Choral

What a treasure we have in the historic hymns of the church and what a gift when an arranger helps us hear them in new, fresh ways!  Lloyd Larson's setting is almost Copland-esque with his use of quartal harmony, motor rhythms and stark, independent...

(Live video of Pater Noster begins at 40:00 in the second video above)Commissioned by the Cucinelli Foundation in Solomeo, Italy, this expansive 16-minute setting of The Lord's Prayer in Latin explores various textual aspects of "Our Father" as darker...

John Ness Beck's arrangement of the Christmas classic THE FIRST NOEL. The addition of the optional trumpet parts adds an extra layer of regal splendor to this beloved hymn.  Three part trumpet accompaniment: Print | Digital Download Included in:...

Written by John Ness Beck for SATB chorus featuring ST. ANNES with optional brass quintet, optional 3 (4) octave handbells, optional children's choir, and congregational participation. Companion products (digital downloads): Thou Art God! - brass...

Mr. Courtney has captured the pleading sense of this American folk hymn by moving in and out of major and minor modality.  Conservative demands on the singers and accompanist make this lovely arrangement accessible to choirs of all sizes.  Holy...

A unison anthem for Christmas with optional 2-part splits. 

A gently rippling accompaniment brings to life Harry Causey's SAB setting featuring text from Luke 1:68-70 - "Blessed be the Lord!"

This flowing, lyrical SATB setting of Psalm 147 is suitable for general worship.

SATB - general worship

An unusual contemplative anthem which ties the wonder of Bethlehem to the suffering of Golgatha. Combines RESTORATION with the composer's own text.  

Shirley Porter, SATB, 1216, archive edition,  Psalm 100, general use

Using Francis Rowley's text, Dale Peterson has created an SATB anthem appropriate for general use or Lent.

Early American folk music comes to mind in this exuberant selection characterized by open harmonies, crisp rhythms and a pentatonic melody.  Even the language employed by living poet, Duane Nichols, is reminiscent of great hymn-texts of the past...

John Ness Beck has crafted a grandious SATB setting of Deuteronomy 33 for general use and Thanksgiving. Utilizing the hymn-tune MIT FREUDEN ZART, the anthem also incorporates congregational participation, as well as various compositional techniques for...

The haunting and flowing melody of this traditional English tune is set to a rippling accompaniment emmulating wind and the stirring of the Spirit. 

A stunning arrangement of the traditional spiritual for SATB choir, piano and optional cello (BP1963A). Hauntingly beautiful. Appropriate for any time of contemplation and meditation in general worship. Companion products (digital downloads): ...

Why do we sing a "new song to the Lord"?  Because He heard our cry, drew us up from the pit and set our feet on the rock of salvation.  Donna Jo Butler does a superb job of bringing Psalm 40 to life through driving rhythms, syncopation and a...

The theme of forgiveness through the Savior's blood make this anthem particularly suitable for Holy Communion or for the Lenten season.  Mr. Helvey's ability for text-painting through dynamics, mood and the "fountain-like" figures in the keyboard...

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 SATB Christmas anthem offers a variety of contemporary flavors both in harmonic and rhythmic content. If you're looking for "something different" for your Christmastide programming, look no further.

The Catalonian Carol, LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT, delightfully arranged for SATB choir, 4-hand piano and optional flute, oboe and percussion, will be a wonderful addition to a choir repertoire. Score and parts for flute, oboe and percussion are available for...

SATB - The well-known text by Francis Havergal set to a new melody by Lloyd Larson.

Transcribed from the TTBB collection (CC2) by the same name, this anthem is a medley chock-full of old-time favorite hymns, all with "heaven" as their theme.  The real appeal of this arrangement, though, is Mr. Helvey's ability to take smooth...

Written in the style of a spiritual, this a cappella number paints a powerful portrait of the Savior upon the cross of Calvary.  The sense of weight - the weight of sin, the weight of time, the weight of loneliness - is the driving force behind the...

This unison (optional 2-part) anthem is perfect for the Lenten season as a way to include your children's choir or beginning adult ensemble.