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I Saw Him Standing sets a text by Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, who was inspired by the poetry of Ann Griffiths. The poem is full of rich imagery, prompting a correspondingly imaginative m...

These two short songs are set to texts by A E Housman and Edward Thomas.

Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection O Holy Night. An unaccompanied setting of the same text to its original tune by W. J. Kirkpatrick is included in the comp...

Setting a text taken from the Books of Sirach and Ezra, Build this House uses tonal shifts and alternating homophonic and polyphonic sections to create a piece that is both contemplative and joyous.

Optional parts for bass and drum set enliven this joyous arrangement of a traditional spiritual. Propelled by a light swing tempo, the mood grows more and more euphoric with each succeeding stanza of...

Parry brings a fresh take to the traditional French carol in an upbeat arrangement that has a memorable refrain and driving rhythms, balanced with polyphonic, graceful verses. Offprinted from from Car...

The work is a setting of a text by William McGonagall which provides a miniature tour of London, from London Bridge to the Tower, St Paul's, Trafalgar Square, and Petticoat Lane. Moods and impressions...

Based on William J. Kirkpatrick's 'Cradle Song', A Christmas Meditation was written as underscoring for a Biblical reading. In the tradition of incidental music, the piece may be used in various ways,...

Ophelia, Caliban, and Miranda puts a jazzy twist on three Shakespearean characters. The saxophone, bass, piano, and drum kit parts may be played as written or serve as a guide.

Setting original words by the artist Marc Bratcher, this tender and evocative carol for unaccompanied SATB choir is suitable for performance at Christmas or Epiphany.

This choral anthem, suitable for a dedication of a church or other festivals, has been adapted to be accompanied by piano instead of organ. Offprinted from Vaughan Williams for Choirs 1.

Skilful word-painting and rhythmic energy makes this attractive Epiphany motet by Agostino Agazzari an appealing choice for Christmastide.

A lively arrangement of a French traditional carol with optional lyrics in English included. Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection Twelve Christmas Carols Set...

This work is classic Chilcott - vibrant, fresh, and great fun. It is an exuberant setting of the well-known carol in which the 'five gold rings' refrain is re-written to appear in an array of guises:...

Inspired by Rothko canvases, this 15 minute study starts by revolving around a high D, acting as a line of centrifugal force from which microtones pull away. Gradually little interruptions and playful...

There is also a version for accordion.

With plenty of character and charm, this set of theme and variations is based on the folk music of the Dai people, a national minority in the Yunnan province of southwestern China. A perfect addition...

Skempton's simple and reflective setting of John Clare's poem evokes a sound-world unique to Skempton, with fluid changes of time signature and unusual harmonic inflections. Suitable for all upper-voi...

Also available in The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book. The accompaniment for string orchestra is available on hire.

This uplifting anthem combines two well-known texts that are commonly read at weddings. Retaining the flowing organ part of the original SATB version, the music perfectly mirrors the affirmatory texts...

A rich texture is used in Gombert's setting of Quam pulchra es, with all voices singing almost all of the time. This texture is created through refined imitative contrapuntal writing, rather than homo...