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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...

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

With text based on Psalm 46:10, this Mary McDonald anthem offers the tender admonition to be still and know that I am God balanced with the quiet promise of the gift of peace. Scored for SATB with piano accompaniment, this beautiful anthem is well within...

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

SSAA a cappella arrangement (with optional cello) of movement III of LUX: The Dawn From On High, (originally scored for chorus with chamber ensemble, small orchestra, or full orchestra). This soaring setting of Hafiz-inspired poetry by Daniel...

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

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...

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

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

New words by the composer committing to praise even through times of difficulty are set to the lovely Scottish LOCH LOMOND folksong. "...When questions I spin echo answerless within, even then, still I sing, Alleluia...". Your worship will be deeper and...

A beautiful arrangement of a traditional Shaker hymn for SATB, SSA or TTBB choir and piano accompaniment, particularly suitable in these times of uncertainty. Perfect as a warm, affirmative call or response to prayer. Also available in other voicings: ...

The traditional carol is presented here in a new light from Marianne Forman's gentle tempo, colorful piano accompaniment, optional violin, and contrasting original material. A compelling blend of comforting familiarity and fresh interest will make this a...

This rugged early American tune provides an assertive choral repertoire option during the Lenten season: "Take up your cross, the Savior said, if you would my disciple be; take up your cross with willing heart, and humbly follow after me." For SAB or...

Now available for Treble choirs, this soaring original setting of Frances Havergal’s text combined with Scripture provides a much-needed message of hope. A shimmering accompaniment and easily learned vocal lines open this work to choirs of all sizes for...

This exuberant piece is the inaugural work in the new Beckenhorst Press Concert Series for school, community, and college choirs, edited by Dan Forrest. Commissioned by the Eastern Division of ACDA for their 2020 Conference, Marques L. A. Garrett's...

Howard Helvey offers us a new arrangement of this well-known spiritual that literally sparkles.  Passing the melody between the voices, adding slight rhythmic variations in phrases, a brief foray into a newly-composed refrain and a jazz-based...

This original song by Canadian songwriters Mark Murphy and Maureen Ennis, originally written for vocal trio and heard in various memorial occasions, has now been arranged by Dan Forrest, Jamie Hillman, and the composer for SATB choir as part of the...

The well-loved Christina Rossetti poem and Gustav Holst tune come to life in this stunning arrangement which rises and falls in complexity from the beginning solo soprano voice to its return at the end. It is hauntingly beautiful. Scored for SATB voices,...

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

 A thoughtful, meditative, yet intense consideration of Christ’s plea from the cross. Perfect for Good Friday

This energetic, rhythmic anthem is a wonderful, festive opener for any Christmas celebration, whether in a worship or a concert setting. Scored for SATB choir, keyboard and optional handbell choir and drum parts (drum parts included in the octavo),...

Digital download. Customers must purchase the full number of copies that will be used. Minimum order 5 copies.  For printed product, click here. SATB - Lyrics by Johanna Anderson.   A tender hymn of praise, reminds us that in the end...

A haunting, thoughtful setting of the French Canadian melody with the ancient words of the Huron Carol. The congregation will learn to love this as much as the choir does as it becomes part of your Christmas tradition. It is scored for SATB choir and...

Perhaps the best word to describe Craig Courtney’s first and best-selling published anthem is “dramatic”.  Each verse and refrain has an entirely different texture and atmosphere, from a slow caravan march to the pounding nails of...

Commissioned by a church in Sioux City, Iowa, which was forced to relocate due to flooding, this lyrical anthem speaks of God’s presence with us in times of hardship.  A wonderful musical expression of comfort and courage for confirmation,...