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This Easter anthem sets the second part of George Herbert's poem 'Easter', famously set in full by Ralph Vaughan Williams in his Five Mystical Songs. The opening section has an almost pastoral feel, w...

For SATB and organ or chamber orchestra This offering from Mack Wilberg is a joyful yet graceful arrangement of the well-known hymn tune by Conrad Kocher. Featuring a lyrical accompaniment and variati...

This uplifting anthem combines two well-known texts that are commonly read at weddings: 1 Corinthians 13:13 ('And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.') an...

This arrangement of an American Revivalist hymn sees a flowing piano/harp part and instrumental obbligato combine with voices in one to eight parts. A 'Hosanna' motif is recurrent throughout the piece...

This Easter anthem sets an evocative text by J. M. C. Crum. Stately, expressive vocal lines are underpinned by a lively organ part, with crisp staccato melismas that pop out of the texture.

Perfect for celebrating Pentecost, this joyous anthem on the theme of the Holy Spirit centres around the Veni Creator Spiritus plainchant, fragments of which have been skilfully developed to create an...

Setting a text by the composer, this choral hymn addresses God, the risen Christ, and the Holy Spirit in turn, with a strong sense of worship and adoration. With an appealing melody, sumptuous harmoni...

Horatius Bonars bekanntes Lied 'Beloved, let us love' ist in der feierlichen und emotionalen Vertonung von Alan Bullard der ideale Text für eine Hochzeitszeremonie.

John Rutters ergreifende Chorkomposition 'The Quest' vereint das emotionale Gedicht 'Lost and Found' von George MacDonald mit dem Antiphon 'In paradisum' aus dem 'Liber Usualis'. Die zeitgleich melanc...

This arrangement features Robert Bridges' translation of J. Neander's 17th-century German text set to Herbert Howells' hymn tune 'Michael'. John Rutter adds a descant and reharmonizes the 4th and 5th...

Robert Lowry's text and melody is a beautifully reflective take on the well-known hymn. Simple vocal lines are enhanced by a gently flowing accompaniment, rich in suspensions and harmonic interest. Th...

Setting the George Herbert poem 'Whitsunday', this lilting, gentle anthem is particularly useful for Whit Sunday services. Syncopations and duplets provide rhythmic interest, with memorable melodies,...

This anthem from the larger work Snow Angel is in two halves. The first section ('God Will Give Orders') is ethereal, until a vibrant figure in the djembe lifts the music into the uplifting second sec...

This joyous, upbeat anthem sets a text by contemporary poet Sean Street on the subject of 'alma mater', reflecting on the profound ties we can form to a time or a place. The bright, driving organ part...

Opening out from a lyrical exchange between unison lower and upper voices, this anthem is based around a John Tauler poem rich in metaphorical language that reflects on the protagonist's relationship...

Fuller's 'Evening Hymn' with the plainsong melody 'Te lucis ante terminum'.

In this expressive setting, Chilcott adapts the Prayer of St Francis, with its focus on peace and unity. A semi-chorus, which may be taken from within the choir or by an upper-voice or children's choi...

Written for the charity Help Musicians, this anthem presents an imaginative setting of Francis Pott's well-known hymn in triple metre. Characterful and contrasting organ writing underpins the melodica...

This radiant anthem is an arrangement of the hymn tune 'Lattimer', often paired with the popular gospel song 'This little light of mine'. Wilberg gives each section of the choir a presentation of the...

This congregational mass setting is short and accessible, with a congregational part that may be intuitively learnt. The congregational part, which may be photocopied, is available at the back of the...

This affecting setting of the well-known poem from George Herbert's The Temple features rich harmonies and sweeping melodies to create a work of depth and poignancy. The piece begins with an instrumen...

Simon Biazeck has artfully arranged Dyson's Evening Service in C minor for mixed voices, transposing the work up a tone to better suit the SATB vocal ranges. The arrangement is engaging and eminently...

Archer's setting of this popular Easter hymn by G. R. Woodward is sparkling with energy, combining the exuberant seventeenth-century Dutch melody with short organ interjections. An exciting addition t...

This is a tender, meditative setting of the well-known text from the New Testament, 'If ye love me, keep my commandments' (John 14:15). Mack Wilberg has woven together melting legato vocal lines, supp...

For this joyful arrangement of Henry T. Smart's hymn tune Regent Square, Mack Wilberg has adapted Thomas Kelly's celebratory Easter hymn 'He is Risen Today' and provided an alternative text for use du...