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Jonathan Willcocks was born in Worcester, England, and after early musical training as a chorister at King's College Cambridge and an Open Music Scholar at Clifton College he took an Honours degree in Music from Cambridge University where he held a choral scholarship at Trinity College. Jonathan is currently Musical Director of the Guildford Choral Society, the Chichester Singers and the professional chamber orchestra Southern Pro Musica, and freelance conducting and workshop engagements in recent seasons have taken him to many parts of the world including USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, China and most of the European countries as well as the United Kingdom. |
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Jonathan Willcocks : Lux Perpetua This six-movement work celebrates the themes of peace and unity to produce music of beauty, power, compassion, and great poignancy. The choral writing contains semi-chorus and solo voices from within the choir, but no separate soloists are needed. Jonathan Willcocks : Ten Folk Songs Arranged for upper voices. Songlist: Barbara Allen, The Ash Grove, O Waly, Waly, Drink To Me Only, The Lass Of Richmond Hill, Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, John Peel, I Will Give My Love An Apple, Afton Water, Early One Morning |
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A joyful, carol-like original melody dances between shifting meters in this powerful celebration of Christ's resurrection, with antiphonal alleluias culminating in a final uplifting acclamation.
Numerous composers have created music to underlay this beautiful ancient text over the course of many centuries. As a young chorister, Jonathan Willcocks found inspiration in singing such compositions by Thomas Tallis and others like him. This piece continues that marvelous musical heritage with a fitting and deeply personal setting.
Lyrical melodic lines combine with a sparkling piano accompaniment in this delightful piece. The engaging harmonic nuances and gentle rhythmic figures enhance the natural flow of Christina Rossetti's "A Birthday."
Now available in a new edition with an optional instrumental accompaniment, this all-time best seller from Jonathan Willcocks features a tender, evocative setting of an early thirteenth-century text. The haunting melody flows smoothly throughout, buoyed by warm four-part writing and a gentle, serene accompaniment.
An artful choral arrangement of the famous Aria from "Elijah.o Well-crafted, contemplative, accessible and appealing.
Noted British composer Jonathan Willcocks offers this vibrant setting of a traditional English carol. Perfect for Christmas or Epiphany services, your singers are sure to enjoy the lovely interplay between men's and women's voices. This lively selection also incorporates an original choral motive as a unifying musical thread and is especially effective when performed with the optional organ accompaniment.
SATB/general. Easy. Robust hymn-anthem based on the familiar tune, DARWALL'S 148th. Considerable unison ensures quick learning; one stanza offers an a cappela option.
A smoothly flowing seasonal anthem from the pen of this popular British composer. An original text accompanies the long, spun-out melody and the finely crafted choral writing.
Jonathan Willcocks skillfully sets the great Easter hymn JUDAS MACCABAEUS with congregational singing included for verses one and four. The "alleluias" for the choir are bold and brassy and will surely help proclaim the risen Lord on Easter morning. (From the cantata "The Risen Christ" SATB - 55/1099R)
Pull out all the stops with this vibrant and energetic setting of the beloved Christmas classic! The alternating 3/4 and 6/8 feel propels the spirited nature of this celebratory arrangement, also complemented by the added brilliance of the brass and timpani. Dig in and enjoy! Singers and audiences will love this festive showpiece!
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