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SSA & organ
Published by
Banks Music Publications
This setting was written for John Scott and the choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral,
London, for the occasional service at which the trebles alone sing. It is sung about twice
each term and is especially suitable for the resonant acoustics there.
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (St. Paul’s Service)
SATB & organ
Published by
Banks Music Publications
Almost identical to the above in an arrangement for full choir.
SATB, Congregation & (two) organ(s) approximate duration 7’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
This ancient Easter hymn was arranged for the large resources of Westminster Cathedral,
where it was first performed on Easter Day, 1992. It is possible to perform it with choir
and one organ, with or without the congregational refrain.
SATB and organ, with optional congregational participation
Published by
Banks Music Publications
Intended for use in churches with varying resources, Mass for the Parishes may be sung
as a unison congregational setting, with or without choir, or as a choir and organ only
setting. The musical style is simple and singable, and caters for choirs and congregations
of average competence.
SSA & organ
Published by United Music Publishers
Written for James O'Donnell and the Choristers at Westminster Cathedral (Iain Simcock,
organ), this work is taxing and requires voices with a wide range.
SATB & organ approximate duration 4'
Published by
Banks Music Publications
A short and simple choral piece, effective as a Blessing or Doxology.
SATB, Baritone soloist and organ, approximate duration 4'
Published by
Banks Music Publications
A lively giocoso anthem setting George Herbert's well-known words. Rhythmically and
tonally challenging, and with the soprano and bass parts occasionally dividing, this is a
piece for the choir with expertise. It was written for the choir of St Mary's Cathedral,
Edinburgh under the direction of Timothy Byram-Wigfield.
S and optional A, and organ, approximate duration 3'
Published by
Banks Music Publications
An easy to sing melody for children's choir, with a second verse optional alto part. It
was dedicated to Richard Tanner, who has since recorded it with his former choir, that of
All Saints, Northampton (A Celebration of British Cathedral Music LAMM 091D).
SATB, unaccompanied approximate duration 4'
Published by
Banks Music Publications
A challenging choral piece written for the choir of Lincoln College, Oxford, and
subsequently recorded by them (Magnificat REGCD125).
SATB, Soloists and piano, approximate duration 40'
Published by
Banks Music Publications
Spring Rising! is a modern dramatic musical in popular style, which tells the story of
the first Easter. It contains many easy-to-sing melodies, and is designed for church or
school choirs and youth groups interested in presenting their musical skills to the
general public. It may also include some drama, whose form will become obvious to the
imaginative director. The use of stage lighting, audio techniques and costume could
enhance the performance considerably, but is by no means an essential part of a successful
rendition.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Steal away
SATB, unaccompanied
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SATB, unaccompanied
Published by
Banks Music Publications
A Brittenesque setting of Ballett’s words in which a unison refrain alternates
with sensitive SATB verses. An alternative easier third verse is included.
SATB & organ
Available through
Banks Music Publications
A sprightly organ introduction sets the scene for this lively setting. The Tenors are
given the melody in the third verse, when an aura of tranquillity prevails. The opening
material soon returns, and the sudden ending displays an apt modality.
SATB & organ
Available through
Banks Music Publications
A flowing organ accompaniment graces the traditional melody.
SATB & organ
Published by Oxford University Press
A richness of harmony pervades this piece, which also has a varied organ accompaniment.
The colour of the text is dramatically portrayed, and the last verse is given an exciting
treatment.
SATB & organ
Published by Oxford University Press
Choir and organist alike will be tested to the full in this engaging piece. It is full
of dance and drama, including a "bell" effect in the organ part. A refrain
appears in which Vom Himmel hoch is sung, but with a jaunty rhythm. It was written for the
choir of St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh under the direction of Timothy Byram-Wigfield
and may be heard on a CD they have made (In the Bleak Midwinter HAVPCD 163).
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Close Harmony arrangement approximate duration 6’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
Written at the request of The King’s Singers, and dedicated to them, this jaunty
piece is best suited to a barbershop group but may also be performed by SATB choirs.
The Water of Tyne
Blow the wind southerly
SSA, unaccompanied
mss
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Approximate duration 4’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
A piece written for Westminster Cathedral’s Grand Organ Recital series, in which
the composer gave the first performance [1994]. It treats choruses antiphonally, and is a
‘play’ on early cadences. Although written for the Cathedral’s two organs,
it may be played on one organ with contrasting choruses.
Approximate duration 4’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
First performed at the Fairfield Organ Festival, Croydon [1995], this piece uses
momentary snatches of melody in inversion and imitation, eventually turning almost atonal,
before sliding chromatically homewards.
Approximate duration 8’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
Written to be played at a recital given by the composer at the Cathedral in 1995,
it contains passages displaying the different reed stops in the organ. The octatonic fugue
subject emerges from the Prelude with the same rhythm heard in the trumpet passages, and
the whole culminates in a stately appearance of the subject in augmentation on the Royal
Trumpets.
Approximate duration 12’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
1. Danse sur les Plains Jeux 2. Miroir pour le Cornet et le Cromhorne 3. Duo 4. Trio
sur les Flûtes 5. Toccata sur le Grand Jeu
This work raises an eyebrow towards the Classical French suite with the titles of its
movements, and lifts its hat off occasionally to Vierne, especially in the Trio and
Toccata. The basic principle of the Suite is brevity and conciseness, with fleeting ironic
glimpses at traditional forms. The Danse is a play on antiphonal aspects of the early
Venetian school. The mysterious Miroir has the Cornet and the Cromhorne sounding together
throughout, always travelling in contrary motion and mirroring each other. The Duo also
contains mirror effects together with snatches of canon.......a minute in the life of two
church mice? Both themes of the brief Toccata are taken from Missa Brevis [1989] written
for the choristers of Westminster Cathedral, and the piece is intended as a possible
postlude to the Mass.
Approximate duration 7’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
Intended as teaching pieces, these offer different aspects of technique for the
organist of about Grade 4 standard. They may be played together as a group in a recital as
a ‘filler’ between weightier works.
Approximate duration 4’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
Written in August 1995, this piece was inspired by a Cochereau improvisation, clearly
with the Cavaillé-Coll style of organ in mind. The first somewhat relentless theme,
reminiscent of a theme from Dupré’s Deuxième Symphonie, is heard on the Grand
Choeur, and later in combination with the chorale-like secondary material for the Fonds.
Approximate duration 6’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
For the organist with a competent technique, this work contains reference to no fewer
than 20 carols. It will be most successful on an organ with a Tuba stop, although this is
not essential. It was written to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday.
Approximate duration 8’
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Purcell’s Sonata for Violins and continuo has four movements. It transcribes well
for the organ, in the spirit of Bach’s Schübler Chorales, i.e. with their string
parts alone, and no keyboard continuo. A challenge to the organist wishing for a change
from Bach’s Trio Sonatas.
Approximate duration 7’
mss
Invited by the Organist of Guildford Cathedral, Stephen Farr, Sanger wrote
this piece to celebrate the 40th Whitsun at Guildford. It requires duettists at
the main console of the 4-manual organ there, another organist at the
Positive-only console in the choir, and a fourth at the Lady Chapel organ way up
beyond the altar. The work uses the famous Veni Creator theme, and alludes to
compositions by Durufle, Hindemith (or Rutter?), Jongen, Bach and Dupre, and
finishes with a great spatial hymn of praise, in which all three organs are used
antiphonally.
Approximate duration 7’
mss
This was written to celebrate the 50th birthday of Swedish organist
Hans Fagius. It is based on an original theme, which appears at first to be
quite atonal. In time, a second invertible counterpoint enters containing the
BACH theme, in respect of Fagius' Bach recordings. The intention is to complete
a Trilogy of pieces in celebration.
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Lakeland String Suite
Approximate duration 15’
Published by
Banks Music Publications
A work in 5 movements of moderate difficulty, scored for String Orchestra, with solo
parts for Violin and Cello from within the ensemble, this work was inspired by the
surrounding countryside in which the composer lives. It is not especially contemporary in
style, having rich harmonies and melodic content. An easy-to-listen-to work, rewarding for
string players to work with in terms of technique and colour.
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Published by Novello
Volume 1 is designed to train organists with no previous keyboard experience. Volume 2,
which may follow on from Volume 1, is aimed at the intending organ student who already has
Grade 4 or 5 piano. It should help in study towards University and College entrance. For
the church organist, there is a wealth of useful pieces suitable as voluntaries. Volume 2
contains sixty pieces. Play the Organ is now the most widely used organ tutor in the UK.
Three Powell Songs
A cycle for Alto or Baritone and Piano.
Approximate duration 13'
Published by
Banks Music Publications
A challenging work for pianist and singer, based on three poems by J Enoch
Powell: Dancer's End XV, The Wedding Gift IV and V.
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Introduction, Passacaglia & Fugue in E flat minor Healey Willan
Published by Oxford University Press
Voluntary in C by Johann Pepusch
Published by Oxford University Press
Favourite Organ Music by J. A. Lefébure-Wély, 2 volumes
Published by Oxford University Press
Vierne: Complete Organ Works
Published by Carus-Verlag, edited by David Sanger and Jon Laukvik
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