Choral

The original American Folk melody takes on new significance in this stunning, deeply moving arrangement. The aching beauty in the persistent power of the promise in the text resolves in settled conviction in the final statement. It will leave the...

Arranged by John Ness Beck in 1963 for a Carnegie Hall performance of the "Sounds of Ed Montgomery" vocal ensemble, this wonderful setting lay virtually forgotten until 1991, when it came to the attention of Beckenhorst Press and revised by Craig...

In this thoughtful interpretation of Psalm 30:6 Mark Hayes paints the sunrise with all of the glorious colors of joy. Together the choir and the gorgeous piano accompaniment bring the truth of the promise of joy in the morning to life for those longing...

This Christmas anthem for small adult choirs or youth choirs has a dreamy, ethereal quality that will lend a wonderful, contemplative mood in your Christmas services or concerts.   The descriptive quality of the piece and the use of the Latin...

A beautiful new setting of the timeless Washington Gladden text which comes to life musically with a passion appropriate to the prayer. Melody, harmony and accompaniment blend seamlessly into a dynamic whole. While uniquely suitable for Holy Week, this...

This Lenten anthem takes a classic Baroque form and combines it with text by Fanny Crosby. Perfect for educating your group on historic musical forms and stylistic choices. Companion products (digital downloads): Passacaglia of Praise - B-flat or C...

This traditional Palm Sunday anthem gains in stature and power in this exciting arrangement. Voices and piano combine in alternating driving rhythm and surprising settled contrasts.

Craig Courtney, SATB, 1308, Christmas, trumpet, congregation, Companion products (digital downloads): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Christmas Choral Fantasy - trumpet part 

Joseph Martin’s lively Easter day anthem. The use of multimeter and a variety of textures provide both rhythmic and melodic contrast throughout. 

 An SATB chorus for general worship with lyrics by Eileen Berry.

Karen Wilson's lovely text explores the imagery of the Lamb of God born in a manger bed while Joan Pinkston's beautiful melody carries us to the recurring refrain: "Gloria! to the newborn king."  On the last page you will literally hear the angel...

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...

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...

A dynamic setting of a Thanksgiving warhorse, which begins with free material based on the words of Henry William Baker and proceeds with the singing of NUN DANKET, culminating in a glorious final verse for congregation, descant and brass sextet...

An etherial piano motive and beautiful part writing for SATB choir create a powerful anthem perfect for any general worship service. As the piece comes full circle and reaches a powerful climax, the listener is left with the message "I cannot but rejoice...

Dan Forrest introduces us to a little-known text by Fanny Crosby in this lilting anthem in 6/8 meter.  This is suitable for smaller choirs but Mr. Forrest maintains interest through the use of brief a cappella sections, canon and strong unison and...

Oboe part is included in the octavo.  A lovely, lullaby-like setting of the familiar Kentucky folk carol develops into a significant telling of the Christmas story and will soon become a favorite of both choir and congregation. Set for SATB Choir,...

A well known text crafted into a charming 2-part anthem appropriate for Thanksgiving and general worship.  Archive edition.  Congregational songsheet (BP1364A) is available. Companion products (digital download): All Good Gifts -...

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 beautiful, tender arrangement of the traditional Spiritual offers an opportunity to hear and consider the text in a new way.  Scored for SATB choir and piano accompaniment, it is well within the reach of the average church choir and is suitable...

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,...

The beautiful, thoughtful, a cappella SATB chorus setting of the Howard Thurman text is now available arranged for SSAA Choir with piano and TTBB Choir with piano. It offers the challenge to live out the Christmas story in very practical ways. Also...

A spirited proclamation of the birth of the Savior, scored for a cappella SATB choir. Singers and worshippers alike will be caught up in the exuberance of the text and music.

This rhythmic SAB anthem will have the listener tapping their toes. For the choir, the various rhytmic motives combine to form a very accessible piece with text based on Psalm 38:20 and 92:1,2

Lyrics by Herb Frombach.  The urgency of Advent is felt from the very opening notes of this fervent prayer set for SATB a cappella choir. This anthem is suitable for any service of worship during Advent and beyond.