Choral

John Ness Beck setting of the hymn-tune NEED for SATB choir. Appropriate for the Lenten season. 

Once again, Deborah Govenor demonstrates her ability to write material suitable for youth and adult choirs.  Vocal demands are modest yet interesting through the use of canon and descant.  The words based on the Psalms are suitable for general...

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

An S(S)ATB anthem by Craig Courtney for the intermediate to advanced ensemble. 

An exciting setting of Psalm 118:24, ready to use for any occasion. Scored for SAB choir, keyboard, winds, brass and percussion. A full performance accompaniment CD (BP1442CD) is available as well as an alternate SATB setting (BP1442). Companion products...

John Ness Beck has captured the essence of children's choir by combining a toe-tapping melody that any child will love to sing and paired it with the classic melody in JESUS LOVES ME. The piece rotates through unison singing and simple part-song styles...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece, with Dr. Andre Thomas conducting. A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights “marching song” vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning...

This marvelous new arrangement of the classic hymn for SSAA voices begins with quiet assurance, a beautiful combination of strength and gentleness which continues to build until the congregation joins with the choir and instruments to a dramatic final...

A strong new arrangement of the tune THE MORNING TRUMPET from The Sacred Harp. The text points to the second coming of Christ, but its celebratory nature makes it useful throughout the calendar year. Scored for SATB choir and keyboard and easily...

This beautiful SATB arrangement of the traditional spiritual is both restful and intense as peace, love and joy ebb and flow from river to ocean, to fountain and back again. It is now available for SSAA Choir and Piano and for TTBB Choir and Piano. ...

Horatius’ powerful words explore so many different parts of the liturgical year – the cross, the throne, heaven, the crucifixion and the resurrection – and Josh Sparkman’s arrangement of Louis Bourgeios’s melody captures...

A regal anthem suitable for the Easter season and general worship.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  An optional full score and parts for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani and percussion (BP1845A) is available, as well as a full...

This SATB anthem by Craig Courtney takes the Christmas story and turns it inward as the singer contemplates living out the meaning of Christmas and allowing Christ to not be born in a manger, but rather in their heart. Fitting for the Christmas season...

This new hymn tune in minor key provides a deep and settled certainty as Craig Courtney’s setting declares our trust and dependence on God for protection and comfort. Add the optional brass quartet for additional color and strength. Available in SATB,...

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.

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. Errata:...

This SAB anthem speaks to the humble beginnings of Christ our King. Lyrics by J. Paul Williams.  Appropriate for Christmas

Lloyd Larson has added his own lyrics and melody to the sacred poetry of Horatius Bonar and Gustav Holst’s THAXTED tune, resulting in an anthem of regal beauty. A congregational part allows those gathered in worship to add their voices in praise...

A powerful statement of faith, set to the composer’s original hymn-tune and arranged for SATB choir and piano and/or organ accompaniment, optional congregation (reproducible handout for fourth stanza is included in the octavo), and optional brass...

A sensitively-written Christmas SATB setting of words of great depth and inspiration.  A full orchestral accompaniment (BP1719A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Never a Brighter Star - orchestral accompaniment

The familiar Christmas Eve story is told in a new way with a lilting melody, delicate accompaniment and oboe or optional C instrument (included in the octavo). This anthem provides a fresh look at the manger scene set against the backdrop of the angel...

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...

Are you looking for a light, fun carol arrangement to balance out all those lyric Christmas anthems in your library?  Consider this new setting by Craig Courtney written in the style of a sprightly madrigal. This a cappella setting boasts...

Joining forces with Dave Fullen, Russell Nagy has created a catchy tune set in today's harmonies and rhythms that kids love to sing.  Mr. Fullen's words make this anthem particularly suitable for Epiphany or anytime the theme of discipleship is...

SATB choir and four-hand piano accompaniment come together in a breathtaking arrangement of the classic Catalan Carol. Expect the unexpected in this spirited rendition which offers a challenge for both choir and accompanists. Also available in other...