Choral

Featuring text from Psalm 66, this high energy anthem reflects the joy we have in our relationship with Christ. The contrasting middle sections offers variety in tempo, rhythm, and mode before returning for an exciting climax. A great piece for any...

Be Filled with the Spirit is the second of Three Sacred Canticles (I Am With You and Sing to the Lord a New Song are the other two titles), a cycle of anthems based on Biblical passages which refer to singing.  Based on Ephesians 5:18-20, in which...

A little known, endearing Irish carol perfect for the Christmas season. 

This 2-part version of the beloved Christmas hymn is set to the melody of CRADLE SONG and is workable for any combination of men's and/or women's voices. 

The combination of handbells, cello, flowing keyboard accompaniment and seamless vocal writing creates a mood that takes this simple carol to a new level of sophistication.  Mr. Helvey's layering of the two tunes, CRADLE SONG and AWAY IN A MANGER,...

Settings of pure scripture are always in demand and this setting of Psalm 57 reflects the excitement and exuberance of the psalmist’s words.  Relative brevity and youthful enthusiasm make this a perfect introit anthem, typified by text...

Driving rhythms in the keyboard, an exquisite Fanny Crosby text of praise and trust, and a newly composed melody with O God Our Help in Ages Past in the final verse make this an appealing anthem. Appropriate for Easter and general service  

One of John Beck’s most popular SATB anthems. It combines Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring with the hymn Blessed Assurance.  A "must own" for any church musician. Suitable for general worship.

This Epiphany anthem is appropriate for any combination of two voices. A notable text combined with a lovely melody. 

A classic John Beck setting of Isaiah 55. Following a haunting and chant-like opening, the piece erupts into a glorious proclamation of God's word. Suffice it to say, your choral library will not have another piece quite like this one. 

Through her music, Sue Farrar seems to be able to say what many of us feel, a quality that many people have discovered and come to love.  In this best-selling anthem, she combines that gift with a song of true beauty - one that has found its way...

A secular SSA anthem by John Carter

Bouyant rhythms and a text appropriate for Advent and Epiphany combine to create this SATB anthem by John Carter. Featuring scripture from Isaiah 60. 

This Charles Wesley text, set to CHODAN, is a tender, yet emphatic statement of faith and commitment. Scored for SSA chorus with piano and optional violin (part available for purchase), this anthem is suitable for Lent, communion or general worship...

This Charles Wesley text, set to CHODAN, is a tender, yet emphatic statement of faith and commitment. Scored for SATB chorus with piano and optional violin (part printed in the SATB octavo) this anthem is suitable for Lent, communion or general worship...

A joyful Easter anthem for a cappella SATB choir and solo voice.  Lyrics by John Parker.

Antiphonal Alleluia is written for double a cappella choir and is based on the form and harmonic language of Organ Prelude IV from Eight Short Preludes and Fugues by Johann Sabastian Bach.  On Easter Day, when you often wish to offer more than one...

SATB - A re-issue of a Beck favorite featuring All Creatures of Our God and King with congregation.

This joyful SATB anthem unites some of the most beloved symbols of the Christmas story. A perfect beginning to your Christmas day service. 

John Ness Beck, SATB, trumpets, GLORIA.   Arranged for choir, congregation, organ and optional trumpet trio. Companion products: Angels We Have Heard on High - Beck - trumpets - digital download Companion products (printed copies): ...

Based on the traditional French Carol, this stunning arrangement for SATB choir and piano 4-hands is sure to delight your choir, your accompanists and your congregation. The exciting interplay between choir and keyboard energizes the praise that builds...

Are you looking for a light, fun carol arrangement to balance out all those lyric Christmas anthems in your library?  Consider this new setting by Craig Courtney written in the style of a sprightly madrigal. This a cappella setting boasts...

SATB - appropriate for Advent

SAB - Epiphany anthem, archive edition

unison/2-Part - appropriate for advent.  Lyrics by Joel Nagy

Surely the fifth and eighth chapters of the Romans epistle were in Charles Wesley's mind when he penned the words to this great hymn of the church.  Craig Courtney has taken those verses and set them in a dynamic opening of driving rhythms and mixed...

The dramatic details of the formation of the natal star are musically depicted by composer Craig Courtney.  The function of the star is then lyrically and tenderly revealed. A challenging setting for Choir and Piano. Suitable for college choir or...

A gentle musical unfolding of the balance between anything we could possibly offer and Christ’s supreme sacrifice. Scored for SATB chorus with piano and optional chamber orchestra (BP1964A), this piece is suitable for any occasion of worship. ...

Beginning with the quintessential organ and choir fanfare, this SATB anthem features a variety of vocal textures to contrast the jubilant organ part throughout. Set to the hymn tune BABILONE, this anthem also allows for congregation participation.

Like a musical sunrise, this anthem begins with the dark, somber strains of "O Sons and Daughter of the King" and then explodes in a mighty statement of "The Strife Is O'er."  An unexpectedly prayerful, a cappella rendition of "Thine Is The Glory"...

Appropriate for any festival Sunday or occasion of praise! While this anthem works well with any combination of 2 voices, the multi-meter and shifiting textures are anything but simple. A great piece as an "add on" for your other standard works for...

Arranged by John Ness Beck in 1963 for a Carnegie Hall performance of the "Sounds of Ed Montgomery" vocal ensemble, this wonderful setting lay virtually forgotten until 1991, when it came to the attention of Beckenhorst Press and revised by Craig...

A new presentation of a much-loved African American Spiritual, arranged for SATB Choir, soloists and keyboard. All of the highlights of the salvation story, suitable for any Sunday during the church year, but with a clear Easter emphasis.

Contents: 2 introits- Surely the Lord Is in This Place and Christians, on This Joyful Morning; 2 prayer responses - Rest in the Lord and God, Be Merciful; 2 closing responses - God Be With You and Amen, Alleluia! SATB - archive edition - appropriate...

Charles Wesley’s immortal words set to a new, tender melody.   An SATB anthem appropriate for the Easter season and general worship.

Experience the beloved hymn, And Can It Be, in a wonderful new SATB and piano setting. The tender, flowing accompaniment under a simple melody line gives rise to thoughtful consideration of the first two verses. Key changes lead through more emphatic...

Familiar words and a new refrain in a fresh, free setting. This powerful piece will quickly become a favorite. The final words of the refrain: “The Son of God, the righteous One is crucified for me” make the piece a perfect choice for Good...

Familiar words and a new refrain in a fresh, free setting. This powerful piece will quickly become a favorite. The final words of the refrain: “The Son of God, the righteous One is crucified for me” make the piece a perfect choice for Good...

Familiar words and a new refrain in a fresh, free setting. This powerful piece will quickly become a favorite. The final words of the refrain: “The Son of God, the righteous One is crucified for me” make the piece a perfect choice for Good...

The standard hymn favorite has been set with a contemporary organ accompaniment in this John Ness Beck unison anthem. 

This rich, fresh rendition of the familiar hymn ends with a poignant, seldom-heard verse. Arranged by Bruce Stevenson and edited by Craig Courtney, this lovely piece is scored for  choir and piano. An optional cello part (BP1890A) is available...

SATB - Suitable for Easter Day.  Full score and parts for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, optional horn, optional tuba and percussion (BP1735A) are available. Companion products (digital download): Alleluia, Praise the Risen King! - score and parts -...

Suitable for youth or small adult choir during the Easter season.

With references to the book of 1 Peter, this SATB anthem is appropriate for the Easter season as well as any celebration Sunday. The rhythmic interplay and bouyant organ accompaniment combine to form an outstanding piece. 

This SATB anthem provides both a text and melodic content that is both affirming and inspiring. 

Literature concerning God’s love, comfort and mercy are always in great supply but the subjects of service, discipleship and evangelism are often another matter.  Trilby Jordan and Lloyd Larson provide us with a sincere, heart-felt anthem...

As a love song expresses the priceless qualities of the beloved, so this anthem recalls all that we find in God, expressed in startlingly beautiful imagery by Ms. Dresie.  Her simple, yet lovely melody and her heartfelt words not only bring comfort...

Suitable for general use, this is a powerful SATB anthem about the all-sufficiency of God.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin

2-Part anthem appropriate for Thanksgiving and general worship.  A wonderful anthem for small adult or youth choir.

Deborah Governor's SATB anthem appropriate for any general worship service. 

This SAB anthem is reminischent of both a folk song and at times a children's lullaby. Appropraite for both gnereal worship and Lent. 

By combining a simple, yet full accompaniment, modest vocal demands and both CORONATION and DIADEM hymn tunes, Lloyd Larson has created another choral hit.  Smaller choirs will find it easily within their reach and larger choirs will find it s...

An SATB anthem appropriate for Ascension, Christ the King Sunday, Easter, Transfiguration, Name of Jesus, and general worship. Featuring the humn tune DIADEM

A well known text crafted into a charming 2-part anthem appropriate for Thanksgiving and general worship.  Archive edition.  Congregational songsheet (BP1364A) is available. Companion products (digital download): All Good Gifts -...

SATB Palm Sunday anthem.  Optional trumpet part (BP1499A) available.  ST. THEODULPH.  Combines adult and children's choirs.  Companion products (digital download): All Glory, Laud and Honor - trumpet part - digital download ...

A festive Christmas anthem for your adult or children's choir. A good "last minute" addition to any Christmas service. The combination of unison voices and bass part are quite effective in creating an atmospher of praise.

Craig Courtney takes us on a powerful musical journey using the strong text of the familiar hymn set to the modal melody of the Sacred Harp tune LOVINGKINDNESS. Experience this hymn in an entirely new way and rediscover the enormity of the sacrifice as...

Deborah Govenor's beautiful a cappella setting of Isaac Watts' immortal words depicting the pain and suffering of the crucified Savior.  The newly composed melody, the use of flute obbligato and impeccable vocal lines make this a great...

This tender SATB anthem perfectly paints the story of the Advent journey. 

David Lantz’s guitar-like accompaniment, the predominance of open fifths and simple, open harmonies create a selection reminiscent of early American folk song while John Parker’s lyrics contrast hope with supplication.  Relative vocal...

This haunting rendition of the beloved hymn tune VENI EMMANUEL features an extended introduction and various interludes featuing open SATB harmonies and a memorable interplay between a flute and oboe. A very effective way to begin your advent season.

VENI EMMANUEL is the basis for this brief TTBB choral tone poem with Latin text.  The violin part is included in the octavo.  A full performance/accompaniment compact disc (with violin and keyboard) is available (BP17245CD) as well as a score...

From John Carter's SSA collection, A Fit of Carroll. Based on the works of Lewis Carroll and Alice in Wonderland. 

From John Carter's SSA collection, A Fit of Carroll. Based on the works of Lewis Carroll and Alice in Wonderland. 

SATB - Archive edition.  Appropriate for All Saints, Eventide and Memorial services

A masterful setting of the beloved hymn suitable for eventide or memorial services .

SATB - This lovely setting breathes new life into the much-loved prayer by Henry Lyte (1847).  Appropriate for any worship experience but especially effective during Lent or services of remembrance. Scored for SATB choir and piano, the beauty of...

From the book of John, this SATB anthem is appropriate for general use as well as weddings, father's/mother's day, or a congregational anniversay. 

SATB, archive, suitable for Epiphany and general use

SATB - general worship

SATB - A Maundy Thursday anthem which explores the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. Lyrics by Susan Bentall Boersma.

A descriptive anthem effective for Good Friday.  Lyrics by John Parker.  The flute part is in the octavo. 

SATB, Douglas Wagner, general use, from the Psalms, archive edition, optional brass accompaniment Companion products (digital downloads): A Wonderful Noise - brass septet parts - digital download Companion products (printed copies): A Wonderful Noise...

SATB  Tom Fettke's gentle setting of verses from the 51st Psalm.  The penitential aspect of the words makes this particularly suitable for Ash Wednesday, the Lenten season and the Lord’s Supper.

SATB - A thoughtful prayer directed to the Triune God: Father, Jesus and Spirit, invoking the particular gifts of each individual member. Written for SATB with keyboard and string orchestral accompaniment.  Lyrics by Chris Anderson.   ...

SATB  Beginning with an a cappella melody reminiscent of palinsong, this anthem weaves the tale of the suffering Christ.  The pointed descriptions in J. M. Neale's text make this particularly vivid for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday services,...

 SATB.  General worship

Sue Farrar has created a 2-part Thanksgiving anthem suitable for for children or adults.  Her newly composed melody, the use of Nun Danket Alle Gott and the quotes of Kremser make this a perfect choice for the Thanksging season.

Eugene Butler, SATB, I Chronicles 29, general use, organ

SATB - A lovely, easily-learned anthem based on Jeremiah 29 and Philippians 1.  Fitting for general worship.  An optional violin part (BP1823A) is available. Companion products (digital downloads): A Song at the Crossroads - violin part -...

SATB  As the choir sings the words of J. Paul Williams, a scene unfolds before our eyes of the Savior mocked, scorned and crucified.  Lloyd Larson's mournful melody finally fades into the chorlae, O Sacred Head Now Wounded.

Benjamin Harlan's dynamic setting of Psalms 103 and 150.  Brass quartet and percussion (BP1554A) are ingeniously used to amplify references to instruments in the text and driving rhythms, modest vocal demands and an accompaniment that literally...

Eugene Butler, SATB, archive edition, general use, Psalm 98. Companion products (digital downloads): A New Song to the Lord - Butler - violin part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): A New Song to the Lord - Butler - violin part

Lloyd Larson, handbells, general use, Psalm 98 Companion products (digital download): A New Song - handbell part - digital download Companion products (printed copies) A New Song - handbell part

SATB, best selling anthem, appropiriate for general use.  Psalm 127.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Companion products: Small but Mighty II

Unison - John Ness Beck’s anthem in the style of a breezy cakewalk. Psalm 100

TTTBBB - Poem by John Donne.  Appropriate for Lent and general worship.  Also available for SATB (BP1335) Companion products: A Hymn to God the Father SATB

SATB - This anthem, originally composed for men’s chorus (BP1170), was one of John Ness Beck’s personal favorites among his own compositions.  The lyrics are based on an exquisite poem of John Donne’s concerning sin and...

SATB - The subject of godly servanthood makes this appropriate for recognition services and All Saints Sunday.  Optional parts for two trumpets included in the octavo. 

Diane Lokensgard, 2-3 part, children, general use, 1180

SATB - A thoughtful and dynamic musical interpretation of Tennyson’s poem in which he contemplates his own death and in so doing gives us a picture of the eternal soul. Challenge your choir with this powerful piece, particularly appropriate for...

SATB - This beautiful setting of the Augustus Toplady text is appropriate for use during Holy Week, or for any other occasion of contemplation and gratitude for the work of salvation and for our covenant relationship with the Redeemer. Written for SATB...

Penny Rodriguez, SATB, 1371, Christmas

SATB - Appropriate for Christmas services and concerts.  Lyrics by Rebekah Pringle.  A complete orchestration ( BP1824A) is available. Companion products (printed copies): A Cradle Carol - orchestration

SATB  This sensitive selection discusses Christ’s role as Host of the communion table:  a Friend for the lonely, a Resting Place for the weary and a Solace for the troubled.  Pamela Martin’s description of Jesus’...

Here we find a Christmas anthem written for the nineties, when our lives are often harried, frantic and anxious.  This simple song beckons us away from the "tyranny of the urgent" to a quiet, humble birth in Bethlehem, to angels' glorias and to a...

Dale Peterson, two-part, Christmas, children, archive

J. Chris Moore, unison, archive edition, mother's day, father's day

Craig Courtney, SATB, unison choir, JESUS LOVES ME, general use, 1356

Douglas Wagner, SATB, archive edition, unison chorus, organ

SATB a cappella - 11 choral etudes based on the words of Jesus. 

SATB - Choral etudes for practice and worship.  A cappella.

Randy Edwards continues his a cappella series with choral etudes for Holy Week.  It offers selections for Palm Sunday, Easter and Tenebrae services (CS4B) complete with narration.  Optional brass, percussion (CS4A) and cello...

SATB - 13 Choral etudes for Advent. 

SATB - Lyrics by Pamela Martin.  Appropriate for general worship.

Craig Courtney plumbs the depths of Christina Rosetti poetry to craft this challenging and thought-provoking musical setting. Wonderful anytime of the year, but particularly during the Lenten season.

Handbells, 2-part, 1348, Christmas, children Companion products(digital downloads): A Baby in the Cradle - handbell part - digital download Companion products (printed copies): A Baby in the Cradle - handbell part 

 2-part.

 SATB.  Good Friday services

C Instrument (or 2 octave Handbell) included in the octavo