Choral

An S(S)ATB anthem by Craig Courtney for the intermediate to advanced ensemble. 

Craig Courtney's setting of the national anthem begins as a quiet fantasia and gradually gathers dynamics and textures ending in a mighty conclusion.  This arrangement is also created to provide various options for the performers.  The first...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece, with Dr. Andre Thomas conducting. A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights “marching song” vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning...

This short but soaring Amen can be sung a cappella or accompanied with the included simple piano part. Try it as a benediction, a choral reflection, or as a short farewell to close a sacred concert. Composers Note "I’ve always loved choral pieces...

Add a string quartet to this joyful arrangement of a well-known hymn and the result is a classical setting that will forever be a favorite for your choir and congregation alike. The imperative “Rejoice” is felt not only in the text but in the...

This wonderful arrangement of the old gospel favorite by Albert E. Bramley will both please and delight your congregation. A challenging, exciting yet accessible 4-hand accompaniment will be a great treat for your more accomplished musicians and will...

Listen to the oil flowing through both the melody and the harmony of this poetic telling of the story of the woman and the alabaster jar. This piece, scored for SATB Choir, Piano and Cello (part included in the octavo), is an opportunity to remember and...

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...

Kyle Pederson's simple yet heartfelt new melody for this traditional Irish blessing will resonate with your choir as well as your audience. Additional text by the composer adds depth to the already-lovely text: "May you know grace and mercy; may you...

A best selling anthem full of power and majesty. A separate flute part (BP1403A) is available for Courtney’s arrangement of Dan Schutte's contemporary song of commitment.   Companion products (digital copies): Here I Am, Lord -...

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

Once again, Deborah Govenor demonstrates her ability to write material suitable for youth and adult choirs.  Vocal demands are modest yet interesting through the use of canon and descant.  The words based on the Psalms are suitable for general...

SATB, best selling anthem, appropiriate for general use.  Psalm 127.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Companion products: Small but Mighty II

The combination of handbells, cello, flowing keyboard accompaniment and seamless vocal writing creates a mood that takes this simple carol to a new level of sophistication.  Mr. Helvey's layering of the two tunes, CRADLE SONG and AWAY IN A MANGER,...

Scriptural text and music combine in a tender yet insistent pleading of the Savior to “come” and find rest in Him. The rich and warm accompaniment is enhanced with a beautiful solo cello line (included). This wonderful anthem is now available...

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...

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...

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

This well-known hymn becomes a powerful call to praise in this arrangement for SATB choir with a driving, rhythmic piano 4-hand accompaniment. The intensity builds from start to finish. Two capable pianists are necessary to support the choir in this...

An energetic, rhythmic arrangement of the perennial Easter favorite, ODE TO JOY. Scored for SATB choir, keyboard and optional trumpet.  Larson has taken a classic and has shaken it up just enough to add excitement while maintaining the integrity of...

The familiar Christmas Eve story is told in a new way with a lilting melody, delicate accompaniment and oboe or optional C instrument (included in the octavo). This anthem provides a fresh look at the manger scene set against the backdrop of the angel...

An exquisite setting of the poignant prayer/poem by John Donne, especially appropriate at Lent or at any time of general worship.  This SATB unaccompanied setting is based on the composer's original hymn tune, CASURELLA.

Scored for SATB choir and keyboard with optional trumpet, this strong anthem of praise is suitable for any service of praise and worship and is within the reach of an average church choir.  Optional trumpet part is included in the octavo.

This festival anthem explodes with exuberant calls to celebrate alternating with time for contemplation and praise. The celebration is enhanced with the use of 2 trumpets, horn, 2 trombones and timpani. Score and parts are available for purchase...

  The tender and profound Christina Rosetti text comes to life in this beautiful anthem set for TTBB choir, oboe (or C instrument) and piano. Text and accompaniment develop together as the poignant truth of the Christmas message is poetically...