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An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. Presented here in German translation. The orchestral accompaniment is available on hire/rental.

A simple, beautiful setting describing the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child, in which singers are encouraged to sign the words they are singing. Originally published in a versio...

The Missa Sanctae Margaretae is a stunning new setting of the Missa Brevis, showcasing Jackson's mesmerizing choral writing. Ideal for use in services and concerts.

Advent Antiphons is an exquisite concert setting of the Great O Antiphons. Chilcott's writing for double choir is masterful; he embroiders a beautifully-textured work in which echoes of plainchant com...

Road to Refuge contrasts pure harmonies with dissonant passages as Wallen draws comparisons between the nativity story and modern refugees. The rippling piano accompaniment and sudden changes in the v...

This contemplative setting of a text by Mary Coleridge sees open fifths blended with inverted chords, within a hushed dynamic palette. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

Harrap's Veni Creator Spiritus is an innovative yet accessible setting of the well-known Vespers hymn. A meditative rendering of the familiar plainchant is combined with a flexible lyricism, unusual h...

One of John Rutter's most popular carols, Star Carol is presented here in German translation. Orchestral accompaniments are available on sale and on hire/rental.

With a feeling of celebration, Bullard's setting of the well-known Psalm 100 is energetic and exciting. A spritely organ part supports bold statements in the vocal lines, while the middle section offe...

Francis Jackson's anthem 'Most glorious Lord of life' for SATB choir and organ was commissioned by the Edington Music Festival in 2009.

This short song was written for the 'NMC Songbook', a CD of contemporary vocal studies. A song of a romantic and wistful nature, Outside Fort Tregantle was first performed and recorded in August 2008...

This rustic and pretty carol features a winning melody of folk-like simplicity, which is developed over the course of four verses. The result is an up-beat carol that is easy, varied, and rewarding to...

This is an upbeat and joyful setting of the traditional hymn text. Combining a strong melody, some modal nuances, and a fanfare-like organ accompaniment, it's a rousing carol that would be the ideal c...

This exquisite miniature sets an intimate prayer by St Augustine of Hippo asking for God's grace to know and serve Him. Simple and homophonic it is infused with Jackson's characteristic passion and lu...

This affectionate love song sets words by American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Featuring a bright piano part, clever use of syncopation, and a powerful melody, this song is sure to become a favourite o...

With a characteristically memorable tune by Chilcott, Mid-winter is an easy and original setting of the well-known Rossetti text. Also available in versions for SATB, and upper voices.

McGlade crafts a moment for each part to shine in her soothing setting of William Chatterton Dix’s What child is this?. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

This simple, charming two-part motet features long melismatic phrases that reflect the text (1 Corinthians 2: 9), such as the rising melodic line over three bars on the word 'ascended' (ascendit).

This rousing carol sets a text by Norval Clyne. It perfectly captures the contrast between light and darkness in the text, with simple vocal lines underscored by a busy piano part culminating in a pow...

A collaboration with poet Charles Bennett, this celebratory work explores all that we can learn from the natural world. The work may be accompanied by piano, playing from the vocal score, or a small e...

This tender carol sets an affecting text by Christina Rossetti that tells the story of Jesus's birth. In classic McDowall style, the setting explores a variety of choral textures and is interspersed w...

A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate Schoo...

A setting of haunting lyrical simplicity. Also available in The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book and John Rutter Anthems. An SSA version is also available. The accompaniment for strings is available on hir...

Skempton sets this famous love poem by Yeats with characteristic directness and warmth and using rich and scrumptious sonorities. Magical shifts of harmony punctuate the otherwise simple tonal languag...

This anthem takes its words from the Book of Common Prayer. Finnissy's setting brings together simple melodic lines, astringent harmonies, and rhythmic organ counter-melodies to create highly emotive...