Choral

SATB  GREENSLEEVES  Starting with a harp-like accompaniment, you will be led through fresh harmonizations to a climatic third verse filled with drama and pathos.  A TTBB setting of this same arrangement can be found in Christmas Glory!...

An SATB setting of the classic text and tune suitable for Advent or Christmas

Howard Helvey provides the Beckenhorst Press catalog with another Yuletide arrangement involving 4-hand accompaniment in this sparkling setting of the Sussex Carol.  Like it's predecessors, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day and Joseph Dearest, Joseph...

This SATB anthem by Craig Courtney takes the Christmas story and turns it inward as the singer contemplates living out the meaning of Christmas and allowing Christ to not be born in a manger, but rather in their heart. Fitting for the Christmas season...

With plenty of open fifths to invoke bagpipes, some rhythmic mutation of the melody and an accompaniment full of energy and drive, Lloyd Larson brings new luster to this infectious French carol.  If you tire of all the slow, lyric carol settings...

SATB  This extended octavo combines two of Craig Courtney’s most successful carol arrangements, Silent Night (BP1366) and O Holy Night (BP1332), either of which may be sung separately or together as a medley.  In addition, two...

A lovely setting with new music to enhance the arrangement of the traditional Austrian Carol.  Scored for SATB choir with soprano solo/soli descant and a flowing keyboard accompaniment. Accessible for the average church choir.

This rousing rendition of the traditional French/Burgundian Carol begs to be sung by an ambitious SATB choir accompanied by two capable pianists. This anthem will make an exciting festival or concert presentation, church or school, and is also suited for...

Discover the appeal of the first of Howard Helvey’s 4-hand-accompanied carol settings.  An orchestral accompaniment (BP1509A) is available. A TTBB arrangement (BP1678) is also available. Companion products (printed copies): Tomorrow...

Featuring the beloved tune NOEL NOUVELET, Howard Helvey has used his expertise as a pianist to create a rich, new arrangement of the Christmas classic that explores a variety of textures and modalities for the voice. One of the most unique...

The search for an adequate gift for the newborn Savior has been explored many times in Christmas carols and anthems.  In The Gift, the tension between our lack as finite, sinful humans and Christ's abundance as Lord of creation is evident in the...

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.

Craig Courtney has transformed Christian Rosetti's classic English poem into an aural rendering of the physical characteristics of Bethlehem. Suitable for the Christmas season.  Also available as a vocal duet in Duets for the Master (VC2).

A rousing Christmas medley for choir, organ and optional brass quartet, quintet or sextet, and timpani (BP1821A).  A full performance/accompaniment compact disc (BP1821CD) is also available. Companion products (digital downloads: Worship Christ,...

This tender, gentle lullaby recounts the narrative of the birth of the Christ child from a heavenly perspective. Scored for SATB choir and piano, it is within the reach of the average church choir and will soon become a Christmas Eve favorite.  

This beautiful SATB setting of the Catalan lullaby joins the renowned group of Howard Helvery’s 4-hand-accompanied carols that so many choirs have enjoyed.   It attains that difficult balance between simplicity and interest through a...

From the first notes of solo introduction, this beautiful lullaby grants us access to the scene in the stable on that first Christmas night. Text from the traditional Welsh carol provides a subtle reference to the holiness of the child as contrasted with...

SATB  This extended octavo combines two of Craig Courtney’s most successful carol arrangements, Silent Night (BP1366) and O Holy Night (BP1332), either of which may be sung separately or together as a medley.  In addition, two...

A sparkling, vivacious anthem for the Christmas season.  SATB and piano four-hands - Also available in TTBB (BP1782). Companion products: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (TTBB)

Are you looking for a light, fun carol arrangement to balance out all those lyric Christmas anthems in your library?  Consider this new setting by Craig Courtney written in the style of a sprightly madrigal. This a cappella setting boasts...

Based on the traditional French Carol, this stunning arrangement for SATB choir and piano 4-hands is sure to delight your choir, your accompanists and your congregation. The exciting interplay between choir and keyboard energizes the praise that builds...

Howard Helvey’s jazz setting of the well-known carol.  A complete orchestral accompaniment (BP1438A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Go, Tell It on the Mountain - orchestral accompaniment Also available in other voicings: ...

Howard Helvey once again displays his considerable talent in setting this mournful carol about the Slaughter of the Innocents.  As always, his ability to write duet accompaniment adds texture, color and interest.  Alternating between major and...

A sensitively-written Christmas SATB setting of words of great depth and inspiration.  A full orchestral accompaniment (BP1719A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Never a Brighter Star - orchestral accompaniment

This waltz-like Christmas anthem is perfect for the opening of your Christmas service or church concert.