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The British choral tradition is rich and full of a sound quite its own. English composer and organist Hugh Benham has penned a lofty and elegant Lenten choral with organ accompaniment that captures the

Mr. Lee has created a lovely Advent anthem. While the changing meters and tempos might seem like a challenge, this piece is artistically successful.  This piece may be a bit of a challenge, but will

The hymn tune HYFRYDOL works with the texts of Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus and Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, and both are provided in this arrangement. The vocal lines are each

"There is No Rose of Such Virtue" rings through the rafters of the English cathedral in this setting. Benham's melodic lines flow forward against unexpected twists and turns in the harmonies that keep the

This is the perfect piece for the Christmas Eve service, a lullaby, tender and sweet.  A gentle piano accompaniment supports the choir's "oo's" as a female soloist presents the verse, sung in either

This Leo Sowerby piece was originally composed as an a cappella motet, and organist/arranger Lyndell Leatherman has added an organ part in true Sowerby style. The medieval Alcuin text (8th century) is a

This beautiful setting of a 17th-century Latin Advent text is scored for a cappella voices with English horn obbligato, or optional clarinet or viola).  The more joyous opening and closing sections in

The text is taken from a Byzantine hymn, but all the music is created by the skillful composer Anthony Doherty. Chanting some of the many names of God, the opening fanfare begins quietly in D minor and

Richard Burchard is one of choral music's newest stars.  His writing is lush and romantic, mixing Renaissance polyphony with 21st century harmonies. This beautiful setting of John 14:18 transcends the

Richard Burchard has established himself as a composer and  conductor. This a cappella Latin setting of In Paradisum would work well during Lent or All Saints. It would also be an

This famous 18th-century text compares Jesus to an apple tree - it has become a classic. Respected composer Howard Helvey has created a hymn tune of majestic simplicity that unfolds the poem in verses.

Praise the Lord! From Psalm 117 comes a song of praise. Ian Charter's setting works for choir with organ, or with brass quartet and timpani, or with all of them together. An energetic setting with

This is a new take on "Create in me a clean heart, O God." But the message is the same. This dignified anthem with organ accompaniment, is also a prayer before the offering, or communion. The traditional

The famous St. Francis of Assisi text is beautifully illustrated by the choral parts as they wind harmonically away from the tonic and return as the text brings comfort. The vocal lines are supported by a

English organist and composer Hugh Benham gives us a fresh and elegant description of this much-loved Christina Rossetti poem. The choral writing is wonderful, chorale-like, with the organ providing

The Charles Wesley text comes from the 18th century, but the music comes from 21st-century England. Clothed in the garb of lofty cathedrals, the music begins majestically. Suddenly a stunning contrast in

With words by St. Patrick adapted by the former Chaplain to the Senate, Lloyd John Ogilvie, and the composer we are treated to a beautiful choral benediction. Two optional French horns bring more color to

This a cappella Christmas anthem is warm and tender. Using a touching text by Marion Lochhead, Robert Kreutz provides a gentle palette of choral colors celebrating the birth of Christ. 

Poet Stephen Bock authors a text of contrasts: "Make me weak so that I must lean on Your strength… blind to see with Your vision…" Composer Richard Burchard paints in musical colors and warm,

Hugh Benham brings the lofty English cathedral style into this lovely a cappella anthem. Fitting for both concert and worship, the vocal parts flow with dignity and beauty. Worshipful and sensitive, the