Choral

A powerful festival arrangement for SATB choir and organ (or piano) and optional brass sextet and percussion. A perfect way to begin a service of celebration. The is an opportunity for the congregation to participate on the final verse. Companion...

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...

A dynamic arrangement of the classic carol set for SATB chorus with an exciting four-hand piano and optional violin and percussion accompaniment. This setting begins with delicate angel voices as though from the edge of heaven, building to a majestic,...

The victory and strength of this setting of Thine Be the Glory are gloriously displayed through rhythmic energy and dynamic instrumentation. You will literally “raise the roof” with this musical Easter Day celebration! An optional brass,...

A compelling arrangement for choir and piano brings new life to this beloved hymn with the power to bring your congregation to its feet. A strong opening declaration settles into a calm but decisive movement through the verses and modulations, building...

A powerful statement of faith based on Lord’s Day 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism: “What is your only comfort in life and death? That I, with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ...

As recorded by VOCES8 on their 2019 album, Enchanted Isle, this soaring setting of Hafiz-inspired poetry by Daniel Ladinsky speaks of the matchless beauty of unconditional love. For a cappella choir with optional solo cello.(This is an a cappella...

This majestic new setting of “Ye Servants of God” will bring the congregation to its feet even before they are invited to join the choir for the final verse. The power of the text and the setting are not to be denied. Scored for SATB Choir,...

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...

Here is a concert-ready arrangement of the contemporary classic with the flexibility to be performed with or without piano. The string accompaniment provides another option either as strings alone with choir or as solo instruments to add texture to the...

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! Dan Forrest reaches into his Irish traditional music experience to pair the well-known carol with a newly composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy that you simply must hear to...

This beautiful octavo, which has become a staple of the Communion literature, has stanzas, each approaching the idea of "remembering" from a different viewpoint.  In the first verse, Christ of the Last Supper asks us to remember Him.  In the...

The John Ness Beck classic based on Micah 6:6-8. The contemplative text calls for self-examination and commitment and although suitable for any occasion of worship, is perfect for Lent or communion. Now available for SSA (BP1983), TTBB (BP1982) and SATB...

A treasured Advent hymn is reborn in this haunting new setting. Scored for SATB choir and piano with optional cello part available for purchase. The integrity and strength of the text is beautifully developed, moving steadily to its compelling conclusion...

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...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. Mein Herz will ich dir schenken – a 1650 text by an unknown author has been lovingly set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet as a prayer of personal affirmation...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. This tender and comforting work is a “passing of peace” as its simple yet elegant melody washes over the listener, gently unfolding its text with increasing texture:...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. Mein Herz will ich dir schenken – a 1650 text by an unknown author has been lovingly set for SATB Choir, Piano and optional String Quartet as a prayer of personal affirmation and...

A musical portrayal of a quiet voice of faith, praise and hope in the midst of suffering and tragedy for 8-part a cappella choir.  Also available for TTBB (BP1966) Also available in other voicings: Ukrainian Alleluia TTBB

A  text by Thomas Troeger explores the mystery of the Incarnation, evoking a sense of wonder at the relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Scored for SATB chorus, piano and optional cello, this beautiful setting will become a Christmas Eve favorite...

Based on Psalm 19, this lyric anthem is a prayerful expression of our need for God’s transforming power. The beautiful melodies and stirring refrains are the hallmarks of Elaine Hagenberg’s compositions and this song of devotion is no...

A contemplative arrangement of the well-known and beloved hymn set for SATB choir and piano with an optional cello line (cello part included in the octavo). Suitable for any service of worship and especially effective during Lent.

A beautiful, thoughtful arrangement of a hymn textually rich in theological truth.  The SATB choral parts develop in increasing complexity, including a warm a cappella section, combining seamlessly with the gentle piano accompaniment and violin...

This glorious arrangement of the treasured original is scored for mixed choir and piano. A cappella sections are seamlessly woven into the fabric of voices in combination with exquisite accompaniment. There will be countless opportunities to program and...

This beautiful setting of the familiar SOFTLY AND TENDERLY is full of rich, pleading solo melody supported by warm, stirring choral development. Scored for SATB choir and piano with full score and parts for small string ensemble and oboe available for...