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 is a cycle of five hymn preludes that tell the story of Christ's birth. The titles included are: Hark, the Glad Sound!: Angels We Have Heard on High: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful: 'Twas i...

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.

Creative new settings of the most popular multicultural tunes of today: Siyahamba: Halle, Halle, Hallelujah: and the Jamaican folk tune to Fred Kaan's Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ - Linstead.

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.

Set in six, brief movements in the style of the great organ Noels by Loise-Claude Daquin, 'He Is Born!' combines the French carol, Il Est Ne, with one of the Daquin Noels.

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...

Bring pure joy and infectious energy to your worship service or concert program! This vibrant setting of Psalm 47, published by MorningStar Music Publishers, will delight both choir members and audien...

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...

The combination of voices, organ and handbells, with the bright, energetic tempo absolutely sparkles throughout this new John Behnke Christmas piece. The interaction of the original, memorable melody...

Dr. John Behnke has here provided an exciting, uplifting, and 'not difficult' arrangement of the African-American Spiritual MY LORD WHAT A MORNING. Set for 3-5 octave of bells, John has included ample...