Choral

This tender melodic SATB anthem by Lloyd Larson, text by J Paul Williams, speaks to the gratitude we all feel when taking the body and bread of Christ. Perfect for communion servives of any denomination. 

The surprise entry of the four-hand accompaniment following the a cappella opening sets the stage for continuous dynamic excitement as the anthem builds in intensity with every “Glory, Hallelujah!” Now available in SATB, SSAA and TTBB...

This anthem was intentionally written to be easy to learn and sing and works well for both youth and adult choirs.  Syncopated rhythms and a strong, driving accompaniment give the anthem vitality and appeal.  The text is based on Pslam 9.

Allow yourself to be transported in miles and years with the ethereal setting for TTBB a cappella choir. The original motet is by Thomas Tallis, adapted and edited by Craig Courtney. It is at once gentle, powerful, challenging and comforting.

This 2-part Christmas anthem by Lloyd Larson combine simple harmonies and canonic part wrtiting to create a very accessible anthem for your children's choir choir or beginning adult choir. Perfect for any Christmas service.

The theme of light is interwoven throughout this gentle anthem which takes us from creation to the manger scene.  A flowing accompaniment, contemporary harmonies and a memorable refrain all contribute to the tremendous appeal of this Christmas...

Beginning with solo voice and choir, Howard Helvey leads us through a fresh arrangement of this favorite spiritual.  His unexpected harmonies, overlapping vocal phrases and a slow swing tempo change near the end demonstrate his command over this...

A regal SATB anthem, combining choir, keyboard, trumpet trio (BP1450A) and congregation.  Following a chorale-like setting of Christ's Great Commission, unison trumpets usher in a hymn based on Samuel Wolcott's text of evangelism climaxing in a...

SATB - For general worship.  It’s brevity and celebrative character make it a perfect introit anthem.

With lyrics by Johann Rist and additional lyrics by Fred Pratt Green.  The scope of this wonderful Christmas anthem broadens with each stanza, from the birth and mission of the Christ child to a celebration of the new life he has secured for those...

A simple, yet moving anthem that is rich with imagery of the sustenance which we receive from the living word. For use either at Communion or during any part of the general worship service. 

SATB - appropriate for Christmas, archive edition.  A Christmas anthem of unusual beauty, Evening Carol owes it's words, melody and setting to the talent and craftsmanship of Howard Helvey.  An ideal choice for any Christmas Eve service.

An opening vocal solo with melodic content similar to the blues scale helps set the mood for Boyd Bacon's SATB anthem featuring text from Matthew 28:16-20. Appropriate for Ascension Sunday or any general use. 

A set of downloadable resources for Hark! the Herald Angels Sing by Dan Forrest to make virtual choir video production as easy and effective as possible for your choir. (If you need a video editor, contact us for recommendations.) These kits also...

Lloyd Larson combines the variety and interest of the Mixolydian mode with a prayer-like text to create an SATB anthem perfect for prayer responses or general portions of your worship service. 

Lon Berry employs the ironic use of a minor key to instill a sense of intensity and pairs it with a little-known text from Zephaniah 3. The result is a showy, uplifting selection for SATB choir that is perfect both for Advent or any general worship...

It is no surprise that many of the Nagy brother's anthems are reminiscent of musical theatre due to the fact that they have collaborated on several theatrical works based on Biblical texts. This Palm Sunday anthem is no exception, with it's abundance of...

John Ness Beck has taken the classic hymn tune EBENEZER and its stirring text based on James Lowell's poem "The Present Crisis" to create an SSAATBB anthem that will both challenge and inspire your church choir. 

Charles Wesley's beloved hymn reimagined as a poignant SAB anthem in a minor key. Consider programming this more melancholy version of the text in the weeks following Easter as the congregation continues to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ's life.

The well-known Christmas lyrics of James Montgomery set to a new melody.

An Easter Day a cappella selection featuring a soloist and written in the style of a spiritual.  Lyrics by John Parker.

For mezzo-soprano solo and SATB choir.  A musical portrait of Mary as she watches her only Son crucified.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach

Five yuletide anthems transcribed for SSA by Howard Helvey.  Includes: Glory of Christmas; Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine; Love Came Down at Christmas; Sing We Now of Christmas; Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Companion products: Glory of Christmas ...

“Think on these things.” A contemplative setting, available in 3 voicings, which combines the well-known passage from Ruth 1: 16,16 with the equally treasured verse from John 15:13. Suitable for retirement celebrations, funeral...

Arranged by John Ness Beck in 1963 for a Carnegie Hall performance of the "Sounds of Ed Montgomery" vocal ensemble, this wonderful setting lay virtually forgotten until 1991, when it came to the attention of Beckenhorst Press and revised by Craig...

A poignant exploration of separation and the yearning for restoration of relationship with the Good Shepherd in a tender modern spiritual style by David Lantz III.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

The beloved "Coventry Carol" has its roots in 16th-century England and is named for the city in which the famous Pageant Of the Shearman and Tailors tells the story of Herod's massacre of the innocents. It has been adapted and arranged...

This jubilant SATB Christmas anthem feature both traditional Latin text and its English translation. The dance-like rhythms work nicely with the syllabic elements of the text. 

Now available for SSAA voices! The first movement of Craig Courtney's trilogy, Divine Encounter, is a song in which God invites us to receive His bounty. The first verse of Isaiah 55 is expressed as a celebration rather than the meditative, lyric manner...

This sprightly anthem features a psalm-like text and the doxology text, each set to a different, distinct melody and each sung simultaneously at the close of the selection.  Optional handbells (BP1317A) and a brightly flowing keyboard provide...

This book contains: 1) An overview and philosophy of Harmony in Sequence. 2) 50 Choral Octavos listed in Harmonic Sequence. 3) 275 suggested choral repertoire songs for developing part singing. 4) Over 100 pages of reproducible sight reading, theory, and...

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...

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...

Many will be the times that this anthem blesses and enriches a service of worship. This lovely new setting for SATB Choir and Piano is strong and resolute while at the same time tender and submissive. Use it often.

“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

Add a string quartet to this joyful arrangement of a well-known hymn set for SATB and piano, and the result is a classical setting that will forever live as a favorite for your choir and congregation alike. The imperative “Rejoice” is felt...

Based on John Ellerton's sacred poem which takes us from Bethlehem to the cross and beyond into eternity where Christ is forever worshipped with the Father and the Spirit. This SATB setting is appropriate for many occassions and festival Sundays.

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.

John Ness Beck has taken the book of John and adapted it into a charming SATB anthem appropriarte for general use, Lent and Holy Communion.  

Howard Helvey has taken one of Charltes Wesley's most beautiful sacred poems and submerged it is a musical atmosphere of contemplation and solitude.  Conservative vocal demands give this Lenten anthem wide usage.

Five anthems arranged for TTBB choir.  Contains: In the Sweet By-and-By; God of Our Fathers; Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Medley of the Cross(HAMBURG, NEAR THE CROSS and ST. CHRISTOPHER); Glory!(GLORY SONG, ROLL CALL and HEAVEN) Companion...

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

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...

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...

A tender lullaby with words of comfort and assurance, scored for SATB Choir and Piano and well within the range of the average church choir. Lovely at Christmas, it is also appropriate at an infant baptism or dedication. Note: First printing, mid-2020,...

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

Downloadable (PDF) educational curriculum for BP2248 We Shall Overcome (arr. Shelton Ridge Love). Written by Dr. Jamie Hillman and Dr. Dan Forrest. Includes composer/lyricist bios, questions for reflection and discussion about the text and music, and...

Get your straw hats and come to the Caribbean for a party – a party of celebration.  Optional percussion and bass give this a rhythmic flair that is truly contagious.  This is a perfect Easter Day piece for your childen’s choir...

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

A  J. Paul Williams text in a pensive setting appropriate for any church choir. Scored for SATB and Keyboard, the piece is perfect for Good Friday and is equally useful for times of general worship when the cross and the sacrifice are being...

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...

This Lenten anthem takes a classic Baroque form and combines it with text by Fanny Crosby. Perfect for educating your group on historic musical forms and stylistic choices. Companion products (digital downloads): Passacaglia of Praise - B-flat or C...

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...

Newly revoiced for Treble Choirs, this majestic setting of Charles Wesley's text “Ye Servants of God”, combined with resounding echoes of "Worthy the Lamb" provides a deeply moving experience suitable for Easter, Ascension, and general worship.COMPANION...

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...

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

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.

Now available for TTBB voices! This regal, stately second movement of Craig Courtney's trilogy, Divine Encounter, is based on Micah 6:6-8. As we partake of God's bounty, our gratitude urges us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to serve God and...

With a melody built around the triad and the use of canon, this energetic Easter anthem becomes a perfect teaching tool for youth choir.  In addition, Mr. Nagy has ingeniously combined bell-like figures and harmony in the keyboard with a handbell...

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

Lloyd Larson has given both the children's choir and the beginning adult choir the ability to flexibly combine any number and gender of voices to create an anthem appropriate for the Christmas season. 

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.

This stunning new arrangement of one of our most treasured Christmas Carols, now available in TTBB arrangement, offers a poignant musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem. The gentle scoring for TTBB choir and piano is well within the range of...

This jubilant anthem by Lloyd Larson is suitable for 2-part youth or adult choir/ Consider using this anthem as a teaching tool for developing techniques to sing in parts and partner song-styles. 

Reminiscent of a folk ballad, this anthem tells the story of two disciples’ journey to Jerusalem and the Stranger they encountered along the way.  This is a perfect selection for the Sundays following Easter as we contemplate the blessings of...

A fresh arrangement of BROTHER JAMES’ AIR for SATB Choir and keyboard ready for any occasion.  A tender, quiet beginning with gentle, flowing accompaniment broadens as it approaches the final emphatic statement.

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

A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights “marching song” vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning and emotion to the notes sung. From the distant beginning to the powerful final statement, this arrangement...

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

A setting of John 3:16, 17 for SATB choir and piano.  Also available for SAB choir (BP1912) and for 2-Part choir (BP1916). Companion products (printed copies): Eternal Life 2-part Eternal Life SAB

This unison anthem (with descant) provides your children's choir the opportunity to be part of the Easter service. The rhythmic piano part combines with a joyous text to create a wonderful musical experience for both ensemble and listener. 

One of Russell Nagy's many gifts is his ability to write meaningful, effective music for children's choir.  His latest addition to that genre is Late at Night Long Ago, a simple, lyric nocturne for unison choir which tells the Christmas...

A set of downloadable resources for Like a River In My Soul by Tim Osiek to make virtual choir video production as easy and effective as possible for your choir. (If you need a video editor, contact us for recommendations.) These kits also provide...

Rev. John Hunter's book "Devotional Services" serves as the structure and basis for this SATB anthem for the Thanksgiving season. Using the hymn-tune NUN DANKET, John Ness Beck creates a glorious harmonic experience by using organ and trumpets to echo...

 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...

A gentle joining of some favorite Good Friday Hymns, including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross and Beneath the Cross of Jesus. Companion products: Glory! TTBB collection

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.

The retirement of a pastor, senior graduation and a dedication to a much-loved parishioner are just a few of the circumstances suitable for this wonderful setting bassed on the first chapter of Phillipians.  This lovely expression of gratitude and...

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. 

How might someone from a Caribbean island sing about the wonder of the Savior's birth?  Russell Nagy answers that question with a melody, harmony, rhythm and instrumentation indigenous to the sunny islands.  Written in SAB voicing, it is a...

For SATB choir by Harry Causey featuring text from Psalm 69 with optional handbells.  Companion products (digital downloads): This Will Please the Lord - handbell part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): This Will Please the...

Craig Courtney’s best-selling setting of NICAE, suitable for the entire church year.  String quartet accompaniment available. Companion products (digital downloads): Thou Art Holy - SATB - string quartet - digital download Companion products...

A lyrical SSAA setting with gentle piano accompaniment. Suitable for services of commitment or commissioning. Also available for SATB choir. Available in other voicings: To Live His Song - SATB

A refreshingly joyful and sprightly anthem.  Set in six-eight meter, this anthem explores the many Biblical names and prohetic roles of the Christ Child.  Most appealing is the halleluia refrain which contains parallel suspensions in the voices...

How refreshing to find an alternative to the usual lyric, contemplative offerings for the Lenten season!  Arranged in gospel style, the words and melody of Elisha Hoffman take on new meaning in Lloyd Larson's effective setting.  Midway through...

All of the awe and mystery of the rhetorical question has been captured in this arrangement now available for TTBB choir, solo voice and piano or optional full orchestra. From quiet contemplation to an explosion of revelation, the listener is challenged...

Lloyd Larson has used text from Psalm 66 to craft a very accessible piece for SATB choir. The canonic sections combined with simple part-writing make this an ideal piece for beginning adult choir and is suitable for multiple occassions. 

Craig Courtney plumbs the depths of Christina Rosetti poetry to craft this challenging and thought-provoking musical setting. Wonderful anytime of the year, but particularly during the Lenten season.

Digital Download version (PDF) of the fourth movement of Dan Forrest’s new LUX: The Dawn From On High, now available as a stand-alone octavo in SSAA voicing. Its infectious rhythmic energy, soaring vocal lines, and sparkling accompaniment will...

An anthem in African style for general worship with an alternate text for Christmas.  Lyrics by John Parker.   Percussion (BP1761A) is the only accompaniment. Companion products (digital downloads): Glory Hallelu! - percussion parts -...

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...

(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 arrangment of the Christmas classic THE FIRST NOEL. The addition of the optional trumpet parts adds an extra layer of regalness to this beloved hymn.  Companion products (digital downloads): The First Noel - trumpet parts - digital...

Craig Courtney takes us on a powerful musical journey using the strong text of the familiar hymn set to the modal melody of the Sacred Harp tune LOVINGKINDNESS. Experience this hymn in an entirely new way and rediscover the enormity of the sacrifice as...

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 - SATB An Die Musik - TTBB

J. Paul Williams’ words lead us from Gethsemane to Calvary and the tomb as we consider Christ’s sacrifice for our sins.  Larry Shackley creates a pensive mood through rich, modal harmony and an improvisatory accompaniment.  The...

A beautiful, compelling piano accompaniment begins this tender setting of the Robert Browning text. Quiet, conditional statements become a profession of faith as they open into the power of the promise that “the everlasting arms my life surround...

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

Featuring winds, brass and percussion (BP1814A) and suitable for Palm Sunday and general worship.  An accompaniment compact disc (BP1814CD) is available. SATB - Lyrics by Susan Bental Boersma. Companion products (digital downloads): ...

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

A beautiful setting of the Frances Havergal's text by composer Craig Courtney. Suitable for any general use, this SATB anthem reminds us of the importance of servitutde and the amazing work Christ can do through us.

"Think on these things."  A contemplative setting available in three voicings (SATB, SSA and TTBB), which combines the well-known passage from Ruth 1: 16,16 with the equally treasured verse from John 15:13.  Suitable for retirement...

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

SATB - general worship

A reflective anthem suitable for general worship.  SATB  Lyrics by Herb Frombach.

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.

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): ...

Written by Clayton Lloyd Moore for SAB choir for general use.

This waltz-like Christmas anthem is perfect for the opening of your Christmas service or church concert. 

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.

Howard Helvey once again displays his considerable talent in setting this mournful carol about the Slaughter of the Innocents.  As always, his ability to write duet accompaniment adds texture, color and interest.  Alternating between major and...

A festive of the text from Psalm 146 that your children's choir will love. Consider programming it as part of your Sunday school themes or Bible school. The conservative range is able to be taught quickly and the repetition allows for young ensembles to...

A beautiful, compelling piano accompaniment begins this tender setting of the Robert Browning text. Quiet, conditional statements become a profession of faith as they open into the power of the promise that “the everlasting arms my life surround...

Accompaniment track for Grace by Mark Hayes. Companion products (printed copies): Grace - SATB Grace - SSAA Grace - TTBB

An exciting SATB setting with a strong, rhythmic accompaniment, offering a wonderful opportunity for a strong soloist. Based on the Isaiah 52:8-10 prophesy.  Suitable for any occasion, but particularly effective for Advent.   Also...

Available for either 2-part treble (ICC1007) or 4-part treble (ICC1008), this upbeat and fun arrangement is sure to be a hit with your choir!  This Irish folksong comes to life with a spirited accompaniment and well-written (optional)...

A regal anthem suitable for the Easter season and general worship.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  An optional full score and parts for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani and percussion (BP1845A) is available, as well as a full...

A time-honored text comes to life in this passionate setting for SATB Choir and Piano. Both beautiful and powerful in the telling of the story of salvation, placing the cross and the Crucified “in our hearts forever.” Suitable for any...

A rich text by Frederick Brodie MacNutt set to the composer’s original hymn tune, TUPELO and scored for SATB Choir and Organ. A marvelous festival setting, perfect for Easter Sunday and a wonderful addition to any time of worship and praise.

A thoughtful lullaby to the newborn Messiah with the emphasis on the fulfillment of the promise. The piano interludes incorporating the CRADLE SONG between the verses are especially effective. Score for SATB choir and piano, this anthem is perfect for...

Boyd Bacon has constructed an SATB anthem using the familiar LOBE DEN HERREN with quotes from Psalm 103 and Psalm 150. The trumpet trio (parts included in the octavo), combines with organ to add to the celebratory feel or the piece.

SATB - based on STILLE NACHT by Franz Gruber and Prelude in C by J. S. Bach.  Appropriate for Christmas.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty  

An a cappella SSAATTBB arrangement of this delightful carol. A spectacular program piece for the college/university choir or an exciting challenge for the capable church choir.

This charming Christmas anthem, written by Harry Causey for SATB choir, encapsulates the miracle of Christ's birth. 

Philip Young's SATB anthem is arragned here for memorial/funeral services and features a brass quintet. Companion products (digital downloads): Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - brass - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Swing Low, Sweet...

A fresh, new setting of the familiar hymn celebrating the cleansing blood of the Savior. A gentle proclamation of faith building in strength to “I’ll sing Thy power to save!” Useful throughout the church calendar year.

An uplifting text to keep hope alive in hard times is set to a beautiful, lyrical melody in this original song by Darla Eshelman. This song will provide opportunities for deeper conversations and community building in your ensemble!

The words of Pamela Martin lead us through three scenes centered around the Upper Room. In the first scene, we find the Savior washing the disciples' feet and serving them the meal that foreshadows the cross. In the second scene, we gaze from the Upper...

SATB - 13 Choral etudes for Advent. 

A new setting of the John Grape hymn.  Elvina Hall's text of the cross makes this a wonderful choice for Lent, although can be sung throughout the year because of the centrality of its doctrine.  Also available for SSAA and TTBB voices. Jesus...

This somber SATB anthem by Sue Farrar captures the essence of Christ's death. The addition of the C-Instrument (part within the score) adds a haunting solo line to the minor tonality established. 

A yearning anthem of devotion that can enrich any service or sacred concert through its heart-felt words and lovely melody.

The desire to see Christmas through the eyes of a child drives this best-selling selection by the late John Ness Beck. Companion products: SSA-John Ness Beck

An energetic medley SATB arrangement of ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR and NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT for Thanksgiving celebrations.

A classic in our catalog, this SATB arrangement is perfect for Pentecost or general use. 

A lyric, SATB anthem based on Psalm 139 appropriate for general worship, the Lord’s Supper or as a prayer response.  Lyrics by Joy Sherman.

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...

Craig Courtney plumbs the depths of Christina Rosetti poetry to craft this challenging and thought-provoking musical setting. Wonderful anytime of the year, but particularly during the Lenten season.

SATB, best selling anthem, appropiriate for general use.  Psalm 127.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Companion products: Small but Mighty II

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. 

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

This tender Christmas lullaby is set for SATB choir by Michael Jothen and employs the use of a variety of accidentals to add interest and color. The limited splits in the men's voicing makes this an ideal piece for a beginning youth or adult choir. 

Lyricist J. Paul Williams combines mutliple Christ references to create a text painting a holistic picture of our loving creator. The bouyan piano accompaniment and varied choral parts combine to create a setting that is indeed perfect for any general...

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...

Composed by Craig Courtney and quoting text from Psalm 126, this piece features an optional C instrument and is appropriate for general use. Companion products (digital downloads): We Are Glad - C instrument part - digital download Companion products...

Dale Peterson, two-part, Christmas, children, archive

A descriptive anthem effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by John Parker.  The flute part is in the octavo. 

A sparkling, vivacious anthem for the Christmas season.  SATB and piano four-hands - Also available in TTBB (BP1782). Companion products: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (TTBB)

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

Michael Jothen has taken a well-written melody for the Christmas season and paired it with four handbells and flute to create a sort of "Christmas trio" that will be sure to add variety to your Christmas service.

The familiar text set to a new tune and arranged in blues style. Appropriate for general worship. 

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): ...

 SATB.  Lyrics by Reginald Heber and Joel Nagy.  Appropriate for Palm Sunday with optional snare drum part available. Companion products (digital downloads): Make Way - snare drum - digital download Companion products (printed copies): ...

Slow, layered vocal phrasing and quiet dynamics are incorporated in this serene setting of Christ’s eternal words of comfort.  The music gathers forces in the middle of the anthem when our Lord acknowledges the reality of tribulation and His...

David Schwoebel has allowed us to hear Dorothy Thrupp's famous words in a fresh way by setting them to a new melody that captures the heart cry of her text.  An especially appealing feature of his anthem is that the chorus of his new melody and the...

A set of downloadable resources for See Amid the Winter's Snow by Dan Forrest to make virtual choir video production as easy and effective as possible for your choir. (If you need a video editor, contact us for recommendations.) These kits also...

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...

Written by John Carter and Mary Kay Beall, this unison piece is perfect for introducing children's choir to the FUNction of the spiritual. Companion products: Ticket to the Promised Land 2-part

This SATB chorus setting is appropriate for general worship and features lyrics by Pamela Martin.

This is a yuletide selection that allows you to pull out all the stops.  Opening with a mighty fanfare, the anthem leads us through several favorite carols before closing with congregational singing.  Mr. Larson’s masterful accompaniment...

This original song by Lee Saville-Iksic is exquisite with its beautiful melody, syncopated rhythm, and inviting text. All the elements of this song join together to create a memorable experience for both singers and audiences. Optional body percussion is...

This original song by Lee Saville-Iksic is exquisite with its beautiful melody, syncopated rhythm, and inviting text. All the elements of this song join together to create a memorable experience for both singers and audiences. Optional body percussion is...

Digital download. Customers must purchase the full number of copies that will be used. Minimum order 5 copies. An energetic, rhythmic arrangement that breathes new life into the classic hymn in this wonderful setting for SATB Choir and piano will be...

Craig Courtney’s dynamic setting of George Elvey’s beloved Thanksgiving hymn.  Optional brass quartet (BP1401A), the addition of congregation and a soaring descant in the final verse make this a festival anthem that is sure to become an...

Carl Nygard has created an SATB anthem appropriate for general use with themes of world peace. Based on Impromptu #3 Franz Schubert

 Jay Althouse provides us with a sturdy, straightforward anthem with modest vocal demands.  It's words of devotion and adoration make it adaptable to the entire church year.

Digital download. Customers must purchase the full number of copies that will be used. Minimum order 5 copies.  SATB - By joining Jesus Christ Is Risen Today and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Lloyd Larson gives a new dimension to both Easter hymn...

An exciting SATB musical presentation of the Matthew 5:13-16 portion of the Sermon on the Mount. Scored for piano and handbells. Companion products (digital downloads): Let Your Light Shine! - handbell part - digital download Companion products...

A dance-like 6/8 meter, a catchy melody and a text which praises the second Person of the Trinity. SATB, optional 2-3 octave handbells (BP1399A).  Companion products (digital downloads): Make a Joyful Noise - handbell part - digital download ...

Now revoiced for TTBB Choirs! Piano and voices combine in floating melodic lines and resonant harmonies, lending an ethereal quality to this delightful piece in the Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for school, community, and college choirs, edited by Dan...

A joyful setting of the treasured Fanny Crosby hymn to the tune BEACH SPRING, set for SATB Choir and Piano. The gentle rhythm moves us forward and the creative interludes offer a musical picture of the joy of the journey and the confidence in the Leader...

The appeal in the lovely anthem lies in its simple sincerity.  Few composers have a gift for writing both words and music, but Deborah Dresie does both equally well and her genuine faith shines through both.  The nature of the text and relative...

This personal, plaintive prayerful setting of GUIDE ME O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH brings a new dimension to familiar words. It is scored for TTBB choir, piano and optional string quartet. This product is currently only available as digital only. Companion...

A simplistic, yet delightful two part anthem by Michael Jothen for children's choir. Perfect for any joyous occassion.

Once again, Howard Helvey has demonstrated his unique gift for setting traditional spirituals for choir.  His accompaniment is uncluttered, his part-writing is pure and the slow "blues" tempo perfectly reflect the melancholy of the lyrics. ...

This charming familiar melody is set for 2-part choir by Douglas Wagner. Appropriate for any general use. 

Two exciting settings of Craig Courtney's classic arrangement of All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (SATB-BP1800), now voiced for a cappella TTBB (BP1915) and for SSAA (BP1917), with clapping and hand drum. You will find endless opportunities...

This upbeat tango is full of flair and fun! You may know this timeless melody by Brazilian composer Zequinha de Abreu, but with Mark Fish’s new English text, a furious piano accompaniment, and excellently written SSA parts, you’ll be hearing the song in...

“Together we sing. Together we dream of better days to come to all!” This beautifully written choral anthem invites us all to strive for unity and make the world a better place. The shift from singing the verses in a minor key to a chorus in a Major key...

A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights “marching song” vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning and emotion to the notes sung. From the distant beginning to the powerful final statement, this arrangement...

A beautiful, compelling piano accompaniment begins this tender setting of the Robert Browning text. Quiet, conditional statements become a profession of faith as they open into the power of the promise that “the everlasting arms my life surround...

Michael Jothen, 1101, unison, flute, general use, Thanksgiving

From A Fit of Carroll, this secular SSA anthem is a setting of the classic poem by the highly-regarded author. 

SATB - An anthem for general worship that features brass and percussion, particularly effective as an introit. Companion products (digital downloads): Praise the Everlasting King! - score and parts - digital download Companion products (printed...

A thoughtful setting of Habakkuk 3:16-19, reminding us to rejoice in the Lord through all of life’s circumstances. The strength of the text is foundational to the strength of the setting, resolutely bringing the listener to a place of commitment...

An SATB chorus piece based on Wisdom of Solomon 15:3

Sue Farrar has crafted a lilting, children's anthem that offers flexibility as a unison anthem, while offering a second and third part that may be added for more advanced ensembles. Consider using this piece to introduce your young choirs to part singing...

This big anthem for SATB Choir, Keyboard and optional Flute, Harp, Brass Quartet and Percussion, celebrates the mission and purpose of the church. Perfect as a festival or concert piece. A full performance/accompaniment compact disc is available for...

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...

The surprise entry of the four-hand accompaniment following the a cappella opening sets the stage for continuous dynamic excitement as the anthem builds in intensity with every “Glory, Hallelujah!” Now available in SATB, SSAA and TTBB...

From Ingall's Christian Harmony plubished in 1805 comes the basis for this John Carter SATB hymn. The text speaks of adoration for the Divine and the music is conceived in a way that makes it singable for any level of four-part ensembles. Suitable for...

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! Dan Forrest reaches into his Irish traditional music experience to pair the well-known carol with a newly composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy that you simply must hear to...

Virtual Choir audio tracks for My Country, 'Tis Of Thee Choral Version or Vocal Solo version. (Original live premiere video, performed by the US Air Force Academy Wind Ensemble:) Virtual Choir Accompaniment Product includes these audio...

The minimal part writing in this jubilant song of worship makes it an easy anthem for church choirs with limited time and experience. The rhythmic, driving, piano accompaniment will have your congregations toes tapping as they reflect on a spirit of...

A tender telling of the story of the first Christmas when God came near to bring salvation. This beautiful arrangement of an old Newfoundland folk tune is especially perfect for Christmas Eve. Scored for SATB with a delicate piano accompaniment. Optional...

Diane Lokensgard has caputred the excitment of the Christmas season in this unison anthem for Children's choir. The piece continues to add layers of percussion, trumpet, and handbells to the already charming melody line. The text and instrumental part...