Choral

This lovely setting joins a long line of Mr. Helvey’s distinguished settings of spirituals.  Following a brief a cappella rendition of the tune, we find simple, sustained vocal lines supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment.  A...

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,...

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...

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...

A mystical presentation based on Rev. 21:5, offering the listener the opportunity to "step by faith" into the company of those who, from the beginning of time, have heard and believed the promise that God is making all things new.  This truth is...

Surprise your congregation on Easter morning with this enthusiastic celebration of joy. The delightful PUER NOBIS tune is set with a compelling piano 4-hands and tambourine (BP1974A) accompaniment. Use it again with the alternate Advent text!  A...

SATB - A regal anthem effective for Easter, Ascension, Transfiguration and Christ the King Sunday.  Piano four-hand accompaniment.

This strong anthem of faith and hope with optional solo lines is now available scored for TTBB or SSAA. The text is based on selected verses of Psalm 56 and gives a powerful testimony to the assurance that all of life is in God’s mighty hand. ...

A setting of Psalm 27 appropriate for general worship.

This powerful TTBB  a cappella arrangement will bring every crowd to its feet. Keep it at the ready for any occasion when the National Anthem could and should be sung. Also available SSAA. Available in other voicings: The Star-Spangled Banner...

Here we find a Christmas anthem written for the nineties, when our lives are often harried, frantic and anxious.  This simple song beckons us away from the "tyranny of the urgent" to a quiet, humble birth in Bethlehem, to angels' glorias and to a...

Like a musical sunrise, this anthem begins with the dark, somber strains of "O Sons and Daughter of the King" and then explodes in a mighty statement of "The Strife Is O'er."  An unexpectedly prayerful, a cappella rendition of "Thine Is The Glory"...

The Catalonian Carol, LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT, delightfully arranged for SATB choir, 4-hand piano and optional flute, oboe and percussion, will be a wonderful addition to a choir repertoire. Score and parts for flute, oboe and percussion are available for...

A treasured Advent hymn is reborn in this haunting setting, now available for TTBB chorus with piano and optional cello. The integrity and strength of the text is beautifully developed, moving steadily to its compelling conclusion.COMPANION PRODUCTSO...

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 transcription for men's choir of Craig Courtney’s well-known and beloved Christmas anthem. A separate flute or violin part (BP1480A) is also available, compatible with all three arrangements. Companion products: Where Shepherds Lately Knelt -...

The voices open with a hauntingly simple statement of the words, "let this mind be in you" and that statement becomes a motif which recurs throughout this powerful anthem.  Let the centrality and profound doctrine of this biblical passage come alive...

Mark Hayes best-selling anthem in the Beckenhorst catalog set for SATB (BP1402), SSAA (BP1598) and TTBB BP1599). An orchestration for all three voicings is also available (BP1402A).  Companion products (digital downloads): Grace - accompaniment...

Skillful blending of quotes of the beloved hymntune with a new melody provide an anthem of passionate devotion to Christ. Mark Hayes' colorful piano textures and figurations support resonant choral parts for a deeply satisfying experience for choir and...

SATB - This anthem, originally composed for men’s chorus (BP1170), was one of John Ness Beck’s personal favorites among his own compositions.  The lyrics are based on an exquisite poem of John Donne’s concerning sin and...

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 - SSAA An Die Musik - TTBB

The well-loved words of comfort of Jeremiah 29 come to life in David Schwoebel’s sensitive, poignant new melody. This anthem will be particularly effective during times of loss in congregant’s lives and in the life of your church.

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

A warm, thoughtful setting of Philippians 4: 8-9 scored for SATB choir, piano and optional violin (BP2007A) and handbells (BP2007B). The scripture comes to life as the music moves with a quiet conviction toward the final, challenging “Think on...

This setting of the hymn tune BEACH SPRING has several touches that give it an early American sound - simple, open harmonies, a rhythmically altered melody and the plaintive sound of the oboe, among others.  All this is perfectly matched by Richard...