Ecclesium Music Publishing

A four movement Christmas Collection including Once In Royal David's City, Love Came Down At Christmas (flute solo), Wexford Carol and I Saw Three Ships - all available separately. Great for a concert!

This Christmas carol is perfect for any carol service or concert. It is written for SATB with Organ accompaniment, with uplifting rhythmic drive and melody. An easy an effective work that reflects the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ. Also available for SA and organ.

Available in two versions, A Christmas Blessing is the perfect conclusion to any liturgical act of worship or Christmas concert. Beautiful tunes and 17th century words from the Book of Common Prayer.

With words written by Belfast Cathedral Chorister mother, Mrs Gwynneth Cockcroft, this anthem for Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day is the perfect piece for this annual occasion. Scored for two upper voices and piano or SATB choir and organ, it is a beautiful duet between mother and child with choir interjections.

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This short Alleluia was written for the Easter Vigil Service at St Anne's Cathedral Belfast in 2004.

This setting of the famous text of Cecil Frances Alexander is new and fun to learn and perform. A melody has been newly composed with a suitably florid accompaniment, but neither is out of the range of any moderate choir. Written for Helen Frame and the Choir of Downey House Preparatory School, Belfast, this is fun for children and adults alike, with a vocal range of middle C to top F (a 12th). The music is subtle and lovely, and the words suitable for Mother’s Day, Harvest and any festival or joyful occasion.

And Is It True was written for Loraine Stanley and the Choir of Victoria College, Belfast. Scored for Upper Voices and piano this is a beautiful yet energetic work with words by John Betjeman, taken from his poem "Christmas". Suitable for concert or carol service performance, this challenging work is fun and yet remains focused on the birth of Jesus.

Anima Christi - Soul of Christ, sanctify me, Body of Christ, save me - is a reflective anthem for Choir and Organ. The undulating organ work is topped by expressive and intense choir phrases continually returning to the phrase, Today you shall be with me in paradise. Simple and yet so beautiful.

Available in three forms (SSATB, SA or ATB) all with organ, Ave Maria is a lyrical gem with superb, flowing melodic lines. Written in 2003, and using the famous Ave Maria text, this simple and classic work will suit any choir, and they will love learning it.

Ave Regina Coelorum (Hail Queens of the Heavens) was written for the Elysian Singers of London and first performed at Salisbury Cathedral, England on Sunday 4th September 2011. This Cathedral was a particularly appropriate for the first performance in that it is dedicated to the the Blessed Virgin Mary.

As set by many composers, Ave Verum is scored for SAATTBB, but is simple and effective. With slow moving harmony and powerful intense harmony, this motet is beautifully crafted and measured.

This arrangement of this every popular melody is for piano, flute and choir.

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Commissioned by Mr Ian and Mrs Jean Barber. Ian Barber is Assistant Organist at the Cathedral, and hence the emphasis on the virtuosic organ part. In five movements, Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus, the music is thematically joined together, but with individual character and style. The passionate and intense Kyrie in 12/8 time gives lead to the magnificent and bold Gloria. The angelic Sanctus and Benedictus lead to a prayerful reflection of the Agnus Dei. In English and to the modern Common Worship/BCP 2004 Church of Ireland words, this is easily manageable by an amateur Choir, and a thoroughly moving work.

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Written for the Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers in 2011 and celebrating their 60th Anniversary, the Festival Benedicite is a work for Choir, Soprano and Alto soloists and Organ (orchestral parts are available for purchase/hire on request).

The work is in three movements, the first and third being joyful and uplifting. The middle movement is a softer reflection for soloists and choir, with undulating triplet quaver movement in the accompaniment.

This is an ideal work for choral societies lasting about 13 minutes.

Born in a stable is a setting of words by Kenneth C Steven and was commissioned by the Choir of Fisherwick Presyterian Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. With sweet melody and luscious harmony, this simple carol is a pure delight for Christmas services and concerts

Christ the Lord is risen again was composed for the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters Association in Northern Ireland. It is an anthem that is truly flexible, and can be performed by choirs with a mixture of resources - sing as many parts as you like!

Written for a Wedding in 2003, this beautiful work is perfect for such an occasion. With beautiful flowing melody, a solo Alto or Bass verse, an unaccompanied SATB verse, and a final verse with Bell-like descant, the piece uses the choir to its full potential, smothered in glorious melody and silky key changes. Also available for SA and Organ.

An unaccompanied 8-part setting of the Collect of St Luke, the Physician, from the Book of Common Prayer. Suitable for services with a medical connection, or that of the Feast of St Luke in October. See a performance conducted by the composer, recorded at St Annes Cathedral, Belfast:

Creation is scored for two countertenor soloists and choir with grande orgue and petit orgue. This unusually scoring creates a fresh creation of the opening text of the Bible, Genesis chapter one. However, some flexibility of scoring is suggested in the preview notes of this more substantial work lasting about twelve minutes.

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Do Not Be Afraid is an anthem for Baptism or those seeking spiritual comfort, with words written by Gerard Markland.

This setting of the Jubilate was composed for the Enthronement of Canon Alan Abernethy as Bishop in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast on 29th June 2007. It is therefore specifically titled 'Episcopal Jubilate' with much of the music in unison or simple choral textures. The organ accompaniment sparkles!

Such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to six, the music is designed to lift the hearts of all that perform and hear it. A new work for a new day.

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From Darkness to Light is a setting of words by C S Lewis, commissioned anonymously for the Choir of St Mark's Dundela, Belfast, United Kingdom. The Church has local connections with C S Lewis and the music depicts the blossoming of Spring from the darkness of winter, echoing the Resurection of Jesus.

These famous words are offered to a new arrangement of a famous English Folk melody. Scoring is for SATB choir, piano and flute.

A new setting of this popular prayer, and a contrast with the year 2000 setting included in the Four Sacred Miniatures. With slow undulating chords, the music grows to a climax and rich eight part texture, before coming to a close, with the tenors picking up on the original melody - a beautiful introit or blessing.

This piece is now published by Hal Leonard, www.halleonard.com, and is available at music retail websites such as www.sheetmusicplus.com and www.jwpepper.com.

Hope was written for the Consecration of the Spire of Hope at Belfast Cathedral on 11th September 2007. The work focuses on acts of terrorism that link New York and Northern Ireland, but also the Hope of a peaceful future. Hope can be heard on the Ecclesium Choir CD Love Never Ends.

This short and uplifting introit was written for Belfast Cathedral for the Palm Sunday Cathedral Eucharist. Its explosive "Hosannas" represent the triumphant entry into Jerusalem by Jesus at the beginning of Holy Week. This simple but effective work is fairly short but fits the occasion perfectly, although it can be exciting opening introit for any service, or an uplifting encore!
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The Hymn to the Creator was originally written for the Choir of Keble College, Oxford. It is perfect as an introit of communion motet, or as part of a set of three unaccompanied motets, the others being Jesus Christ the Apple Tree and The King of Love my Shepherd is. Why not do all three in the set!

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I have chosen you is a short introit suitable for Ordination or other such occasion. The anthem is in four parts, save the last bar or measure, with rich harmonies and comforting melody. The words are taken from the Gospel of John, chapter 15, verses 16-17.

I Saw Three Ships is a setting of the traditional 'Celtic' melody for SATB a cappella choir and flute. It is number four from a set of four Christmas arrangements composed for the choir MELISMA titled A Celtic Christmas. The carol is recorded by the Ecclesium Choir on CD A Christmas Blessing.

Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis, and taking words from St John's Gospel, If Ye Love Me is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. If you enjoy music that is relaxing and thought provoking, then this piece is for you. Available for Full Choir or Lower Voices (ATB), this work has flexibility to suit your choir. And if you are fortunate enough to be singing in a building with a large acoustic, all the better! Arvo Part but from the English perspective.

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Following in the footsteps of Harold Darke and Gustav Holst, here is a new tune to some very familiar words. Available in SSAA/piano and SATB/organ formats, this new melody and delicious harmony are poignant and beautiful.

“May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields? And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.”

What a lovely set of words to end a service or concert with, and what a beautiful new setting. Available in three formats, Unison, SSA and SATB with piano or organ, this is an absolute must for any choir of any standard.

Originally for ten-voice choir, this is now in a user-friendly six voice setting for unaccompanied voices, and is beautifully constructed. With interesting use of the 5/8 time signature, the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly. If your choir enjoys soft, thought provoking music, they’re going to love this!
This piece is now published by Hal Leonard, www.halleonard.com, and is available at music retail websites such as www.sheetmusicplus.com and www.jwpepper.com.

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This beautiful motet is based on the words of Hildegard of Bingen. This would make a great wedding piece, or any occasion where the theme of love is explored. Set for unaccompanied choir, the music is very descriptive of the text, culminating in the return of “the love that gives love” coming from Jesus.

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This setting of the Jubilate is a joyful and uplifting work, on a similar base to the matching Te Deum. First performed by the Renaissance Chamber Choir, this setting received a positive response at its premiere. It is scored simply for SATB and organ.

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The Keble Missa Brevis was written in 1997 for the Choir of Keble College, Oxford, and for their service of Corporate Communion. With Kyrie, Sanctus and Benedictus and Agnus Dei a capella, and organ accompaniment in the Gloria, the form is similar to that of the Missa Brevis by Sir William Walton. With motivic unity throughout, the Kyrie is dynamic with rich harmony, the Sanctus and Benedictus adorned with angels singing in heaven, the Agnus Dei soft and reflective and the Gloria flamboyant and fun.

Recorded by Keble College Choir on "Lux Mundi" (see link below) this is truly a new and exciting Mass to add to any choir's repertoire.

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This simple anthem sets the words of George Herbert to a beautiful and simple melody, firstly sung by the upper voices, then lower voices, and then in two parts. It would suit a choir of limited resources, accompanied by organ or piano.

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Based on the words from John’s Gospel, “the word became flesh”, this musical setting of the traditional Christmas Gospel is mysterious and inspiring. For SATB choir and organ, the undulating figuration of the organ is the basis on which the choir sing the words of John.

Love came down at Christmas was commissioned by Mrs Alberta Miskimmin in memory of her mother and father, Amy and Jack McDermott. The 'a cappella' texture features cascading phrases of love, and a beautiful new melody to words by Christina Rossetti.

Love Came Down At Christmas (flute) is a setting of the traditional 'Irish' melody for solo flute. It is number three from a set of four Christmas arrangements composed for the choir MELISMA titled A Celtic Christmas. The solo is recorded by flautist Jenny Heaney on CD A Christmas Blessing.

Love Divine was written for the Wedding of Mr Richard Campbell and Miss Susie Hunter, and first performed at the ceremony on May 7th 2005. It is eminently suitable for Weddings, but also for concerts. With opening soprano melody, and duet for soprano and tenor in the middle, and full closing section, the piece is sown together by flowing lines and sequential harmonic phrases. A must for any choir. PIANO AND STRING PARTS NOW AVAILABLE

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Orchestral Parts for Wedding Anthem, Love Divine. Piano, Violin 1 (x3) Violin 2 (x3) Viola (x3) Cello (x3) Double Bass (x2) - Please note, there is currently no Full Score.

The text of 1 Corinthians 13 is set in its entirety in this new eight part unaccompanied anthem lasting about 6.5 minutes. "If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love .... Love is patient love is kind .... Love never ends .... When I was a child I spoke like a child .... And now faith, hope and love abide, these three, but the greatest of these is love". See and hear the first performance given in May 2008 at Leicester Cathedral:

Lully Lulla Lullay was written in October 2008 for Ecclesium, and is recorded for Philip's Christmas CD, 'A Christmas Blessing'. The words from the 15th century are newly composed into a lilting carol-anthem of great simplicity, and in just four parts. An optional fifth part enters towards the end with a glorious descant. This is a gem, and you will love it! See performance below:

An exciting setting of the Anglican evening canticles for SATB choir and organ. With strong themes and ideas and a divine Nunc Dimittis.

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A more demanding setting of the Anglican evening Canticles for SATB and choir. With strong Howellsian influences, and including demanding soprano solo in the Nunc Dimittis.

An unaccompanied setting of the Evening Canticles, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, set for SATB four part choir. Written for and first performed by Ecclesium at Wells Cathedral, UK on 29th July 2007

An unaccompanied four part (SATB) setting of the Evening Canticles written for and first performed by Christopher Gray and the Choir of Truro Cathedral, UK.

Written for the Choir of Leeds Roman Catholic Cathedral, Missa Cathedrae Loidensis is a flexibly Congregational Eucharist setting to the modern words. With a complete Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Gospel Acclamations, Eucharist Acclamations and Final Amen, this work is suitable for any Congregation and Choir involvement. Ben Saunders, Director of Music at Leeds Cathedral is delighted with this setting and has recommended it for the parishes in his Diocese. Suitable and approachable for all Anglican Denominations.

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This arrangement, ideal for weddings, is set for A cappella voices and flute. Beautifully simple.

My Solemn Vow is a setting of the wedding vows "I take you to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward ..." written for Soprano and Tenor duet (the Bride and Groom) and optional choir. Accompaniment is piano, but would also suit the organ. A special piece for a very special day.

An uplifting rhythmical setting for upper voices and piano (with optional lower voice part).

Philip Stopford's astonishing arrangement of O Come O Come Emmanuel is set for two soprano soloists, tenor and bass soloist and men's voices accompanied by the organ. The gregorian chant is divided between soloists and men's voices with high soprano interjections, "O Come". A stunningly beautiful setting!

This anthem was commissioned by Knock Methodist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland, using the famous Wesley words, the great Methodist Hymn Writer. The texture is large bold organ writing and strong choral textures and melodies. The more singers the better!

This anthem for Ascension Day has drive in its use of the 12/8 time signature. The music sets the collect for the first Sunday after Ascension, with soaring passages of endless harmony. As heard on BBC Radio 3, this anthem is great and has been enjoyed by many singers, both young and old.

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O Lord thou hast searched me out and known me is a gentle setting of words from Psalm 139. The simple anthem (much in Unison) was written for Denise Martin and the Choir of the United Parishes of Templepatrick and Donegore, Northern Ireland, celebrating the 350th Annicersary of St John's Parish, Donegore

Once In Royal David's City is a setting of the traditional Christmas Hymn for SATB a cappella choir. It is number one from a set of four Christmas arrangements composed for the choir MELISMA titled A Celtic Christmas. The carol is recorded by the Ecclesium Choir on CD A Christmas Blessing.

Setting the words of the great Methodist hymn writer, Charles Wesley, this powerful anthem grows and grows through its repetitive use of one phrase. The music is powerful in its intensity, conveying the power of the spirit of God on his people. Beautifully lyrical and emotional, this is a must for any choir.

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This set of responses is harmonically set within familiar musical boundaries. This includes the “Our Father” that could be used as a separate piece.

Rejoice, Rejoice with words by Gwynneth Cockcroft, was written for the Priory Singers of Belfast in 2005. It is simply a expression of joy at the birth of Jesus, using funky rhythms, unexpected sequences and joyful tunes. As with "We three Kings", this is recorded by the Priory Singers, and will be released on CD towards the end of 2005.

This new arrangement of Silent Night is scored for SATB choir, flute and organ. Its dreamy harmony moving effortlessly through a wide range of keys brings a whole new feel to this classic Christmas Carol. The flute part is included in the score. The arrangement is relatively simple and very performable and delights audiences and congregations alike.

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Stabat Mater Dolorosa was commissioned anonymously. The first section of the 13th-century Roman Catholic Hymn to Mary, Stabat Mater, is for soprano solo and organ. The sorrowful nature of the text is represented through reaching phrases and moments of tormented harmony. A beautiful vocal challenge.

This setting of the BCP 2004 and Common Worship Eucharist services is a popular choice for choirs and congregations with limited resources. However, the quality of writing is maintained through unison voices and organ part. Gloria, Sanctus and Benedictus, and Agnus Dei are included with Gospel Responses and Eucharist acclamations. An optional trumpet part is included in the Gloria!

Written in 2003 for Belfast Cathedral Choir, this arrangement of the Sussex Carol is unaccompanied, making it ideal for concerts in venues without an organ available. It is in a more "part song" style with varying choral textures during verses and linking passages between. The last verse culminates in a fabulous full choir section with an uplifting ending. Take a listen!

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Teach Me O Lord is a setting of the words from the Psalms of David and is suitable as an anthem at any service. The music is approachable and lyrical and a joy for the singer.

Written for the Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers and celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Te Deum is an uplifting work for Choir, Soprano and Alto soloists and Orchestra. The Choral Score available here has an organ reduction which although challenging should be playable by a competent organist. Orchestral Parts are available on request.

In three movements, Te Deum (We praise thee O God) is exciting, challenging, rewarding, and perfect for any Choir or Choral Society. Lasting approximately fifteen minutes, the music bounces along, with sumptuous melody, glorious harmony and moments of pure heaven. You will not be disappointed!

The Bells of St Philip and St James is a setting of words by Jake Gallagher in three movements, The Bells are singing - Easter Sunday morn - Prayer.
It is scored for SATB choir and piano, the third movement 'Prayer' being unaccompanied.

The three short anthems were commissioned by Holywood Parish Church, Northern Ireland and first performed in April 2011 by the church choir.

Composed originally for Chester Cathedral Choir in 2002, this beautiful work stems from a single solo melody to become an exercise in gorgeous harmonic writing. Scored for a cappella SATB with some divisi, it is both challenging and rewarding, and proves a popular work at any service or concert.

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An unaccompanied 8 part setting of the Aaronic Blessing, commissioned by the Cantabile Ensemble, Jersey and their conductor Nicolas Freeland. Suitable for any memorial or commemorative occasion. See a performance conducted by the composer, recorded at St Annes Cathedral, Belfast:

This setting of The Lord's Prayer comes from the Queen's Responses and is for unaccompanied choir. The rich harmonies throughout lead to a rising Amen sending the Prayer of Jesus back to God in heaven. Beautiful, restful and peaceful.

The Spirit of the Lord was commissioned for the Installation of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia. The service took place at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia on 4th September 2011. The music is grand, scored for Choir, Organ, Brass Quintet, Flute and Violin. The version for sale here is for Choir and Organ only.

This most powerful new setting of the most famous Cecil Francis Alexander text is scored for tenor soloist, choir and organ. The hypnotic melody, with its emotive leaps of a sixth at the start, develop into a moving and thought provoking work. Take a listen on the Creation CD and decide for yourself.
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These three unaccompanied miniatures are ideal as introits for any service, programme fillers or all together as a set.

God Be In My Head*
A prayer of the church, famously set to music by Walford Davies and John Rutter. Following in their footsteps, this new and simple arrangement joins the existing repetoire with rich harmony and stong melodic line.

God So Loved the World
A setting of the words from the Gospel of John and sums up the Christian doctrine.

Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Taken from the award winning Stopford Responses, and is a gem in itself.

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Arranged for Belfast Cathedral Choir in December 2004 and first performed at the Christmas Carol Services that year. Scored for SATB and organ, this is a beautiful and intense musical description of the journey of the Magi, the Wise men. The opening suggests a long, tedious camel ride and the following of the star, and builds through the future "sorrow, sighing, bleeding and dying" of Jesus to the "glorious" finale. This arrangement has recently been recorded by the Priory Singers of Belfast and is a great carol service/concert item.

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Wexford Carol is a setting of the traditional 'Irish' melody for SATB a cappella choir. It is number three from a set of four Christmas arrangements composed for the choir MELISMA titled A Celtic Christmas. The carol is recorded by the Ecclesium Choir on CD A Christmas Blessing.