Choral

"You make a shelter of Yourself, my dwelling place, my home; a refuge in the wilderness, a shelter of shalom. Lead me home, lead me home, lead me home at last to you.” Craig Courtney’s setting poignantly communicates Pamela Stewart’s...

"Awake our souls to sing once more the songs that long have silent been..." Jonathan Cook's text finds a poignant and rich musical setting from Craig Courtney in this anthem for SATB chorus and piano, suitable for general worship or comfort and healing...

Marianne Forman once again finds a fresh way to present a familiar hymn, this time by using unexpected meter and rhythms to let phrases of NUN DANKET float in and gradually establish themselves. The ensuing stanzas continue to build in texture and...

Marianne Forman's powerful new setting of this beloved hymn begins with a plaintive motive in optional solo unaccompanied strings. A new melody for the text slowly unfolds before eventually combining with the existing hymntune for a glorious final...

This soulful setting of original text by Tom Trenney invokes a gospel music tradition, "preaching" its text through declamation and bluesy harmonies: "God wouldn't bring you this far to leave you; no height nor depth nor anything else can separate us...

A new setting of Isaac Watts' venerable text, "I Sing the Mighty Power of God", for SATB chorus with piano and optional brass quintet/percussion (BP2029A). Commissioned for the 2014 Texas Choral Director's Association convention.  Companion products...

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

This a cappella setting of the familiar sacred text from the Sarum Primer provides a quiet personal reflection in Howard Helvey's elegant cathedral style. As always, careful attention to detail and voiceleading are hallmarks of Howard's work. May be sung...

A simple new tune for the familiar hymn text grows in its layers and impact as the piece unfolds to a soaring high point, providing an inspiring view of God’s creation and His sovereignty over the world.COMPANION PRODUCTSThis Is My Father's World -...

A faith-building anthem with scriptural themes all culminating with the admonition to not be afraid. Scored for SATB with a solo line. Well within the reach of the average church choir.

This SAB anthem freqently employs the use of the lowered seventh scale degree to add an interesting melodic flavor. While it is written for SAB choir, the majority of the anthem is sung in unison. The simple part-writing and canons on the last two pages...

The promises of the Twenty-Third Psalm text come to life in this deep but tender setting as it moves through the strong statement of faith for this life through the development of the beautiful musical picture of life eternal. Companion products (digital...

New words by the composer committing to praise even through times of difficulty are set to the lovely Scottish LOCH LOMOND folksong. "...When questions I spin echo answerless within, even then, still I sing, Alleluia...". Your worship will be deeper and...

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 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.

  Experience this powerful hymn as never before in this captivating arrangement. The traditional Irish melody comes to life as its origin is affirmed and developed in the harmonies and the piano accompaniment until the thought-provoking ending. Set...

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 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 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...

PDF Download of TTBB choir voicing with piano. Currently only available as a digital product. Also available for SATB choir let me listen - SATB or SSAA choir let me listen - SSAA. COMPANION PRODUCTS let me listen - accompaniment track - digital...

Dan Forrest's three settings of "Hallelujah Psalms" (for SATB choir and piano) range from invigorating to deeply touching to dancing for joy! Each movement begins and ends with the statement "Hallelu Yah", just as the three Psalms do. Optional...

Craig Courtney sets words from Psalm 33 for SATB choir and piano with optional flute or violin. Text including "the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord" is then painted by floating instrumental quotes of LASST UNS ERFREUEN, before the anthem closes...

Gentle piano gestures underscore a new melody for the traditional spiritual's words of comfort and assurance: "He's got the whole world in His hands." Choir and audience alike will be assured of God's comfort, love, and protection by this folk-like...

Craig Courtney's setting adapts portions of Psalm 16: "Keep me safe, O my God, for you are my refuge." Beautifully arching lines float over flowing piano accompaniment in this heartfelt prayer for God's protection and care, turning to affirmation and...

“Together we sing. Together we dream of better days to come to all!” This beautifully written choral anthem invites us all to strive for unity and make the world a better place. The shift from singing the verses in a minor key to a chorus in a Major key...