Music of Craig Courtney

This popular contemporary Christmas song receives a fresh treatment in this arrangement. An ethereal sound is set by the use of chord clusters and an aleatoric section. The melody is then introduced by a

The transcendent glory of the traditional Latin text is treated with great sensitivity and depth in this superb setting for capable sanctuary, concert or festival choirs! With sweeping vocal lines and

Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German carol as never before! This setting for choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines "joy" as it inspires

Few songs ever composed have had the breadth of appeal as this iconic text and melody. The cry for "peace on earth" is undoubtedly a timeless one, and this setting unites vocalists and

"O Lord, Make me an instrument of Your peace." The beloved prayer by St. Francis of Assisi is treated with reverence and simplicity for choir, piano and string quartet or orchestra. Lovely and lyrical, with

By combining two scriptures from the books of Ruth and the gospel of John, Craig Courtney has fashioned a compelling essay on friendship and brotherhood that reaches to the depths of the soul. Noble

This beautifully written anthem for choir, piano and trumpet with lyrics written by Susan Bentall Boersma is based on the Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 1. The lovely melody emanates from deep within the

The ancient hymn tune PUER NOBIS comes from Ireland, and this celebratory anthem takes the melody - and listener - back to its Irish roots!  With four-hand piano accompaniment and a tambourine for

The French hymn PICARDY is generally sung at Christmastime, yet the text places Christ into the context of history, and refers to his coming as the one who will eventually vanquish the "powers of hell."

Craig Courtney's original melody on the beloved John Newton text is every bit as beautiful as the familiar tune. Expressive and richly harmonized, the anthem also includes original lyrics that contemplate

From the dramatic opening measures in the brass to the final refrains with descant, this arrangement is full of the majesty and glory of the event that altered history. Scored for SATB choir, congregation

Opening with the words "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling," this simple, sincere original offers a marvelous opportunity to feature a soprano or tenor soloist with your choir. The work ends as softly and

The Image of God is a heartwarming tribute to "God's disabled children, all of whom bear His image."  Beautifully crafted for voices, keyboard, and violin, flute, or oboe, this composition

Craig Courtney's best-selling setting of NICAEA, suitable for the entire church year, is now available for mixed, treble or male choirs!

Here is a spirited setting of the well-known Catalonian carol also known as LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT, rendered with an English translation by Howard Hawhee. Four-hand piano, flute, oboe and percussion

From the opening majestic strains of the introduction to the worshipful choral sections, this arrangement has it all. Whether you choose to use voices and piano, or the masterfully crafted orchestration,