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Composition for Alto Sax with piano accompaniment. Ideal concert piece
  for players of modest ability. Samba type bass line patterns in the piano
  underpin a lyrical melody line in a jazz style. The title is a play on words
  as I used to live in a road called Sycamore Drive where this piece was
  conceived.

Sycamore Jive

Alto Sax Duet

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A 3 part version (SAB) of a new arrangement of the 18th century Scottish
  text which is also very popular in Ireland. This version is especially
  beneficial for those choirs who are short on mens voices. However, a 4 part
  SATB version is also available for choirs with distinct voice parts in the
  lower register.

The Parting Glass

SAB Octavo

Our Old Town is a popular song for 3 part female voices (SSA or SAA) although the lower alto part could be sung by tenor voices. The message behind the song is that the strength of a community lies in its people, even if the physical infrastructure of the town is falling into decay. Ultimately it is a song of hope that, whatever situation we find ourselves in now, we can look forward to a brighter future.

Our Old Town

SSA Full Score

The famous 18th century Scottish ballad has been given a 21st century
  makeover! Although I like the well known tune made popular by the Clancy
  Brothers and the Gypsy Kings (among others), I feel it only really works as a
  solo unaccompanied song with a relaxed pulse. My melody line is more suited
  to accompanied singing where the piano provides a strong rhythmic support for
  the melody line. Some very simple harmonies are included, but the piece could
  easily be sung by a single voice (male or female) or as a duet. Please note
  that a simplified (SAB) version is also available to purchase from J W
  Pepper.

SATB Octavo

"The Spirit of Christmas" by John Sandford captures the joyous essence of the holiday season. Perfect for  performances, this secular piece brings festive cheer with its engaging melodies and harmonies. Elevate your Christmas concert with this enchanting composition that resonates with the celebratory spirit of the holidays. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

The Spirit of Christmas

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Experience the joy of Christmas with "Kings From the East" (Alternative Version). Composed by John Sandford, this sacred choral piece blends traditional themes with a unique alternative style, ideal for  performances. Elevate your holiday concert with this enchanting arrangement that captures the solemnity and celebration of the season. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Kings From the East (Alternative Version)

Two-Part Mixed Full Score

Immerse yourself in the majestic aura of "Kings From the East" by John Sandford. This sacred choral piece, tailored for  Christmas performances, melds solemnity with celebration. Perfect for young voices, it captures the essence of the season, leaving audiences both moved and inspired by its profound musical narrative. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Kings From the East

The Gift is a song dedicated to the art of songwriting and our response
  to music as singers. Songs are gifts that keep on giving. This is a popular
  song ballad for SAB choir although a separate arrangement for female voices
  (as heard on the Mp3 track) is also available.

The Gift

The Gift is a song dedicated to the art of songwriting and our response
  to music as singers. Songs are gifts that keep on giving. This is a popular
  song ballad for female voices, although an SAB version is also available.

SA Octavo

Our Old Town is a popular song for SSA choir and piano accompaniment. The message behind the piece is that the strength of a community lies in its people, even though the fabric of the town might be falling into decay. It is a suitable piece for a concert program, particularly if it is taking place in a local community. Ultimately, it is a song of hope that, whatever the situation we find ourselves in now, we can look forward to happier times.

This spiritual has been arranged for 4 part SATB choir, with further
  sub-division of voice parts in the two verses. The piece is of intermediate
  level because of the chromatic harmonies and rhythmic changes. However, it is
  a piece that would work well in a concert program of sacred music or even
  mixed items as it is also full of dynamic contrasts to grab the attention of
  the listener.

Steal Away

Short and accessible 4 part SATB arrangement of an 18th Century English
  popular song for mixed voices. Suitable for adult choirs of modest ability
  but with some harmonic passages that will provide interest for more
  experienced choirs. Opening verse and reprise is written for TTBB so a
  confident male section is recommended.

Drink To Me Only

Elevation is a piano piece in the style of Einaudi. The title was
  inspired by the events leading up to the rescue of the Chilean miners in 2010
  and is being re-released on the 10th anniversary of the accident. It is a
  reflective piece rather than a triumphant one and is suitable for players of
  intermediate standard, particularly those with good articulation technique.
  It works well as a solo piece in a program of classical music and has also
  been used by a contact of mine who wanted to use it as background music for a
  warming down exercise after a dance session.

Elevation

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An SATB short Christmas anthem. Verses 1 and 2 could be sung by different
  parts if resources demand. For example the first half of each verse could be
  sung by altos and basses with sopranos and tenors taking over the second half
  as the melody line rises in pitch. Also, solo voices could be used as shown
  in the score. A guide piano backing is included for verse 3 but should be
  sung unaccompanied for best results.

Good People All

This is a love song for a former partner. The inspiration for the song is
  a simple question "Can you fall in love with someone just by hearing
  their voice?". The opening line of the piece reveals the answer in the
  affirmative with the words, "And there she was, a vision of the
  sound". 
    
    
    
    The song is written for an alto voice but could also be sung by a baritone.

Epiphany

Alto Solo

The Truth From Above is a new 4 part version of a tune set to the words
  of a traditional English carol. It is a carol to be sung during the Advent or
  Christmas period as it tells of the coming of Christ. This unaccompanied
  carol is best sung as an introit to a church service but can be equally
  placed anywhere in a concert of Christmas music. It is a carol best suited to
  an adult, mixed choir of modest ability but its harmonic interest might
  appeal to more intermediate/higher ability singers.

Truth From Above

Stars of Heaven is a Christmas song for SATB choir and piano
  accompaniment. The text centres around the idea that the original star over
  Bethlehem has broken up in to miilions of smaller stars that still guide our
  way today. It is of an Easy to Intermediate standard and is an ideal
  Christmas song for both SATB choirs but could also be performed as a 2 part
  version for children's choirs.

Stars of Heaven

My Christmas Wish is a seasonal song that is designed to be sung by children and adult choirs together in an 'intergenerational' performance. However, it works equally well as a piece sung by either and adult or children's choir. It can be sung in unison or with optional alto and baritone parts for children and adult voices respectively.

My Christmas Wish

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