With text taken from The Order for Compline (Night Prayer), this is a short anthem suitable for an evening service or concert. It lasts for a minute and a half and is perfect for a school choir or amateur/intermediate group to perform. While the accompaniment can be played on the organ, its effect is heightened […]

The text from St Luke 2:29-32 in Latin, this is a non-liturgical setting of the Nunc Dimittis: Lord, now lettest thou Thy servant depart in peace. There is no Gloria at the end, which might render this unsuitable for a performance within the Evensong context. Its style is of the “schmulzy” romantic-like style. I dare […]

This is a reharmonisation of the well-known hymn tune, Kingsfold. It is beautifully harmonised by RVW, which makes an appearance in this for the last verse. Each part has the melody at some point and would make a great 4-voice piece.The performance directions on the last page are pivotal to the desired effect: the changes […]