Leichte Noten von Oxford University Press

Setting a text by Marc Bratcher, I too shall walk to Bethlehem depicts a journey to the Bethlehem stable 'where once a child was born', recounting the strength, courage, and heart acquired from the en...

Dies ist eine majestätische Vertonung der beliebten Hymne "O God beyond all praising" zu Holsts Melodie "Thaxted", die auf ein Thema aus "Jupiter" aus The Planets zurückgeht. Wilbergs wunderschöne Bea...

Because of Him ist eine sakrale Hymne von Mack Wilberg, die von seinem Schreibpartner David Warner verfasst wurde. Das Stück eignet sich besonders für Ostern und verwendet die Hymne "Prospect", die ur...

Issued to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, this verse anthem by William Child for SSAATTBB and organ was composed for King Charles II in 1660-3, and is published here for the first time....

This collection of Preces & Responses follows on from Shaw's classic 'Tudor' volume, with later settings by Gibbons & Barnard (SAATB), William Child (SAATB), Richard Ayleward (SATB, in D major), John...

Following the recent release of a CD of Harry Bramma's church music, the Church Music Society is proud to publish this setting of words of St Augustine of Hippo, written for the Choir of St Martin's,...

Wesley set this text from Psalm 110 twice - once in 1814 for four voices and again in 1827 for six voices. This latter version, though short, has considerable drive and impact, making it highly suitab...

Continuing the Society's series of Dering motets, this setting of 'Ave Maria' from the 1617 'Cantiones Sacra' is mainly homophonic, with a few imitative phrases. It displays Dering's love of the augme...

Born 200 years ago this year and orphaned at the age of 3, Sterndale Bennett was brought up by his grandfather in Cambridge, where he sang in the choir of King's College before entering the Royal Acad...

A skilful arrangement for SATB of the Peter Tranchell's unison setting of Heber's well-known hymn; both are presented here. The harmonies display Tranchell's typical style and need some careful tuning...

This setting by Christopher Ouvry-Johns of verses from Robert Herrick's poem 'Litany to the Holy Spirit' for SATB and organ is suitable for Pentecost and for general use. The composer skillfully explo...

This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative verses by David Warner cele...

Full score and set of parts for John Rutter's I too shall walk to Bethlehem. Setting a text by Marc Bratcher, this carol depicts a journey to the Bethlehem stable 'where once a child was born', recoun...

This is a collection of practical repertoire for church organists playing at funerals and memorial services. Covering a broad range of music for players of intermediate ability, it includes hymn prelu...

A collection of manuals-only organ music covering the church's year from Lent to Passiontide, containing arrangements of core repertoire from the 18th- to 20th-century plus new pieces. This technicall...

40 really easy arrangements of popular classical tunes graded in order of increasing difficulty. Children (and adults!) will enjoy learning them as a welcome break from slogging away at all those exam...

With a text by the composer, this is a beautiful piece about optimism, companionship, and the belief that 'all will be well'. Todd's gentle melodies are supported by a delicate, pulsing piano accompan...

Our Roots is an upbeat setting of evocative words by Delphine Chalmers on the themes of unity and commonality. An effective syncopated, single-note motif in the piano underpins the piece, rooting the...

This uplifting piece sets a text inspired by Julian of Norwich, with additions by the composer. Quartel's intertwining vocal lines are beautifully combined with a soaring violin part and flowing piano...

This bright, sparkling celebration of nature is inspired by the snowy and icy winters of the composer's native Canada. The text, by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is brought to life through vibrant melodies, a...

The Sarah Quartel Songbook brings together a selection of the composer's best-loved pieces for upper voices, including favourites such as The Birds' Lullaby, I remember, and All the way home. This is...

Refuge sets a powerful Sara Teasdale poem by the same name, which perfectly captures the healing power of singing: 'For with my singing I can make a refuge for my spirit's sake, A house of shining wor...

The Compass uses evocative imagery and metaphor to describe how feelings of being lost and adrift can be assuaged by journeying towards self-acceptance and positive change. A characterful four-note mo...

In this captivating piece Mahler explores feelings of doubt and insecurity, employing the compelling metaphor of the tide and asking searching questions in a quest for existential meaning. Bewitching...

Dies ist eine lebendige Vertonung eines Gedichts von George Parsons Lathrop, das beschreibt, wie Musik alles irdische Leben untermauert. Der aktiver Klavierpart bietet eine energiegeladene Grundlage f...