Choral

SATB  Give Thanks to God takes us through a typical day - morning, midday and evening, each with its own mood and activities - and shows us taht, no matter what the circumstances, we can choose to offer thanksgiving and praise.  You will hear...

Now Is the Time is an empowering anthem for SSA (ICC1081) or SA (ICC1080) ensembles by Leeann Starkey. The song’s text declares "We lift up our voice, let the whole world hear us, listen to the power of love breaking through fear.” With accessible...

Exuberant, joyful and uplifting are just a few of the adjectives that can be used to describe Jay Althouse’s new addition to the Beckenhorst Press catalog.  Syncopation and relative ease of vocal writing make this particularly apropos for...

The Moon by Robert S. Cohen, with text by Ronald W. Cadmus, is the reflective second piece in the Celestial Trilogy (ICC3012/ICC3013) for SSAA (ICC4042) or SATB (ICC5017) voices. This slower, lyrical work captures the mystery and beauty of the moon’s...

John Ness Beck's beautfiul choral selection for SSATB choir features a text perfect for any general worship service.  Companion products: SSA-John Ness Beck Meditation (The Quiet Heart) handbell

An uplifting and empowering piece by John Ness Beck featuring text from I Corinthians, Romans 5, and the hymn-tune LANCASHIRE. The congregation participation, brass quartet, timpani, and stirring organ accompaniment add another layer of joyous melodies...

A stirring arrangement of the well-known hymn (ALL IS WELL) including a thoughtful new setting of verse three. Arranged for SATB with piano, brass and percussion. Companion products (digital downloads): Renew Your Church - full score and parts - digital...

Winner of Honorable Mention in the 2020 King's Singers New Music Prize, Marianne Forman's sparkling music sets James Weldon Johnson's text about singing through adversity: "...and if the way grows darker still, shadowed by Sorrow's somber wingwith...

This spirited, rhythmic call to worship and praise with text based on Psalm 98, is suitable for any occasion, and is sure to become a favorite of choir and congregation alike. Scored for SATB Choir and piano, it is also available for SSA and TTBB. Clap...

A reflective anthem suitable for general worship.  SATB  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.

A gentle piano accompaniment flows under a thoughtful text based on Psalm 65, gradually building in strength to support the strong reassurance that our prayers are raised to a God who hears. Scored for SATB choir and piano.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.

SATB - A contemporary setting of the beloved hymn with brass and percussion (BP1785A).  A full performance/accomapniment compact disc (BP1785CD) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Mighty Fortress - brass quintet and...

This beautiful new setting of the Fanny Crosby favorite, “Blessed Assurance” offers a new perspective on the familiar hymn. Scored for SATB choir, the optional violin. or C-instrument (part included in the octavo) obbligato and flowing...

A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights “marching song” vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning and emotion to the notes sung. From the distant beginning to the powerful final statement, this arrangement...

Michael Jothen, 1101, unison, flute, general use, Thanksgiving

Beautiful in its simplicity, this SATB and piano setting, with its rich harmonies and relaxed style, speaks both comfort and hope. Well within the range of the average church choir and also available for TTBB choir in the collection GLORY! (CC2)

A bright, spirited setting of Psalm 92:1-2,4 for SATB choir, piano and optional brass quintet/timpani (BP1959A). Includes musical quotes of NUN DANKET (Now Thank We All Our God). A powerful way to begin a service of thanksgiving or any other occasion of...

The well-known hymn text set to a new melody, suitable for worship throughout the year.

John Ness Beck setting of the hymn-tune NEED for SATB choir. Appropriate for the Lenten season. 

This 2-part piece features a playful accompaniment part and retells the story of Noah and the Ark. Written by Mary Kay Beall and Suzanne Patterson.

John Ness Beck, SATB, 1197, archive edition, SOIUTHWELL

A lovely, powerful, classic Beckenhorst anthem for Pentecost Sunday. The a cappella texture will challenge your choir but the part-writing is well worth the work. The results are stunning. 

The traditional American melody has been given new life in this anthem by Lloyd Larson. Following a traditional introduction, the part-writing is transformed into a relaxed triple meter feel with a bluesy piano accompaniment. 

Assertive syncopated rhythms add energy and joy to this new setting of of the traditional Henry Lyte text. Cast in rondo form, the refrains gather intensity throughout the piece, culminating in joyful proclamation, "Praise the everlasting King!". For...

SATB - appropriate for Thanksgiving and general use.  Craig Curry has taken the beloved text of Folliott S. Pierpont and set it to an exquisite, new melody.   As always, his pianistic abilities come to the fore, beginning the anthem simply...