Choral

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. This exuberant piece is the inaugural work in the new Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for school, community, and college choirs, edited by Dan Forrest. Commissioned by the Eastern Division of...

Lyrics by Norman J. Clayton.  A strong statement of faith: “My hope is in the Lord who gave Himself for me”, opens and closes this anthem and becomes the sure foundation upon which both the text and the accompaniment are built. It is...

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...

An exciting anthem of praise based on Psalm 98 and incorporating HYFRYDOL and a Robert Lowry text, scored for SATB choir and keyboard with optional flute and handbells (2 octave). Suitable for any occasion of worship. Companion products (digital...

A sweet, delicate telling of the “Noel” story in a beautiful new arrangement for SATB choir, accompanied by piano and violin. The original W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols melody is incorporated into the violin interludes and in the final...

This moving anthem is a prayer to participate in the complete Easter experience, building steadily from Gethsemane to the triumphant resurrection.  SATB choral parts are within reach of the average church choir and are enhanced by the wonderful rich...

This simple anthem, using the Christina Rosettii poem, proclaims the unique person and work of Christ and, due to its references to humankind's limitations and spiritual poverty, it is appropriate for many occasions throughout the church year -...

Syncopated rhythms combine with smooth melodic lines in Craig Courtney's energetic re-telling of the traditional American folk hymn for choir and piano. The final stanza's slow crescendo leads to a final statement of assurance and conviction.

SAB - by Amy Grant and Chris Eaton, arranged by Craig Courtney.  Also available in SATB (BP1656) and SSA (BP1660).  Optional orchestral accompaniment (BP1656A) is available. This piece is not available as a digital download.  Companion...

This setting, so rich, so deep and so compelling, perfectly matches the depth of the prayer, as an ever increasing musical intensity draws us closer to full surrender. The setting is suitable for any service of worship and commitment.

This new setting of Langston Hughes’ text celebrates the joy of new life and the beauty of this earth with flowing triplets, driving rhythms, and great joy! Part of the Beckenhorst Press Concert Series, providing high-quality repertoire suitable for...

Humility and quiet fervor mark this new setting of Christ’s eternal words. It is completely different than the standard settings that we have heard so often, in that each section of the prayer is expressed in its own melodic, harmonic and textural...

A full score and parts (BP1728A), separate 3-5 octave handbell part (BP1728B) and a full performance /accompaniment compact disc (BP1728CD)  are available for this concertato that combines choir and congregation. Companion products (digital...

A compelling new setting of the familiar prayer of St. Frances of Assisi, rich in nuance and depth of emotion. Scored for SATB choir, piano and optional string quartet. Also available for SSA(A) and TTBB. Companion products (digital downloads): Make Me...

This John Ness Beck classic arrangement (CRIMOND) is warm and assuring.  It is appropriate not only during Lent, but anytime during the calendar year.

SATB.  An exciting SATB a cappella celebration of life and home going. Wonderful for All Saints Day or any service of memorial. Text by Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1845) with the arrangement based on the Early American folk melody, HALLELUJA.

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...

A competent SATB Choir and a capable pianist will love the challenge of this fresh, energetic setting of the Isaac Watts text to the tune of ELLACOMBE. The optional trumpet obbligato rounds out this powerful anthem which is perfect for any occasion of...

A gentle, yet persistent invitation to the communion table, driven by the tender, compelling piano accompaniment. An SATB setting well within the reach of the average church choir, this anthem will be a valuable addition to any choir’s repertoire...

Isaac Watts’ words of faith are given new life in this powerful setting by Dan Forrest. His use of dynamic changes, textures, meter changes and harmonic progressions create a growing sense of assurance that carries us to the final notes. Suitable...

Craig Courtney’s rhythmically driving Easter anthem the perfectly captures the excitement and triumph of Christ's resurrection.

Gloria (Movement 5 of TRINITY: Our God of Hope and Help) is an exuberant dance of praise exalting Father, Son, and Spirit, and quoting O God Our Help In Ages Past (with eventual congregational involvement as the Gloria dance continues alongside it). Your...

Experience the weight of both Gethsemane and Calvary in this poignant anthem suitable for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. A keyboard interlude incorporating “Ah, Holy Jesus” gives the worshipper time for contemplation. Scored for SATB choir...

The ST CLEMENT tune, often associated with an evening hymn, is here paired with a fresh morning hymn of praise: "Hail, holy light! The world rejoices as morning breaks and shadows fly; all nature blends her myriad voices to greet the dayspring from on...

Kenyan composer Daniel Muroki uses creative harmonies, rich piano textures, lovely countermelody and dramatic modulations to offer an effective new setting to this hymn for SATB voices and piano.