Choral

Dan Forrest combines new music for Susan Boersma's text with the familiar strains of O God Our Help In Ages Past (ST. ANNE) to create a stirring and noble expression of God's eternal reign. "Yesterday, today, forever... God remains the sure foundation,...

"God is with us, God is for us; do not be afraid." Dan Forrest interweaves this refrain with comforting quotes from Scripture, "There shall be no night there, no crying there; God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; lo, I am with you always, even...

Beloved text from I Corinthians 13 is paired with other Scriptural texts about love to create a powerful statement of God’s love for us and a deeply moving call to love each other. Suitable for worship services or weddings. Optional string quartet...

A dynamic arrangement of the classic carol set for SATB chorus with an exciting four-hand piano and optional violin and percussion accompaniment. This setting begins with delicate angel voices as though from the edge of heaven, building to a majestic,...

A powerful festival arrangement for SATB choir and organ (or piano) and optional brass sextet and percussion. A perfect way to begin a service of celebration. The is an opportunity for the congregation to participate on the final verse. Companion...

“Where charity and love prevail, there God is ever found.” This English translation of Ubi Caritas is tenderly set to the RESIGNATION hymn tune, resulting in a simple but deeply moving prayer for peace and unity: “let strife among us be unknown, let all...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. This exuberant piece is the inaugural work in the new Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for school, community, and college choirs, edited by Dan Forrest. Commissioned by the Eastern...

The much-loved Getty/Townend modern hymn receives full festival treatment here, with fanfares, HYMN TO JOY Alleluias, compelling modulations, imitative textures, and soprano descant. A thrilling celebration for Easter Sunday! Optional organ and brass...

This simple yet ethereal setting of the early American folk hymn may be sung by two-part treble voices, or may be sung as an easy (parallel voicing) SATB anthem using the included markings in the score. Highly effective with minimal difficulty! For SA or...

Beloved text from I Corinthians 13 is paired with other Scriptural texts about love to create a powerful statement of God’s love for us and a deeply moving call to love each other. Suitable for worship services or weddings. Optional string quartet...

A powerful statement of faith based on Lord’s Day 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism: “What is your only comfort in life and death? That I, with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ...

Based on Psalm 19, this lyric anthem is a prayerful expression of our need for God’s transforming power. The beautiful melodies and stirring refrains are the hallmarks of Elaine Hagenberg’s compositions and this song of devotion is no...

This simple yet ethereal setting of the early American folk hymn may be sung by two-part treble voices, or may be sung as an easy (parallel voicing) SATB anthem using the included markings in the score. Highly effective with minimal difficulty! For SA or...

PDF download for SATB choir with piano. Also available for SSAA choir let me listen (SSAA) or TTBB choir let me listen (TTBB). COMPANION PRODUCTS let me listen - rehearsal tracks - digital download let me listen - accompaniment track - digital...

Dan's setting, written during the events of 2020, of Paul Wigmore’s exquisite text invoking Light, Joy, Love, Peace, and Hope, for SATB choir, piano, and optional string quartet. COMPANION PRODUCTS Rehearsal Tracks - Digital Download Score and...

This Charles Wesley text, set to CHODAN, is a tender, yet emphatic statement of faith and commitment. Scored for SATB chorus with piano and optional violin (part printed in the SATB octavo) this anthem is suitable for Lent, communion or general worship...

A call to praise and exultation based on Psalm 57: 8-11 that is both exciting and challenging. Set for SATB Choir and Piano, it is suitable for any service of praise and worship.

Based on Psalm 19, this lyric anthem is a prayerful expression of our need for God’s transforming power. The beautiful melodies and stirring refrains are the hallmarks of Elaine Hagenberg’s compositions and this song of devotion is no...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. Mein Herz will ich dir schenken – a 1650 text by an unknown author has been lovingly set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet as a prayer of personal affirmation and...

Craig Courtney breathes new life into this familiar carol with this tender but powerful setting for SATB and piano. Be prepared for a strong emotional response. This will be the highlight of your Christmas Eve worship.  Also available for SSAA and...

This exhilarating new festival setting of HYFRYDOL will quickly become a favorite opening for your Advent or Christmas concerts! Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring, motivic development, optional congregational involvement, a cappella middle stanza, and...

A setting of the well-known hymn to the English/Irish folk tune O WALY WALY . The intermittent tenor drum line and haunting violin (parts included in the octavo) obbligato lend a solemn memorial air to the setting. Let your congregation be a part of...

Beckenhorst welcomes Kyle Pederson to its catalog with this plaintive and dreamy setting of NOEL NOUVELET for SATB chorus, piano, and optional oboe. COMPANION PRODUCTS Sing We Now of Christmas - Score and Part for Oboe Sing We Now of Christmas - Score...

A compelling arrangement for choir and piano brings new life to this beloved hymn with the power to bring your congregation to its feet. A strong opening declaration settles into a calm but decisive movement through the verses and modulations, building...

A  text by Thomas Troeger explores the mystery of the Incarnation, evoking a sense of wonder at the relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Scored for SATB chorus, piano and optional cello, this beautiful setting will become a Christmas Eve favorite...