Choral

The contemplative text of an old Scottish Carol explores the identities and relationships of the participants in the Nativity story. The SATB arrangement of a Scottish folk song includes a tender piano, flute and/or guitar accompaniment. Perfect for...

A beautiful new arrangement of an old favorite with opportunities for creative performance using solo voice, small choir and combined choirs.  Scored for SATB with piano and optional string quartet.  There is also an orchestral accompaniment...

Written in 1923, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, by William Runyon and Thomas Chisholm, has become one of the most-sung and loved hymns in churches around the world.   In this new arrangement, Craig Courtney approaches the hymn in the style of...

A compelling new setting of the familiar prayer of St. Frances of Assisi, rich in nuance and depth of emotion. Scored for SATB choir, piano and optional string quartet. Also available for SSA(A) and TTBB. Companion products (digital downloads): Make Me...

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...

An energetic arrangement, perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Scored for SATB choir with piano and optional flute, brass quintet, harp and percussion. This is an exciting proclamation of the entire Christmas message including the birth,...

The beautiful text, inspired by II Corinthians 8:9, was written in honor of martyred missionaries, John and Betty Stam, set to a traditional French carol and arranged for SATB choir and piano. A tender moving accompaniment and rich harmonies add up to a...

A best selling anthem full of power and majesty. A separate flute part (BP1403A) is available for Courtney’s arrangement of Dan Schutte's contemporary song of commitment.   Companion products (digital copies): Here I Am, Lord -...

Easter morning will begin with strong celebration when the congregation and SATB choir join the organ and optional brass quartet and timpani in this powerful hymn concertato.  Companion products (digital downloads): Companion products (printed...

Four-hand piano combines with optional violins and drum to accompany this lively anthem in early-American style. An outstanding and vigorous call to worship, the work begins with gradually increasing voices and works through varied textures towards its...

Through Leslie Leyland Fields’ words of great depth and meaning, we sing of our awe when we gaze upon the Infant Child. We not only witness the physical stable in Bethlehem, but also the stable of our hearts. Dan Forrest’s setting goes from...

A gentle, pensive new setting of the familiar carol lyrics, bringing a fresh focus on the text while incorporating a contemplative interlude constructed around the treasured original. A perfect addition to a Christmas Eve service of worship. Scored for...

SATB - Appropriate for Christmas services and concerts.  Lyrics by Rebekah Pringle.  A complete orchestration ( BP1824A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): A Cradle Carol - orchestration

In this pensive, gentle anthem we are invited to ponder with the shepherds the mystery of the dual roles of the Babe in the manger, born both Shepherd and Lamb. The beautiful setting is for SATB choir, optional children’s choir, piano and optional...

A Virtual Choir Kit is available for this piece. We welcome Elaine Hagenberg to the Beckenhorst catalog with this beautiful arrangement of a traditional Shaker hymn for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. Perfect as a warm, affirmative call or...

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...

An exciting, energetic arrangement of an old favorite. Scored for SATB choir and keyboard. The rhythmic surprises and creative harmonization keep this anthem fresh and vital.

The well-loved Christina Rossetti poem and Gustav Holst tune come to life in this stunning arrangement which rises and falls in complexity from the beginning solo soprano voice to its return at the end. It is hauntingly beautiful. Scored for SATB voices,...

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...

An opening tenor/bass chant of an obscure verse of “O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL” sets the stage for this contemplative consideration of Isaiah 58. While perfect for Advent, the encouraging, hopeful nature of the text makes it useful year round...

New life is breathed into the much-loved original hymn in this thoughtful new setting. . . so gentle yet so strong. Scored for SATB Choir and Piano, it is also available for TTBB and SSAA. Score and parts for full orchestra are also available...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German Carol as never before. Courtney’s setting for SATB choir, piano and optional string...

This beautiful new setting combines a gentle pleading with a strong reassurance in a poignant combination of a cappella and accompanied phrases set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet with Harp or String Orchestra. A marvelous addition to...

A faith-building anthem with scriptural themes all culminating with the admonition to not be afraid. Scored for SATB with a solo line. Well within the reach of the average church choir.

A new setting of Isaac Watts' venerable text, "I Sing the Mighty Power of God", for SATB chorus with piano and optional brass quintet/percussion (BP2029A). Commissioned for the 2014 Texas Choral Director's Association convention.  Companion products...