Choral Leaflets/Octavos
Choral Leaflets/Octavos Sacred Jerusalem will be without walls SATB unaccompanied Vocal score 9780193505186 This expressive anthem is set to an unusual Zachariah text revealing the celebratory vision of the new Jerusalem. Centred around a strong, flowing melody and punctuated with many glorious moments, choirs will find this a highly approachable and rewarding anthem. 3 minutes Jubilate SATB and piano or organ Vocal score 9780193372801 This is a jubilant arrangement of a four-part round by W. A. Mozart, with choral imitation of pealing bells complementing the celebratory text. An English singing translation of the Latin text is provided. 1.5 minutes Love one another SATB and piano or organ Vocal score 9780193395664 This expressive anthem brings together excerpts from the gospels that express God’s commandment to mankind to love one another. Underpinned by a flowing piano or organ accompaniment, Love one another explores this profound topic with sensitive harmonies and effective modulations. 3 minutes Make a joyful noise SATB & organ Vocal score 9780193559530 With a feeling of celebration, Bullard’s setting of the wellknown Psalm 100 is energetic and exciting. A spritely organ part supports bold statements in the vocal lines, while the middle section offers some thoughtful introspection. Perfect for services and encores. 3 minutes Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore him SATB and organ or piano Vocal score 9780193395671 Spirited in tone, this anthem sets a text based on Psalm 148 that praises God’s glory. Opening with an uplifting unison melody, the vocal parts gradually expand into jubilant harmonies, which are supported by the accompaniment. 2.5 minutes Rest in the Lord of Life SATB and piano or organ Vocal score 9780193505193 A haunting and evocative piece, this short anthem is based on a traditional Gaelic prayer of remembrance. Uncluttered harmony and a simple, gentle melody colour this memorial service setting with a particularly apt tenderness. 3 minutes Rise up, my love SATB and opt. organ or piano Vocal score 9780193394667 Setting a popular text paraphrased from the Song of Solomon, Rise up, my love is an uplifting anthem ideal for Easter services, although the text’s beautiful springtime imagery would also make a lovely feature in any concert programme. The work contains expressive word painting, with moments of intensity alongside phrases of utter stillness. 4.5 minutes The Selwyn Service (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) SATB and opt. organ Vocal score 9780193393431 Both movements feature pleasing tonal contrasts and have a distinctly folk-like feel. In this expressive setting, the voices are often offset against each other in pairs, focussing the listener’s attention on the text and highlighting by contrast the rich, powerful full–choir passages. 5 minutes The spacious firmament SSAATTBB unaccompanied Vocal score 9780193369467 Setting the well-known text by Joseph Addison, The spacious firmament is a mysterious and powerful concert work. Bullard uses a variety of textures throughout the piece, from spacious, layered chords to extended melismatic passages, resulting in a unique and memorable choral work that will be welcomed by larger choirs. 5 minutes Sursum Corda SSAA unaccompanied Vocal score 9780193426504 This anthem for four-part unaccompanied upper voices is an exquisite and heartfelt gem. 3 minutes 6
Choral Leaflets/Octavos Secular The Awakening Age SS and piano Vocal score 9780193415386 Ben Okri’s poem is a hopeful vision of understanding and co-operation between the peoples of the Earth. It is matched by Bullard’s imaginative, dynamic, and skilful choral writing. The result is inspiring. 4 minutes Health and Safety CCBar/SATB/SSA and piano CCBar vocal score 9780193417700 SATB vocal score 9780193522985 SSA vocal score 9780193522978 This original suite sets anonymous instructions found in packaging to general household goods, providing amusing and theatrical highlights as well as musical interplay and formal episodes. The three contrasting movements are contemporary yet accessible in style, with catchy melodies and jazz-inspired harmonies. 5 minutes Images of Peace SATB unaccompanied Vocal score 9780193524651 This set of five songs is designed as a symphonic whole, with the first and last (‘Sweet Peace’ and ‘Bread of Peace’) partly sharing the same material, book-ending three contrasting movements: a lively scherzo, an expressive slow movement, and an elegant allegretto. Rainbow of Peace • Peace in the world • Doves of Peace 14 minutes Not too fast, not too slow CBar and piano Vocal score 9780193417717 This original composition combines several traditional proverbs, a quirky melody, a laid-back swing feel, a whispering section, and an immediate melodic ‘hook’. 2.5 minutes Peace in the world from Images of Peace SSATB unaccompanied Vocal score 9780193527874 ‘Peace in the world’ is the expressive middle movement from Images of Peace, which is a cycle of five songs that encourage peace and understanding. Although composed for secular use, this beautifully simple and homophonic movement could be equally suited to use as an ecumenical church anthem. 3 minutes Snow No. 2 of At the Turn of the Year SS and piano Vocal score 9780193415355 Snow is a haunting, atmospheric song. It evokes a mysterious, icy landscape, with a simple quiet tune and slowly rocking chords. 2 minutes Song to the Moon Unison voices with opt. descant, and piano Vocal score 9780193526358 This attractive piece for unison voices celebrates the wonder of the ‘bright new moon’. The composer’s own text, based on traditional Hebridean poems, is set to a simple, flowing melody, and the optional descant in the final section soars over the melody and introduces an echo effect. The piano accompaniment supports the vocal lines while providing additional colours and textures. 2.5 minutes Choral Leaflets/Octavos Secular 7
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