Choral

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece, with Dr. Andre Thomas conducting. A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights “marching song” vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning...

SATB - Suitable for Lent, Good Friday or general use.

Experience the weight of both Gethsemane and Calvary in this poignant anthem suitable for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. A keyboard interlude incorporating “Ah, Holy Jesus” gives the worshipper time for contemplation. Scored for SATB choir...

An exquisite setting of the poignant prayer/poem by John Donne, especially appropriate at Lent or at any time of general worship.  This SATB unaccompanied setting is based on the composer's original hymn tune, CASURELLA.

A sensitive, convincing SATB arrangement of this favorite Lenten spiritual.  Optional brass quartet (BP1385A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Were You There? - brass quartet - digital download Companion products (printed...

This beautiful new setting combines a gentle pleading with a strong reassurance in a poignant combination of a cappella and accompanied phrases set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet with Harp or String Orchestra. A marvelous addition to...

This simple anthem, using the Christina Rosettii poem, proclaims the unique person and work of Christ and, due to its references to humankind's limitations and spiritual poverty, it is appropriate for many occasions throughout the church year -...

Familiar words and a new refrain in a fresh, free setting. This powerful piece will quickly become a favorite. The final words of the refrain: “The Son of God, the righteous One is crucified for me” make the piece a perfect choice for Good...

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we are drawn to our Savior’s side.  Although the...

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

No Good Friday service should be complete without this classic. A powerful development of the well-known Biblical text with a rich piano accompaniment.

German Lieder from the early Romantic period come to mind in this classical setting of a favorite hymn.  As you will hear in the recording, the violin is not so much an adornment as a musical force whose function equals the choir.  In addition,...

This gentle, yet urgent, song of confession and merciful forgiveness is perfect for a time of contemplation in any service of worship. This setting of the Matthew Merker tune is for SATB choir and piano with optional violin part (included in the octavo)...

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 new setting of the John Grape hymn.  Elvina Hall's text of the cross makes this a wonderful choice for Lent, although can be sung throughout the year because of the centrality of its doctrine.  Also available for SSAA and TTBB voices. Jesus...

A beautiful new arrangement of this old favorite complete with a new encouraging textual perspective.

The beloved Southern Folk Hymn finds new life in this rich devotional setting, arranged for SATB Choir and Piano with optional Violin or Flute. The timely text reminds us that God hears our lament and answers with his presence even in the dark of...

Worshippers will be thrilled by this stunning arrangement of the classic hymn. Its intensity builds persistently to the final declaration: “Tell how Christ, the world’s Redeemer as a victim won the day.” Set for SATB choir and piano,...

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we are drawn to our Savior’s side.  Although the...

A gentle musical unfolding of the balance between anything we could possibly offer and Christ’s supreme sacrifice. Scored for SATB chorus with piano and optional chamber orchestra (BP1964A), this piece is suitable for any occasion of worship. ...

The cross of Christ is not only a fact of history, it is also a symbol of God's saving grace, our spiritual poverty, the fulfillment of Old Testament law and the "One acquainted with grief", among other things.  Pamela Martin's beautiful text and...

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.

Listen to the oil flowing through both the melody and the harmony of this poetic telling of the story of the woman and the alabaster jar. This piece, scored for SATB Choir, Piano and Cello (part included in the octavo), is an opportunity to remember and...

The cross of Christ is not only a fact of history, it is also a symbol of God's saving grace, our spiritual poverty, the fulfillment of Old Testament law and the "One acquainted with grief", among other things.  Pamela Martin's beautiful text and...

SATB  Tom Fettke's gentle setting of verses from the 51st Psalm.  The penitential aspect of the words makes this particularly suitable for Ash Wednesday, the Lenten season and the Lord’s Supper.