Choral

No Good Friday service should be complete without this classic. A powerful development of the well-known Biblical text with a rich piano accompaniment.

A lovely, powerful, classic Beckenhorst anthem for Pentecost Sunday. The a cappella texture will challenge your choir but the part-writing is well worth the work. The results are stunning. 

SATB - piano duet accompaniment, appropriate for Christmas .  Howard Helvey has graced the Beckenhorst Press catalog with duet-accompanied Christmas carols for the last four years.  This setting of the Sans Day Carol is his newest...

SATB - Fitting for Patriotic services and concerts.

John Ness Beck's Festival of Psalms demonstrate some of his most inventive composing and in this SATB the traditional text is paired with optional 3 trumpets and three trombone parts (BP1151A) as well as organ.  Companion products (digital...

A spirited Palm Sunday Processional scored for SATB Choir and Piano with optional Children’s Choir and Congregation. Includes the first verse of “All Glory, Laud and Honor.” Within the reach of the average church choir. A delightful way...

SATB - appropriate for Advent.  Lyrics by Trilby Carter Jordan

A somber statement of the first stanza of Christ Arose may begin this Easter medley but the refrain introduces a complete change of mood that remains until the mighty conclusion.  Each hymn is harmonized and orchestrated as only Mark Hayes can...

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...

Beautiful in its simplicity, this SATB and piano setting, with its rich harmonies and relaxed style, speaks both comfort and hope. Well within the range of the average church choir and also available for TTBB choir in the collection GLORY! (CC2)

The use of lydian mode, hemiola, two contrasting melodies that occur simultaneously at the end of the piece and a vibrant accompaniment make this selection stand out as a truly unique Palm Sunday anthem

New SAB voicing! (Available digital-only). (Video below is SSAA voicing; audio above is SATB voicing.) Winner of Honorable Mention in the 2020 King's Singers New Music Prize, Marianne Forman's sparkling music sets James Weldon Johnson's text about...

The beloved hymn comes to life in a surprising new way in this rhythmic arrangement by Mark Hayes. Your choir will love it and your congregation will find itself singing along.  Guitar, bass and percussion parts (BP1617A) and a full...

SATB - appropriate for Thanksgiving and general use.  Craig Curry has taken the beloved text of Folliott S. Pierpont and set it to an exquisite, new melody.   As always, his pianistic abilities come to the fore, beginning the anthem simply...

SATB  Beginning with an a cappella melody reminiscent of palinsong, this anthem weaves the tale of the suffering Christ.  The pointed descriptions in J. M. Neale's text make this particularly vivid for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday services,...

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.

An evocative SATB selection about transcendent worship and eternity. Optional violin or C instrument included in the octavo - Lyrics by Herbert Brokering.

The traditional text and tune are elevated by the exquisite treatment for which Howard Helvey is known. Refined, elegant lines weave into a lovely prayer of aspiration for SATB choir and organ. Composer Note "At Calvary Episcopal Church, my parish in...

This adaptation of a beloved classic is full of glory and majesty, from the dramatic opening measures to the final refrain with descant. A wonderful opportunity for an SATB choir and the congregation to join forces with a small ensemble or full orchestra...

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

Familiar words and a new refrain in a fresh, free setting. This powerful piece will quickly become a favorite. The final words of the refrain: “The Son of God, the righteous One is crucified for me” make the piece a perfect choice for Good...

This spirited and engaging call to give thanks and praise is driven by a rhythmic accompaniment and includes the first verse of Now Thank We All Our God. Scored for SATB choir and keyboard, the anthem is accessible for the average church choir.  

Marianne Forman's melodic gifts are clear in this bright youthful setting of joyful and optimistic words, rejoicing at the beauty of the world around us. Clear melodic statements eventually give way to imitative and canonic treatment, easily learned by...

This poignant anthem was written in memory of a young man accidentally electrocuted by a special effects device called a Jacob’s Ladder. The text by Susan Boersma is based on Genesis 28:15-18 and the musical setting paints a vivid picture of the...

Lloyd Larson has created a truly charming SAB piece celebrating the joy of Christmas. Also suitable for Epiphany.