Musique sacrée

The Mass Of St Dominic was written in 2013 at the request of the Spode Music week for the 60th anniversary of their summer course. It is a setting in English of the new translation of the Mass and is...

When David Heard was written as a memorial to the victims of the 2011 terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya. It sets the well-known and intense passage from 2 Samuel and intersperses it with a verse fro...

Romance of the Epiphany . Scored for mixed voices, this vibrant carol may be accompanied either by organ or piano and double bass. Goodall sets joyful Spanish words by Jose de Valdivielso to a wonderf...

This powerful work takes a well-known hymn tune from the Mainz Gesangbuch of 1661 (Stabat Mater) as its musical starting point, interweaving it through different textures and variations alongside the...

This piece is a reticent carol and weaves a complex web of counterpoint within both the vocal lines and organ part, distilling into a stark treble solo as the text turns to English. An ideal work to h...

This setting of 'O lux beata Trinitas' (ascribed to St Ambrose) weaves together a range of vocal styles and textures to build gradually from the quietly pensive opening section to a rousing unison dec...

Based on Dame Evelyn Glennie's ever-popular A little prayer , this choral setting of the Agnus Dei text is ideal for mixed-voiced choirs seeking fresh repertoire. A perfect choice for Christmas and Ea...

Invocation to the Holy Spirit is a short and simple work, dedicated to the memory of David Trendell. It sets two Latin texts concerning baptism and the Holy Spirit. It is an ideal piece for confirmati...

Veteran arranger Jan Sanborn has taken this famous Lenten hymn and delicately added some 20th century flavors. The respect for the original authors and arrangers is apparent as Jan maintains careful v...

Patsy Ford Simms is known for her spiritual arrangements and middle school music. This sacred selection maintains her 'spiritual' character and provides a wonderful and simple a cappella piece for chu...

Dr. Dickau's works have already become festival favorites, and this one follows right in step. Provided both in Latin and English versions, this classic text is given a fresh face in contemporary chor...

This song of joy and praise has been carefully edited for optimum performance by John Tebay. This exuberant Renaissance piece comes to life with its modern day key placement and notation. Perfect for...

This is beautifully crafted piece with an expressive melody, enticing harmonies and a meaningful text. Originally written as an accompanied piece for high school graduation, an a cappella setting was...

This is a beautiful piece in melody and form, but what stands out even more is how composer Kevin Memley has used the voice to orchestrate the piece. Programmatic effects are tastefully incorporated i...

Although the words come from Ecclesiastes, the message and music will fit any concert program. Reminding youth to be wise through their maturing years, this piece breaks into a delightful na-nana sect...

Although the words come from Ecclesiastes, the message and music will fit any concert program. Reminding youth to be wise through their maturing years, this piece breaks into a delightful na-nana sect...

Here is the traditional spiritual freshened up with zest and spice. The choir adds its own percussion through a clapping section that further energizes the piece.

Here is the traditional spiritual freshened up with zest and spice. The choir adds its own percussion through a clapping section that further energizes the piece.

Composed for the Fall 2007 Arkansas Tech University Concert Chorale - Gary Morris, director.

Composed for the Fall 2007 Arkansas Tech University Concert Chorale - Gary Morris, director.

Emerging from a unison pitch the a cappella voices channel through gorgeous suspensions and luxuriously lingering resolutions. This song of peace described in Latin text is immediately timeless and us...

Emerging from a unison pitch the a cappella voices channel through gorgeous suspensions and luxuriously lingering resolutions. This song of peace described in Latin text is immediately timeless and us...

Brendan Lord, the Executive Director of the Alberta Choral Federation, has offered us a beautiful and thought-provoking Christmas piece. Opening in a chant-like manner, the text asks us to imagine hol...

Brendan Lord, the Executive Director of the Alberta Choral Federation, has offered us a beautiful and thought-provoking Christmas piece. Opening in a chant-like manner, the text asks us to imagine hol...

Selected for the Jonathan Talberg choral Series, Kevin Memley has produced a gorgeous new setting of this time-honored text. His 'Ave Maria' was released last year and has quickly established Kevin as...