Choral

SATB - Celtic in style with optional flute.  Appropriate for the Christmas season.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  Flute part included in the octavo.

This paraphrase of Matthew 7:21 in a spirited setting for SATB chorus and acoustic bass is now available in a strong arrangement for TTBB and acoustic bass. Ideal for general use.  The bass part is included in the octavo. Available in other...

“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

In this dignified canticle, we implore God to transform us through our creativity, our suffering and our praise. Written by Craig Courtney for SATB choirs.

Suitable for general use, this is a powerful SATB anthem about the all-sufficiency of God.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Mark Shepperd to the catalog with this lovely setting of Katharina von Schlegel's text of comfort.  Set to a new melody, Mr. Shepperd quotes both FINDLANDIA and EVENTIDE, giving the words added texture.

SATB  A madrigal-like Easter Day octavo.  One verse of Christ the Lord, Is Risen Today appears in the middle of the piece, which can be sung by the congregation or a children's choir.  An optional trumpet part (JH543A) is available...

This spirited, rhythmic call to worship and praise with text based on Psalm 98, is suitable for any occasion, and is sure to become a favorite of choir and congregation alike. Scored for SATB Choir and piano, it is also available for SSA and TTBB. Clap...

The books of James and Jude are joined together in a text reminding us to find joy in our struggles for they provide strength and wisdom. Written for SATB choir.  Companion products (printed copies): Count It Joy - timpani

This SATB anthem begins with a tender, poignant melody before blooming into lush harmonies that illuminate a text appropriate for Lent and general worship.  Also available for 2-part mixed voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty...

SATB - A re-issue of a Beck favorite featuring All Creatures of Our God and King with congregation.

An interesting slant on the Easter story as we accompany the weary, grieving Mary to the tomb and experience her joy as she learns of a risen Christ.  This light, spirited work is written the the style of a litugical dance on swaying six-eight meter.

A lyric SATB anthem appropriate for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma

This tender Craig Courtney lullaby for SATB choir and keyboard, is perfect for Christmas Eve. It lyrically contrasts the murmurs of the stable sounds on that Holy night with the profound truths of the Incarnation. Your choir will love the gentle a...

Samuel Wesley's well-known hymn-prayer, Lead Me, Lord, is wonderfully wedged between beginning and ending material by Lloyd Larson and Mary Kay Beall. An optional text at the end of the anthem make this a perfect choice for Lent, Holy Communion or...

In this gentle anthem, Patti Drennan ingeniously weaves her own melody with the hymn tunes, RESIGNATION and BRADBURY, creating a musical mosaic surrounding the shepherd theme.  We also find rich meaning in the combination of words of J. Paul...

This SATB anthem provides both a text and melodic content that is both affirming and inspiring. 

SATB - Tom Fettke and son, David, join forces in this lyric song of faith. 

 A delightful lullaby written for choir and piano with soprano solo, and colored with glimpses into the future life of Christ, sorrow and grief, death on the cross, the grave and the glory. The complete story of the salvation plan, delicately...

For use during Advent, John Ness Beck's SATB chorus features the hymn tunes WATCHMAN, and MORNING SONG.

This beautiful setting of Pslam 32 features a rippling piano accompaniment and beautiful, flowing part-writing. Appropriate for Lenten and general services. 

Appalachian in flavor and suitable for general worship. Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  An alternate text for Pentecost is included. 2 violins, bass, mandolin or guitar and banjo parts (BP1808A) and a full...

An exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with a 4-hand accompaniment. Give a soloist and your men’s chorus the opportunity to shine in this energetic presentation. Your congregation will appreciate the lively rhythms and exciting...

Words and music combine in a sensitive exploration of the promise of renewal in nature, building to a reassuring celebration of life. Especially appropriate at the turn of the season or for services of memorial.

In the midst of our darkest hours, we call to the Lord for strength, wisdom and peace. John Ness Beck has captured this "call" through this uplifting anthem for SATB choir.