Choral

An a cappella piece for SATB choir written by Craig Penfield. The solemn text from the Wisdom of Solomn and minor tonality make this piece perfect for memorial service and All Saint's Sunday. 

John Carter brings as exquisite SATB anthem based on a Latin text which depicts the manger scene with unusual clarity.  The anthem gains its real distinction through the use of the words "venite adoremus Dominum" and portions of "O Come, All Ye...

Suitable for Christmas and for SA(T)B, piano (or optional harp), optional violin (BP1575A) and handbells (BP1575B).   Companion products (digital downloads): The Snow Lay on the Ground - violin part - digital download The Snow Lay on...

A beautiful arrangement of the traditional Austrian Carol, “As Lately We Watched”. This gently flowing carol broadens on verse three, offering an opportunity to pull out all of the stops before  a poignant a cappella ending.  An...

This 2-part piece features a playful accompaniment part and retells the story of Noah and the Ark. Written by Mary Kay Beall and Suzanne Patterson.

John Ness Beck's beautfiul choral selection for SSATB choir features a text perfect for any general worship service.  Companion products: SSA-John Ness Beck Meditation (The Quiet Heart) handbell

A Christmas Cantata by John Carter for SAB choir, narrator, and piano. Approximately 12 minutes in duration.

As Christ came to fulfill the promises foretold by prophets, so He will come again tobring everlasting peace and joy.  That advent message is sung to a hauntingly modal melody and a madrigal-like chorus, supported by a feathery-light keyboard...

This delightful 2-part Christmas anthem is perfrect for children's choir and features the highlights fo the beloved story of Christ's birth. 

An invitational anthem for Holy Communion.

Appropriate for Lenten or general worship.  Also available for SAB voicing in the collection Small But Mighty II. Small but Mighty II  

Two exciting settings of Craig Courtney's classic arrangement of All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (SATB-BP1800), now voiced for a cappella TTBB (BP1915) and for SSAA (BP1917), with clapping and hand drum. You will find endless opportunities...

Two exciting settings of Craig Courtney's classic arrangement of All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (SATB-BP1800), now voiced for a cappella TTBB (BP1915) and for SSAA (BP1917), with clapping and hand drum. You will find endless opportunities to use...

An a cappella anthem suitable for Christ the King Sunday or general worship that features hand drum and clapping.  Also available in TTBB (BP1915) and SSAA (BP1917). Hand drum part included in the octavo. Companion products: The Name of...

Based on the hymn tunes MILES' LANE and CORONATION and using Biblical text from Phillippians 2, John Ness Beck has created an SATB anthem appropriate for Palm Sunday, Easter, or Chist the King worship services. The multiple tonal centers and rhythmic...

Craig Courtney has taken text from John Newton, the famous lyricist of Amazing Grace, and set it to a gentle and beautiful SATB anthem suitable for any general use. Also available in SATB (BP1713) Companion products: The Music of Thy Name - SATB

Craig Courtney has taken text from John Newton, the famous lyricist of Amazing Grace, and set it to a gentle and beautiful SATB anthem suitable for any general use. Also available in SSAA voicing (BP1720) Companion products: The Music of Thy Name - SSAA

A strong new arrangement of the tune THE MORNING TRUMPET from The Sacred Harp. The text points to the second coming of Christ, but its celebratory nature makes it useful throughout the calendar year. Scored for SATB choir and keyboard and easily...

One of our best-selling anthems of 2001, Mark Hayes has transcribed his original SATB voicing (BP1616) for women’s choir.  Its fresh, contemporary sound and added instrumental forces make this version every bit as appealing as its...

A youthful vigor desribes the character of Mark Hayes' new setting of Isaac Watts' immortal words.  He accomplishes this through sharp rhythms, mixed meter and a lively orchestration for brass and percussion.   Also available for...

Lloyd Larson has created a truly charming SAB piece celebrating the joy of Christmas. Also suitable for Epiphany. 

Reminiscent of Satie, this gentle anthem portrays the Last Supper complete with Christ's prophetic words concerning His death and resurrection.  Modest vocal demands make this suitable for choirs of all sizes while Mr. Nagy's long vocal phrases are...

Children's anthem or unison choir.

SATB - suitable for Communion or general worship

A fresh arrangement of BROTHER JAMES’ AIR for SATB Choir and keyboard ready for any occasion.  A tender, quiet beginning with gentle, flowing accompaniment broadens as it approaches the final emphatic statement.

Psalm 23 is usually approached with pastoral calm.  Mr. Nagy approaches the psalm as a rhapsody, literally bubbling over with passion and joy.  The familiar words are given new luster by Joel Nagy and cause us to consider these timeless...

Patti Drennan has taken the text from Psalm 27 and adapted it to a beautiful melody to create an SATB piece appropriate for any general worship service. 

A setting of Psalm 27 appropriate for general worship.

In a time when "cheap grace" is so prevalent, this anthem comes as a refreshing statement that discipleship is costly.  Pamela Martin's text beautifully states that the Lord desires gifts of the heart: a yearning soul, a grateful attitude, and a...

Jan Sanborn's Christmas SATB setting with optional flute accompaniment in the octavo. 

The mark of a successful hymn arrangement is that it provides an opportunity to experience something familiar in an unfamiliar way.  Dan Forrest begins with a beautifully evocative piano motif and, by pairing it with the hymntune, creates a truly...

This John Ness Beck classic arrangement (CRIMOND) is warm and assuring.  It is appropriate not only during Lent, but anytime during the calendar year.

The hymn tune ST. THOMAS has been transformed by Dale Peterson into an SATB anthem with an optional trumpet trio and congregation participation. Psalm 122 Companion products (digital downloads): The House of the Lord - trumpet trio -digital download ...

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...

Words that span the crucifixion to the resurrection for the Lenten and Easter seasons.  Words and music by Anne Barbour and Marsha Skidmore.  Arranged by Molly Ijames.

Robert Thygerson for SAB choir with optional handbells for the Christmas season. 

SATB - piano duet accompaniment, appropriate for Christmas .  Howard Helvey has graced the Beckenhorst Press catalog with duet-accompanied Christmas carols for the last four years.  This setting of the Sans Day Carol is his newest...

John Carter has teamed up with Timothy Dudley-Smith to create an SATB anthem that creates the perfect atmosphere of praise. Complete with beautiful harmonies, congregation participation, a men's section feature, and ample opportunity for interpretation,...

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 SSA chorus, piano and optional cello, this beautiful setting will become a Christmas Eve favorite...

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...

The classic Thomas Troeger Christmas text which explores the relationship between Joseph and Jesus, set so beautifully by Dan Forrest, is now available for men’s chorus (T(T)BB), piano and optional cello (published separately). Especially...

Written for general worship, this SATB anthem features optional violin or C instrument part included in the octavo. The text reminds the singer and listener that any deed done must be done through love (complete with references from 1 Corinthians 13).

Featuring the children's favorite "He's Got the Whole World", John Carter and Mary Kay Beall have created a charming 2-part anthem. Complete with optional flute part.  Companion products (digital download): The Good Lord Made It All - flute part -...

Mark Hayes provides a truly beautiful melody that harkens back to early American folk music in this new setting of George Herbert's adaptation of Psalm 23.  Mr. Hayes' use of the oboe (BP1525A) brings a plaintive, pastoral quality to the work...

SATB anthem appropriate for general and Reformation services.  Optional brass quintet (2 trumpets, 2 trombones and tuba) parts available. Companion products (digital downloads): The God of Abraham Praise - brass quintet - digital download ...

The search for an adequate gift for the newborn Savior has been explored many times in Christmas carols and anthems.  In The Gift, the tension between our lack as finite, sinful humans and Christ's abundance as Lord of creation is evident in the...

Suitable for general use, this anthem features unison melodies appropriate for children's choir. 

This poignant anthem was written in memory of a young man accidentally electrocuted by a special effects device called a Jacob’s Ladder. The text by Susan Boersma is based on Genesis 28:15-18 and the musical setting paints a vivid picture of the...

Suitable for Lent, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or the Easter season this SATB anthem features lyrics by Beverly Easterling and music by Mark Hayes. The changes in texture and tonality add interest and accessibility for all varieties of church choirs...

An SATB Christmas anthem with flute or recorder which quotes Away in a Manger (FOREST GREEN). Flute or C instrument part included in the octavo.Errata: Key signature on the last two systems of Flute/C instrument part should show G major. 

John Ness Beck's arrangement of the Christmas classic THE FIRST NOEL. The addition of the optional trumpet parts adds an extra layer of regal splendor to this beloved hymn.  Three part trumpet accompaniment: Print | Digital Download Included in:...

A TTB re-voicing of Dan Forrest’s SATB arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol. Give your men’s choir an opportunity to shine with this beautiful setting. Companion products (digital downloads): The First Noel - Forrest - TTB...

An SSA version of Dan Forrest’s SATB arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol. Give your women’s choir an opportunity to shine with this beautiful setting.  Companion products (digital download): The First Noel - Forrest - SSA...

 A best-selling, dream-like choral fantasy based on the well-known English carol. Companion products (digital downloads): The First Noel - Forrest - SATB orchestration - digital download Companion products (printed copies): The First Noel - SATB...

Terry York’s superb text describes the supremacy and all-sufficiency of Christ’s resurrection and David Bolin’s melody and Benjamin Harlan’s stately setting combine to create a work that is suitable beyond the scope of Easter Day...

This secular/sacred SATB piece by Boyd Bacon perfectly captures the nostalgia of the Christmas season. The poignant text and beautiful melodies create a snapshot that epitomizes the joys of Christmas we all hold in our hearts. 

SATB.  An exciting SATB a cappella celebration of life and home going. Wonderful for All Saints Day or any service of memorial. Text by Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1845) with the arrangement based on the Early American folk melody, HALLELUJA.

Reminiscent of a folk ballad, this anthem tells the story of two disciples’ journey to Jerusalem and the Stranger they encountered along the way.  This is a perfect selection for the Sundays following Easter as we contemplate the blessings of...

Children's choirs will love this high-energy Easter anthem complete with contemporary rhythms and harmonies, quotations of the hymn, "Christ the Lord is Risen Today," a track accompaniment and, most of all, the good news of the risen Savior...

Psalm 24 has been turned into a delightful anthem by composer and lyricist Douglas Wagner to create a 2-part children's selection perfect for Advent, Palm Sunday, Thanksgiving, or any other general worship use. The bouyant rhythms and the memorable...

This rhythmic and festive piece tells the story of Christ's notable "days" and is suitable for the Easter season, Transfiguration, Ascension or Christ the King Sunday.  Also available in SSA voicing in  the collection "SSA Craig Courtney". SSA...

A spirited and rhythmic setting of the familiar hymn for SATB choir and piano, this is a bright, exciting piece from beginning to end, perfect for Easter Sunday morning.  The driving accompaniment fuels the momentum through several instrumental...

"Father, let this cup pass from me."  As the Savior uttered these poignant words in the Garden of Gethsemane, what did He see in that cup that caused Him such anguish?  In the haunting combination of Jan McGuire's words and Lloyd Larson's...

The cross of Christ is not only a fact of history, it is also a symbol of God's saving grace, our spiritual poverty, the fulfillment of Old Testament law and the "One acquainted with grief", among other things.  Pamela Martin's beautiful text and...

The beloved "Coventry Carol" has its roots in 16th-century England and is named for the city in which the famous Pageant Of the Shearman and Tailors tells the story of Herod's massacre of the innocents. It has been adapted and arranged...

Craig Courtney's setting of AURELIA uses text from I Peter and is arranged for SATB chorus. Appropriate for Reformation or general worship, it features an exuberate introduction, a rich a cappella setting of the traditional hymn, and concludes with the...

With text from Ephesians and the hymn tune AURELIA, John Carter has created an SATB setting of this beloved hymn featuring unison congregration participation as well as lush harmonies sure to be enjoyed by church and choir alike. 

The Christmas Gift begins as an unadorned congregational carol but quickly transforms into a dialogue based on Matthew 25:31-46.  A male solo assumes the role of the King and the choir the sheep and the goats.  Pepper Choplin offers us a unique...

John Ness Beck has taken the classic hymn tune EBENEZER and its stirring text based on James Lowell's poem "The Present Crisis" to create an SSAATBB anthem that will both challenge and inspire your church choir. 

A folk-like Easter Season ballad for solo voice and choir.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.

The exquisite text by Pamela Martin has been set to music that is sure to evoke a sense of pride and power and reinforce the importance of serving our fellow man. Brass quartet parts (BP1662A) and an accompaniment compact disc (BP1662CD) are available...

Dark melodic strains in the men's voices begin this SATB Lenten anthem which slowly builds through the addition of vocal parts and a passionate, Brahmsian keyboard accompaniment.

This 2-part anthem is a delight selection for children's choir. The traditional tune has been reborn through syncopated rhythms and simple countermelody interplay crafted by Suzanne Hunt Paterson. 

John Ness Beck displays his mastery in creating multiple musical textures as a means to evoke both celebratory and reflective moods. The addition of the brass, organ, and timpani lift the message of the voices to a new level and the climax of the piece...

Based on a little-known American spiritual, this a cappella number has a joyfulness and exuberance that is literally infectious and choirs will find it's quickly-moving vocal lines pure fun to sing.  Perhaps most significantly, it provides a perfect...

A jazz setting in which Give Me That Old-Time Religion and Standing in the Need of Prayer are presented separately and then simultaneously.

Based on an early American tune - A Gift to be Simple.  Appropriate for Thanksgiving.  Also available for SAB voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty  

 SATB choir and keyboard.  Lyrics by Joel Nagy.  For Thanksgiving and general services.

This Thanksgiving anthem for unison choir by Diane Lokensgard is suitable both for Thanksgiving and any other general use. The simple melody accompanies a text that reminds both singer and listener we all have so much to be thankful for.

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...

How might someone from a Caribbean island sing about the wonder of the Savior's birth?  Russell Nagy answers that question with a melody, harmony, rhythm and instrumentation indigenous to the sunny islands.  Written in SAB voicing, it is a...

It isn’t often that we have a crucifixion text that concerns the pain of God the Son and God the Father.  Due to its vivid metaphors and musical text-painting, this SATB anthem is a perfect choice for Good Friday.  Lyrics by John Parker.

In this dignified canticle, we implore God to transform us through our creativity, our suffering and our praise. Written by Craig Courtney for SATB choirs.

A beautiful setting of the Frances Havergal's text by composer Craig Courtney. Suitable for any general use, this SATB anthem reminds us of the importance of servitutde and the amazing work Christ can do through us.

Philip Young's SATB anthem is arragned here for memorial/funeral services and features a brass quintet. Companion products (digital downloads): Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - brass - digital download Companion products (printed copies): Swing Low, Sweet...

Beginning with solo voice and choir, Howard Helvey leads us through a fresh arrangement of this favorite spiritual.  His unexpected harmonies, overlapping vocal phrases and a slow swing tempo change near the end demonstrate his command over this...

The extra layers of handbells and flute add a special touch to Barbara Kinyon's SAB anthem for Christmas. Featuring the hymn-tune ES WIRD SCHO GLEI DUMPA. Companion products (digital downloads): Sweetly Sleep, Jesus Child - handbell part - digital...

This charming familiar melody is set for 2-part choir by Douglas Wagner. Appropriate for any general use. 

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

A thoughtful setting for SATB choir and keyboard speaking to the anticipation of the Promised One. This Advent anthem is well within the reach of the average church choir. Lyrics by Jan McGuire.  

With a keyboard accompaniment reminiscent of the Baroque period, this anthem is based on two verses by Pamela Martin.  The first verse takes us to Calvary where we see the crucified Savior while the second verse leads us to the empty tomb.  The...

For the last several years, Lloyd Larson has provided us with a Lenten anthem which begins with newly composed material and ends with a well-known hymn.   Now Mr. Larson has taken the timeless words of Isaiah 53, set them with pathos and drama...

The poignant text of Isaish 53 is set by John Carer to a beautiful melody line to create an SATB anthem perfect for the Lenten season.

We welcome Dan Forrest to the catalog with this lovely hymn setting. His harmonic treatment is rich without obscuring the hymn tune and the accompaniment makes it clear that Mr. Forrest is an accomplished, sensitive pianist.

An exquisitely crafted setting of John Keble’s beloved words appropriate for general worship.

This charming Christmas anthem, written by Harry Causey for SATB choir, encapsulates the miracle of Christ's birth. 

John Ness Beck has taken the text of Alfred Lord Tennyson to create a stirring anthem for SATB choir. The addition of the brass sextet reminds the listener of the omnipotence of Christ and the strength He provides to those who believe in Him. ...

A lovely setting with new music to enhance the arrangement of the traditional Austrian Carol.  Scored for SATB choir with soprano solo/soli descant and a flowing keyboard accompaniment. Accessible for the average church choir.

This tender anthem by John Ness Beck features text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and is appropriate for any general use. The exquisite lyrics are treated with equally beautiful harmonies to create a very unique worship experience for the listener and singer...

This lovely setting joins a long line of Mr. Helvey’s distinguished settings of spirituals.  Following a brief a cappella rendition of the tune, we find simple, sustained vocal lines supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment.  A...

This lovely setting joins a long line of Mr. Helvey’s distinguished settings of spirituals.  Following a brief a cappella rendition of the tune, we find simple, sustained vocal lines supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment.  A...

Dennis Eliot has created a challenging SATB a cappella setting of the beloved spiritual. Featuring rhythmic variation, chromatic passages, and a large variety of opportunities for the ensemble to showcase their advanced interpretation skills, this piece...

John Carter and Mary Kay Beall have teamed up to craft an SSA anthem perfect for the intermediate choir looking for that special selection for their Christmas service. With alternating section of unison melodies and harmonic part writing, the well-known...

John Carter and Mary Kay Beall have teamed up to craft an SATB anthem perfect for the intermediate choir looking for that special selection for their Christmas service. With alternating section of unison melodies and four-part writing, the well-known...

Five anthems by John Ness Beck transcribed for SSA choir by Craig Courtney.  Contains: I Can Do All Things; Lord, Here Am I; Offertory; The Quiet Heart; Where Is the Child? Companion products: I Can Do All Things Lord, Here Am I 2-Part Lord, Here...

Five yuletide anthems transcribed for SSA by Howard Helvey.  Includes: Glory of Christmas; Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine; Love Came Down at Christmas; Sing We Now of Christmas; Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Companion products: Glory of Christmas ...

Five anthems by Lloyd Larson arranged for SSA choir by the composer.  The book includes: I Have Loved You; I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands On Me; O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name!; Our Lord's Prayer; We Walk By Faith I Have Loved You I Know the...

Five anthems of Howard Helvey arranged for SSA by the composer.  Contains: Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow; Ding! Dong! Merrily on High; Saints Bound for Heaven; Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child; Spirit of Mercy, Truth and Love. Companion...

Craig Courtney has taken five of his popular SATB anthems and arranged them for women's chorus.  The collection includes: The Days of Christ; Hymn to the Holy Spirit; Peace I Give to You; Sometimes a Light Surprises; There Is a Time Companion...

Five spirituals arranged for TTBB choir by Howard Helvey.  Contains: Deep River; My Lord, What a Mornin'; Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen; Oh, Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells; Ride On, King Jesus Companion products: Christmas Glory! Glory! TTBB...

Much of the appeal of Howard Helvey's writing lies in his beautifully effective accompaniments.  In Spirit of Mercy, Truth and Love, you will hear that appeal in the introductory material of the keyboard, material which is then repeated between...

Lloyd Larson's setting of this much-loved hymn boasts an unexpected addition: an alternate Last Supper/Communion text by George Briggs as wel as George Croly's well-known prayer to the Holy Spirit.  Appropriate for Pentecost, Maundy Thursday or...

Featuring a driving mixed meter motive and optional handbells, Allen Pote has crafted an anthem for SATB chorus featuring texts from Ephesians 5 and 1 John 4. A perfect selection to excite the listener and fill their heart with praise! Companion products...

In the midst of our darkest hours, we call to the Lord for strength, wisdom and peace. John Ness Beck has captured this "call" through this uplifting anthem for SATB choir. 

Diane Lokensgard has caputred the excitment of the Christmas season in this unison anthem for Children's choir. The piece continues to add layers of percussion, trumpet, and handbells to the already charming melody line. The text and instrumental part...

Ten unison anthems for youth choir.  Contains: Benediction; Deo Gloria; Fly Like Eagles; For God So Loved the World; Glory to God in the Highest; God Said to Abraham; Jesus Changes Everything; The King's Way; The Stars Shine for You; Your Word...

Nine unison anthems for youth choir. Contains: Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!; Disciples of the Son; Greater Than These Is Love; He Only Is the Father; Jesus Is Here; The Lord's Prayer; Only Jesus; Wanna Be His; What Does God Say? Companion products: Songs...

Patricia Hurlbutt has caputured the spirit of praise through her masterful use of rhythmic motives and a driving accompaniment. Your choir will feel as if they are joining the angels to praise the Lord!  

A gently rippling accompaniment brings to life Harry Causey's SAB setting featuring text from Luke 1:68-70 - "Blessed be the Lord!"

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...

The theme of light is interwoven throughout this gentle anthem which takes us from creation to the manger scene.  A flowing accompaniment, contemporary harmonies and a memorable refrain all contribute to the tremendous appeal of this Christmas...

The easily learned 3-part writing provides ease and the chromatic, ethereal harmonies reminiscent of the Far East offers the mood for this post-Christmas anthem about the wise men's journey to Bethlehem.

This regal hymn of praise is a great choice for any part of the Easter season. Amy Tate Williams takes texts from Revelation and uses independent vocal lines that build in dynamics and complexity throughout the octavo.  By quoting the hymn...

John Ness Beck's SATB setting of Romans 8: 28 and 32 - for general use

Close your eyes and allow this evocative anthem to carry you through the wonder and beauty of nature, all of which confront us with the goodness and lovingkindness of God.  The rich imagery of the text and the delicate Saite-like musical setting...

John Carter, based on hymn tune with congregational participation, SATB, Psalm 146 and 150, organ accompaniment.

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. 

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. 

A beautifully lyric Christmas anthem that reaches from the manger to the empty tomb.

An S(S)ATB anthem by Craig Courtney for the intermediate to advanced ensemble. 

Eugene Butler's SATB anthem provides both a poignant recollection of the crucifixtion as well as a spirit of reverance and thanksgiving for the sacrifice made for our sins. 

Once again, Howard Helvey has demonstrated his unique gift for setting traditional spirituals for choir.  His accompaniment is uncluttered, his part-writing is pure and the slow "blues" tempo perfectly reflect the melancholy of the lyrics. ...

An etherial piano motive and beautiful part writing for SATB choir create a powerful anthem perfect for any general worship service. As the piece comes full circle and reaches a powerful climax, the listener is left with the message "I cannot but rejoice...

John Ness Beck has captured the essence of children's choir by combining a toe-tapping melody that any child will love to sing and paired it with the classic melody in JESUS LOVES ME. The piece rotates through unison singing and simple part-song styles...

Composer Deborah Governor and lyricist John Parker III have captured the poignancy of Good Friday through this lush and emotional anthem written for SATB choir. The rich piano accompaniment and part-writing will create a very powerful worship opportunity...

We often look for music that says something in a different way, that stands out among the crowd.  We find that in Joan Pinkston’s newest addition to the catalog.  Based on Donnalynn Hess’s lovely lyrics, it tells of Christ’s...

Nine anthems arranged for small choir.  Contains: Celtic Laud (Courtney); Come Flood This Heart of Mine (Lantz); Fairest Lord Jesus (Hakes); Give Me Jesus (Helvey); Lamb of God (Paris/Courtney); A Lord-Built House (Lentz); O Give Thanks to the Lord...

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);...

Bob Burroughs has crated a lullaby-like piece for SAB choir complete with a beauitful accompaniment and chords for your guitar play.

Based on John Ellerton's sacred poem which takes us from Bethlehem to the cross and beyond into eternity where Christ is forever worshipped with the Father and the Spirit. This SATB setting is appropriate for many occassions and festival Sundays.

There is a festive air about this selection by Patti Drennan and John Parker that lends itself to celebrative worship.  The words are reminiscent of a psalm text and the music, with its added brass and percussive forces (BP1601A), is both energetic...

Worshippers will be thrilled by this stunning arrangement of the classic hymn. Its intensity builds persistently to the final declaration: “Tell how Christ, the world’s Redeemer as a victim won the day.” Set for SATB choir and piano,...

Michael Jothen has crafted an SATB piece perfect for the beginning of your Christmas festival. The bouyant rhythms and open a cappella harmonies create a perfect opportunity for a processional and even present opportunities for simple percussion and...

Featuring the beloved tune NOEL NOUVELET, Howard Helvey has used his expertise as a pianist to create a rich, new arrangement of the Christmas classic that explores a variety of textures and modalities for the voice. One of the most unique...

An a cappella SSAATTBB arrangement of this delightful carol. A spectacular program piece for the college/university choir or an exciting challenge for the capable church choir.

An SATB, best selling anthem. The very singable melody is treated with simplistic compositional techniques that give the beginning four-part choir the chance to succeed. Also available for 2-part mixed voices in the collection Small but Mighty...

Effervescent, high-spirited and enthusiastic describe this anthem.  It employs simple counterpoint, dotted rhythms and a beautifully lyric middle section. SATB, based on Psalms 96 and 40: 2-3 

Once again, Deborah Govenor demonstrates her ability to write material suitable for youth and adult choirs.  Vocal demands are modest yet interesting through the use of canon and descant.  The words based on the Psalms are suitable for general...

Lloyd Larson has captured the joy and exuberance of the Thanksgiving season with this SATB anthem. While the title implies seasonal use, it is also apporpriate for any general worship service.

Sing to the Lord a New Song, the final anthem in Three Sacred Canticles (see companion products below), is based on words from Psalms 96, 98 and 100 which encourage us to praise God through song.  The mood of the anthem is transcendent and regal,...

With text from Isaiah 42:10, Psalm 121, Shirley Porter has crafted a delightful SATB anthem perfect for any celebratory occassion.

A simplistic, yet delightful two part anthem by Michael Jothen for children's choir. Perfect for any joyous occassion.

Douglas Wagner has taken text by the famous hymn-composer Samuel Trevor Francis and created a delightful SATB anthem featuring both simple unison sections and accessible four-part sections.

Nineteen scripture settings for unison voices with keyboard or CD accompaniment.  Contains: 1 John 4:19; Colossians 3:15; Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 3:5-6; Mark 5:19; John 4:14; John 8:36; John 15:12; John 13:34-35; II Timothy 4:7; Ephesians 2:8-9;...

SATB - An exuberant offering with a Psalm-like text, appropriate for general worship.  Lyrics by J. Paul Williams.

With quotes from the beloved Christmas hymn, The First Noel, this SAB piece by Douglas Wagner breathes new life into this familar text.

SATB-piano 4-hands, suitable for Christmas.  Based on a Basque carol, Venite Adoremus

 SATB.  Appropriate for Palm Sunday.

It is no surprise that many of the Nagy brother's anthems are reminiscent of musical theatre due to the fact that they have collaborated on several theatrical works based on Biblical texts. This Palm Sunday anthem is no exception, with it's abundance of...

A versitile Palm Sunday anthem for any combination of youth and/or adult voices with piano and optional guitar/bass (included in the octavo).

This simple, charming melody is perfect for any general worship service for your children's choir or beginning 2-part ensemble. The basic rhythms and singable part-writing will be a hit with your choir and congregation. 

This anthem gives the church or school choir director the opportunity to combine multiple ensembles into one worship experience. Written for SATB choir and handbells with children's choir or a unison section, it is sure to be a delight to sing...

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

For mezzo-soprano solo and SATB choir.  A musical portrait of Mary as she watches her only Son crucified.  Lyrics by Herb Frombach

Joseph Mohr's immortal words set to a new tune?  You might think that there is no need for a new melody to one of the world's favorite Christmas carols until you hear Joan Pinkston's achingly beautiful melody that captures the wonder and tenderness...

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  

An exquisite piano introduction (written in part by the composer's wife) sets the mood for perhaps one of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time. Mr Courtney's treatment of this hymn is both intimate and poignant and is sure to move the heart of...

A simple, sincere anthem that is perfect for Christmas Eve services.

Featuring winds, brass and percussion (BP1814A) and suitable for Palm Sunday and general worship.  An accompaniment compact disc (BP1814CD) is available. SATB - Lyrics by Susan Bental Boersma. Companion products (digital downloads): ...

A creative metaphorical comparison between signs we see everyday and the signs Jesus gives us for our life. Complete with ideas for props and choreography, this piece will delight both children's choir and congregation. 

A tender petition to the crucified Savior to allow us to participate in His suffering.  Enhanced by selected text from the Bach PASSION CHORALE, set to the gentle lilt of the Irish folk song Down By Sally Gardens and beautifully arranged by David...

Lloyd Larson has used text from Psalm 66 to craft a very accessible piece for SATB choir. The canonic sections combined with simple part-writing make this an ideal piece for beginning adult choir and is suitable for multiple occassions. 

The use of lydian mode, hemiola, two contrasting melodies that occur simultaneously at the end of the piece and a vibrant accompaniment make this selection stand out as a truly unique Palm Sunday anthem

Lon Berry employs the ironic use of a minor key to instill a sense of intensity and pairs it with a little-known text from Zephaniah 3. The result is a showy, uplifting selection for SATB choir that is perfect both for Advent or any general worship...

Probably no aria composed by Johann Sebastian Bach is better-known or more beloved than Sheep May Safely Graze.  This adaptation for SATB choir, complete with two flutes (BP1369A), is a perfect choice for pastoral themes, particularly Good Shepherd...

An SATB, best selling anthem!  Based on Hanson Place and Deep River.  Also available for 2-part mixed voices in the collection Small but Mighty. Small but Mighty

This collection of hymn settings has been designed with versatility in mind. All of the arrangements may be sung as introits or responses within the order of worship. They may also be used as introductions to congregational singing. 

 A stirring SATB anthem with keyboard accompaniment suitable for Maundy Thursday.

Written in the sturdy style of shape-note choral literature, this selection speaks of God’s presence in times of difficulty.

A lyric, SATB anthem based on Psalm 139 appropriate for general worship, the Lord’s Supper or as a prayer response.  Lyrics by Joy Sherman.

SATB secular anthem with lyrics by Christina Rosetti

Diane Lokensgard has created a 2-part anthem that includes both an optional flute part and encourages the use of interpretive dance. A creative alternative for the typical choral anthem for children's choir. 

A new melody and passionate accompaniment breathe fresh life into this well-known and well-loved text by Dorothy Thrupp.

David Schwoebel has allowed us to hear Dorothy Thrupp's famous words in a fresh way by setting them to a new melody that captures the heart cry of her text.  An especially appealing feature of his anthem is that the chorus of his new melody and the...

Douglas Starr SATB anthem for Good Shepherd Sunday features a triple meter feel that helps accentuate the classic text. The addition of the alto solo adds a unique element of interest. 

A worshipful anthem based on Johann Sebastian Bach’s Arioso.  The violin or other C instrument part is included in the octavo.

Howard Helvey has arranged five folk hymn arrangements for men's choir.  The collection includes: Behold, the Best, the Greatest Gift; Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow; On Jordan's Stormy Banks; Saints Bound for Heaven; There Is a Fountain Companion...

SATB, folk hymn, All Saints' or general use.  Available in TTBB voicing in the collection Saints Bound for Heaven.  Also available for SSA in the collection SSA-Howard Helvey. Companion products: Saints Bound for Heaven TTBB collection SSA...

These rounds crafted by Leonard Van Camp provide creative and simple ways to get students of all ages singing. 

This tender Christmas anthem with music by Lloyd Larson and text by Mary Kay Beall speaks to the miracle of Christ's birth and the promise of His love and forgiveness.

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...

Unison-2-Part, optional handbell/handchimes included in the octavo - A joyful song for Easter Day.

A buoyant and joyous SATB anthem for Easter Day. 

The solo organ introduction is the only nod to ‘traditional’ in this breathtaking new setting of the Charles Wesley text, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” Scored for SATB Choir and Piano with optional Organ and Tambourine. ...

Joseph Martin’s lively Easter day anthem. The use of multimeter and a variety of textures provide both rhythmic and melodic contrast throughout. 

SATB - Suitable for Easter Day.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.  Full score and parts for flute, clarinet, horn, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussion and timpani (BP1741A) and an accompaniment compact disc (BP1741CD) are available. Companion products...

A jubilant and triumphant call to worship. It is sure to stir the spirit of your singers and the congregation and is perfect for any general worship service or cause of celebration. 

This exquisitely crafted arrangement of Ride On, King Jesus provides a wonderful teaching tool for your choir and a crowning jewel for any Palm Sunday service or choir concert.  Dynamic contrast, distribution of the melody throughout all sections of...

Boyd Bacon has crafted an SATB anthem appropriate for Palm Sunday. The optional splits in the Soprano and Tenor part as well as the frequent mode mixture make this piece a sophisticated selection for your Lenten service.  Companion products (digital...

Harry Causey's SATB setting of John 12. Appropriate for Palm Sunday.