Musica da chiesa

This uplifting setting of words from Psalms 24 and 118 is bold and energetic, whilst still easy to prepare. Passages for unison voices flower into harmony over a supportive accompaniment for piano or...

This anthem commemorates the First World War. It sets a stark English text by Dr Joseph Spence which conveys the relentless hardship of life in the Trenches, alongside Latin words from Psalm 130, prov...

This piece sets the first six verses of Psalm 105 in a song of praise packed with energy and fervour. A spirited organ part is present throughout, with spritely triplet figurations set against long, m...

This spirited setting of Psalm 150 is steeped in the English choral tradition. It features contrapuntal writing, engaging interplay between choir and organ, effective word painting, and virtuosic orga...

With a text by the composer, this declamatory Christmas piece provides a fresh take on the nativity story. The cacophony of choral sound in the polyphonic middle section is akin perhaps to the angelic...

Written for the Choir of The Cathedral of St John, Albuquerque, Ash Wednesday sets typically fervent verses by Christina Rossetti. The vocal lines are mostly simple and affecting, with some highly ind...

Experience a deeply emotional highlight of contemporary sacred choral music with this moving 'Stabat Mater' from the celebrated work 'Passion Music'. Scored for mixed choir (SATB with divisions) and p...

This is an arrangement of the 19th-century hymn by Philip Bliss, with words by Horatio Spafford following several personal tragedies. Wilberg keeps the first two verses in unison, before allowing full...

This short piece sets a heartening text by David Warner, long-time collaborator with Wilberg. The simple melody and homophonic choral harmonies are accompanied by warm, flowing quavers in 12/8, played...

This is a flexible hymn for general worship, with an original hymn tune ('Charleston') by Howard Helvey. Either Francis Scott Key's 'Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee' or Charles Wesley's 'Love...

Chilcott has re-scored this serene anthem, originally for upper voices, for SAB, making it accessible to choirs with a limited number of male voices. A rich addition to the Choral Evensong repertory,...

No. 3 of Five Hymns in Popular Style. Orchestral material is available on hire. An SSA version is also available.

No. 5 of Five Hymns in Popular Style. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Chilcott's setting of Psalm 96 is bright, optimistic, and celebratory. The sparkling organ part and fluctuation between 7/8 and 4/4 metres give the opening and closing sections a dance-like feel, whil...

Epiphany takes for its text a translation of two verses by French hymn-writer Charles Coffin, augmented by a newly written verse by Chilcott's long-time collaborator Charles Bennett. The result is a c...

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...

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 Easter carol is based on J. M. Neale's translation of the Latin Piae Cantiones and occupies a captivatingly exotic soundworld. Sheehan's setting is in strophic form, with a texture that builds fr...

Experience one of the most touching classics of choral music in a captivating new setting: This expressive "Alleluia", published by Oxford University Press, is based on the world-famous, tender melody...

This reflective setting of verses from Psalm 139 was composed in memory of George Guest and first performed by the choir of St John's College, Cambridge, on Ash Wednesday, 2007. The work makes a highl...

Commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Barbers in celebration of their 700th anniversary, this impressive and stately setting of verses from Psalm 90 culminates in a jubilant, maestoso final sectio...

This is Chilcott's first setting of the Evening Service, written for the Choir of Downing College, Cambridge. The Magnificat is a powerful setting of the Canticle of Mary, with homophonic textures and...

This charming piece has a warm, memorable tune and rich, expansive harmonies. Wilberg masterfully moves through different keys and scorings, culminating in a stirring unison 'amen'. Benediction is ide...