Choral

This John Ness Beck classic arrangement (CRIMOND) is warm and assuring.  It is appropriate not only during Lent, but anytime during the calendar year.

Beckenhorst welcomes Wesley Peters to our catalog with this wonderfully catchy sea-shanty-inspired setting of John Newton text: "Be gone, unbelief, my Savior is near....with Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm." Optional percussion parts (snare...

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...

 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...

This thoughtful, poetic consideration of life through the seasons is wonderfully suited for times of contemplation and prayer. Scored for SATB chorus and piano, it is beautifully enhanced with the addition of the optional string quartet. Companion...

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);...

A stately, neo-Baroque anthem that incorporates many of the different statements in Isaiah 53, sometimes simultaneously. All choirs will find this easy to learn due to the ease and limited ranges of the vocal parts. The stylistic authenticity is enhanced...

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.

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...

A tender celebration of the gift and the Giver of music. This contemplative setting offers comfort and encouragement. Voiced for SATB Choir, piano and cello (part included in the octavo), it acknowledges the power of music with gratitude to the One who...

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...

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 time-honored favorite comes to life in a brand new way in this rich new arrangement of the well-known and beloved hymn by Charlotte Elliott. It brims with earnest dedication as it moves from the gentle presentation of the first verse through skillful...

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...

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,...

SAB - by Amy Grant and Chris Eaton, arranged by Craig Courtney. Also available in SATB (BP1656) and SAB (BP1664). Optional orchestral accompaniment (BP1656A) is available. This piece is not available as a digital download...

A dynamic arrangement of the classic carol set for SATB (also SSAA and TTBB) chorus with an exciting four-hand piano and optional violin and percussion accompaniment. This setting begins with delicate angel voices as though from the edge of heaven,...

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.

A thought-provoking retelling of the story of the Magi quotes KINGS OF THE ORIENT by John H. Hopkins, with text based on Matthew 2:1-12. It is well within the reach of the typical church choir.

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...

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...

A gentle musical unfolding of the balance between anything we could possibly offer and Christ’s supreme sacrifice. Scored for SATB chorus with piano and optional chamber orchestra (BP1964A), this piece is suitable for any occasion of worship. ...

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.

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 time-honored favorite comes to life in a brand new way in this rich new arrangement of the well-known and beloved hymn by Charlotte Elliott. It brims with earnest dedication as it moves from the gentle presentation of the first verse through...