Choral

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...

Craig Courtney has taken five of his popular SATB anthems and arranged them for women's chorus.  The collection includes: The Days of Christ; Hymn to the Holy Spirit; Peace I Give to You; Sometimes a Light Surprises; There Is a Time Companion...

Based on the traditional French Carol, this stunning arrangement for SATB choir and piano 4-hands is sure to delight your choir, your accompanists and your congregation. The exciting interplay between choir and keyboard energizes the praise that builds...

Here is a hymn classic beautifully set in an elegant new form using a carefully crafted contrasting section for the even-numbered verses.  A lyrical clarinet/piano motif is established as an equal partner with the choir.  This will be a...

One of the most-used Psalms in musical compositions, Caleb French’s setting stands alone. The 7/8 meter and use of tambourine bring the words alive in a new way. All of this stands in contrast to the middle section’s lyricism and exquisite...

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...

Lloyd Larson's setting of the 15th chapter of I Corinthians.  Syncopation, canon, a catchy melody and moderate use of mixed meter give immense appeal to this easily learned anthem.  A perfect choice for youth or small adult choir.

An exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with a 4-hand accompaniment. Give a soloist and your men’s chorus the opportunity to shine in this energetic presentation. Your congregation will appreciate the lively rhythms and exciting...

A beautiful adaptation of Henry Lyte’s poem set to the tune of O WALY WALY. A lovely, gently flowing accompaniment brings the words to life. Written for SATB Choir and Piano in an arrangement suitable for the average church choir. Appropriate for...

SSAA - A new setting of the John Grape hymn.  Elvina Hall's text of the cross makes this a wonderful choice for Lent, although can be sung throughout the year because of the centrality of its doctrine.  Also available for SATB or TTBB...

Here we find a Christmas anthem written for the nineties, when our lives are often harried, frantic and anxious.  This simple song beckons us away from the "tyranny of the urgent" to a quiet, humble birth in Bethlehem, to angels' glorias and to a...

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 gentle back-and-forth rhythm, reminiscent of a weaver working a loom, paints a picture of the weaving of a life of loving and faithful service. This graceful SATB setting for choir and piano is accessible for even a small choir and will be perfect on...

A musical portrayal of a quiet voice of faith, praise and hope in the midst of suffering and tragedy, originally written for SATB a capella 8-part choir (BP1818), now also available for TTBB  a cappella choir. Companion products: Ukrainian Alleluia...

TTBB.  Courtney’s hauntingly beautiful setting of this beloved carol has been refreshed, enhanced and set for TTBB, piano, optional string quartet, chimes, cymbals and timpani.  Wonderfully intense. Also available SSAA. Companion products...

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...

Useful as a prayer response, a communion offering or a general selection, Lantz provides us with a serene selection about the presence of God.  Lyrics by Gene Grier.   Lyrics by Gene Grier

Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German Carol as never before. Courtney’s setting for TTBB choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines “joy” and challenges the...

The poignant text of Isaish 53 is set by John Carer to a beautiful melody line to create an SATB anthem perfect for the Lenten season.

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...

Feel the comfort of the familiar words of COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING in this new setting based on HOLY MANNA. A delightful SATB choir and keyboard addition to the Thanksgiving repertoire.

This new setting of Langston Hughes’ text celebrates the joy of new life and the beauty of this earth with flowing triplets, driving rhythms, and great joy! Part of the Beckenhorst Press Concert Series, providing high-quality repertoire suitable for...

  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...

Craig Courtney has taken text from Isaiah 40 and crafted it into a piece for general use in your worship service with optional brass sextet and trumpet solo. Companion products (digital downloads): Those Who Wait on the Lord - brass sextet - digital...

Craig Courtney takes us on a powerful musical journey using the strong text of the familiar hymn set to the modal melody of the Sacred Harp tune LOVINGKINDNESS. Experience this hymn in an entirely new way and rediscover the enormity of the sacrifice as...