Choral

One of the repertoires most beautiful spirituals, Give Me Jesus expresses the all-sufficiency of Christ in everything that life brings us.  Mr. Courtney's setting captures the simplicity of the melody by constantly varying the pianistic textures...

Conservative vocal tessituras make this SATB anthem suitable for youth and adult choirs.  The text from Matthew 7 is combined with a cappella harmonies and an Acoustic Bass part included in the octavo. Lord, Lord - TTBB

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...

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we are drawn to our Savior’s side.  Although the...

A stunning SATB or TTBB choir and piano 4-hands setting of the George Herbert/Ralph Vaughan Williams classic, adapted and edited by Craig Courtney. The brilliant accompaniment adds to the overall impact of this wonderful piece. Particularly effective as...

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...

A steady and persistent "walking" piano accompaniment supports a new and gracefully arching melody for this hymn text, pulling it into the 21st century as it prays for a renewed and continued walk with the Savior.

It isn’t often that you find an anthem that effectively ties the Christmas and Easter seasons together.  Bill Leach leads us from the angels’ glorias in Bethlehem to our own glorias as we view the empty tomb.  Mark Hayes frames...

SATB - Alternate texts for Palm Sunday, Easter and general worship for choir, organ, brass quartet and congregation. Companion products (digital downloads): Festival Anthem on ELLACOMBE - brass quartet parts - digital download Companion products...

  Digital download. Customers must purchase the full number of copies that will be used. Minimum order 5 copies. "Think on these things."  A contemplative setting available in three voicings (SATB, SSA and TTBB), which combines the...

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

There are many occasions when we wish to express gratitude for those people in our lives who have embodied the love of Christ.  You will find this simple, sincere octavo suitable for Mother's Day, Father's Day, ordination or retirement of a pastor,...

Premiere Performance video from Salzburg Cathedral, July 2018: May be performed a cappella, or with keyboard accompaniment, or with chamber ensemble and organ, small orchestra and organ, or full orchestra. Designed to be as flexible as possible for...

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

The Beatitudes, Christ's eternal words in which He describes the character of the godly person, are encased in this gentle anthem by Craig Courtney.  Modest demands for the choir and the accompanist put this selection within reach of choirs of all...

A delicate, yet haunting piano accompaniment begins this lush SATB anthem that perfectly captures the spirit of Advent. The accessible part-writing is very effective for harmonizing a simple and beautiful melody that accentuates the text yearning for...

Perfect for any service of celebration, this stirring “Gloria” is pure praise. This dramatic setting for SATB choir, piano, optional string quartet and percussion, is also available scored for TTBB and SSAA.  There is also an optional...

A joyful SATB anthem for Palm Sunday. Errata: original printing is missing A-flats in m33 Sopranos and m44 Basses.

Mark Hayes playfully alternates duple and triple rhythm in the 6/8 meter of Hosanna  Sing a Loud Hosanna! to create an anthem that is purely infectious.  Easily learned vocal lines, a colorful text by G. Moultrie, constant interplay between...

SATB - Appropriate for Christmas services and concerts.  A full orchestral accompaniment (BP1791A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Carol of Joy - orchestral accompaniment - digital download Companion products (printed...

A gentle, pensive new setting of the familiar carol lyrics, bringing a fresh focus on the text while incorporating a contemplative interlude constructed around the treasured original. A perfect addition to a Christmas Eve service of worship. Scored for...

No Good Friday service should be complete without this classic. A powerful development of the well-known Biblical text with a rich piano accompaniment.

This powerful setting of a Christmas classic is sure to become a favorite.   Scored for TTBB chorus, piano duet, and optional string quartet (CU1033A), the strong, legato chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment to a magnificent conclusion...

Through her music, Sue Farrar seems to be able to say what many of us feel, a quality that many people have discovered and come to love.  In this best-selling anthem, she combines that gift with a song of true beauty - one that has found its way...

A moving consideration of the cross which is both meditative and intensely personal in its application.  Score with an optional French Horn line, this anthem is well within the reach of the average church choir.  While it will be a powerful...