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.

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

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. 

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

A haunting penitential prayer to the risen Lord to use the power of  His victory to cause a personal resurrection in the tombs of our hearts. Suitable throughout the Lenten season and beyond.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

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...

A beautiful SATB setting of a classic spiritual.  Also available for TTBB voices in the collection Spiritual Glory! Spiritual Glory!  

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...

John Ness Beck's Come Let Us Sing, with optional three octave handbell accompaniment, for general use.

This classic Beckenhorst anthem features a very singable, lilting melody in a triple feel. Opening unison verses are then embellished with simple canonic material before splitting into accessible part-writing. 

With its rhythmic flair and catchy, syncopated melody, this song is bound to be a favorite! With both an SA and Piano (ICC4005) and an a cappella SATB (ICC5000) version, choirs of different types can enjoy this new song by Ken Berg.

Old Dan Tucker arranged by Jeff Combe is a lively SATB setting of the classic folk tune, full of playful stories about its main character. Spanning a wide musical range - from a slow, solemn verse to upbeat body percussion and vocal imitation of banjos -...

Douglas Wagner, SATB, 1126, general use, archive edition

The use of triple meter and a building ostinato pattern underlies the Christmas text and Mixolydian modal melodies. Written for SATB a cappella choir by Thomas More Scott.

Mark Sirett’s "Prayer of St. Francis" is a lyrical and heartfelt setting of the beloved prayer, available in SA (ICC4029), SAB (ICC5007), and SATB (ICC5008) voicings. Its expressive melodies and rich harmonies make it a beautiful choice for choirs...

Featuring the hymn-tunes PROMISED LAND, HEBREW CHILDREN, John Carter has created an SATB anthem for any general use as well as for All Saints' Sunday.

This arrangement of the traditional Irish song, Red is the Rose features rich harmonies and a soaring descant. It will wonderfully showcase your SATB ensemble as they sing a flowing melody and tell the story of this beloved Irish tale.

Deborah Govenor, Easter, SATB, Psalm 118, Romans 6, 1358

Philip Young, SATB, organ, general use

The song Praeconium is the centerpiece for this Joseph Roff SATB anthem. From the Great Song of Praise of the Easter Vigil this piece is sure to be a centerpiece of your Easter service. 

Boyd Bacon has crafted an SATB anthem appropriate for Palm Sunday. The optional splits in the Soprano and Tenor part as well as the frequent mode mixture make this piece a sophisticated selection for your Lenten service.  Companion products (digital...