Choral

A John Ness Beck classic for SSAATB choir for the Advent and Christmas season.

Lloyd Larson has captured the joy and exuberance of the Thanksgiving season with this SATB anthem. While the title implies seasonal use, it is also apporpriate for any general worship service.

Keith Ross has taken Charles Wesley's classic poem based on the book of Genesis and set it for SATB chorus, handbells (BP1304A), snare drum, and organ. Companion products (digital downloads): Wrestling Jacob - handbell part - digital download Companion...

A powerful setting of the beloved hymn, God of Our Fathers, using traditional NATIONAL HYMN hymntune the alternate text by Daniel C. Roberts. This piece is full of surprises from the a cappella opening phrase, through the 3/4 meter of the second verse...

A rich Horatius Bonar text, full of powerful statements of truth scored for mixed choir and piano in a setting  based on an English Folk Melody, adapted by Ralph Vaughan Williams and further adapted by Howard Helvey.

A youthful vigor desribes the character of Mark Hayes' new setting of Isaac Watts' immortal words.  He accomplishes this through sharp rhythms, mixed meter and a lively orchestration for brass and percussion.   Also available for...

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 new adaptation of what is considered one of Schubert’s most well-known and beloved Lieder. Also available for SSAA and TTBB choir. Also available in other voicings: An Die Musik - SSAA An Die Musik - TTBB

Vocal writing is simple, yet effective and the accompaniment carries the kind of interest and creativity that has become a signature of the arranger. 

An SATB Lenten selection that takes Christ from the manger to the cross and finally to the heavenly throne.  Lyrics by Frank Houghton.

Nathan Arnold's sensitive setting of William Featherston's well-known text.  All verses are set to a newly-composed melody except the third, which provides a brief foray into the hymn tune GORDON.  Mr. Arnold's sense of harmonic progression and...

One of the most-used Psalms in musical compositions, Caleb French’s setting stands alone. The 7/8 meter and use of tambourine bring the words alive in a new way. All of this stands in contrast to the middle section’s lyricism and exquisite...

"As the path leads through sorrow, will the Lord still be my stay? Jesus answers with His presence and makes my spirit sing, in the shadow of His wing." Lloyd Larson is at his best in this setting of Carol Hodge's comforting text, providing an accessible...

SATB - Suitable for Easter Day.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.  Full score and parts for flute, clarinet, horn, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussion and timpani (BP1741A) and an accompaniment compact disc (BP1741CD) are available. Companion products...

Beckenhorst welcomes Brad Nix to our catalog with this stirring setting of Charles Dickens' aspirational text. Scored for SATB choir and piano, its comforting themes are suitable for school or church choirs:"The pure, the bright, the beautiful that...

Fitting for general worship with piano, brass and timpani accompaniment (BP1750A).  Lyrics by Fred Pratt Green. Companion products (digital downloads): When in Our Music God Is Glorified - score and instrumental parts - digital download Companion...

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...

In this lyric SATB anthem, Mr. Larson has combined the beloved text of Charles H. Gabriel with a newly-composed melody that is singable, memorable and simple.  The themes of the cross, grace and redemption are especially meaningful during the Lenten...

The composer uses the traditional, classic hymn texts,  ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME and CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS in combination and set to the tunes of KINGSFOLD and LEONI to form a robust hymn of praise and celebration, suitable for...

A lovely piano accompaniment, quoting music attributed to Giulio Cacccini, supports an easily attainable choral setting of the traditional text “Holy Lord, Holy God of Power, Holy God of might. Heav’n and earth are full of Your glory.”...

This lovely anthem provides solid comfort and reassurance in a gentle setting. It is suitable for any occasion of contemplative worship and would be especially effective in a memorial service.

A rich Horatius Bonar text, full of powerful statements of truth scored for mixed choir and piano in a setting  based on an English Folk Melody, adapted by Ralph Vaughan Williams and further adapted by Howard Helvey.

SATB choir.  General use.

Deborah Govenor, one of the few composers that is equally gifted at writing lyrics and music, has given us a wonderful Pentecost anthem that names many of the attributes of the third Person of the Trinity: Flame, Fire, Comforter, Light, Peace, Presence...

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...