Sacred Choruses

This latest volume of the Oxford Choral Classics series includes renowned oratorio choruses by such acknowledged masters as Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, and Brahms, complete short choral works such as Handel’s Zadok the Priest and Parry’s I was glad, and some choral discoveries – all in carefully researched editions, with orchestral scores and parts available to hire/rent and a separate volume of newly-arranged 3-stave organ accompaniments for use in church performances without orchestra.

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This is the Day

This beautiful setting of verses from the psalms was commissioned by Westminster Abbey for the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton. It was first performed on 29 April 2011 by the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal, in the presence of the royal family, and was broadcast live to millions across the globe. With elegant melodic lines and warm harmonies, This is the day is perfectly suited to performance at a wedding or special occasion, and would make a joyous addition to any concert or service.

Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below.

Orchestration: 2 fl, ob, 2 cl, bn, 2 hn, perc, hp, str

The Peace of God

A setting of haunting lyrical simplicity. Also available in The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book and John Rutter Anthems. An SSA version is also available.

The accompaniment for strings is available to hire at the OUP link below.

Home is a special kind of feeling

The finale from The Wind in the Willows is now available in this arrangement for separate performance.

Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below.

Orchestration: fl, ob, drum kit, hp, electric pno, str

Donkey Carol (SATB)

The 5/8 rhythm of this carol evokes the ambling gait of the donkey on the road to Bethlehem.

Also available in versions for upper voices and unison

The accompaniment for orchestra is available to hire and for sale. An accompaniment for brass (4tpt.3tbn.tuba.perc) is available to hire at the OUP link below.

 

Sing we to this merry company

This is a jolly carol praising the Queen of Heaven.

Orchestral and brass accompaniments are available for hire at the OUP link below

Orchestration: Brass: 4 tpt, 3 tbn, tuba, perc Orchestra: 2.2.2.2-2.2.2.0-timp.perc-hp-str

All Creatures of our God and King

Festival hymn with introductory fanfare.

No. 2 of Two Hymns of Praise.

Orchestration: Brass & organ: 4 tpt, 3 tbn (or 2 hn and 1 tbn), tba, timp, perc, org Orchestra: 2.2.2.2-4.4.4(1 opt).1-timp.perc-org-str

Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below.