Choral and Vocal music

A setting of some Christmas favourites for chorus and orchestra.

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A reworking of the ‘Beatitudes’ with words by Patrick Appleford. For Chorus and Baritone soloist with Piano accompaniment. The soloist is here cast in the role of ‘everyman’ and responds to some of the issues raised in the sermon on the mount.

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A setting of the translated Umbrian verse by St Francis.

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A spoof musical based on the werewolf legend with words by Mark Valencia. Lots of puns and an engaging central narrative.

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A setting of the George Herbert poem of the same name and incorporating musical gestures in the shape of wings.

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A choral work for congregational use and for church choirs.

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A witty song in two parts with words by Mark Valencia.

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First performed by the Waltham Singers this devotional work has received a number of fine performances since.

Magnificat Nunc Dimittis

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Activity songs for young voices and piano.

Pass the Parcel
Nonsense Song
Numbers!

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This large scale work is dedicated to women and features some infamous texts including ‘She walks in Beauty’ and ‘Shall I compare thee’

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A setting of a gentle contemplative manner for high or medium voice (two keys)

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Settings of verses by Robert Herrick which focus very much on the subject of women. Something of a theatre piece really.

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A musical for young folk which explores some historical figures and events from British History.

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An Opera in four acts.  A setting of the passion of Christ according to St Luke with words by Patrick Appleford.

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Settings of some metaphysical poetry in a contrasted set that are still being sung today having been composed in 1978!

Music's Empire
Music to Hear
If Music and Sweet Poetry

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Three devotional songs in two parts which have been performed in concerts and at services.

Psalm 1
Psalm 2
Psalm 3

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Dedicated to and first performed by Susie Self these Sonnets are among the composers favourite settings.

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A tale of smuggling and romance for Orchestra, chorus and soloists. This piece has enjoyed many performances in piano reduction and with Orchestra and continues to engage audiences.

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