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Come unto me.  (1/2). (SATB/organ). 2002. 3'

For the special gifts you give us. (1/2). (SATB/organ). 2003. 3'   

O love that will not let me go. (2). SATB  a cappella). 2001. 5'   

Nunc dimittis. (2). (SATB or SATB/organ).  2004. 6' 

Telling God's story.  (2). (SATB/organ). 2005. 5'   

For God so loved the world. (2). (SSAA or SATB/piano). 1995. 4' 

Lament for Bobby Shafto. (2). (SSAA/piano).  1987. 5' 

The Peace of God  (2/3). (SATB /Piano). 2008. 5' 

In Remote Places  (2/3). (SATB /Organ). 2007. 5' 

Missa Brevis. (2/3). (SATB/piano). 2005. 26'  (each movement available separately).   Kyrie 4'   Gloria 5'   Credo 9' ,  Sanctus 5',  Agnus Dei 3'  

Agnus Dei. (2/3). (SATB/string quintet).  1998. 8' 

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. (2/3). (SATB/Organ). 2007. 5' 

Mary's Lullaby. (2/3). (SATB/Piano). 2003. 5'

Thanks be to thee. (3). (SATB/organ).  2002. 10' 

O Virgo virginum. (3). (SATB /brass quintet-optional tubular bell). 2002. 10'  

Who killed cock robin?  (3). (SATB/string quartet). 1991. 12'  

Songs of Love.  (3).  (SATB/wind ensemble). 1985. 12' 

To His Love.  (3).  (Baritone/Piano). 2007. 3' 

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Come unto me

A setting of the biblical text from Matthew Ch.10. Ideal for either a concert of worship occasion. 

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For the special gifts you give us

The text is by the composer and is based on 1 Corinthians. Ch.12. It has a simple part for either a male or female soloist or a treble or mixed singing group. Originally used as an induction anthem, but suitable for general worship or concert.

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O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

A new setting of the well known hymn text by  George Matheson.

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Nunc dimittis

A dramatic setting of this much used text. All parts divide towards the end of the work.

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Telling God's story

Although the original text written by Liz Griffiths and Rosemary Lain-Priestly makes this an ideal Christmas anthem, the broader theme gives the opportunity to include it in general worship or a concert setting. 

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For God so loved the world.

A simple setting of this well known text. Ideal for either a concert or a service.

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Lament for Bobby Shafto

Dramatically combines two well known folk songs (Early one morning and Bobby Shafto) to create a little musical scene.

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The Peace of God

This piece was awarded the 1st prize in the USA's Vanguard Voices choral composition competition. After a subdued opening the mood gradually changes to one of jubilation before closing in calm assurance.

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In Remote Places

Instead of depicting the exuberant and communal aspect of the new years celebrations, this piece focuses on a more solitary scene in which the new year passes unobserved across a deserted landscape. There are some divisions in the tenor and bass parts.

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Missa Brevis

Ideal concert piece for a community or university choir. The Gloria and Sanctus uses some gospel style music and the Credo  incorporates some dramatic word painting. Each of the movements can be performed as separate pieces.

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Agnus Dei

A very colourful setting of this mass movement.

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Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

A celebration of the Holy Trinity for use either in a service or a concert.

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Mary's Lullaby.

A possible lullaby/lament sung by Mary the mother of Jesus to her baby, foretelling the future.

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Thanks be to thee

An extended anthem setting of the famous Richard of Chichester "Day by day" prayer.

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O Virgo virginum

A Sarum plainchant is used as a starting point for a series of dramatic developments culminating in a final section in which there is multiple dividing as the singers gradually move off stage and the music subsides into silence. The piece uses a soprano soloist drawn from the choir.

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Who killed cock robin?

This well known children's song is transformed into a dramatic, almost operatic scene.

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Songs of Love

A number of poems from James Joyce's Chamber Music collection are linked together to form a continuous cycle depicting various and contrasting aspects of love.

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To His Love.

A short, dramatic setting of the poem by Ivor Gurney.

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