Music of Craig Courtney

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

Written as a result of a mission trip, this work is sure to uplift ensemble and audience alike. The a cappella setting is worthy of festival consideration as well as a sacred concert selection for your

Mercy is a tender plea to our Lord for compassion and forgiveness. Lyricist Susan Bentall Boersma incorporates the Greek "Kyrie eleison" (Lord, have mercy) into her original text, while composer

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 Craig Courtney's setting unites

This wonderful arrangement of the old gospel favorite by Albert E. Bramley will both please and delight your congregation. A challenging, exciting, yet accessible four-hand accompaniment will be a treat for

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

With artful simplicity, Craig Courtney has recast this beloved hymn with a nod to Appalachian hymn style. Voices, piano and solo violin spin a delicate tapestry around the melody, pausing for a verse

This lyrical anthem speaks of God's presence with us in times of hardship and of His infinite mercy. A wonderful musical expression of comfort and courage for confirmation, child baptism or dedication, or

"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

For mixed, treble, and tenor-bass choirs, these transcriptions of this famous Schubert song offer the perfect material for teaching free, bel canto-style singing, German diction, and "arch and taper"

With contemporary rhythms and accessible vocals, this affirming original work is the perfect vehicle to encourage your congregation.  Voice parts can be learned easily, and the text from

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 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."

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

This achingly beautiful choral work centers on the garden of Gethsemane as the turning point for the Divine promise in Revelation 21, where the Almighty declares "I have made all things

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

This popular contemporary Christmas song has a fresh new treatment in this arrangement by Craig Courtney. An ethereal sound is set by the use of chord clusters and an aleotoric section.  The melody is

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

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

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

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

This is an excellent contrast to that big Easter Sunday anthem. The well-known Old Testament text is paired with words from 1 Corinthians 13 in which we are told that our understanding will be made

Your choir will love singing this energetic shaker hymn! Craig Courtney delightfully arranges the hymntune PROMISED LAND for four-hand piano and SATB voices. With a joyful text and accessible choral

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

A bold statement of confidence in the Lord's ability to lead, this driving anthem is both an energetic song of praise and a steel-eyed commitment to follow the One who made us. A quote of ST. ANNE reminds

This gorgeous arrangement by Craig Courtney uses the original hymntune MARGARET by Timothy Matthews and text by Emily F.S. Elliot. Skillful voicing coupled with a beautiful piano accompaniment make this

Craig Courtney has created a beautiful treatment of this beloved hymn.  The piano accompaniment has a lovely yet mysterious quality that yields briefly to a short a cappella section. This arrangement

This beautifully written anthem for SATB voices, piano and cello brings us to the anointing of the feet of Jesus with oil. The delicately descending vocal lines emulate the oil as it gently falls from the

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

Although this collection of sacred duets is listed for high and low voice, you will find that most of these are suitable for any combination of two voices. This collection deserves a spot in any church

In this sublime composition, images of spring are interlaced with "the light of the promise that beats in a heart of love." This is pure artistry at every turn! Divisi choral voices expressively

Craig Courtney has skillfully arranged ten of his popular choral arrangements for vocal solo. Songs include: Be Not Afraid; Behold the Lamb of God; He Was Wounded; Here I Am, Lord; How Great Thou Art;