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New choral and organ music from Oxford.

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Bob Chilcott sacred repertoire<br />

Angel voices ever singing<br />

Written for the charity Help<br />

Musicians, this anthem presents<br />

an imaginative setting of Francis<br />

Pott’s well-known hymn in<br />

triple metre. Characterful<br />

and contrasting organ writing<br />

underpins the melodically and<br />

rhythmically interesting vocal<br />

lines, and an alto solo in verse<br />

four provides textural contrast.<br />

Now the green blade riseth<br />

This Easter anthem sets an<br />

evocative text by<br />

J. M. C. Crum. Stately, expressive<br />

vocal lines are underpinned by<br />

a lively organ part, with crisp<br />

staccato melismas that pop out of<br />

the texture.<br />

SATB (with alto solo) and organ<br />

4 1 /2 mins, Easy<br />

978-0-19-353339-4 | Published January 2020<br />

SATB and organ<br />

4 mins, Easy<br />

978-0-19-339570-1 | Published May 2020<br />

✝<br />

Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit<br />

SATB (with divisions) and piano<br />

Brimming with groove<br />

and energy, this is a terrific<br />

arrangement of the popular<br />

spiritual. Syncopated melodies<br />

and jazzy harmonies are<br />

well supported by the piano<br />

accompaniment, which features<br />

a walking bass. Perfect for<br />

adding a bit of spark to any<br />

concert programme. Originally<br />

published in Spirituals for Choirs.<br />

✝ Suitable for Easter<br />

O Lord, thou hast searched me,<br />

and known me<br />

This setting of Psalm 139 is<br />

warm and mesmerizing. The<br />

chant-like texture and shifting<br />

tonalities impart the sensation<br />

of being entranced by prayer.<br />

The words offer respite, as one<br />

is safe in the omnipresence of<br />

God. Tranquil yet powerful, this<br />

work captures a sense of the<br />

total stillness after a storm.<br />

SATB (with divisions) and piano<br />

2 1 /2 mins, Easy–Moderately Difficult<br />

978-0-19-336053-2 | Publishing June 2020<br />

SATB and organ<br />

5 mins, Easy<br />

978-0-19-353191-8 | Published January 2020<br />

To listen to recordings, visit www.oup.com/sheetmusic or search on Spotify<br />

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