Choral

Ding! Dong! Merrily on High joins the distinctive list of Mr. Helvey's superb carol arrangements with 4-hand accompaniment.  This latest addition literally sparkles with joy.  By constantly varying harmonization, pianistic texture and part...

May be sung with keyboard accompaniment (with optional strings), or a cappella. A cappella recording: This simple yet refined setting reflects the dignity and beauty of the English cathedral style. Whether sung a cappella or with the optional...

A beautiful arrangement of the traditional Austrian Carol, “As Lately We Watched”. This gently flowing carol broadens on verse three, offering an opportunity to pull out all of the stops before  a poignant a cappella ending.  An...

A rousing Christmas opener scored for four hand piano with optional flute, oboe and percussion. Lots of dynamic interest building to an emphatic closing proclamation. A thrilling presentation with choral parts well within the reach of the average choir...

Commissioned by a church in Sioux City, Iowa, which was forced to relocate due to flooding, this lyrical anthem speaks of God’s presence with us in times of hardship.  A wonderful musical expression of comfort and courage for confirmation,...

Molly Ijames' arrangement of this newly written Christmas hymn frames the nativity story in a haunting narrative about the darkness of waiting and the coming of Christ's light. Each stanza explores different aspects and metaphors of the darkness/light...

A magical carol setting that transports the listener into Christina Rossetti's beloved Christmas text written in London (listen for the subtle hints of Big Ben!). Ethereal melodic echos eventually build to soaring vocal lines before giving way to a...

A lovely, tender hymn of praise for SATB choir and piano, celebrating the incarnation with attention to God’s desire to make all the nations one. Suitable for Christmas Eve or any other time of Christmas worship.

Beckenhorst welcomes arranger Mark Grizzard to our catalog with this driving setting of the traditional German carol. Four-hand piano and optional djembe provide incredible energy under choral parts that range from familiar melody to slow-motion...

SATB - Appropriate for Christmas services and concerts.  A full orchestral accompaniment (BP1791A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Carol of Joy - orchestral accompaniment - digital download Companion products (printed...

Part of the Beckenhorst Congregational Anthem Series, this lush setting of Silent Night from Molly Ijames works equally well as a simple SATB anthem with optional congregation, or a congregational hymn with extra beauty and choral descant. Optional flute...

A bright new arrangement of the traditional carol. Exciting rhythmic accompaniment introduces the lively first verse and chorus which contrasts a quiet, contemplative second verse and chorus. The anthem ends with a strong, dynamic invitation to...

A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose, “Christ the Savior is born”, then...

A spirited proclamation of the birth of the Savior, scored for a cappella SATB choir. Singers and worshippers alike will be caught up in the exuberance of the text and music.

Ten popular Beckenhorst Press anthems arranged for small choir by Craig Courtney.  Contains: Devotion (John Ness Beck); Every Valley (John Ness Beck); I Have Felt the Hand of God (Craig Courtney); It Is Well with My Soul (John Ness Beck);...

 This beautiful arrangement of the classic carol begins and ends with delicate simplicity building in between with a dynamic statement of the powerful third and fourth verses, including strategic a cappella sections. The truth of this wonderful...

An SSA version of Dan Forrest’s SATB arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol. Give your women’s choir an opportunity to shine with this beautiful setting.  Companion products (digital download): The First Noel - Forrest - SSA...

Douglas Byler's simple but eloquent setting of the traditional Latin text O Nata Lux boasts beautifully shaped lines and satisfying harmonies. Choral and piano parts are easily learned, providing opportunity for nuanced phrasing and deep expression. A...

A lovely, tender hymn of praise for SATB choir and piano, celebrating the incarnation with attention to God’s desire to make all the nations one. Suitable for Christmas Eve or any other time of Christmas worship.

The beautiful text, inspired by II Corinthians 8:9, was written in honor of martyred missionaries, John and Betty Stam, set to a traditional French carol and arranged for SATB choir and piano. A tender moving accompaniment and rich harmonies add up to a...

This beautiful arrangement of the traditional German carol, scored for SATB choir and optional French horn or optional brass quintet, harp, organ and percussion, is rich and warm in its harmonies and gentle rhythms. Companion products (digital...

Douglas Byler's simple but eloquent setting of the traditional Latin text O Nata Lux boasts beautifully shaped lines and satisfying harmonies. Choral and piano parts are easily learned, providing opportunity for nuanced phrasing and deep expression. A...

This arrangement of HUMILITY (1871) with the time-honored text by Edward Caswall (1858) swells with emotion in the stunning unfolding of the text. It is scored for SATB choir and piano, now also available scored for TTBB and SSAA with optional string...

A TTB re-voicing of Dan Forrest’s SATB arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol. Give your men’s choir an opportunity to shine with this beautiful setting.  Companion products (digital downloads): The First Noel - Forrest - TTB...

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