A lilting Christmas benediction that will fill every heart with the joy of the season! Displaying the exquisite choral style of Philip Stopford, this work is ideal for both concert and worship. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

The saplings grow through summer from spring. My love gave them roots and now gives them wings. The warm text enhances the beautiful music of this touching anthem that is a wonderful choice for Mothers Day and other special tributes. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 1:25

The famous English hymn celebrates the wonders of nature and God's blessings, and this flowing setting by Philip Stopford perfectly portrays the gentle spirit of the text. Available separately: SATB, SA. Duration: ca. 2:35.

A lyrical setting with superb, flowing melodic lines, this simple and classic work will enhance the sound and performance of any choir and uplift every listener!

Stopford's Ave Verum is scored for SATB divisi a cappella, but is simple and effective. With sustained and powerfully intense harmony, this motet is beautifully crafted and measured. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Written for the Elysian Singers of London and first performed in the Salisbury Cathedral. The architecture of the building inspired the music. Rich harmonies and beautiful chords represent the beauty and grandeur of the Mother of Jesus.

This timeless hymn is presented here in this masterfully crafted arrangement by Philip Stopford. Dynamic and color contrasts make it a pleasure to sing and hear. The flute obbligato adds a special color and flair to the performance. Duration: ca. 4:35.

This Eucharistic service was written for the dedication of the Nave of St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast, Ireland. The Kyrie features long flowing lines with each part entering independently from each other creating a beautiful layering effect. The Gloria begins with a unison statement of "Glory to God in the Highest," which quickly splits into separate parts. An intricate organ sixteenth note pattern introduces the Sanctus beginning with a solo statement by the treble voices. The service concludes with a peaceful and beautiful Benedictus. Very effective choral and organ writing.

A lyrical yet energetic Magnificat and a noble, gorgeous Nunc Dimittis from this popular UK composer. A delight to sing and to hear.

With a sweet melody, gentle rocking feel and luscious harmony, this simple carol is a pure delight for Christmas services and concerts. Wonderfully accessible for school, church, community and professional choirs!

Commissioned by The Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois of Ireland, composer Philip Stopford has created a rousing anthem on this foundational text that features unexpected and arresting harmonic progressions. Includes optional parts for brass quintet and timpani.

Reproducible instrumental parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba, and Timpani.

UK composer Philip Stopford has written a joyous setting for Easter which abounds with energetic Alleluias. A perfect way to begin an Easter service.

NOTE REGARDING ORGAN PART: When performed with brass, the organist plays from the Choir Score except in these measures, which are brass only: 1-4; 21-24 (in measure 21, play octave F whole notes with the choir); and measure 58, beats 2-4.

Written for double chorus, this is nevertheless an accessible setting for mixed choirs of the popular carol with fresh and interesting choral textures. Infused with colorful and playful elements, it is ideal for high school, community choirs and churches. Your audience will be filled with seasonal spirit!

This anthem of comfort and assurance is built around the words "Do Not Be Afraid." The repetition of these words evokes a sense of calm that permeates the piece. Beautifully crafted.

A mournful text that expresses the deep grief of seeing Christ on the Cross, is matched here with a deeply moving descending pattern of notes to portray falling tears. A beautiful composition appropriate for Lent.

A bouyant and energetic setting of this great liturgical text. The choral parts are written in a way that allow the voices to soar. Extremely well done.

Mvt 1 O All Ye Works
Mvt 2 O Ye Mountains and Hills
Mvt 3 O Let Israel Bless the Lord

A peaceful setting of a text taken from Ephesians 3. The flowing melody lines, beautiful text and emotional impact of this piece will quickly make this a favorite of the choir and congregation.

Such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to seven, the music is designed to lift the hearts of all that perform and hear it. A new work for a new day.

Featuring invigorating vocal lines and a brilliant keyboard accompaniment, this exuberant work will be a welcome addition to any festival program! Easily learned and dramatic in performance, it is ideal for both concert and worship. Available: SATB. Duration: ca: 3:00.

This tenderhearted and intimate work contains frequent alternations between women and men with a steady eighth-note organ accompaniment providing a calming background. Commissioned for a wedding, the work is especially suited for that holiest of unions.

Written for double choir, although the piece may be effectively performed with a limited number of singers. The listener will not soon forget the dense, full sound, and creative interplay between the two choirs that gives emphasis to key moments in the text. The regular use of 5/8 meter propels the music forward while adding elegance and sophistication.

A brilliant and spirited a cappella setting of the traditional Celtic carol for mixed voices and flute that will be tremendously fun to sing and a joyful addition to Christmas programs of all types.

This setting of the famous Psalm 121 text is gentle, thoughtful and tuneful, and is a beautiful anthem at a service, a concert, or for a special occasion. Rich sonorities and lovely arched phrases make it a joy to sing!

Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis, and taking words from the gospel of John, If Ye Love Me is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. Rich harmonies will resonate in your performance space, enveloping your listeners with a tapestry of sound.

A powerful and stirring setting of Psalm 116. The writing features soaring vocal lines and a reflective accompaniment.

Now available for treble voices, this setting of the treasured May the road rise to meet you text by UK composer/conductor Philip Stopford. Sing it with a rich pure tone for a perfect concert or service benediction.

The dense, a cappella texture gives further emphasis and gravitas to this powerful text from Philippians. Stopford, keenly sensitive to the text, uses harmonic, textural, and dynamic contrasts to highlight the various points in the narrative. A moving setting for Good Friday or any occasion where sacrifice is focused upon.

Soft, expressive and thought provoking phrasing shape this lovely setting for unaccompanied voices. With an interesting use of the 5/8 time signature, the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly.

This setting of Psalm 100 absolutely sparkles with joy! With a buoyant feeling of one throughout, the English choral tradition is clearly evident as the music vividly portrays the text whether declamatory or lyrical. Written for organ, the colorful accompaniment is easily adaptable to piano.

The "Locus Iste" text is a celebration of the work of God. This setting features a recurring theme with flowing melodic lines and a soaring ending. The optional brass parts add a great deal of color to the overall effect. Very appropriate for Chrism Mass or for the opening of a service.

With the voices singing love, love... the music descends on the listener as if from above, just as the Christ Child was born on earth as the ultimate gift of love. This gentle short work for unaccompanied voices uses the treasured Christina Rossetti text.

Composer: Christina Rossetti

The words from the 15th century are newly composed into a lilting carol-anthem of great simplicity, and in just four parts. An optional fifth part enters towards the end with a glorious descant. This is a gem, and you will love it!

Philip Stopford's new Mass setting for assembly, cantor, SATB voices and organ was commissioned for St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Richmond Heights, Missouri, to commemorate the parish's Centennial. It is a complete setting: Penitential Act (four options), Gloria (through composed), Sprinkling Rite, Gospel Acclamations (Alleluia and Lenten acclamations), Universal Prayer, Eucharistic Acclamations and Lamb of God. Latin settings of the Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei are also included. While Mr. Stopford's compositional style has the broad sweep of English church music, his flair for melody keeps it accessible for assembly. Movements such as the Holy, Holy are set creatively and will remain fresh after years of singing. Parts for brass quintet and timpani on the major movements add to a festive rendition.

Written for the choir at St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, this familiar Gaelic melody, sung by soprano voices, is accompanied by alto, tenor, and bass voices along with a flowing flute part. Overlapping vocal parts and flute interjections allow for a blossoming choral texture.

A bouyant and energetic setting of this great liturgical text. The choral parts are written in a way that allow the voices to soar. Extremely well done.

The Psalm 100 text sparkles with radiance in this brilliant setting featuring buoyant vocals and soaring phrases over the lively organ accompaniment. Ideal for performances in churches or other resonant performance spaces, this is a marvelous and accessible opener!

A beautiful old Irish prayer provides the text for this deeply spiritual anthem. The composer has taken great care to write simply and to treat this meaningful prayer with tender lyricism.

A bouyant and energetic setting of this great liturgical text. The choral parts are written in a way that allow the voices to soar. Extremely well done.

A well-known text by Charles Wesley set to an original new tune that brings a fresh approach to this great hymn. An effective motif is introduced in the beginning and is used throughout the piece.

A bouyant and energetic setting of this great liturgical text. The choral parts are written in a way that allow the voices to soar. Extremely well done.

Traditionally used as the opening hymn for the service of Nine Lessons and Carols, this a cappella setting opens with the traditional treble solo, followed by 4-part treble, then mixed and finally a fully voiced and glorious concluding verse with descant.

A celebration of Christmas joy, this exciting work features bright rhythms, unexpected sequences and joyful tunes. For SATB and Organ. Duration: ca. 3:00.

This lovely and lyrical carol setting will create a peaceful and reflective moment in your concert. With flute (part included) and organ. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30

Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber

Singing is a beautiful thing to be shared with the world! This is the uplifting message of this joyful original work dedicated to Henry Leck and the Indianapolis Children's Choir on their 30th anniversary. A perfect closer or concert theme!

A luscious setting of a Latin prayer from around the 14th century. The prayer is often used after the Eucharist and also is appropriate during the Lenten season, especially Holy Week.

Originally written as a solo work, this unison setting for treble voices and organ depicts Mary standing at the foot of the cross. In the music, the falling phrases represent Mary's weeping - and the rising phrases, her grief and great sadness of heart.

This unaccompanied arrangement is ideal for caroling and other venues where no keyboard is available. It is in a part song style with varying choral textures during verses and linking passages between. The last verse culminates in a fabulous full choir section with an uplifting ending. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20Available separately: SATB a cappella.