Choral

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...

A beautiful new setting, perfectly matched to the text, scored for solo and a cappella choir with a memorable melody. It will soon be a favorite of choir and congregation alike. While perfectly suited for Good Friday, it is equally useful for any service...

An SATB anthem particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin and music by Craig Courtney.

Words that span the crucifixion to the resurrection for the Lenten and Easter seasons.  Words and music by Anne Barbour and Marsha Skidmore.  Arranged by Molly Ijames.

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.

Appropriate for Lenten or general worship.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Small but Mighty II  

Lenten in character, although particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

This setting of a Fanny Crosby favorite to an Irish folk tune arranged by John Hudson is beautiful in its simplicity. The SATB choral parts are suitable for the average church choir and they are enriched by the sensitive piano accompaniment beautifully...

An introspective anthem suitable for Lenten and general worship.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin. COMPANION PRODUCT Sacred Solos of Craig Courtney Volume 2 Low Voice PRINT | DIGITAL Medium Voice PRINT | DIGITAL High Voice PRINT | DIGITAL Virtual Choir...

A prayer text from The Book of Common Prayer, as timely today as when it was originally penned in 1662, is particularly engaging in this relaxed and soulful gospel setting. The composer offers contemporary alternatives to the ancient text without...

Howard Helvey has already established his reputation for effectively arranging spirituals for choir in his settings of "My Lord, What a Mornin'", "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "Deep River."  Suitable for the Lenten season, his latest addition to...

A rhytmic and showy SATB anthem suitable for Communion, Lent or Maundy Thursday.  Lyrics by Joel Nagy

Obedience, discipleship and commitment are the themes of this lesser-known spiritual.  The mood of the anthem - austere, languid and plaintive - is perfect for the Lenten season and the reference to Jesus' return to heaven certainly makes it...

Celtic in nature, this SATB anthem can be used throughout the year.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.  Flute part 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...

Deborah Govenor's beautiful a cappella setting of Isaac Watts' immortal words depicting the pain and suffering of the crucified Savior.  The newly composed melody, the use of flute obbligato and impeccable vocal lines make this a great...

A lovely combination of two favorite meditational hymns, Draw Me Nearer and Near to the Heart of God. Rich harmonies with a gently moving accompaniment combine to propel this setting for SATB choir and keyboard straight to the heart, making it perfect...

A contemplative hymn of reassurance scored for SATB choir and piano.  “Christ within us, Christ among us, Christ the first and Christ the last” resonates with quiet strength throughout. Lyrics by Johanna Anderson.  

The original American Folk melody takes on new significance in this stunning, deeply moving arrangement. The aching beauty in the persistent power of the promise in the text resolves in settled conviction in the final statement. It will leave the...

SATB - This anthem, originally composed for men’s chorus (BP1170), was one of John Ness Beck’s personal favorites among his own compositions.  The lyrics are based on an exquisite poem of John Donne’s concerning sin and...

This setting of a Fanny Crosby favorite to an Irish folk tune arranged by John Hudson is beautiful in its simplicity. The SATB choral parts are suitable for the average church choir and they are enriched by the sensitive piano accompaniment beautifully...

Howard Helvey has already established his reputation for effectively arranging spirituals for choir in his settings of "My Lord, What a Mornin'", "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "Deep River."  Suitable for the Lenten season, his latest addition to...

Surely the fifth and eighth chapters of the Romans epistle were in Charles Wesley's mind when he penned the words to this great hymn of the church.  Craig Courtney has taken those verses and set them in a dynamic opening of driving rhythms and mixed...

Poignant words by William J. Sparrow-Simpson set to the American hymn tune, CHARLESTOWN, and smooth part writing, fresh harmonies and flowing accompaniments combine to form an appealing Lenten octavo.  Available for SSA voicing in the SSA-Howard...

This arrangement offers a reverent and contemplative musical consideration of the Savior’s great love. The selected verses reference the highlights of Christ’s life and ministry up to and including Palm Sunday and the crucifixion. Effective...