Choral

SAB - by Amy Grant and Chris Eaton, arranged by Craig Courtney.  Also available in SATB (BP1656) and SSA (BP1660).  Optional orchestral accompaniment (BP1656A) is available. Companion products: Breath of Heaven orchestration Breath of Heaven...

Driven by a rhythmic piano accompaniment in 7/8 and 4/4, punctuated by choir clapping at the conclusion, this exciting anthem asks and answers the question “Who is God that we should praise Him?” Available in SATB (BP2002) and TTBB (BP2024)...

It is difficult to imagine a Christmas Eve Candlelight service without this beautiful carol for mixed choir. It is also appropriate for Epiphany and is, fortunately, accessible for singers and accompanists alike. It is further enhanced by the addition of...

The well-loved words of comfort of Jeremiah 29 come to life in David Schwoebel’s sensitive, poignant new melody. This anthem will be particularly effective during times of loss in congregant’s lives and in the life of your church.

SATB - Suitable for Lent, Good Friday or general use.

Unison/SA/SAB - appropriate for Christmas.  Alternate handbell accompaniment (HB38) available. Companion products: Sussex Carol - handbell accompaniment

This gentle, yet urgent, song of confession and merciful forgiveness is perfect for a time of contemplation in any service of worship. This setting of the Matthew Merker tune is for SATB choir and piano with optional violin part (included in the octavo)...

This arrangement of HUMILITY (1871) with the time-honored text by Edward Caswall (1858) swells with emotion in the stunning unfolding of the text. It is scored for SATB choir and piano, now also available scored for TTBB and SSAA with optional string...

This simple anthem, using the Christina Rosettii poem, proclaims the unique person and work of Christ and, due to its references to humankind's limitations and spiritual poverty, it is appropriate for many occasions throughout the church year -...

Ubi Caritas et amor, Deus ibi est – Where charity and love are, there God is. The love of Christ has gathered us into one flock. Let us exult and in Him be joyful. Let us fear and let us love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love...

This wonderful, energetic arrangement of the traditional English carol with a fresh, new text will quickly become a favorite to sing and hear. Scored for SATB choir and piano, the setting is challenging but rewarding. A wonderful piece for a concert...

2(+) octave Handbell part included in the octavo.  Appropriate for Easter and general services

A time-honored text comes to life in this passionate setting for SATB Choir and Piano. Both beautiful and powerful in the telling of the story of salvation, placing the cross and the Crucified “in our hearts forever.” Suitable for any...

Craig Courtney has transformed Christian Rosetti's classic English poem into an aural rendering of the physical characteristics of Bethlehem. Suitable for the Christmas season.  Also available as a vocal duet in Duets for the Master (VC2).

This traditional Palm Sunday anthem gains in stature and power in this exciting arrangement. Voices and piano combine in alternating driving rhythm and surprising settled contrasts.

Video of SSAA voicing: Winner of Honorable Mention in the 2020 King's Singers New Music Prize, Marianne Forman's sparkling music sets James Weldon Johnson's text about singing through adversity: "...and if the way grows darker still, shadowed by...

A gentle, yet persistent invitation to the communion table, driven by the tender, compelling piano accompaniment. An SATB setting well within the reach of the average church choir, this anthem will be a valuable addition to any choir’s repertoire...

Klayton Hoefler provides a wondrous and elegant new melody in an eloquent musical setting of the traditional carol text. Modal harmonies and sensitive piano writing provide a calm reflection that beautifully paints the tender scene of Christ's birth.

An exhilarating new festival setting of Wesley's revered hymn text, to HYFRYDOL. Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring, motivic development, optional congregational involvement, a cappella middle stanza, and soaring descant (yet easily learnable choral...

Ten popular Beckenhorst Press anthems arranged for small choir by Craig Courtney.  Contains: Devotion (John Ness Beck); Every Valley (John Ness Beck); I Have Felt the Hand of God (Craig Courtney); It Is Well with My Soul (John Ness Beck);...

 "Think on these things."  A contemplative setting available in three voicings (SATB, SSA and TTBB), which combines the well-known passage from Ruth 1: 16,16 with the equally treasured verse from John 15:13.  Suitable for retirement...

Craig Courtney's SATB anthem takes the familiar text from Isaiah 53 and uses it to create a stunning and haunting anthem perfectly suited for Lent and Holy Week. 

Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  This anthem is a strong statement of faith expressed in an outpouring of praise for our unchanging, steadfast God, as illustrated by a comparison of God’s provisions for the people of Israel in the Old...

Premiere Performance video from Salzburg Cathedral, July 2018: May be performed a cappella, or with keyboard accompaniment, or with chamber ensemble and organ, small orchestra and organ, or full orchestra. Designed to be as flexible as possible for...

Based on Romans 12:9-18, Pamela Stewart’s lyrics are Christ’s description of and admonition to be His Body. Rather than the divisions and factions found all too often, this is a plea for love, unity and service. An optional flute part...