Dive into the rich tapestry of sacred choral music with "The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems" by Oxford University Press Music. Released on December 3, 2018, this comprehensive collection offers a diverse array of anthems designed to cater to church choirs of all types and sizes. With a duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of accessible and high-quality material that spans the entire Church year.
The album features a wide range of compositions, from the solemn and reflective "A Prayer of St Columba" to the joyous and celebratory "Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice!" Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, allowing choirs to adapt the music to their specific needs and capabilities. Whether you're looking for a simple yet profound piece for a small choir or a more complex arrangement for a larger ensemble, this collection has something to offer.
Highlights include the timeless "Ave Maria," the uplifting "Glory to the Lamb," and the serene "Still small voice." The album also includes well-known hymns such as "There is a green hill far away" and "We love the place, O God," as well as lesser-known gems like "Wise men seeking Jesus" and "Magnificat (from 'Colchester Service')."
Published by Oxford University Press Music, this album is a vital resource for any church choir looking to enhance their repertoire with easy, flexible, and inspiring anthems. Whether you're a seasoned choir member or a newcomer to choral singing, "The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems" is sure to become a staple in your musical library.
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Tracks
A Prayer of St Columba - SA, MenCecilia McDowall, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Christ the Lord is risen again! - SATBAlan Smith, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Before the ending of the day - SATBKerry Andrew, Traditional, J.M. Neale, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
We love the place, O God - SA, MenPaul Leddington Wright, H.W. Baker, W. Bullock, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Still small voice - SATBIan Assersohn, John Greenleaf Whittier, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
There is a green hill far away - SATBBob Chilcott, Cecil Frances Alexander, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind - Upper VoicesA.D. Miller, Richard M.S. Irwin, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
In my Heart - SATBAlan Bullard, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Ave Maria - SATBAlan Bullard, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Glory to the Lamb - SATBDavid Blackwell, Isaac Watts, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
May the road rise up to meet you - SATBEdmund Jolliffe, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
The Lord bless you and keep you - SA, MenAlan Bullard, Traditional, Johann Pachelbel, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Alive in me - SATBThomas Hewitt Jones, Matt Harvey, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Come, Lord Jesus - SA, MenOliver Tarney, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
O salutaris Hostia (O thou, the saving sacrifice) - Lower VoicesAlan Bullard, Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, St. Thomas Aquinas, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest - SA, MenMichael Bedford, Traditional, Edward Caswall, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Our Father - SATBAndrew Smith, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
God be in my head - SATBDavid Fawcett, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice! - SATBRussell Pascoe, Traditional, Mary E. Servoss, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Let all people praise you, Lord! - Lower VoicesAlan Bullard, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Take up your cross, the Saviour said - SATBRebecca Groom te Velde, Freeman Lewis, Charles William Everest, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Fill your hearts with joy and gladness - SATBSarah Quartel, Timothy Dudley-Smith, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
If ye love me - SA, MenMalcolm Archer, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Wise men seeking Jesus - SA, MenJonathan Willcocks, James T. East, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson