This stunning and simple piece was composed for a Memorial Service at Hoyle's home church in Yorkshire. Quiet and gentle with a stirring melody it would work well as a contemplative prelude.
A refreshing setting of a medieval Christmas carol, Christopher Maxim continues his series of motets for the worship service and concert. Sprightly "alleluias" begin and end each verse, with the Latin text
This great praise text by St. Francis of Assisi is set with a majestic, rich piano part and vocal parts that begin in unison and expand. Not at all difficult but requires an accomplished pianist.
This familiar text is skillfully given a new melody by David Barton. The piano part is engaging and thoughtful and allows the words to be clearly understood. This setting is predominately unison and
The refrain of “Hodie” begins this anthem and punctuates each verse changing the meter from 4/4 to 6/8 and giving a joyful, upbeat and dance-like spirit.
In the tradition of French toccatas, David Halls has written a brilliant showpiece for concert or voluntary. A contrasting central section is rich harmonically and contrasts with the flow of sixteenths in
From the fanfare opening to the solo trumpet melody, this march is a welcome addition to the repertoire. Composed for a Remebrance Sunday in November 2017, this piece speaks to the memory of all those who
A large anthem that can be done with additional brass, this is based on a text of Charles Wesley. White has also written a rich organ part that gives various color options. There is unison writing as well
Here is a delightful set of Christmas pieces, based on early dances, German chorales and French carols. Greene has set these in colorful registrations and variation forms to create a suite that can be used
This three-movement work from the long time professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is styled after a Sonata di Chiesa. The Prelude is in two parts: a sturdy imitative allegro and a more flowing one
Six introits are offered here, all a cappella, and all from the Psalms and various scriptures. Mostly in homophonic style, these would be moderately easy to learn and are immediately attractive to the
This lyrical piece is based on a traditional Gaelic blessing and is very versatile. It could be done as a solo, duet or even with mixed voices. Only four measures of the piece are written in harmony,
A lyrical piece of rare beauty, this lovely Elegy by British composer Vernon Hoyle will be a great piece for during communion and at funerals. Hoyle shows a melodic gift that will exploit the soft colors of