Don Besig and Nancy Price create a moving allegory as a little child witnesses the crucifixion but does not understand. He does not know Jesus but feels tremendous grief and loss at the death of this “stranger.”Scientists and philosophers have said that children frequently understand what adults cannot and “Within the Shadow of the Cross” the little boy discovers that Go…

Uses: All Saints Church Heritage Reformation Scripture: Psalm 4:5 I Corinthians 3:11 10:3-4 This original anthem takes a festive approach with an engaging rhythmic theme and a text adapted from the Psalms. The appearance of For All the Saints is a significant affirmation of the Church and those who serve. Well crafted the music sings itself and combined with the timelessness of the lyric th…

Don Besig and Nancy Price share the very heart of the Savior's passion in this anthem for Holy Week. The hauntingly beautiful “Who Is He?” draws the listener into the scenes of Christ's last days. The text'spenetrating portrayal of the passion is given added power through the music with the oboe or clarinet obbligato adding a note of poignancy to the melancholy melody. This needful ant…

Don Besig and Nancy Price visit the Palm Sunday event with a unique new choral. D minor sets a distinctive mood as gentle syncopations build intensity until “hosannas” are set free in a soaring descant. The effect isnothing short of amazing. Written with typical Price/Besig sensitivities this anthem will be easy and fun for the choir to learn.

The Advent season wouldn't be complete without a spiritual by Don Besig and Nancy Price. This a cappella anthem for SATB choir and soloists will draw your congregation in closer with the intimacy of unaccompanied singing. Theminor color of this attractive octavo adds a touch of mystery to the preparations for Christ's arrival. Effective word painting with well-placed silences gives the thoughtful …

This angel chorus has soul! Nancy Price and Don Besig have blessed us once again with a lively original spiritual for Christmas. From their cantata The Wondrous Story “Glory to God!” is sure to be a favoritewith your choir and congregation. Light and spirited this a cappella anthem captures the almost giddy feeling of joy and excitement the shepherds must have felt once they recover…

Any choir can fill the sanctuary with ringing praise this Easter with the help of Don Besig and Nancy Price. You'll love the bright and jubilant presentation of the Good News with its cunning use of “When I Survey theWondrous Cross.” Its overwhelming popularity in its SATB version published in 1988 made it eligible to be offered now in SAB for choirs anywhere. The optional B-flat trump…

No one writes memorable melodies like Don Besig and Nancy Price. Fun to sing and easy to learn “Hurry on Down to Bethlehem”invites the listener to run to the manger with a delightful gospel swing. Featuring both maleand female soloists this invitation to joy will remain in your heart and in your ears long after the final chord. The sky will glow with a shining light as the angel voice…

Nancy Price and Don Besig's Let Us Serve Him for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.

Don Besig and Nancy Price have woven the traditional songs “Lonesome Valley ” and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen ” with adapted and new words into an ethereal Lent and Holy Week meditation. The useof optional flute (part provided in the octavo) enhances the airy quality of the piece. There's also an opportunity for an optional solo and a cappella portions. First tell…