make this particularly vivid for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday services,...

An 1837 poem by Scottish poet Robert Murray McCheyne, beautifully set to the tune REDHEAD. There is quiet strength in the simplicity of style and in the persistent contemplation of the value of God’s great and perfect gifts. Easily accessible by...

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...

What Wondrous Love! is an extended work that is comprised of four anthems, Love One Another, May They Be One, What Wondrous Love Is This? and Go to Dark Gethsemane, which may be sung separately or together.  Mr. Larson's addition of two obbligatto...

An SATB anthem particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin and music by Craig Courtney.

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression. The Agnus Dei looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Its Latin text, with some English, is appropriate in both concert and worship settings. May be performed with...

In this lyric SATB anthem, Mr. Larson has combined the beloved text of Charles H. Gabriel with a newly-composed melody that is singable, memorable and simple.  The themes of the cross, grace and redemption are especially meaningful during the Lenten...

For the last several years, Lloyd Larson has provided us with a Lenten anthem which begins with newly composed material and ends with a well-known hymn.   Now Mr. Larson has taken the timeless words of Isaiah 53, set them with pathos and drama...

An expressive, prayerful SATB anthem perfect for Lent, Good Friday, Holy Communion and general worship.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

Randy Edwards continues his a cappella series with choral etudes for Holy Week.  It offers selections for Palm Sunday, Easter and Tenebrae services (CS4B) complete with narration.  Optional brass, percussion (CS4A) and cello...

Experience the beloved hymn, And Can It Be, in a wonderful new SATB and piano setting. The tender, flowing accompaniment under a simple melody line gives rise to thoughtful consideration of the first two verses. Key changes lead through more emphatic...

In Jewish histroy, the Jubilee was a year-long celebration held every fifty years in which all bondsmen were freed, mortgaged land was returned to the original owner and land was left fallow.  in Charles Wesley's powerful text, the jubilee becomes a...

J. Paul Williams’ words lead us from Gethsemane to Calvary and the tomb as we consider Christ’s sacrifice for our sins.  Larry Shackley creates a pensive mood through rich, modal harmony and an improvisatory accompaniment.  The...

 This haunting SATB anthem is appropriate for either general and Lenten services and tells of the sacrifice and cost of Christ's love. 

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...

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

SATB  As the choir sings the words of J. Paul Williams, a scene unfolds before our eyes of the Savior mocked, scorned and crucified.  Lloyd Larson's mournful melody finally fades into the chorlae, O Sacred Head Now Wounded.

Ruth Artman has crafted a two-part/children's piece that is reminiscent of a tender lullaby. Suitable for baptism or general use. With optional handbells in the octavo. 

SATB - Suitable for Lenten or general worship.

SATB - general worship.  Brass sextet and percussion (BP1609A) are available.  Regal statements of praise, lyric calls to worship and a mighty rendition of LOBE DEN HERREN which includes congregation make this anthem a welcome choice for...

Amazing Grace receives a soulful treatment in this bold new setting from Tim Osiek. Your choir will love the stylistic variety combined with carefully crafted lines, and your pianist will enjoy the idiomatic piano writing. A great way to get out of the...

John Carter has captured the spirit of the Lenten season with this SATB spiritual featuring text from Isaiah 53:7.

SATB - The well-known text by Francis Havergal set to a new melody by Lloyd Larson.