John A. Behnke

A flexible anthem that can be used with both choir and congregational response, or simply with choir. The piece may be performed with or without brass. A very effective opening to worship services.

This collection of hymn harmonizations is designed to assist the church organist in enhancing hymn singing by offering multiple hymn settings, which allow for variational creativity in hymn playing.

Similar to Volume 1, this collection of hymn harmonizations offers multiple settings of 15 hymn tunes to be used with congregational singing, as either hymn introductions or reharmonizations.

A memorable earworm countermelody unifies three stanzas of the familiar hymn tune, BROTHER JAMES' AIR. In the middle minor section, the melody moves to the bass against thumb-damped treble chords. The...

Majestic and regal, this concept anthem is highly effective! Combining a beloved hymn with the classic Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring creates a soaring anthem that brings visions of cathedrals and lofty...

Three movements are presented, each based on a familiar hymntune melody: Hyfrydol, Nun danket alle Gott, and Hymn to Joy. The three preludes can certainly be used separately in worship, but also funct...

A reimagining of the time-honored hymn, this soaring paean of praise is a beautiful testament to God's redemptive grace. Well-balanced choral writing showcases the choir in a variety of artful colors...

A reimagining of the time-honored hymn, this soaring paean of praise is a beautiful testament to God's redemptive grace. Well-balanced choral writing showcases the choir in a variety of artful colors...

This fresh new gospel-styled anthem calls out as an invitation to the walk of faith. A celebration of unity and promise, the Liberian song reminds us that Jesus is always with us and that we will endu...

This fresh new gospel-styled anthem calls out as an invitation to the walk of faith. A celebration of unity and promise, the Liberian song reminds us that Jesus is always with us and that we will endu...

A joyful worship song, this engaging call to faithfulness is an easy sing, yet filled with expressive choral writing. Perfect as an introit or anthem, your choir can share this message year round. An...

A joyful worship song, this engaging call to faithfulness is an easy sing, yet filled with expressive choral writing. Perfect as an introit or anthem, your choir can share this message year round. An...

Flowing with graceful melodic contours and refined phrases, this expressive invocation to the Holy Spirit is ideal for Pentecost. An exquisite a cappella verse is a wonderful contrast to the unison an...

Flowing with graceful melodic contours and refined phrases, this expressive invocation to the Holy Spirit is ideal for Pentecost. An exquisite a cappella verse is a wonderful contrast to the unison an...

A joyful setting of Psalm 47. Useful for choirs of all sizes.

The text is a combination of scriptures verses from John 21 and I John 4 where Jesus is asking his disciples to feed his sheep. An option of children's voices makes this a compelling anthem for many d...

A festive concertato on the hymntune LAUDES DOMINI that incorporates a melody by Edvard Grieg.

This collection follows the format of the previous two volumes and includes 18 dynamic hymn harmonizations. By providing multiple hymn settings for each tune, allowing for variation and creativity in...

Wonderful Easter piece that incorporates Go to Dark Gethsemane and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; incorporates optional narration based in part on Luke 24; developing choir will enjoy preparing this...

GREENSLEEVES, that beautiful and wistful tune here carries the title of the text most associated with it 'What Child Is This?'. A dotted-rhythm motif dominates the introductory material then hands off...

A lively tempo, staccato techniques such as thumb damps, martellatos, and mallets on tabled bells, and jumpy rhythms characterize this arrangement of the Welsh traditional tune. This one is a great wa...

This fun, fresh handbell piece features percussion to add to the charm of the traditional Jamaican folk tune. Set for 3-5 octave handbells, Behnke's arrangement incorporates several dotted rhythms to...

The familiar Caribbean tune 'Halle, Halle, Hallelujah' is cast with an infectious syncopated rhythm in this John Behnke setting for 3-5 octaves. The arrangement begins in the key of F and rises to con...