Spring 2026

Statements of Latin "Kyrie Eleison" alternate with English "Lord God have mercy" throughout this anthem. A variety of choral textures including optional soprano solo build to a high point before returning to a calm ending. Quickly and easily learned for...

Howard Helvey presents this well-known hymn in an elegant chorale-prelude style, with simple but expressive choral parts over flowing lines of counterpoint in the piano. Easily learned for the choir, but exquisitely refined and communicative! COMPANION...

Another new title in the Beckenhorst Press Concert Series, this charming 2-part treble work by Laura Hawley treats the growth of a seed into a plant as a lovely metaphor for personal growth and flourishing. Children's and youth choirs will love the...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 2.Composer Linda Scholes brings us this lively original work for 3-5 octave handbell ensemble. The piece is appropriate for a wide variety of occasions and presents opportunities for emerging ringers to...

Craig Courtney wraps haunting new melodic settings of Scriptures about faithful love around stirring stanzas of Fred Pratt Green's hymn, "The Church of God in Every Age," in this hymn concertato for SATB choir and organ or piano, with optional...

Daniel Burton offers eight hymntunes arranged idiomatically and effectively for solo organ. Effective motivic development and rich harmonizations provide interest for every church organist. Titles include: O Love That Will Not Let Me Go, Jesus Lover of...

A new setting of the famous Prayer of St. Francis from Mary McDonald, with tranquil melodic lines from choir entwining with optional oboe obbligato. A contrasting middle section and a floating descant on the closing section create a graceful and...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.We welcome arranger Stephen Wurst to the Beckenhorst handbell catalog with this festive setting of "The Day of Resurrection" incorporating motifs from "Christ the Lord is Risen Today". The arrangement is...

Beckenhorst welcomes Benjamin Harlan to our catalog with this elegant setting of Michael Eller's text asking for eyes to see the Divine in the simple things of life. Whether in nature or in the bread and wine of communion, "the common things are holy...

This award-winning work from Molly Ijames feels like a beloved folk tune despite being newly written. Beautifully arching melodies portray the graceful limbs of the stately tree, supported by flowing and evocative piano accompaniment with optional solo...

A soaring anthem from Craig Courtney looking toward the moment when faith becomes sight, through Pamela Martin's inspired lyrics. Suitable for general worship as well as All Saints' or memorial occasions. Cello part included in choral score. COMPANION...

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.Master composer Karen L. Buckwalter has composed this lush musical reflection on Psalm 137. "The Weeping Willow" explores rich harmonies and musical moods to convey the spirit of deep lament in the Psalm...

Pamela Stewart's text speaks vulnerably of the dry and barren seasons of life, praying for God to see, hear, and restore; Craig Courtney's musical setting vividly evokes the lyrics with piano and optional string quartet. COMPANION PRODUCTSBP2398RTDL –...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.Craig Courtney's beloved choral anthem "Ukrainian Alleluia" has been arranged for 3-5 octave handbell ensemble by Mitchell Eithun. This piece, inspired by Craig's trip to Ukraine in 2007 is "a musical...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Respected arranger John Behnke gives us this setting of ENGELBERG for handbell ensemble and optional organ or keyboard. Interplay between the two parts along with celebratory musical motifs adds interest...

Eileen Berry's comforting text provides assurance of God's presence through every season of a life's journey, and Molly Ijames' musical setting speaks meaningfully and directly to the listener's heart. "Do not be afraid, my beloved child, do not be...