Choral

Courtney’s hauntingly beautiful setting of this beloved carol has been refreshed, enhanced and set for SSAA choir, piano, optional string quartet, chimes, cymbals and timpani.  Wonderfully intense. Also available TTBB. Companion products...

A new setting of the famous Prayer of St. Francis from Mary McDonald, with tranquil melodic lines from choir entwining with optional oboe obbligato. A contrasting middle section and a floating descant on the closing section create a graceful and...

The power of a well-written lyric is evident in Douglas Wagner's piece for unison choir. The addition of handbells serves to enhance the text dedicated to servitude and praise. 

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...

Claim the promise of Joshua 1:9 and Matthew 28:30 as you sing this wonderful, up-beat anthem of affirmation.  Suitable for any gathering for worship. Use it often and your congregation will soon be singing along. Scored for SATB and piano. 

Now available for TTBB voices! The third movement of Craig Courtney's trilogy, Divine Encounter, The Blessing is a newly-composed benediction based on Numbers 6:24-26. As Jesus blessed and multiplied the fish and bread, so God blesses the offering we...

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...

Experience the serene beauty of Robert Frost's timeless poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" with "Whose Woods Are These," a captivating a cappella SATB choral piece by Kyle Engelmann. This beautiful arrangement weaves rich harmonies and delicate...

This lyric anthem traces the Messiah’s journey from the hosannas of Palm Sunday through the Garden of Gethsemane to the Cross, making it appropriate for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or the conclusion of Palm Sunday.  As always, Lloyd...

An SATB selection with a text suitable for commemoration or honoring a special group of people.

“Think on these things.” A contemplative setting, available in 3 voicings, which combines the well-known passage from Ruth 1: 16,16 with the equally treasured verse from John 15:13. Suitable for retirement celebrations, funeral...

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.

Experience the comfort of this timeless text again in this compelling new setting for SATB Choir and Piano. A tender piano interlude offers a time for reflection and meditation followed by a brief a cappella invitation to “Come to the feast of love...

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...

This arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual is just plain fun for the singer, the accompanist and, in particular, the listener.  The exuberant, joyful, unashamed declaration of God's saving grace is alternated with statements of Christ's ministry...

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

SATB and piano four-hands - A neo-classical, 4-part setting suitable for general worship.

SATB secular anthem with lyrics by Christina Rosetti

SATB - based on STILLE NACHT by Franz Gruber and Prelude in C by J. S. Bach.  Appropriate for Christmas.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty  

With quotes from HYMN TO JOY in the accompaniment, Sue Farrar has crafted a 2-part anthem for children's choir perfect for any worship service. 

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. 

Imagery of God's light shining through the windows of heaven flow throughout this exquisite Pamela Stewart text, masterfully set to music by Craig Courtney. Available in SATB, SSAA, and TTBB voicings. COMPANION PRODUCTSBP2379RTDL – The Windows of Heaven...