Choral

A fresh arrangement of BROTHER JAMES’ AIR for SATB Choir and keyboard ready for any occasion.  A tender, quiet beginning with gentle, flowing accompaniment broadens as it approaches the final emphatic statement.

Few composers are equally gifted as lyricists.  Deborah Govenor is one of those exceptions.  As she has demonstrated many times before, she has the ability to join words and melody organically and effectively.  In this lovely anthem, her...

Beckenhorst Press welcomes Mark Shepperd to the catalog with this lovely setting of Katharina von Schlegel's text of comfort.  Set to a new melody, Mr. Shepperd quotes both FINDLANDIA and EVENTIDE, giving the words added texture.

A festive of the text from Psalm 146 that your children's choir will love. Consider programming it as part of your Sunday school themes or Bible school. The conservative range is able to be taught quickly and the repetition allows for young ensembles to...

Ding! Dong! Merrily on High joins the distinctive list of Mr. Helvey's superb carol arrangements with 4-hand accompaniment.  This latest addition literally sparkles with joy.  By constantly varying harmonization, pianistic texture and part...

Beckenhorst welcomes South African composer Franco Prinsloo to its catalog with this ravishing setting of Afrikaans text for treble voices and piano: "...Alleluia, praise his name; for every bright new moon shines over the whole earth with endless...

This book contains: 1) An overview and philosophy of Harmony in Sequence. 2) 50 Choral Octavos listed in Harmonic Sequence. 3) 275 suggested choral repertoire songs for developing part singing. 4) Over 100 pages of reproducible sight reading, theory, and...

Emily Dickinson’s poetry shines in this musical setting of “Hope is the Thing with Feathers.” Denise Gilliland brings the words to life with a memorable melody and accessible harmonies for the singers. The optional flute has a bird-song sound to it that...

The gentle, lilting rhythms and beautiful melodies speak of the intimate surroundings of Christ birth. Perfect for your Christmas eve service.

Timeless words of praise in a classical setting by Tom Fettke. Appropriate for general worship

With its rhythmic flair and catchy, syncopated melody, this song is bound to be a favorite! With both an SA and Piano (ICC4005) and an a cappella SATB (ICC5000) version, choirs of different types can enjoy this new song by Ken Berg.

Exuberant, joyful and uplifting are just a few of the adjectives that can be used to describe Jay Althouse’s new addition to the Beckenhorst Press catalog.  Syncopation and relative ease of vocal writing make this particularly apropos for...

Douglas Wagner has taken text by the famous hymn-composer Samuel Trevor Francis and created a delightful SATB anthem featuring both simple unison sections and accessible four-part sections.

Craig Courtney’s best-selling setting of NICAE, suitable for the entire church year.  String quartet accompaniment available. Companion products (digital downloads): Thou Art Holy - SATB - string quartet - digital download Companion products...

SATB - A new, energetic setting of Robert Lowry’s well-known Easter text.

A new SATB hymn with words by R. C. Sproul suitable for Lent, Holy Communion and general worship.  Parts for brass quartet and percussion (BP1815A) are available. Companion Products (digital downloads): Clothed in Righteousness - brass and...

SATB - The familiar words from John 12:12-15, Psalm 24:7-10 and Zechariah 9:9 are set to a traditional English melody based on KINGSFOLD. The bold presentation and minor harmony lends a decidedly Hebrew tone to this Palm Sunday processional for SATB...

Thie a cappella SATB anthem features contemporary melodic and rhytmic concepts that will challenge your advanced adult ensemble. Based on text from Psalm 122. 

J. Paul Williams' words and Lloyd Larson's lovely melody join together to paint a haunting portrait of the Lamb let to slaughter.  The surprise that awaits near the end of the anthem, though, is a brief detour into the chorus os And Can it Be That I...

Based on a triple canon by Mozart, this simple anthem can be performed by mixed adult voices or, as demonstrated on our promotional tape, children's voices.  Mr. Ehret's choice of a text pertaining to peace makes this adaptable to a wide range of...

SATB - Christmas.  An optional brass sextet  (BP1025A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): O Come, All Ye Faithful - brass sextet - digital-download Companion products (printed copies): O Come, All Ye Faithful - brass...

The Christmas Gift begins as an unadorned congregational carol but quickly transforms into a dialogue based on Matthew 25:31-46.  A male solo assumes the role of the King and the choir the sheep and the goats.  Pepper Choplin offers us a unique...

The hymn tune ST. THOMAS has been transformed by Dale Peterson into an SATB anthem with an optional trumpet trio and congregation participation. Psalm 122 Companion products (digital downloads): The House of the Lord - trumpet trio -digital download ...

A sparkling setting of Psalm 95 scored for SSAA with a challenging four-hand accompaniment. Suitable for any time of worship, praise and celebration. This will soon become a favorite of choir, congregation and the accompanists! Please purchase the full...

A traditional African-American spiritual comes alive in an exciting setting for TTBB and piano. Written for the Southern Chorale of the University of Southern Mississippi to be sung in a benefit concert in Carnegie Hall following the devastation of...