Choral

Beckenhorst welcomes Brad Nix to our catalog with this stirring setting of Charles Dickens' aspirational text. Scored for SATB choir and piano, its comforting themes are suitable for school or church choirs:"The pure, the bright, the beautiful that...

This exciting arrangement of the familiar hymn, is challenging, yet accessible for 2-part choirs with indications provided for an alternate SATB voicing. The 4-hand piano accompaniment provides a strong, rhythmic foundation and moves the piece forward to...

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 setting of a Fanny Crosby favorite to an Irish folk tune arranged by John Hudson is beautiful in its simplicity. The SATB choral parts are suitable for the average church choir and they are enriched by the sensitive piano accompaniment beautifully...

SATB with optional flute in the octavo.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.  Appropriate for Communion and Thanksgiving.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Small but Mighty II  

Howard Helvey’s jazz setting of the well-known carol.  A complete orchestral accompaniment (BP1438A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Go, Tell It on the Mountain - orchestral accompaniment Also available in other voicings: ...

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...

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

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...

This beautiful SATB setting of the Catalan lullaby joins the renowned group of Howard Helvery’s 4-hand-accompanied carols that so many choirs have enjoyed.   It attains that difficult balance between simplicity and interest through a...

A sensitively-written Christmas SATB setting of words of great depth and inspiration.  A full orchestral accompaniment (BP1719A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Never a Brighter Star - orchestral accompaniment

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...

Surely the fifth and eighth chapters of the Romans epistle were in Charles Wesley's mind when he penned the words to this great hymn of the church.  Craig Courtney has taken those verses and set them in a dynamic opening of driving rhythms and mixed...

Seldom do you find such beauty in text and melody.  Frances Havergal's relitively unknown words of devotion are a perfect match to the wonderful melody written by Craig Curry, which harkens back to the early American folk tune.  The mixture of...

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...

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The music is deep; the text rich and profound. The...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. An introspective anthem suitable for Lenten and general worship.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.

This anthem begins with a classical setting of Psalm 33 in which God's people are characterized by the benefits of His supernatural care and leading. Then, following a brief brass introduction into DARWALL'S 148TH, the congregation is invited to stand...

The search for an adequate gift for the newborn Savior has been explored many times in Christmas carols and anthems.  In The Gift, the tension between our lack as finite, sinful humans and Christ's abundance as Lord of creation is evident in the...

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  This anthem is a strong statement of faith expressed in an outpouring of praise for our unchanging, steadfast God, as illustrated by a comparison of God’s provisions for the people of Israel in the Old...

Lenten in character, although particularly effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

Much of the appeal of Howard Helvey's writing lies in his beautifully effective accompaniments.  In Spirit of Mercy, Truth and Love, you will hear that appeal in the introductory material of the keyboard, material which is then repeated between...

The text explores the personal application of Matthew 21:12-13 and the cleansing of our own hearts as temples. Perfect for use during Lent or any other time of introspection and contemplation.  

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

Based on a little-known but beautiful Gaelic melody, Larry Shackley has captured the nuances and harmonies of Irish folk music in this lovely selection.  A simple accompaniment and a lyric obligatto instrument (BP1587A) add to it's appeal...