Choral

John Ness Beck displays his mastery in creating multiple musical textures as a means to evoke both celebratory and reflective moods. The addition of the brass, organ, and timpani lift the message of the voices to a new level and the climax of the piece...

Eugene Butler, SATB, archive edition, general use, Psalm 98. Companion products (digital downloads): A New Song to the Lord - Butler - violin part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): A New Song to the Lord - Butler - violin part

Contents: 2 introits- Surely the Lord Is in This Place and Christians, on This Joyful Morning; 2 prayer responses - Rest in the Lord and God, Be Merciful; 2 closing responses - God Be With You and Amen, Alleluia! SATB - archive edition - appropriate...

One of John Ness Beck's classic anthems for SATB choir. This text from Isaiah 40 makes the piece especially suitable for Good Shepherd Sunday. 

A moving statement of faith suitable for general worship.  Lyrics by Mary Kay Beall

Sue Farrar's SATB anthem for general use, prayer response or song of commitment.  

Patricia Hurlbutt, SATB, general use, 1084

We often look for music that says something in a different way, that stands out among the crowd.  We find that in Joan Pinkston’s newest addition to the catalog.  Based on Donnalynn Hess’s lovely lyrics, it tells of Christ’s...

An exquisitely crafted setting of John Keble’s beloved words appropriate for general worship.

Psalm 23 is usually approached with pastoral calm.  Mr. Nagy approaches the psalm as a rhapsody, literally bubbling over with passion and joy.  The familiar words are given new luster by Joel Nagy and cause us to consider these timeless...

This SATB anthem with organ accompaniment features text from the Psalms and is appropriate for general worship use. 

John Ness Beck has crafted an SATB anthem with text that is well-suited for the "common" listener and afflictions of every day living. Written in memory of his mother, it is truly a unique offering in the Beckenhorst catalog. 

This powerful setting of St. Denio gives your advanced ensemble to collaborate with either a small will ensemble or orchestra. John Ness Beck has taken the beloved "there is a time" text and given us a setting appropriate for general use or...

This SATB anthem features a gentle melodic line and a very comforting text reminding us we are always in the care of the Lord. Featuring optional children's or unison choir in addition to the SATB part-writing. 

Lloyd Larson has taken text from Psalm 42 to craft a lush, beautiful setting for SATB choir. 

This spirited SATB anthem features a triple meter as well as rhythmic variants that add intrest to Diane Lokensgard's text. Appropriate for any general worship service.

This SATB a cappella anthem features text from 1 Corinthians 13. The references to love make it not only appropriate for a wedding but also for an anniversary in your congregation or for mother's/father's day.

“For the Beauty of the Earth” in a lively new setting. Rhythmic verses unfold to a warm, rich arrangement of the original melody. Scored for SATB with a delightful piano accompaniment

The simplicity and relative brevity of this musical statement of faith lend a versatility that will make it suitable for many places in your church service: prayer response, benediction, Holy Communion or special music.  Lyrics by J. Paul Williams.

Intense romanticism is used to express Robert Lowry's words of utter dependence on God for peace, protection and spiritual renewal. 

This previously unpublished work was written by John Ness Beck in 1963 in response to the assassination of President Kennedy.  Written for double a cappella choir, Mr. Beck explores various choral timbres that range from reflective to majestic...

The classic Charles Wesley hymn set for SATB choir.

The wonder of Christ's sacrifice for our sins is something we will never truly understand. Janelle Clark captures this sentiment in this SATB anthem - appropriate for the weeks after Easter or any general worship. 

The addition of handbells help bring to life this Douglas Wagner SATB anthem. Scalar melodies and simple part-writing help make this charming piece accessible for any choir. 

John Carter and Mary Kay Beall have teamed up to create a setting of the hymn-tune ASH GROVE for SAB choir. The text from Psalm 100 is paired with lovely three-part writing that varies between syllabic chords and sustained countermelodies. The...