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Attending the 2023 National ACDA Conference in Cincinnati? Don't miss these opportunities to hear outstanding music from Beckenhorst Press and The Music of Dan Forrest, and to come say hi to Dan (details below)! First, congratulations to the following composers: Performances: Sing Out, My Soul - Marques L. A. Garrett - Cincinnati Youth Choir, Welcome Conce …

We believe music making is its own reward: composers' primary reason for writing music is because they "have something to say." Even just one performance of a new piece of music is a privilege and honor for the composer as well as the people who hear it.  Yet composing can also be an opportunity to generate income, as part of making your living. You may be tryin …

See Part 1: 50 Years of History at BeckenhorstPart 2: Looking Ahead to Beckenhorst's Future Beckenhorst has been preparing for its transition into future leadership for many years, and in this 50th anniversary year is pleased to announce the following staffing changes, effective October 1:  Jeff Hamm will retire from his president position. Across the choral industr …

Part 1: 50 years of History! Beckenhorst Press is celebrating its 50th anniversary publishing the highest quality choral music for church choirs as well as school, community, and professional choirs. Founded in 1972, Beckenhorst now offers over 2000 titles in its catalog and remains committed to John Ness Beck’s goals of providing exceptional choral music that blends the s …

Beckenhorst Press is proud to serve as exclusive distributor/seller for the new repertoire and educational material for children's choirs (pre-K through 12th grade) published by the Indianapolis Children's Choir (ICC). Founded in 1986 by Henry Leck, and now under the leadership of Artistic Director Joshua Pedde, the world-renowned ICC serves approximately 5500 young people, …