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This page lists Dan’s church choral anthems, starting with the most recent publications. (See the What’s New page for forthcoming pieces not in print yet). Most pieces are available from JWPepper (search by composer for Dan Forrest) and other retailers.

For information on Dan’s Christmas cantata, Lord of Glory, click here.

• How Great Thou Art (Beckenhorst spring 2010)

• The Shepherds’ Carol (Beckenhorst spring 2010)

• Lord of the Small (Beckenhorst spring 2010)

• O God Beyond All Praising (Hinshaw spring 2010)

• O Great God (DayBreak Music-Hal Leonard 2010)

• My Song Shall Bless The Lord Of All (Harold Flammer Music-Shawnee Press 2010)

• His Robes For Mine (Soundforth 2009)

• Good Shepherd (Hal Leonard 2009)

• There Is A Fountain (Soundforth Music 2009)

• Beneath The Cross of Jesus (Soundforth Music 2009)

• There Is Faint Music (Hal Leonard 2009) SATB and SSA versions available

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• The First Noel (Beckenhorst Press 2009)

• How Firm A Foundation (Hinshaw Music 2009)

• Hymn of Hope (Hal Leonard 2009) A new hymn tune (and title) for a worthy hymn text. Includes congregational hymnsheet. Editor’s Choice from J.W. Pepper.

• Here Is Love (Hal Leonard 2008- NOW AVAILABLE) Arrangement of the beautiful old Welsh hymn text and the original Welsh tune. SATB with piano and optional string orchestra.

• But By Love (Beckenhorst 2008- NOW AVAILABLE) A setting of Scripture texts focusing our Christ’s example of servanthood and our responsibility to serve one another. SATB choir, piano, and oboe (or flute). Audio available by clicking on title link…

• A Cradle Carol (Beckenhorst 2008) A setting of Rebekah Pringle’s elegant and moving Christmas meditation. SATB choir and piano or organ.�

• Good Christian Men, Rejoice! (Hal Leonard 2008) A very lively arrangement of the traditional tune for choir and piano duet (4 hands, 1 piano). Audio file isn’t posted yet on the Hal Leonard site, so I’m posting it here temporarily:

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• The Love of God (Hal Leonard 2007) Stylistically fresh arrangement of this beloved hymn, for SATB choir, piano, and solo violin.

• All People That On Earth Do Dwell (Shawnee Press, 2009) A combination of a new lively (10/8) tune with the venerable OLD HUNDREDTH for SATB choir and organ. Winner of the Donald Sutherland Endowment Composition Competition, 2007.

• The Friendly Beasts (Beckenhorst 2007) A gentle setting of this ancient tune and text, with flute or recorder obbligato. Editor’s Choice from JW Pepper.

• Carol of Joy (Beckenhorst 2007) Another Eileen Berry text- a poignant reflection on a fallen world’s bleak winter, contrasted with the warm hope of Christ.

• The Fruit Of The Spirit (Chorister’s Guild 2007) A memorable setting of John 15:5 and Galatians 5:22-23, for SAT with optional bass part. Great for smaller or less advanced adult choirs, as well as youth choirs.

• Hymn of Mercy (Beckenhorst 2006) A beautiful Eileen Berry text on mercy, in a Celtic musical setting with flute obbligato. Editor’s Choice from JW Pepper.

• Hosanna To The King! (Beckenhorst 2006) A unique setting of the words of the crowds at Christ’s Triumphal Entry, with rhythmic choral parts and challenging organ accompaniment. Editor’s Choice from JW Pepper.

• Nearer, Still Nearer (Beckenhorst 2006) A poignant setting of the traditional tune for SATB, piano, and oboe. Editor’s Choice from JW Pepper.

• Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed? (Hal Leonard 2006) A reflective setting of the moving AVON tune, contrasting the bleakness of Christ’s death with His limitless love. Editor’s Choice from JW Pepper.

• Before The Throne of God Above (Soundforth 2006) A meditative arrangement of the existing tune. Available through JW Pepper. Editor’s Choice from JW Pepper, and Soundforth’s best-selling choral octavo ever.

• Abide In Me (Lorenz 2006) A setting of John 15:4-5 for choir, piano, and violin

• Thy Word Is Like A Garden, Lord (Hal Leonard 2006) A new tune for a wonderfully poetic text, in a setting for SATB, piano, and optional chamber orchestra.

• Look Ye Saints! (Beckenhorst 2005) An Easter/Ascension anthem for choir and piano duet, dedicated to my friend Howard Helvey, who �owns� the genre!

• Never A Brighter Star (Beckenhorst 2005) A tender Christmas setting of another stunning Eileen Berry text. Editor�s Choice from JW Pepper.

• Be Thou My Vision (Hal Leonard 2005) A unique setting of the timeless SLANE tune. 2006 Editor’s Choice and �highly recommended� from JW Pepper.

• So May I Pray (Soundforth 2005) Another devotional setting of a wonderful Eileen Berry text on prayer.

• The King Of Love My Shepherd Is (Beckenhorst 2004) A setting of the lovely ST COLUMBA tune. Editor�s Choice from JW Pepper. Winner of the 2005 John Ness Beck Foundation Award, and my best-selling anthem. Recorded by the BJU Singers and Orchestra on the Soundforth recording, “King of Love”.

• In Thee, Almighty King (Beckenhorst 2004) An energetic setting (a la Alice Parker) of a text by Duane Nichols. Editor�s Choice from JW Pepper.

• Now I Send You Forth (Soundforth 2004) A setting of an incredible missions text by Eileen Berry, for choir, piano, and trumpet.

• To Behold Thee (Beckenhorst 2003) An intensely personal setting of a text by Eileen Berry.

• Break Forth, O Joyful Heart (Beckenhorst 2002) A joyful new tune for a Fanny Crosby text. Reviewed in the ACDA Choral Journal.

• Sun Of My Soul (Beckenhorst 2001) A devotional setting of a little-known hymn.

• O God Our Help In Ages Past (Soundforth 2001) A festival setting of the timeless hymn for organ (or piano), brass, and choir.