Philip W. J. Stopford

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

The famous English hymn celebrates the wonders of nature and God's blessings, and this flowing setting by Philip Stopford perfectly portrays the gentle spirit of the text. Available separately: SATB,...

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...

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!

The famous English hymn celebrates the wonders of nature and God's blessings, and this flowing setting by Philip Stopford perfectly portrays the gentle spirit of the text. Available separately: SATB,...

This setting of Psalm 100 absolutely sparkles with joy! With a buoyant feeling of one throughout, the English choral tradition is clearly evident as the music vividly portrays the text whether declama...

This anthem speaks to the history and diversity of congregational life as they join together in worship.

Echoing the setting of Gustav Holst, here is a new tune to some very familiar words with a new melody and a poignant, beautiful harmonization. May be performed with either piano or organ. Duration: ca...

Scored for SATB and organ, this is a beautiful and intense musical description of the journey of the Magi to the stable in Bethlehem. The opening suggests a long, tedious camel ride following the star...