Choral

The retirement of a pastor, senior graduation and a dedication to a much-loved parishioner are just a few of the circumstances suitable for this wonderful setting bassed on the first chapter of Phillipians.  This lovely expression of gratitude and...

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...

This tender, gentle lullaby recounts the narrative of the birth of the Christ child from a heavenly perspective. Scored for SATB choir and piano, it is within the reach of the average church choir and will soon become a Christmas Eve favorite.  

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 setting of the 15th century German carol, beautiful in its simplicity, scored for SATB choir and organ or piano.  It can be enhanced by the addition of a string quartet or string orchestra. Companion products (digital downloads): A Spotless Rose...

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...

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! Dan Forrest reaches into his Irish traditional music experience to pair the well-known carol with a newly composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy that you simply must hear to...

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...

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

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...

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...

A challenging a cappella arrangement of Forrest’s original hymn tune, available in the original version with piano or orchestra for SATB, SSA, or TTBB choirs. This rich inter-weaving of parts and vocal accompaniment is sure to please both singer...

The lesser-heard original Scottish tune for this folksong is arranged by Dan Forrest in this gorgeous setting for choir, piano, optional soloist, and optional flute or orchestra. Burns' text speaks meaningfully not only during the holidays, but anytime...

Pamela Stewart's text speaks vulnerably of the dry and barren seasons of life, praying for God to see, hear, and restore; Craig Courtney's musical setting vividly evokes the lyrics with piano and optional string quartet. COMPANION PRODUCTSBP2398RTDL –...

Deborah Govenor's beautiful a cappella setting of Isaac Watts' immortal words depicting the pain and suffering of the crucified Savior.  The newly composed melody, the use of flute obbligato and impeccable vocal lines make this a great...

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...

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

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"...

A lyric SATB anthem concerning the unity of the Body of Christ. Oboe or flute part included in the octavo 

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...

An anthem for general worship that features oboe obbligato. SATB - Oboe or C instrument part included in the octavo  Companion products (printed copies): I Choose You 2 part I Choose You SAB

Suitable for Christ the King Sunday, general use, Holy Trinity and Thanksgiving.  Optional brass quartet (BP148A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above - brass quartet parts - digital download ...

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...

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...

Howard Helvey has already established his reputation for effectively arranging spirituals for choir in his settings of "My Lord, What a Mornin'", "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "Deep River."  Suitable for the Lenten season, his latest addition to...