Choral

A text by Thomas Troeger explores the mystery of the incarnation, evoking a sense of wonder at the relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Scored for SSA chorus, piano and optional cello, this beautiful setting will become a Christmas Eve favorite...

Prepare to be stunned by this arrangement of Charles Wesley’s beloved carol. Set for SATB choir with a brilliant piano 4-hands or organ accompaniment, it is both powerful and quietly contemplative, capturing every nuance of the text. Two brass...

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.  

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! Dan Forrest reaches into his Irish traditional music experience to pair the well-known carol with a newly composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy that you simply must hear to...

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...

This Christmas anthem for small adult choirs or youth choirs has a dreamy, ethereal quality that will lend a wonderful, contemplative mood in your Christmas services or concerts.   The descriptive quality of the piece and the use of the Latin...

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...

A transcription for men's choir of Craig Courtney’s well-known and beloved Christmas anthem. A separate flute or violin part (BP1480A) is also available, compatible with all three arrangements. Companion products: Where Shepherds Lately Knelt -...

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...

The powerful SATB setting of the classic carol has now been arranged for SSAA choir with piano 4-hands and optional string quartet or orchestral accompaniment.  The strong, legato chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment to a magnificent...

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...

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...

Now available for TTBB choir! Elaine Hagenberg's haunting arrangement of the familiar Wexford Carol choir and piano becomes increasingly rich and textured, especially with the addition of oboe, percussion and string quartet/quintet. The Christmas story...

Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German Carol as never before. Courtney’s setting for TTBB choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines “joy” and challenges the...

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 provides the Beckenhorst Press catalog with another Yuletide TTBB 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,...

All of the awe and mystery of the rhetorical question has been captured in this arrangement now available for SSAA choir, solo voice and piano or optional full orchestra. From quiet contemplation to an explosion of revelation, the listener is challenged...

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. 

Suitable for Christmas and for SA(T)B, piano (or optional harp), optional violin (BP1575A) and handbells (BP1575B).   Companion products (digital downloads): The Snow Lay on the Ground - violin part - digital download The Snow Lay on...