Philip W. J. Stopford

An absolutely stunning setting of the familiar blessing! The purity of the vocal lines transition seamlessly through several key centers, building to a soaring high point before gently receding to the...

Stopford's Ave Verum is scored for SATB divisi a cappella, but is simple and effective. With sustained and powerfully intense harmony, this motet is beautifully crafted and measured. Duration: ca. 3:3...

Les paroles du XVe siècle sont nouvellement composées en un chant de Noël d'une grande simplicité, en quatre parties seulement. Une cinquième partie facultative entre vers la fin avec un glorieux desc...

Une bénédiction de Noël chantante qui remplira tous les cœurs de la joie de la saison ! Présentant le style choral exquis de Philip Stopford, cette œuvre est idéale pour le concert et le culte. Dispon...

Such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to seven,...

A lyrical setting with superb, flowing melodic lines, this simple and classic work will enhance the sound and performance of any choir and uplift every listener!

Cet hymne intemporel est présenté ici dans un arrangement magistral de Philip Stopford. Les contrastes de dynamique et de couleur en font un plaisir à chanter et à écouter. L'obbligato de flûte ajoute...

Une bénédiction de Noël chantante qui remplira tous les cœurs de la joie de la saison ! Présentant le style choral exquis de Philip Stopford, cette œuvre est idéale pour le concert et le culte. Dispon...

Originally written as a solo work, this unison setting for treble voices and organ depicts Mary standing at the foot of the cross. In the music, the falling phrases represent Mary's weeping - and the...

De si belles paroles méritent d'être accompagnées d'une musique tout aussi belle, et ici les textures se déploient et le morceau s'épanouit de la première à la dernière mesure. La musique est conçue p...

This famous text receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colourful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will...

This setting of the famous Psalm 121 text is gentle, thoughtful and tuneful, and is a beautiful anthem at a service, a concert, or for a special occasion. Rich sonorities and lovely arched phrases mak...

Featuring invigorating vocal lines and a brilliant keyboard accompaniment, this exuberant work will be a welcome addition to any festival program! Easily learned and dramatic in performance, it is ide...

Écrite pour le chœur de la cathédrale St Anne de Belfast, cette mélodie gaélique familière, chantée par des voix de soprano, est accompagnée par des voix d'alto, de ténor et de basse, ainsi que par un...

Written for double chorus, this is nevertheless an accessible setting for mixed choirs of the popular carol with fresh and interesting choral textures. Infused with colorful and playful elements, it i...

Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis, and taking words from the gospel of John, If Ye Love Me is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. Rich harmonies will resonate in your performance...

This famous text receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colourful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will...

Soft, expressive and thought provoking phrasing shape this lovely setting for unaccompanied voices. With an interesting use of the 5/8 time signature, the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly. Avai...

A new and simple arrangement of the famous prayer joins the existing repertoire with rich harmony and strong melodic line. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40

This unaccompanied arrangement is ideal for caroling and other venues where no keyboard is available. It is in a part song style with varying choral textures during verses and linking passages between...

A brilliant and spirited a cappella setting of the traditional Celtic carol for mixed voices and flute that will be tremendously fun to sing and a joyful addition to Christmas programs of all types.

Traditionally used as the opening hymn for the service of Nine Lessons and Carols, this a cappella setting opens with the traditional treble solo, followed by 4-part treble, then mixed and finally a f...

With music that flows steadily, the utterly beautiful Irish melody is adorned with simple and unobtrusive harmonies that enhance the true essence of the song as it unfolds through multiple verses in t...

Reverberating with subtle nuance, this artful set of breathtaking sacred texts is essential repertoire for the a cappella choir. Like a delicate watercolour of sounds these pieces offer a study in ton...

The saplings grow through summer from spring. My love gave them roots and now gives them wings. The warm text enhances the beautiful music of this touching anthem that is a wonderful choice for Mother...