Choral

Written shortly after the founding of Beckenhorst Press, this SATB anthem is based on the second chapter of Philippians and a hymn text written by John Whittier. Appropriate for an introit, benediction, unity or any general use.  

Featuring the English translation of the traditional Ave Verum text, this SATB anthem is appropriate for the Lenten season. It features several opportunities for solo work and some challenging key exploration that will give your ensemble the opportunity...

SATB - appropriate for general use.  Text attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux.

Joy to the World (ANTIOCH) has been "dressed up" by John Ness Beck to help encourage congregation/audience participation and a sense of community between the choir and church. Beck provides a suggested performance map for each verse at the introduction...

This bouyant SATB Christmas anthem expresses the celebratory and joyous mood surrounding Christ's birth. 

Statements of Latin "Kyrie Eleison" alternate with English "Lord God have mercy" throughout this anthem. A variety of choral textures including optional soprano solo build to a high point before returning to a calm ending. Quickly and easily learned for...

Statements of Latin "Kyrie Eleison" alternate with English "Lord God have mercy" throughout this anthem. A variety of choral textures including optional soprano solo build to a high point before returning to a calm ending. Quickly and easily learned for...

Howard Helvey presents this well-known hymn in an elegant chorale-prelude style, with simple but expressive choral parts over flowing lines of counterpoint in the piano. Easily learned for the choir, but exquisitely refined and communicative! COMPANION...

Howard Helvey presents this well-known hymn in an elegant chorale-prelude style, with simple but expressive choral parts over flowing lines of counterpoint in the piano. Easily learned for the choir, but exquisitely refined and communicative! COMPANION...

Wilbur Held has created a Christmas anthem that combines numerous sonic techniques including the inclusion of a children's choir, antiphonal singing, a C-instrument obligatto part and organ accompaniment. Consider programming this piece at the end of a...

An SATB anthem with a secular text. Appropriate for general worship, interfaith services, and school concerts. 

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...

What a great opportunity to combine your youth and adult choirs in an easily-learned number for Palm Sunday!  The accompaniment is energetic, the refrain is catchy and the overall effect is exciting.

This communion hymn uses adaptive text from Exodus and John to create a narrative-like setting perfect for the breaking of the break

Conservative vocal tessituras make this SATB anthem suitable for youth and adult choirs.  The text from Matthew 7 is combined with a cappella harmonies and an Acoustic Bass part included in the octavo. Lord, Lord - TTBB

Enchant your audience with "Lullaby," a captivating new choral piece by Robert S. Cohen based on the beloved poem by Louisa May Alcott. This serene composition beautifully captures the gentle, soothing essence of Alcott's words, weaving a delicate melody...

Suitable for general worship with organ, brass and timpani accompaniment (BP1758A).  Full score and parts (BP1758A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): May Jesus Christ Be Praised! - score and parts - digital download Companion...

A striking re-texting of Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine". The much-loved hymn text "My Song is Love Unknown" fits amazingly to Faure's music, resulting in a musical meditation at the foot of the cross that will be perfect for Good Friday, communion, or...

A striking re-texting of Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine". The much-loved hymn text "My Song is Love Unknown" fits amazingly to Faure's music, resulting in a musical meditation at the foot of the cross that will be perfect for Good Friday, communion, or...

Based on the hymn tunes MILES' LANE and CORONATION and using Biblical text from Phillippians 2, John Ness Beck has created an SATB anthem appropriate for Palm Sunday, Easter, or Chist the King worship services. The multiple tonal centers and rhythmic...

Craig Courtney wraps haunting new melodic settings of Scriptures about faithful love around stirring stanzas of Fred Pratt Green's hymn, "The Church of God in Every Age," in this hymn concertato for SATB choir and organ or piano, with optional...

Craig Courtney wraps haunting new melodic settings of Scriptures about faithful love around stirring stanzas of Fred Pratt Green's hymn, "The Church of God in Every Age," in this hymn concertato for SATB choir and organ or piano, with optional...

Commissioned for the closing service of the 2025 BBC Proms at Holy Sepulchre London (the National Musicians' Church of the Church of England), Dan Forrest's new a cappella arrangement of Christina Rossetti's beloved text ranges from quiet confession to...

Amazing Grace receives a soulful treatment in this bold new setting from Tim Osiek. Your choir will love the stylistic variety combined with carefully crafted lines, and your pianist will enjoy the idiomatic piano writing. A great way to get out of the...

Trying to decide whether to have choir or congregation sing this carol in your Christmas service? Now you can have both: an optional congregational part allows audience to join the beauty of this joyful and festive setting. Effective with or without...