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The piece is divided into six short movements corresponding to the standard sections of the Mass. This feature, coupled with the compactness of the work and its modest scoring makes it ideal for perfo...

A stunning atmosphere is instantly created in this short piece by the coupling of slow-moving, homophonic choral lines and an almost ethereal organ part, featuring flourishes on the flute stops. These...

This jubilant single-movement setting of the Latin Gloria is highly original and packed with content, including recurring rhythmic and melodic motifs, harmonic twists, a peaceful central section, and...

This is a poignant setting of the well-known Christian prayer for peace formerly ascribed to St Francis of Assisi. John Rutter perfectly captures the sense of compassion and contrast between light and...

The exuberant chorus from Messiah. The orchestral material is available on hire.

This bright, up-tempo arrangement combines a funky piano part with walking pizzicato bass, a strong tune, scat vocal lines, and swing-band style vocal harmonies to make an exhilarating show-stopper.

Ave Maria was joint winner of the Concours Europ'een pour Choeurs et Matres de Cath'edrales 1999. Its double choir forces belie its sensitive scoring and taut motivic construction, which is well withi...

This is an uplifting setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The choir may be accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or a selection of the ensemble instruments in combination with organ, opening up severa...

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...

In a style influenced by Vaughan Williams and Finzi, this work evokes a reflective and sometimes other-worldly atmosphere. The seven movements may be sung as individual pieces. The text is in Latin fo...

For SATB and piano or orchestra - 3. 2. 2. 2-4. 3. 3. 1-timp-2perc-org-str - David Warner's text speaks of peace calming the strife after war is over and urges reconciliation. Wilberg's heartfelt arra...

This meaningful text by David Warner is accompanied by beautiful leaps and subsequent suspensions in the memorable melody, which is supported by rich textures in the organ and orchestra. Appropriate t...

Eleanor Daley sets well-loved texts by George Herbert in this suite of three pieces. They may be performed separately as part of a church service, or together for an impressive concert piece. This sui...

Eleanor Daley sets this Wesley text in an antiphonal style between the SATB choir and organ (or brass quartet, parts sold separately). The sound is majestic and declamatory, just as one would expect f...

A lyric and serene sacred song, foreshadowing the mood of the Requiem.

SATB, flute, and keyboard. Dicie uses movement in the accompanying vocal lines to add motion throughout this familiar hymn as the upper voices carry the melody. The text is based on Psalm 23.

A setting of the first five joyous verses of Psalm 108.

For SATB, accompanied by brass quartet and timpani, or trumpet and organ - Opening with a brass fanfare, this adaptation of Psalm 96 to the well-known tune 'Crucifer' makes a terrific piece for an Eas...

The Church Music Society is proud to publish this mass setting by Anthony Caesar, written for St Paul's, K Street, Washington DC. The quieter sections are strongly influenced by plainsong, and the Glo...

William Turner was one of the most important composers writing at the time of the Restoration of the monarchy. This sprightly anthem, first performed at the coronation of Queen Anne, is well within th...

Written in 1911, this work is mainly homophonic. Tenors and basses sing four phrases in unison and a soprano solo takes the phrase 'He rememb'ring his mercy'. The Gloria returns to the music of the op...

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...

For soloists, chorus, and orchestra An edition with English and German texts; the first modern edition to present the English text as Haydn intended.

For mixed chorus, children's choir, and small orchestra. The words are from the Book of Common Prayer, with three additional movements especially suitable for the children's choir. These three movemen...

The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems is the perfect resource for church choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling perf...