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...

Here’s a chance to showcase your accompanist.  Mark Hayes draws upon his considerable knowledge of classical piano repertoire to create a keyboard canvas filled with texture, color and drama.  You will find the choral writing relatively...

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...

Appropriate for Communion and Maundy Thursday.  Lyrics by Joel Nagy.  

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...

Reminiscent of Satie, this gentle anthem portrays the Last Supper complete with Christ's prophetic words concerning His death and resurrection.  Modest vocal demands make this suitable for choirs of all sizes while Mr. Nagy's long vocal phrases are...

The dramatic details of the formation of the natal star are musically depicted by composer Craig Courtney.  The function of the star is then lyrically and tenderly revealed. A challenging setting for Choir and Piano. Suitable for college choir or...

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. 

The grandeur of the opening measures, the excitement of the con vivo sections, the lyricism of the middle alleluias and the crisp, rhythmic figures of the brass and timpani make this a dynamic high point for your Easter Day service.  "Life is given,...

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.

A beautiful baritone solo begins this melancholy anthem fitting for Maundy Thursday. The text is similar to the very words uttered the night of the Last Supper and the eve of Christ's crucifixtion.

“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

With a keyboard accompaniment reminiscent of the Baroque period, this anthem is based on two verses by Pamela Martin.  The first verse takes us to Calvary where we see the crucified Savior while the second verse leads us to the empty tomb.  The...