Choral

Celtic in nature, this SATB anthem can be used throughout the year.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.  Flute part in the octavo.

SATB - Suitable for Communion, Lent or Maundy Thursday.  Lyrics by Jan McGuire

Lift Every Voice and Sing is a powerful hymn, often referred to as “The Black National Anthem”.  It is available for either SA (ICC1001) or SSA (ICC1002) voices, making it accessible for most treble choirs.  With its gospel feel...

A haunting penitential prayer to the risen Lord to use the power of  His victory to cause a personal resurrection in the tombs of our hearts. Suitable throughout the Lenten season and beyond.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

SATB, oboe and string quartet - A beautifully lyric Psalm setting suitable for themes of repentance and devotion. Companion products (digital downloads): Psalm 1 - score and parts - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Psalm 1 - score...

SATB secular anthem with lyrics by Christina Rosetti

Close your eyes and allow this evocative anthem to carry you through the wonder and beauty of nature, all of which confront us with the goodness and lovingkindness of God.  The rich imagery of the text and the delicate Saite-like musical setting...

Written for the post-Easter season, this anthem tells the Easter story from the disciple Thomas' point of view.  Set in the style of a Jewish folk song, we hear of Thomas struggle to believe, his transformation in the Savior's presence and Christ's...

Although this anthem makes a wonderful statement of faith and purpose for your choir, the song metaphor speaks to the faith journey each of us experiences.  The sense of gratitude builds with each page of music, finally erupting ina mighty statement...

Daniel W. Whittle’s 19th century text comes to life in this powerful anthem. It contains a strong, clear challenge to the church today and will be an effective communicator of truth on any occasion. Scored for SATB, organ, and optional brass...

Jan Sanborn's Christmas SATB setting with optional flute accompaniment in the octavo. 

Craig Courtney's powerful SATB selection for general use during the church year. 

Charles Wesley’s immortal words set to a new, tender melody.   An SATB anthem appropriate for the Easter season and general worship.

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...

We are pleased to welcome Michael Larkin to the Beckenhorst Press catalog with this simple, sensitive setting of an ancient Advent text.  How will we recognize the Messiah when He comes?  Not by any outward sign, but by the transformation He...

SATB  The Christmas season is not only a time of joy and celebration, it is also a time when we face the absence of loved ones for many reasons.  Written in memory of the composer's son, Adam, who died of leukemia at age four.  An...

With melodic quotes from the classic "Cradle Song" this SATB anthem speaks to the birth of Christ and the beginnings of a King. Appropriate for Christmas

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 AURELIA uses text from I Peter and is arranged for SATB chorus. Appropriate for Reformation or general worship, it features an exuberate introduction, a rich a cappella setting of the traditional hymn, and concludes with the...

SATB - suitable for Communion or general worship

A warm, thoughtful setting of Philippians 4: 8-9 scored for SATB choir, piano and optional violin (BP2007A) and handbells (BP2007B). The scripture comes to life as the music moves with a quiet conviction toward the final, challenging “Think on...

John Horman's SATB anthem appropriate for any general use. 

A tender telling of the story of the first Christmas when God came near to bring salvation. This beautiful arrangement of an old Newfoundland folk tune is especially perfect for Christmas Eve. Scored for SATB with a delicate piano accompaniment. Optional...

Few biblical texts have achieved the kind of renown that the third chapter of Ecclesiastes has.  The rhapsodic nature of the music and the recurring statement of the title words lend a poignancy to this lovely anthem.  Suitable for...

Written by John Ness Beck for SSAATB choir, the hymn tune SLANE features accompaniment by either wind band or orchestra. Companion products (printed copies): Variants on an Irish Hymn - band Variants on an Irish Hymn - orchestra