Choral

Pamela Martin has done an exquisite job of crafting a text that speaks to the inclusive and generous love of Christ. Paired with music by Craig Courtney, this SATB anthem is appropriate for general worship or to promote unity, peace, and healing. 

This previously unpublished work was written by John Ness Beck in 1963 in response to the assassination of President Kennedy.  Written for double a cappella choir, Mr. Beck explores various choral timbres that range from reflective to majestic...

Lloyd Larson combines the variety and interest of the Mixolydian mode with a prayer-like text to create an SATB anthem perfect for prayer responses or general portions of your worship service. 

 SATB.  General worship

The anthem speaks of our Shepherd's watchful care over us and our loved ones. Unison, optional guitar and C instrument accompaniment (BP1404A).  Can be used as an unison adult or children's choir.   Companion products (printed...

It is always a treasure to find an anthem based on a familiar scripture passage.  Lloyd Larson joins two favorite passages, Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, a tender melody and a rich accompaniment to create an anthem of hope and comfort...

SATB - An original composition based on I Timothy 1:17 that precedes the hymn ST. DENIO.   Solo trumpet (BP1827A) and congregation add to the celebratory effect of the anthem. Companion products (digital downloads): Immortal, Invisible -...

SATB - In a Jamaican style and language with an alternate English text.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.  Suitable for Lent.  Guitar, electric bass and percussion parts (BP1811A) are available.  Also available is an...

He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child set in the SATB style of Sergei Prokofiev.  The original French lyrics are included.

SATB - Tom Fettke and son, David, join forces in this lyric song of faith. 

In times of grief and sorrow, God's love, peace, and mercy act to sustain us during our losses. This SATB anthem, based on an excerpt in Jeremiah, reflects that message through song. 

John Ness Beck has taken the book of John and adapted it into a charming SATB anthem appropriarte for general use, Lent and Holy Communion.  

With text from Romans 8, this SATB anthem is suitable for any general use. 

Craig Courtney has taken the belove text of "This Is My Father's World" and given it new meaning through this SATB anthem that fills the listener with peace and serenity. Suitable for general worship or memorial services/funeral. With optional orchestral...

An exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with a 4-hand accompaniment. Give a soloist and your men’s chorus the opportunity to shine in this energetic presentation. Your congregation will appreciate the lively rhythms and exciting...

An exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with a 4-hand accompaniment. Give a soloist and your men’s chorus the opportunity to shine in this energetic presentation. Your congregation will appreciate the lively rhythms and exciting...

This charming 2-part children's anthem aligns well with many classic stories from the Old Testament of Soldiers who followed and fought for Christ. Sure to be a delight among your congregation. 

A text of devotion and praise joined with a simple melody of heartfelt adoration.

Beauty of language adorns this inspiring text written by Isaac Watts and altered by John Wesley. When we consider the many ways that God expresses His care and love for us, what can "all creatures here below" do but offer praise and...

This "choral fantasia" of Old 113th provides all the fanfar and power the text deserves. The boisterous vocal parts combine with organ, timpani, and congregation to create a grandious experience for all involved.  Companion products (digital...

A spirited declaration of praise based on the text of Psalm 103. Optional parts for violins, mandolin/guitar and bass (BP1872A) as well as a full performance accompaniment compact disc (BP1872CD) are available.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall...

Using Francis Rowley's text, Dale Peterson has created an SATB anthem appropriate for general use or Lent.

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...

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

This anthem was intentionally written to be easy to learn and sing and works well for both youth and adult choirs.  Syncopated rhythms and a strong, driving accompaniment give the anthem vitality and appeal.  The text is based on Pslam 9.

SATB - Lyrics by Mary Kay Beall.  Suitable for Thanksgiving or general worship

Michael Jothen, 1101, unison, flute, general use, Thanksgiving

Psalm 34's reverant text has been adapted by Charles Yanarella in this lovely SATB anthem suitable for any general worship service.

A Virtual Choir Kit is available for this piece. We welcome Elaine Hagenberg to the Beckenhorst catalog with this beautiful arrangement of a traditional Shaker hymn for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. Perfect as a warm, affirmative...

A  powerful, driving anthem ending in the victory of Easter. This is a strong presentation of the statement of faith found in this text by Bryan Chapell. Suitable for Easter Sunday or for general use.

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

A marvelous setting of the traditional spiritual scored for choir and piano 4-hands. This one packs a lot of punch. Your choir will love to sing it, your accompanists will love to play it and your congregation will beg for more! SATB and piano...

Pamela Martin provides us with a richly-layered text which explores the irony of a sovereign God powerless to quench His own thirst.  With the plethora of Holy Week offerings, it is refreshing to find an anthem with such a unique approach to the...

Suzanne Hunt Paterson and Mary Kay Beall have teamed up to create an anthem that honors the wonderment of nature. Written for unison choir/children's choir, the optional flute part adds a layer of beauty to this charming song. 

Bring your congregation to its feet with this magnificent setting of the familiar hymn for SATB Choir, Piano and optional Brass Quintet, Timpani and Chimes. Appropriate for any service of worship or celebration, this anthem is full of the power of which...

An evocative SATB selection about transcendent worship and eternity. Optional violin or C instrument included in the octavo - Lyrics by Herbert Brokering.

A SATB reflective lullaby in which Mary’s thoughts become our own.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.

John Ness Beck setting of the hymn-tune NEED for SATB choir. Appropriate for the Lenten season. 

Intense romanticism is used to express Robert Lowry's words of utter dependence on God for peace, protection and spiritual renewal. 

How refreshing to find an alternative to the usual lyric, contemplative offerings for the Lenten season!  Arranged in gospel style, the words and melody of Elisha Hoffman take on new meaning in Lloyd Larson's effective setting.  Midway through...

How refreshing to find an alternative to the usual lyric, contemplative offerings for the Lenten season!  Arranged in gospel style, the words and melody of Elisha Hoffman take on new meaning in Lloyd Larson's effective setting.  Midway through...

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...

Based on St. Thomas, this SATB anthem by John Carter features a text of adoration toward the world of our God. The addition of trumpet and pipe organ add a layer of interest and help enhance the message of the piece.

From Ingall's Christian Harmony plubished in 1805 comes the basis for this John Carter SATB hymn. The text speaks of adoration for the Divine and the music is conceived in a way that makes it singable for any level of four-part ensembles. Suitable for...

A traditional Scottish folksong has been adapted by Betty Fidler into a beautiful SATB anthem using the setting of Mr. Craig Courtney. 

Mr. Moore has written a 2-part anthem that offers flexibility between same or different gendered ensembles. The text, speaking of assurance and the promise of heaven, is appropriate for general use as well as any funeral or memorial service. 

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...

Job's words of hope are joined with the angels' song in the fifth chapter of Revelation to provide the foundation for this stirring anthem of praise.

The surprise entry of the four-hand accompaniment following the a cappella opening sets the stage for continuous dynamic excitement as the anthem builds in intensity with every “Glory, Hallelujah!” Now available in SATB, SSAA and TTBB...

The surprise entry of the four-hand accompaniment following the a cappella opening sets the stage for continuous dynamic excitement as the anthem builds in intensity with every “Glory, Hallelujah!” Now available in SATB, SSAA and TTBB...

This SATB setting, driven by an exciting four-hand piano accompaniment, builds in intensity with every Glory, Hallelujah! The a cappella opening will take your congregation by surprise and the development will hold them until the last Hallelujah! ...

Gilbert Martin's 2-part anthem is appropriate for any general use but more specifically is suited for Easter or memorial services. 

How would a child sing the mighty statement of faith found in the 19th chapter of Job?  This anthem, written in memory of eleven-year-old Janna Miller, is imbued with the sincerity and simplicity of child-like faith.  The well-known Old...

This SAB setting of the well-known text from the book of Job is particularly useful for Easter of memorial services but may be uesd for any general worship service. 

In the fifteenth chapter of the Gospel of John, we find Jesus' declaration that He will soon leave the disciples and that He will send a Comforter, the Holy Spirit, words which prepare us for both the Ascension and Pentecost.  Lloyd Larson has set...

There are many occasions when we wish to express gratitude for those people in our lives who have embodied the love of Christ.  You will find this simple, sincere octavo suitable for Mother's Day, Father's Day, ordination or retirement of a pastor,...

This rhythmic SAB anthem will have the listener tapping their toes. For the choir, the various rhytmic motives combine to form a very accessible piece with text based on Psalm 38:20 and 92:1,2

Seldom do you find such beauty in text and melody.  Frances Havergal's relitively unknown words of devotion are a perfect match to the wonderful melody written by Craig Curry, which harkens back to the early American folk tune.  The mixture of...

An anthem for general worship that features oboe obbligato. SATB - Oboe or C instrument part included in the octavo  Companion products (printed copies): I Choose You 2 part I Choose You SAB

Deborah Govenor’s SATB best-seller (BP1789) has been set for SAB choir, keyboard and oboe (or C instrument) (BP1913) and for two-part mixed choir, keyboard and oboe (or C instrument) (BP1918). Don’t miss this opportunity for your...

Deborah Govenor’s SATB best-seller (BP1789) has been set for 2-part choir, keyboard and oboe (or C instrument) (BP1918). Don’t miss this opportunity for your small choir or ensemble to use this wonderful piece about the comforting assurance...

John Ness Beck's creative interpretation of beloved verses from Philippians and Mark. The rhtymic complexities in the accompaniment and shifting key areas are indicative of the innovation for which Mr. Beck is known. Companion products: SSA-John Ness...

I Am With You, the first of Three Sacred Canticles (Be Filled With the Spirit and Sing to the Lord a new Song are the other two titles), is based on the extraordinary words found in Zephaniah 3:17, in which God takes great delight in us, quiets us with...

The words of devotion are heightened by a beautifully lyric melody and lush accompaniment in this exquisite setting of Fanny Crosby's text.  

Michael Jothen has taken a well-written melody for the Christmas season and paired it with four handbells and flute to create a sort of "Christmas trio" that will be sure to add variety to your Christmas service.

An anthem of comfort appropriate for the entire church year.

Unison/Two-Part - Appropriate for general worship, baptisms and Good Shepherd Sunday.

Vicki Wright has transformed the hymn-tune EVERLASTING LOVE into an SATB anthem full of quiet strength and conviction. Suitable for any general worship occassion.

D. Elton Trueblood's fiery text states that one of the Holy Spirit's many roles is to shake us out of our complacency that we might see the needs of those around us.  Set to the early American tune JEFFERSON and arranged in strong modal harmonies,...

A rhytmic and showy SATB anthem suitable for Communion, Lent or Maundy Thursday.  Lyrics by Joel Nagy

Built on selected text from the well-known hymn, “Be Still My Soul”, this anthem, scored for SATB choir, is suitable for any occasion. The gentle, flowing keyboard accompaniment beautifully complements the comfort and reassurance of the text.

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

The beloved words of Folliot S. Pierpoint  set to a new melody.  Particularly suitable for the Thanksgiving season.

SATB  This joyful celebration of the Resurrection begins with a lively dance-like tune that proceeds as a kind of choral variations on a theme, first with the addition of playful brass writing, then with lush divisi vocal writing and finally as a...

A powerful setting of "In Christ There Is No East or West."  Optional trumpet trio parts (BP1110A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): Hymn of Fellowship - trumpet trio - digital download Companion products (printed copies): ...

This powerful setting of St. Denio gives your advanced ensemble to collaborate with either a small will ensemble or orchestra. John Ness Beck has taken the beloved "there is a time" text and given us a setting appropriate for general use or...

This beautiful new setting of the Fanny Crosby favorite, “Blessed Assurance” offers a new perspective on the familiar hymn. Scored for SATB choir, the optional violin. or C-instrument (part included in the octavo) obbligato and flowing...

Lullabies have always been the standard for Christmas anthems and this piece is no exception. The combination of any 2-part voices along with the optional 2-3 octave handbells create both a charming and heart warming selection for your Christmas service...

A fun, easy Christmas selection for 2-part children or adult choir.  The handbell part is included in the octavo.

SATB - A tender yet stirring look at the gift of redemption, salvation and evangelization through the text by Isaac Watts written in 1707. This lovely setting for SATB Choir and Piano is easily accessible for the average church choir and is suitable for...

An 1837 poem by Scottish poet Robert Murray McCheyne, beautifully set to the tune REDHEAD. There is quiet strength in the simplicity of style and in the persistent contemplation of the value of God’s great and perfect gifts. Easily accessible by...

Craig Courtney's setting of the favorite hymn.  A top selling anthem. Companion products (printed copies) How Great Thou Art - Hine/Courtney orchestra accompaniment

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...

Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German Carol as never before. Courtney’s setting for TTBB choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines “joy” and challenges the...

Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German Carol as never before. Courtney’s setting for SSAA choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines “joy” and challenges the listener...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece. Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German Carol as never before. Courtney’s setting for SATB choir, piano and optional string...

What a treasure we have in the historic hymns of the church and what a gift when an arranger helps us hear them in new, fresh ways!  Lloyd Larson's setting is almost Copland-esque with his use of quartal harmony, motor rhythms and stark, independent...

This unison/2-part anthem gives your children's choir to address issues of unity and diversity while highlighting an emotion that is felt, through Christ, in every language: love.

SATB - General worship.  This early American hymn has been largely unnoticed until recent years.  Now, as it is finding its way into standard hymnals, your choir has the opportunity to sing it as an anthem, characterized by rich...

Twila Paris has written and performed some of the most enduring contemporary songs of our day.  How Beautiful is possibly her most widely known.  Her moving lyrics take us from the Upper Room to Calvary, speaking of Christ’s forgiveness...

Mark Hayes playfully alternates duple and triple rhythm in the 6/8 meter of Hosanna  Sing a Loud Hosanna! to create an anthem that is purely infectious.  Easily learned vocal lines, a colorful text by G. Moultrie, constant interplay between...

Effective for Palm Sunday.  Optional percussion part included in the octavo

Great Palm Sunday anthem that can be learned with a minimum of rehearsal time.  This stately anthem's text by Reginald Heber is general enough to be used throughout the litugical year, but it's stately tempo lends itself perfectly to a Palm...

Combines a unison choir (or children's choir) with the SATB choir for Palm Sunday.  Congregation can join in on Hosanna, Loud Hosanna. 

A joyful SATB anthem for Palm Sunday. Errata: original printing is missing A-flats in m33 Sopranos and m44 Basses.

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...

Suitable for Palm Sunday, Christ the King or Advent.  Percussion parts (BP1710A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): Hosanna to the King - percussion parts - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Hosanna to the...

Palm Sunday for choir and  tambourine, with a decided Hebrew flavor  Enhanced by the insertion of the Lift Up Your Heads O Gates text set to the traditional Hebrew melody, LEON.  Tambourine part (BP1881A) is available. Companion products...

This anthem was written to be learned by choirs of all sizes in one or two rehearsals.  Joyful energy and a Fanny Crosby text.

A bouyant, rhythmic opening theme helps set the mood for this SATB anthem appropriate. The B-section features a beautiful SATB chorale before returning to the compound metric closing. Appropriate for Christ the King Sunday, Christmas, or Palm Sunday.

Brass, percussion, organ and choir join forces in this dynamic Easter introit.  Parts for 2 trumpets, French horn, 3 trombones, timpani and cymbal (BP1876A) are available.  A full performance accompaniment compact disc is available (BP1876CD)...

A beautiful setting of the Samuel Longfellow's pleading prayer to the third Person of the Trinity.  The emphasis on the Holy Spirit's transforming power will make this anthem suitable for Pentecost as wel as the rest of the church year.

Deborah Govenor, one of the few composers that is equally gifted at writing lyrics and music, has given us a wonderful Pentecost anthem that names many of the attributes of the third Person of the Trinity: Flame, Fire, Comforter, Light, Peace, Presence...

A refreshingly joyful and sprightly anthem.  Set in six-eight meter, this anthem explores the many Biblical names and prohetic roles of the Christ Child.  Most appealing is the halleluia refrain which contains parallel suspensions in the voices...

The genius of this anthem lies in Ralph Manuel's combination of three melodies that are strikingly different:  Schubert's Holy Is the Lord; John Dyke's NICAEA; the praise song JUBILATE.  Effective for Holy Communion or prayer response.

A lovely piano accompaniment, quoting music attributed to Giulio Cacccini, supports an easily attainable choral setting of the traditional text “Holy Lord, Holy God of Power, Holy God of might. Heav’n and earth are full of Your glory.”...

A gently moving accompaniment compels the listener to give thoughtful consideration to this traditional text which is suitable for any occasion of contemplation but is particularly appropriate for Maundy Thursday. 

The simplicity and relative brevity of this musical statement of faith lend a versatility that will make it suitable for many places in your church service: prayer response, benediction, Holy Communion or special music.  Lyrics by J. Paul Williams.

This selection is meant to bring a smile to the face of everyone who sings or hears it.  It’s gospel style is achieved through SAB voicing, a jazz-based accompaniment and a vamp in which musical forces are added progressively building up to an...

The challenge in setting an old favorite like Charles Gabriel's beloved hymn is in balancing freshness with familiarity. Ralph Manuel accomplishes this by changing the opening of the hymn to minor mode and then proceeding as usual.  There are enough...

The classic hymn-tune HIDING IN THEE is given new life in this SATB anthem that speaks of the peace and protection we can know and feel through our Lord and Savior. Appropriate for Lent and memorial/funeral services. 

An a cappella setting of Christina Rosetti’s Christmas poem. Contemporary, hushed, harmonies open to a breathtaking climax before closing the story of Mary and her newborn Son. 

Lee Dengler illustrates the work of the cross in a surprising mix of major and minor. Contrasts abound. Sorrow meets gladness and the defeat of evil is completed by the work of salvation. Perfect for Good Friday.

A best selling anthem full of power and majesty. A separate flute part (BP1403A) is available for Courtney’s arrangement of Dan Schutte's contemporary song of commitment.   Companion products (digital copies): Here I Am, Lord -...

Written in the style of a spiritual, this a cappella number paints a powerful portrait of the Savior upon the cross of Calvary.  The sense of weight - the weight of sin, the weight of time, the weight of loneliness - is the driving force behind the...

Written in the style of an a cappella spiritual, this SATB anthem is suitable for the Easter season.  Lyrics by John Parker.

This tender melodic SATB anthem by Lloyd Larson, text by J Paul Williams, speaks to the gratitude we all feel when taking the body and bread of Christ. Perfect for communion servives of any denomination. 

This stately anthem of epic proportion is based on Deuteronomy 6: 4,5 “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One.” Scored for SATB choir, organ and brass quartet, and incorporating the traditional Hebrew melody, LEONI, “The God...

Written in the style of a spiritual for 8-part a cappella choir, this anthem links the Child in the manger to the Lamb on the cross.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.

This unison anthem (with descant) provides your children's choir the opportunity to be part of the Easter service. The rhythmic piano part combines with a joyous text to create a wonderful musical experience for both ensemble and listener. 

The classic Lenten work by Carl Heinrich Graun, edited and arranged by Tom Fettke featuring text from Isaiah 53:3

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. 

Tender and sincere are the two words which characterize John Ness Beck’s setting of these beloved verses from Isaiah 40 and Psalm 23.  This is an obvious choice for The Good Shepherd but the theme of God’s care is applicable throughout...

Janelle Clark has created an innovative SATB setting that combines two beloved melodies: HE LEADETH ME and J.S. Bach's Wachet Auf. The result is a stunning anthem that is perfect for use during Good Shepherd Sunday or anytime of the church year. 

An emphatic statement of faith in the resurrected Lord. Scored for SATB, organ, brass quartet and timpani, this anthem puts muscle into the widely used Easter greeting He is risen! and the response, He is risen, indeed!  You won’t find a more...

SATB  Why is this Russell Nagy’s all-time best-selling anthem?  The story-telling aspect of its lyrics?  The glorious fugue in the middle section?  The refrain you find yourself humming repeatedly?  The masterful brass...

This SATB anthem explores the various life-giving aspect of Christ and His love. Appropriate for various times of the church year. 

With plenty of open fifths to invoke bagpipes, some rhythmic mutation of the melody and an accompaniment full of energy and drive, Lloyd Larson brings new luster to this infectious French carol.  If you tire of all the slow, lyric carol settings...

A rousing Christmas opener scored for four hand piano with optional flute, oboe and percussion. Lots of dynamic interest building to an emphatic closing proclamation. A thrilling presentation with choral parts well within the reach of the average choir...

One of John Ness Beck's classic anthems for SATB choir. This text from Isaiah 40 makes the piece especially suitable for Good Shepherd Sunday. 

A regal anthem useful for Easter, Ascension and Christ the King.  A full score and parts (BP1498A) and parts for a 4-5 octave handbell choir (BP1498B) and brass sextet are available. Companion products (digital downloads): Hark, Ten Thousand Harps...

Christmas, SATB, MENDELSSOHN.  Arranged for choir, congregation, organ and optional trumpet trio. Companion products (digital downloads): Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - trumpets - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Hark! the...

New to the catalog, Faye Lopez has given us a joyful song set in a neo-baroque style.  The text is rich with the attributes of God and the anthem's relative brevity provides flexibility in programming.

 This haunting SATB anthem is appropriate for either general and Lenten services and tells of the sacrifice and cost of Christ's love. 

With a melody built around the triad and the use of canon, this energetic Easter anthem becomes a perfect teaching tool for youth choir.  In addition, Mr. Nagy has ingeniously combined bell-like figures and harmony in the keyboard with a handbell...

Whether your church celebrates the Ascension of Christ or not, don't overlook this engaging anthem based on Charles Wesley's text.  The joyful, neo-classical setting points to our Lord in all His glory, yet bearing the signs of suffering that have...

Harry Emerson Fosdick has created an SATB anthem with C instrument for any general use. The transformation from minor to major throughout harkens to the journey of which the text speaks. 

This festive and joyous SATB anthem is arranged by Mark Hayes for general worship. The addition of the trumpet part (BP1478A) creates a fanfare like feel to the affirming text . Companion products (digital downloads): Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah -...

This big anthem for SATB Choir, Keyboard and optional Flute, Harp, Brass Quartet and Percussion, celebrates the mission and purpose of the church. Perfect as a festival or concert piece. A full performance/accompaniment compact disc is available for...

Written in 1923, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, by William Runyon and Thomas Chisholm, has become one of the most-sung and loved hymns in churches around the world.   In this new arrangement, Craig Courtney approaches the hymn in the style of...

 Jay Althouse provides us with a sturdy, straightforward anthem with modest vocal demands.  It's words of devotion and adoration make it adaptable to the entire church year.

A full score and parts (BP1728A), separate 3-5 octave handbell part (BP1728B) and a full performance /accompaniment compact disc (BP1728CD)  are available for this concertato that combines choir and congregation. Companion products (digital...

A solid proclamation of the truth of Psalm 90. This strong anthem of praise is scored for SATB choir and piano and is  suitable for Thanksgiving or general worship. The lilting melody will keep you humming for days. A  powerful ending gives it...

An exciting SSA setting with a strong, rhythmic accompaniment, offering a wonderful opportunity for a strong soloist. Based on the Isaiah 52:8-10 prophesy.  Suitable for any occasion, but particularly effective for Advent.   ...

An exciting SATB setting with a strong, rhythmic accompaniment, offering a wonderful opportunity for a strong soloist. Based on the Isaiah 52:8-10 prophesy.  Suitable for any occasion, but particularly effective for Advent.   Also...

You will feel as if you traveled to Ireland in this celebratory anthem by Mark Hayes.  Triplet figures in the violin and flute and the use of hand drums and tambourine lend a Celtic air that is simply infectious.  The crowning glory, though, is...

Mark Hayes best-selling anthem in the Beckenhorst catalog set for SATB (BP1402), SSAA (BP1598) and TTBB BP1599). An orchestration for all three voicings is also available (BP1402A).  Companion products (digital downloads): Grace - accompaniment...

Mark Hayes best-selling anthem in the Beckenhorst catalog set for SATB (BP1402), SSAA (BP1598) and TTBB BP1599).  An orchestration for all three voicings is also available (BP1402A). Companion products (digital downloads): Grace - accompaniment...

Mark Hayes' best-selling anthem. Also arranged for TTBB (BP1599) and SSAA (BP1598).  A full orchestral accompaniment is also available (BP1402A). Companion products (digital downloads): Grace - accompaniment track Companion products (printed...

John Carter has combined a myriad of tunes, texts, and techniques in this SATB anthem including quotes from the beloved hymn-tune and from the book of Ephesians, as well as the usage of both spoken work and rhythmic vocal melodies woven between a unison...

John Ness Beck's SATB setting of the tradditional Christmas hymn-tune IN DULCI JUBILO.   Arranged for choir, congregation, organ and optional trumpet trio. Companion products (digital downloads): Good Christian Men, Rejoice - Beck -...

Syncopation and a rhythmic accompaniment help create a spirited anthem for children's choir/unison choir. 

Phrase by phrase, Joel Nagy leads us through an unrelenting account of the crucifixion while balancing his narrative with statements of God’s love and mercy.  Russell Nagy’s melody set in minor mode perfectly imbues these images with a...

An opening vocal solo with melodic content similar to the blues scale helps set the mood for Boyd Bacon's SATB anthem featuring text from Matthew 28:16-20. Appropriate for Ascension Sunday or any general use. 

This regal, stately anthem is based on words by Jaroslaz Vajda that implore the great Builder to build the Church into a holy structure where He can dwell for eternity.  These prayerful words also become a description of what the Church is to be...

A gentle piano accompaniment flows under a thoughtful text based on Psalm 65, gradually building in strength to support the strong reassurance that our prayers are raised to a God who hears. Scored for SATB choir and piano.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.

Craig Courtney's beautiful piano accompaniment begins this tender anthem that is almost lullaby like. The quiet and intimate vocal parts eventually open to a powerful climax that is sure to offer a moving musical experience for both your choir and...

Two of the best-known verses in the Bible are set to John Carter’s lyric melody and lush harmonies.  The simplicity of his 3-part vocal lines makes this particularly suitable for youth or small adult choir.

Combines the Gaelic melody, BUNESSAN and a new text by Beth Rice Luttrell to form this delightful anthem which implores the Creator to finish the work begun in us.

A powerful setting of the beloved hymn, God of Our Fathers, using traditional NATIONAL HYMN hymntune the alternate text by Daniel C. Roberts. This piece is full of surprises from the a cappella opening phrase, through the 3/4 meter of the second verse...

Pamela Martin's wonderful text is one of contrasts.  God is Lord of everything both great and small, beautiful and plain, complex and simple.  Lloyd Larson has encased these lyrics in a simple, sincere melody that effectively...

George William Warren's hymn-tune the National Hymn has been set for SATB choir and organ by the pipe organ great, Diane Bish. Appropriate for patriotic, thanksgiving, or any general use. 

It is rare to find an anthem that works so perfectly for celebrations around patriotic events as Randolph Currie's SATB setting based on the classic National Hymn by George William Warren, originally written by Daniel Crane Roberts. This piece is...

This perennial staple of John Ness Beck's collection is set to the Welsh hymn-tune "Cwm Rhondda" by John Hughes, written in 1907. Rich and traditional, perfect for congregational singing, optional complimentary parts include a brass sextet accompaniment...

Your children's choir is sure to be delighted by this spirited anthem featuring C-instrument. It speaks to both the creation story and the unique aspects each of us possess. 

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

Howard Helvey’s jazz setting of the well-known carol.  A complete orchestral accompaniment (BP1438A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): Go, Tell It on the Mountain - orchestral accompaniment Also available in other voicings: ...

A call to worship with text based on Psalms 122:1, 100:34-5 and 95:6-8. A stately introduction with the opening statement from “O Worship the King”, changes to a driving, rhythmic accompaniment. A slower, smoother interlude gives way to a...

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...

A traditional African-American spiritual comes alive in an exciting setting for SATB 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...

Five anthems arranged for TTBB choir.  Contains: In the Sweet By-and-By; God of Our Fathers; Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Medley of the Cross(HAMBURG, NEAR THE CROSS and ST. CHRISTOPHER); Glory!(GLORY SONG, ROLL CALL and HEAVEN) Companion...

Transcribed from the TTBB collection (CC2) by the same name, this anthem is a medley chock-full of old-time favorite hymns, all with "heaven" as their theme.  The real appeal of this arrangement, though, is Mr. Helvey's ability to take smooth...

2-part children's anthem with optional descant. Suitable for Christmas.  Optional percussion parts (BP1482A) are available. Companion products (digital downloads): Glory to God! - percussion parts - digital download Companion products...

SATB medley of 5 Christmas favorites; Joy to the World; Angels We Have Heard on High; Silent Night; O Holy Night; Good Christians All Rejoice.  Available for TTBB voicing in Christmas Glory! Also available for SSA voicing in SSA Howard Helvey...

An anthem in African style for general worship with an alternate text for Christmas.  Lyrics by John Parker.   Percussion (BP1761A) is the only accompaniment. Companion products (digital downloads): Glory Hallelu! - percussion parts -...

A joyful, a cappella Yuletide selection with triangle and congas. Companion products digital downloads): Gloria! - triangle and conga parts - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Gloria! - triangle and conga parts 

Lloyd Larson has chosen two carols in 6/8 meter to comprise this festive medley:  Sussex Carol and In Dulci Jubilo.  Although performance demands are relatively few, this selection has the end effect of making your choir sound bigger than it is...

This 2-part Christmas anthem gives your children's choir the opportunity to showcase both their singing and speaking skills during your Christmas service. With a text from the book of Luke, this anthem features simple part writing and a very singable...

This rhythmic and contemporary SSATBB anthem written for a cappella choir will offer a significant challenge to your adult ensembles. Consider programming this during your Christmas service to add a unique flavor during an otherwise traditional time of...

2-Part anthem appropriate for general use and Thanksgiving.  Handchimes included in the octavo.

A strong, rhythmic song of thanks and praise based on 1 Chronicles 16: 8-31 and incorporating KREMSER, (We Gather Together).  Scored for SATB Choir and keyboard with choral parts well within the reach of the average church choir.

SATB  Give Thanks to God takes us through a typical day - morning, midday and evening, each with its own mood and activities - and shows us taht, no matter what the circumstances, we can choose to offer thanksgiving and praise.  You will hear...

An energetic medley SATB arrangement of ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR and NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT for Thanksgiving celebrations.

This sprightly anthem features a psalm-like text and the doxology text, each set to a different, distinct melody and each sung simultaneously at the close of the selection.  Optional handbells (BP1317A) and a brightly flowing keyboard provide...

The idea of our souls rising to meet our Savior is a perfect image for All Saints Sunday. This SATB arrangement by Mark Hayes will compliment the poignant message of the occasion. 

One of the repertoires most beautiful spirituals, Give Me Jesus expresses the all-sufficiency of Christ in everything that life brings us.  Mr. Courtney's setting captures the simplicity of the melody by constantly varying the pianistic textures...

Simple and sensitively arranged by Howard Helvey.  The flute part is included in the octavo.

This haunting, contemporary setting for SATB choir captures the intense emotional anguish Christ fell the night before his death. 

A sweet, sincere anthem of the Shepherd's care.  The lyrics, meldy and flowing accompaniment have a simplicity and purity that reaches the wandering lamb in each of us.  Appropriate for Good Shepherd Sunday or services with themes of trust,...

Based on the story of a Civil War nurse, this Stephen Foster song has been set for SATB choir by Dennis Eliot. Consider programming it for Sundays highlighting women in the Bible or for any patriotic purpose. Secular. 

Mr. Shackley has created an exuberant Christmas anthem for SATB choir that pairs a classic symbol of the season with the story of Christ's birth.  Companion products (digital downloads): Gather Around the Christmas Tree - harp part - digital...

Your congregation will sit up and take notice when you celebrate Easter as never before with this fresh look at Resurrection Day. Scored for SATB choir, piano and optional rhythm section, this joyful/soulful gospel rock composition captures the joy of...

Surprise your congregation on Easter morning with this enthusiastic celebration of joy. The delightful PUER NOBIS tune is set with a compelling piano 4-hands and tambourine (BP1974A) accompaniment. Use it again with the alternate Advent text!  A...

TTBB choir and four-hand piano accompaniment come together in a breathtaking arrangement of the classic Catalan Carol. Expect the unexpected in this spirited rendition which offers a challenge for both choir and accompanists. Also available in other...

SATB choir and four-hand piano accompaniment come together in a breathtaking arrangement of the classic Catalan Carol. Expect the unexpected in this spirited rendition which offers a challenge for both choir and accompanists. Also available in other...

A joyful song of praise in alternating triple and quadruple meter.  Perfect for general praise or as a choral introit.  Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

This simple, sweet unison anthem tells us of God's presence throughout our lives and works perfectly as a solo or as a unison anthem for adult or children's choir.  Perfect for baptism or child dedication.  Lyrics by Joel Nagy.

This gentle anthem owes its appeal to Howard Helvey’s use of instrumental trio (BP1638A), piano and handbells (BP1638B) and his ability to make simple SAB voice writing sound full and out-of-the-ordinary.  There is also a surprising fit...

Based on a classic Martin Luther text, this Christmas anthem contains the angel's announcement of the Savior's birth in a manger and His birth within our hearts.  Russell Nagy supports the words with a joyful, exuberant melody, a driving, rhythmic...

Four benedictions, a cappella: Children, Go Forth Now in Peace; Looking to Jesus' Face; May the Lord Bless and Keep You; You Shall Go OUt with Joy.