Choral

A traditional African-American spiritual comes alive in an exciting setting for SATB and piano. Written for the Southern Chorale of the University of Southern Mississippi to be sung in a benefit concert in Carnegie Hall following the devastation of...

SATB - General worship.  This early American hymn has been largely unnoticed until recent years.  Now, as it is finding its way into standard hymnals, your choir has the opportunity to sing it as an anthem, characterized by rich...

A charming anthem of God's love at Christmas time.  You can use this selection with your youth choir, your adult choir or a combination of both.  You can also have your congregation join in singing O Come, All Ye Faithful, the descant to the...

A beautiful setting of Psalm 33:20,21 in a classical style by Joan Pinkston. Suitable for general worship

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...

A text by Thomas Troeger explores the mystery of the incarnation, evoking a sense of wonder at the relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Scored for SSA chorus, piano and optional cello, this beautiful setting will become a Christmas Eve favorite...

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

Lyrics quoted from the Isaac Watts text “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” provide the foundation for this delightful anthem of praise. The artful weaving of “alleluias” paints a clear picture of perpetual praise which will...

This simple SATB anthem is fitting as both a part of your general worship or as a type of benediction for any commissioning or graduation type event. The optional violin solo is included in the octavo.

Howard Helvey provides the Beckenhorst Press catalog with another Yuletide arrangement involving 4-hand accompaniment in this sparkling setting of the Sussex Carol.  Like it's predecessors, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day and Joseph Dearest, Joseph...

Appropriate for Lenten or general worship.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Small but Mighty II  

Howard Helvey offers us a new arrangement of this well-known spiritual that literally sparkles.  Passing the melody between the voices, adding slight rhythmic variations in phrases, a brief foray into a newly-composed refrain and a jazz-based...

Craig Courtney infuses new joy and life into the CWM RHONDA tune with a buoyant syncopated accompaniment. The setting gradually gains intensity, culminating in a strong final chorus, "Songs of praises I will ever give to Thee."COMPANION PRODUCTSGuide Me,...

Howard Helvey’s beautifully lyric setting of HYFRYDOL is set to Louis F. Benson’s communion text, not usually associated with this hymn tune. Your choir and congregation will love its combination of the familiar and the unexpected and the...

John Ness Beck displays his mastery in creating multiple musical textures as a means to evoke both celebratory and reflective moods. The addition of the brass, organ, and timpani lift the message of the voices to a new level and the climax of the piece...

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...

This octavo was written with the conviction that congregations not only want to hear their favorite Easter hymns - they also want to sing along.  The last page of the octavo is provided with permission to copy for congregational use, as the choir...

This jazzy arrangement of Go, Tell It on the Mountain is a fun, upbeat song that your singers will love! The unison melody is powered by an expertly written piano accompaniment and also features hand claps. You won’t want to miss out on this one!

SATB  This extended octavo combines two of Craig Courtney’s most successful carol arrangements, Silent Night (BP1366) and O Holy Night (BP1332), either of which may be sung separately or together as a medley.  In addition, two...

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...

The events leading up to the crucifixion are compared and contrasted while the repetition of the word “crucified”  reminds us of the inevitability and finality of the act. Set for SATB choir and piano, this piece will draw the...

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 edition, sold...

A beautifully lyric Christmas anthem that reaches from the manger to the empty tomb.

This beautiful new setting combines a gentle pleading with a strong reassurance in a poignant combination of a cappella and accompanied phrases set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet with Harp or String Orchestra. A marvelous addition to...

German Lieder from the early Romantic period come to mind in this classical setting of a favorite hymn.  As you will hear in the recording, the violin is not so much an adornment as a musical force whose function equals the choir.  In addition,...