Choral

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...

2-Part - We introduce you to Mr. Courtney’s anthem based on Psalms 145 and 150.   This number, which also contains a modal setting of the doxology text, can be done with any 2-part choir or, by using the alternate voicing indications,...

Based on an early American tune - A Gift to be Simple.  Appropriate for Thanksgiving.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty  

This waltz-like Christmas anthem is perfect for the opening of your Christmas service or church concert. 

A FREE digital preview of our new choral music for Spring 2022! This 253-page PDF includes: Full (watermarked) previews of 20 choral pieces (includes all new releases in 2022 as well as selected 2021 spring releases) Link to SoundCloud playlist with...

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...

This poignant arrangement of the beloved hymn is both delicate and strong, the rich keyboard accompaniment steadily growing in intensity as the textual resolve increases. An SATB setting appropriate for any occasion.

Driven by a rhythmic piano accompaniment in 7/8 and 4/4, punctuated by choir clapping at the conclusion, this exciting anthem asks and answers the question “Who is God that we should praise Him?” Available in SATB (BP2002) and TTBB (BP2024)...

This perennial staple of John Ness Beck's collection is set to the Welsh hymn-tune "Cwm Rhondda" by John Hughes, written in 1907. Rich and traditional, perfect for congregational singing, optional complimentary parts include a brass sextet accompaniment...

A powerful setting of "In Christ There Is No East or West."  Optional trumpet trio parts (BP1110A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): Hymn of Fellowship - trumpet trio - digital download Companion products (printed copies): ...

A magical carol setting that transports the listener into Christina Rossetti's beloved Christmas text written in London (listen for the subtle hints of Big Ben!). Ethereal melodic echos eventually build to soaring vocal lines before giving way to a...

A tender arrangement of this chorale of conviction and resolve: “This truth remains unshaken.” Scored for SATB and piano, it is a strong statement of faith appropriate for any service of worship and particularly poignant for a service of...

A magnificent centerpiece for the celebration of Easter. Howard Helvey brings ancient text to life in this powerful setting for SATB choir, organ, brass quintet and timpani (BP2006A) incorporating the original hymn tune KITTREDGE. Companion products...

SATB.  Music and lyrics become one in an exciting tracing of the Light of creation through the Light of prophecy to the Light of the world at the incarnation. This SSAATTBB a cappella anthem will become a treasured addition to the repertoire of any...

A compelling affirmation of our worth in the eyes of our Creator, giving voice to those with special needs and those who love actively and selflessly. The evocative piano accompaniment creates a thoughtful foundation for the haunting melody and combines...

In this unique anthem, the “song” becomes a metaphor for the life we have in the Spirit.  As we learn its divine rhythm and melody, God creates that song within us.  Craig Courtney has chosen the samba to reflect the flavor of the...

Downloadable (PDF) educational curriculum for BP2242 Shalom (Dan Forrest). Written by Dr. Jamie Hillman and Dr. Dan Forrest. Includes composer/lyricist bios, questions for reflection and discussion about the text and music, and performance...

A lovely combination of two favorite meditational hymns, Draw Me Nearer and Near to the Heart of God. Rich harmonies with a gently moving accompaniment combine to propel this setting for SATB choir and keyboard straight to the heart, making it perfect...

A robust and energetic call to recount the wonders of creation and to praise the Creator of everything, great and small.  Scored for SATB Choir and Piano, it is appropriate for any occasion of worship.

From the first notes of solo introduction, this beautiful lullaby grants us access to the scene in the stable on that first Christmas night. Text from the traditional Welsh carol provides a subtle reference to the holiness of the child as contrasted with...

A masterful setting of the beloved hymn suitable for eventide or memorial services .

Beckenhorst welcomes arranger Mark Grizzard to our catalog with this driving setting of the traditional German carol. Four-hand piano and optional djembe provide incredible energy under choral parts that range from familiar melody to slow-motion...

Mark Hayes' SATB setting of the classic hymn. With lyrics by Philip P. Bliss