Oxford University Press

The text is that of a standard Latin Missa brevis, to which several relevant English poetic texts have been added. The first and last of these are taken from Bishop Thomas Ken's renowned morning and e...

Not no faceless Angel is a beautifully reflective work. The themes of loss and love are articulated through expressive melodic lines and touching imagery.

This short, evocative piece is built of block chords, simple diatonic melodies, and pedal notes in the left hand. It is recorded by Thalia Myers on USK 1221CD.

With "Panis Angelicus Reimagined", Oxford University Press presents an exceptionally atmospheric choral setting of a text by Timothy Dudley-Smith. The work unfolds as a charming lullaby, captivating b...

This setting of a song from Act II of Shakespeare's As You Like It was originally published as part of Rutter's cycle When Icicles Hang. Here, it has been specially adapted for TTBB choir by the compo...

Opening with a simplicity and innocence created by the unison theme, this anthem's textures gradually evolve as the other voices make their entries. This German translation of ust as I am is offprinte...

Bright, electric, and charged with energy, this setting of one of the seven Advent 'O' Antiphons features Jackson's characteristic flourishes of melodic ornamentation, tempered by moments of calm from...

With "The blessed son of God", renowned composer John Rutter has crafted a profoundly moving setting of one of the earliest English prayers from the famous Sarum Primer of 1514. In this exquisite arra...

This arrangement of a traditional Welsh melody is an offprint from Benedict Sheehan's musical dramatization of A Christmas Carol.

A stirring hymn, important to the Mormon religion but suitable for all denominations, conveys a spirit of faith and praise despite difficult times. This text is originally written by William Clayton,...

Prologue is the first movement from Sarah Quartel's Snow Angel, an evocative five-movement choral work which is a firm favourite with choirs across the world. The musical language is emotive and picto...

Words from Cantata no. 147.

This work is based on the traditional modes/scales of Armenia. 'Duduk' is the name of the Armenian oboe that is normally accompanied by drones. Erkoreka cleverly creates the illusion of the drone's pr...

This uplifting work celebrates the pursuit, and eventual discovery, of water. Imbued with rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable melodies, it will leave both choir and audience feeling...

Ian Crawford breathes new life into this traditional American tune by employing a bluegrass-inspired style, jaunty syncopations, and an upbeat tempo. This flexible arrangement is accommodating and idi...

Two exquisite miniatures which demonstrate the composer's distinctive ability to express the essence of a text in a beautifully understated fashion. He conveys a sense of pastoral timelessness while r...

O Guiding Night is a colourful and evocative setting of the text 'The Dark Night' by 16th-century Spanish mystic/poet St John of the Cross. Williams's setting really gets to the heart of the words, co...

Commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir, this jazzy setting of the Missa Brevis will be welcomed by all upper-voice choirs who enjoyed A Little Jazz Mass.

Alan Bullard's first Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, written for the choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge, can be performed a cappella or with organ. Both movements feature pleasing tonal contrasts and ha...

The charming and vibrant melody of this attractive carol for choir and organ glides above harmonies that are almost entirely diatonic, but whose originality and frequent passing dissonances mean that...

This Christmas hymn includes John Rutter's own arrangement of the fifth and final verse. Orchestral scores and parts are also available for hire. Offprinted from the collection O Holy Night.

A setting of A. E. Housman's poem 'In Valleys Green and Still'.