Partiture per coro

This arrangement of a classic spiritual begins in sonorous style, with voices moving against quiet piano chords. It then erupts into colour and life, with exuberant voices and full piano part, before...

This is a deeply compelling setting of the familiar text. The piece commences with a series of contemplative exchanges between the upper and lower voices; the ensuing, unexpected changes of key and te...

Grodek is thought to be the last work of the Austrian poet Georg Trakl; the title refers to the town where Trakl served as a medical officer in the First World War. Jackson's setting captures the dark...

A dancing jazz waltz, with a stylish and swinging piano part.

Written in 2000, this piece was joint winner of the New College Oxford Millennium Competition. It is a complex and technically brilliant composition and has been deservedly broadcast several times on...

I Saw Him Standing sets a text by Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, who was inspired by the poetry of Ann Griffiths. The poem is full of rich imagery, prompting a correspondingly imaginative m...

These two short songs are set to texts by A E Housman and Edward Thomas.

Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection O Holy Night. An unaccompanied setting of the same text to its original tune by W. J. Kirkpatrick is included in the comp...

Setting a text taken from the Books of Sirach and Ezra, Build this House uses tonal shifts and alternating homophonic and polyphonic sections to create a piece that is both contemplative and joyous.

Optional parts for bass and drum set enliven this joyous arrangement of a traditional spiritual. Propelled by a light swing tempo, the mood grows more and more euphoric with each succeeding stanza of...

Parry brings a fresh take to the traditional French carol in an upbeat arrangement that has a memorable refrain and driving rhythms, balanced with polyphonic, graceful verses. Offprinted from from Car...

The work is a setting of a text by William McGonagall which provides a miniature tour of London, from London Bridge to the Tower, St Paul's, Trafalgar Square, and Petticoat Lane. Moods and impressions...

Based on William J. Kirkpatrick's 'Cradle Song', A Christmas Meditation was written as underscoring for a Biblical reading. In the tradition of incidental music, the piece may be used in various ways,...

Ophelia, Caliban, and Miranda puts a jazzy twist on three Shakespearean characters. The saxophone, bass, piano, and drum kit parts may be played as written or serve as a guide.

Setting original words by the artist Marc Bratcher, this tender and evocative carol for unaccompanied SATB choir is suitable for performance at Christmas or Epiphany.

This choral anthem, suitable for a dedication of a church or other festivals, has been adapted to be accompanied by piano instead of organ. Offprinted from Vaughan Williams for Choirs 1.

Skilful word-painting and rhythmic energy makes this attractive Epiphany motet by Agostino Agazzari an appealing choice for Christmastide.

Setting the original Latin text of the hymn better known as 'Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding', Jackson contrasts homophonic choral parts with light interjections from the saxophone. The result is...

A lively arrangement of a French traditional carol with optional lyrics in English included. Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection Twelve Christmas Carols Set...

This work is classic Chilcott - vibrant, fresh, and great fun. It is an exuberant setting of the well-known carol in which the 'five gold rings' refrain is re-written to appear in an array of guises:...

Inspired by Rothko canvases, this 15 minute study starts by revolving around a high D, acting as a line of centrifugal force from which microtones pull away. Gradually little interruptions and playful...

There is also a version for accordion.