Oxford University Press

Offprinted from The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems, A Prayer of St Columba is an expressive and emotive anthem with appealing, arching melodies underpinned by a sparkling organ part.

How excellent is an upbeat and celebratory work setting the composer's own paraphrase of Psalm 8. It features exciting and declamatory opening and closing sections with a contrastingly calm and legato...

This appealing arrangement is the perfect marriage of text and melody. The popular hymn tune 'Ash Grove' is paired with a beautiful Sarah Doudney text that is rich in imagery. The sparkling piano part...

This is a peaceful and expressive setting of Oliver Cooke's hymn 'I Know a Fount', a musical reminder that by God's love and sacrifice our sins are washed away. The rich, homophonic choral writing and...

Opening out from a lyrical exchange between unison lower and upper voices, this anthem is based around a John Tauler poem rich in metaphorical language that reflects on the protagonist's relationship...

A dramatic and characterful presentation of Psalm 68 for mixed voices and piano that is rich in colour and changes of tempo and style.

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 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...

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...

This radiant anthem explores the theme of light, with luminescent harmonies and a virtuosic organ part. The text is by Dr Marcus Tomalin, after Dante's Paradiso, and Bednall's word painting is highly...

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...

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 sombre and evocative 'Stabat mater' is taken from Passion Music, a concert and liturgical work that continues Todd's fusion of jazz and choral music so successfully blended in his Mass in Blue.

This invigorating arrangement of a well-loved hymn is the ideal choice for services and concerts throughout the year. Cleverly balancing full harmonies with accessible vocal lines, Mack Wilberg offers...

Pilgrim Song is a powerful and heartfelt arrangement of a traditional American tune and lyrics. Words on the glory of heaven and the risen life are set to a lilting melody, sung by different sections...

Setting a text by the composer, this choral hymn addresses God, the risen Christ, and the Holy Spirit in turn, with a strong sense of worship and adoration. With an appealing melody, sumptuous harmoni...

Be enchanted by the timeless beauty of the beloved hymn "Be Thou My Vision". Published by Oxford University Press, this deeply moving setting is built upon a haunting melody of folk-like simplicity, u...

A favourite text and tune of singers and listeners alike, this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like, making for a beautiful contra...

This is No. 4 of Four American Folk Hymns which draw on the rich folk traditions of New England and rural Southern United States. Mack Wilberg has taken a low-key approach in his arrangements allowing...

This American folk hymn captures the optimism and strength of the early pioneers through musical textures and sounds of the old west. This is a joy to perform, especially as the rhythm becomes syncopa...

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 joyous setting of Psalm 145 is an emphatic statement of praise. Homophonic rhythms unite the singers in their presentation of the text, while a sprightly piano accompaniment drives the music forw...

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...

Fuller's 'Evening Hymn' with the plainsong melody 'Te lucis ante terminum'.