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This lively carol is fast and fleeting, propelled forward by a constantly shifting metre and a characterful accompaniment. It may be sung in English or to the Latin text taken from Piae Cantiones. . A...

This night is a powerful piece celebrating the birth of Jesus. Bullard paints a vivid picture with fluid melodies in the vocal lines and resonant harmonies in the organ accompaniment.

From the collection Bob Chilcott Anthems 2, 'Dear Lord and Father of mankind' is an original, lyrical setting of the familiar Whittier text, scored for SATB with piano or organ (and optional congregat...

Originally published in Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs, this setting of a text by Charles Wesley is joyful and lilting, featuring memorable melody in the voices underpinned by a sprightly keyboard...

This is Stanford's extended Latin setting of this text, written in 1918 and acknowledged as its composer's finest a cappella choral work.

This is a compelling setting of words by American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson that tell how the power of song can overcome dark times.

The nine movements form a single choral work comprising seven pieces previously published separately and two new movements. A broad range of emotions all find their place with rich and varied musical...

This joyful and richly expressive choral cantata is a setting of what is often thought of as a Thanksgiving psalm or a psalm in praise of Harvest time. From its atmospheric opening through to its upbe...

The melody of this accessible carol for choir and organ (setting the composer's own lyrics) flows with ease. The finely controlled texture builds from sopranos over wordless backing to a rich SATB har...

This unusual and highly effective choral cantata in five sections uses poems which are a celebration of how the living spirit of the drum is brought alive. This is an exuberant and rhythmic work, and...

First published in The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems, God in Mine Eternity presents a traditional Hebridean text with relaxed vocal lines and an ostinato-like organ accompaniment. Offprinted from th...

This energetic anthem features plenty of time signature changes and alternate rhythmic groupings, mainly 3+3+2, which is suitable for any occassion. Offprinted from the collection Alan Bullard Anthems...

This song of thanks to God for the world we live in is suitable for Harvest and other occasions. Offprinted from the collection Alan Bullard Anthems.

In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint, presented here in Japanese translation.

An easy anthem for SATB choir, Look at the world is suitable for Harvest Festival services, or for any occasion where it is appropriate to praise God for the gifts of creation. The text is presented h...

This carol (in E major) is also available in Carols for Choirs 2, and 12 Christmas Carols Set 1. The orchestral and brass accompaniments are available on hire. A different arrangement (in E flat major...

A lovely arrangement in which the vocal textures are supported throughout by a lyrical organ accompaniment. It will lie well within the grasp of most church choirs and organists.

With a text by David Warner on the parable of The Prodigal Son, this dramatic choral work brings to life the ancient, universal story of reconciliation and belonging. The closely woven text and music...

This arrangement for choir and orchestra of a traditional American spiritual conjures a deep fervency, belying its simple appearance. The opening instruction is 'With hushed awe', and that encapsulate...

This tender carol sets an affecting text by Christina Rossetti that tells the story of Jesus's birth. The piano part provides a gentle, supportive accompaniment. Also available in versions for high vo...

Words from Cantata No. 147

For SATB with organ or piano introduction, to words by John Bunyan.