Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. This movement is entirely in Latin and is a beautiful SATB setting (with accompaniment) of the "Agnus Dei" text. A tenor or baritone soloist is featured. Sweet and flowing, this movement makes a perfect stand-alone anthem for your choir. Duration 4:29

Composer: Howard Goodall

The often-quoted Charles Wesley text is set here using the congregation as a central element of the music. First the phrases they sing are modeled by a soloist (or soprano section,)  then supported by the soprano line, but eventually the congregation is left on its own to hold a note now and then while the choir moves on. Emotional and compelling, the piece is written with several accompanimental options: Piano can be used, playing from the choral score. The full score shows an optional handbell part (5 bells in a 2-oct. range), a separate organ part, and a special piano part to be used only if done with organ.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world's most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This excerpt is scored for SATB (divisi) choir and piano. A text by aemelia Lanyer (nee Bassano) ("Why should unlawful actions use the Light?") is set as a homophonic chorale with a supportive accompaniment. Duration 3:32

Composer: Howard Goodall

Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world's most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This excerpt is scored for soprano solo, SATB choir and piano. This fourth movement of the larger work is inspired by the extraordinary story of Irena Sendler nee Krzy anowska, a Polish nurse and head of egota, the Polish Council to Aid Jews in the Second World War, whose personal interventions saved the lives of approximately 2,500 Jewish children in the Warsaw Ghetto, smuggling them to safety, acts of humanitarian bravery that eventually caused her arrest and torture by the Gestapo. She is honoured as Righteous Amongst the Nations at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. The Latin texts of this movement are

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. This movement has no soprano part, it is soloist above and ATB below, giving a rich, dark quality to the music. The tenors and basses (divisi) begin this movement, declaiming "Dies irae, dies illa." Two soloists begin in the "Flanders fields" text above. There is an option for three soloists as the piece evolves. (Soprano, tenor and baritone, the composer gives some options for this.) Soon the choir takes up the poem, yet the Latin text occasionally appears and continues, moving toward a climax on the text "We are the Dead, Short days ago We lived." As the music descends from the high point, the English poem continues, with the choir very softly commenting "Dies irae" as the movement ends. Duration 5:36

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. This movement is a nicely accompanied, homophonic choral setting of the English text by John Henry Newman (1833). Anthem-like and entirely self-sufficient, it is ideal to perform separately apart from the entire work. Duration 2:14

Composer: Howard Goodall

I am Christmas day has all the hallmarks of Goodall's well-loved style: inspiring melodies, beautiful harmonies and well-crafted, accessible parts. In this delightful Christmas carol, the melody weaves between different lines and textures, all underpinned by a flowing accompaniment. Duration: 4:00

Composer: Howard Goodall

I am Christmas day has all the hallmarks of Goodall's well-loved style: inspiring melodies, beautiful harmonies and well-crafted, accessible parts. In this delightful Christmas carol, the melody weaves between different lines and textures, all underpinned by a flowing accompaniment. Duration: 4:00

Composer: Howard Goodall

First performed at the inaugural National Holocaust Memorial concert and broadcast. The text is from Graffiti found on a cell wall in Cologne, where Jews had been hiding before deportation to a concentration camp, 1941.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. This final movement of the Requiem is set for SATB chorus and two or three soloists. Lilting triads begin the movement. The "Lux Aeterna" is set for soloists with choir accompaniment. There is a restatement of "Lead, Kindly Light" from movement 4, transformed a bit, for soloist with choir accompanying, then the choir sings this material in unison in a powerful, climactic passage. "Requiem aeternum" from the first movement is heard again here with a gently pulsing accompaniment, and the work ends quietly "Luceat eis." Duration 8:59

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Written for the St. David's Cathedral Festival, Jubilate Deo by Howard Goodall, arranged for SATB choir with organ accompaniment, is an appropriately exuberant and joyful setting.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Despite the subtitle "A song for Christmas," this lyrical piece touches on the entire life of Christ that follows, and concludes with a message of love, hope, and peace. The piano accompaniment is of moderate difficulty, the choral parts are moderately easy. Available in SAB and SATB voicings.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. A baritone solo on the English text begins the movement ("Do not stand at my grave and weep...) and soon the choir enters to accompany the soloist chordally on the "Lacrymosa, dies illa" text. That's the extent of the Latin used in this movement, and the baritone over choir setup continues until the end. Somber and reflective, the choir never sings above mezzo piano. Duration 3:03

Composer: Howard Goodall

Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world's most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This movement, scored for soprano solo, SATB choir and piano, expresses the unimaginable pain felt by a mother seeing her child torn away from her at a slave auction. To this harrowing account are appended the words of William Wilberforce, spoken in the House of Commons on 18th April 1791, "You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know." Duration 6:47

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. Set entirely for a soloist (soprano, tenor, or baritone) above choir accompaniment, this movement has no Latin text; the English text is a poem by Ann Thorp ("I have to believe That you still exist Somewhere"). This movement stands entirely on its own as a beautiful anthem of comfort and assurance. Duration 3:07

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Largely based on the A. C. Swinburne poem "Music: An Ode," this piece celebrates the gift and meaning of music in our lives. Set in a flowing 6/8 for SATB with piano, the choral parts are easy but the piano part, although lovely and quite essential, is far from that.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Commissioned for the congregation and choir of St. Francis Church, Simon's Town, South Africa, this beautiful choral work by Howard Goodall sets a moving text attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Combining Goodall's trademark lyricism with a striking trumpet countermelody and accessible organ accompaniment, Promises of grace exhibits all the features that Goodall's music is so loved for. This work is an ideal choice for both professional and amateur choirs and is suitable for services and concerts.

B-flat Trumpet part is provided in the choral score.

Composer: Howard Goodall

This seven-minute SATB setting of a section of the 1640 text from the Bay Psalm Book takes wing like the birds it first mentions. What would normally be a somber litany of affliction is set to music that hints at eternal things and the saving power of God. The middle section "I said, 'In the middle of my days, O my God, do not take away me" is set, amazingly, in Latin, which gives a wonderful contrast to the more lyrical beginning. The beginning material returns as the Latin text is now sung in English, concluding "Thy years throughout all ages are." This music is sublime and transcendent.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. For soprano solo and SATB choir, this movement begins with the choir on the English text by Phineas Fletcher (1633). A 32-measure soprano solo follows, which covers the majority of the English text. The soloist then begins the "Recordare," a calm, descending melodic line with the choir singing the opening "Drop, drop" motif as accompaniment. The choir then concludes with the slow, descending lines "Jesu pie, Jesu pie." Duration 4:04

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. The "Kyrie" uses Francis Quarles' "Close now thine eyes and rest secure" as the opposing English text. After the choir begins the requiem text in Latin ("Requiem aeternam" through the "Kyrie eleison,") the soprano soloist has a 27-measure solo in which the English text appears. Then the solo is repeated over choir accompaniment and the opening Latin text reappears to close the movement. Duration 9:13

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. This movement does not use an English text, however. The Latin text is from a motet for the feast of Michael the Archangel and describes his victory over a dragon. Despite its chant-like setting, there is great energy and urgency, with the organ punctuating and adding to the rhythmic drive in many spots. Duration 2:30

Composer: Howard Goodall

Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. Like movement 2, also called "Revelation," this movement is a rapid, homophonic declamation of the Latin text set for SATB and accompaniment. The music is a dynamic crescendo from pianissimo to fortissimo, painting the text. Duration 1:18

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Commissioned for the BBC Singers for "Carols for a New Millennium," a CD released in November 2000, this piece was first performed by the choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford under the direction of Stephen Darlington. The text is included in an English translation by the composer and the original 15th century Spanish underneath. The text begins "Let there be joy on earth and heaven," and the music certainly couldn't reflect this any better. The music is playful and happy, with an unforgettable organ part that dances without ceasing. Your choir will find this fresh and fun.

Composer: Howard Goodall | Performed By: BBC Singers

This vibrant carol may be accompanied either by organ or piano and optional double bass. Goodall sets joyful Spanish words by Jose de Valdivielso to a wonderfully uplifting melody, and has also provided an English singing translation. Ideal for services and concerts celebrating the Epiphany.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Set for SATB voices, a soprano or tenor soloist, and piano, Goodall's original text is a promise of constancy from one person to another. Through many kinds of situations and circumstances it is assured that "We'll walk together stride by stride." The choral parts are homophonic and approachable, the piano part a bit challenging (there is one section which is essentially a beautiful piano solo with the chorus accompanying on a neutral syllable). An uplifting piece suitable for school, community, or professional choruses.

Composer: Howard Goodall

St. Ignatius of Loyola's powerful prayer of surrender, set here in Latin, begins, "Receive, O Lord, all my liberty. Take my memory, understanding, and entire will." Set for SATB and piano, the music is powerful and assured. The piano punctuates with chords, now calm, now dramatic, and is occasionally silent altogether. First performed in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, in November of 2009 by the musicians of St. Aloysius' College, Glasgow.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

The Lord Is My Shepherd is best known as the theme tune to the award-winning BBC TV series The Vicar of Dibley. Goodall's setting of Psalm 23 is warm and melodious and has been, and will continue to be, popular with choirs everywhere. Alternative accompaniments for strings are also available.

Composer: Howard Goodall

May of 2012 saw celebrations for the refurbishment of Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, Scotland, including the first performance of this piece performed by the National Youth Choir of Scotland. Set for SATB choir, organ, and harp, the text is Psalm 150 from The Scottish Psalter of 1650. Full of exuberant syncopations, the music reflects the jubilance of the Psalm.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world's most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This excerpt is scored for soprano solo, tenor solo, SATB choir and piano. The text is by Christina Georgina Rossetti, Isaac Watts ("When I survey the wondrous cross,") and drawn from John 20:1 (this text in Latin). The music is serene, acknowledging the grief of those who are left to mourn. Duration 6:57

Composer: Howard Goodall

Commissioned by Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, to mark the 30th anniversary of Senior Pastor George A. Mason, The Spring of the Water of Life is Howard Goodall's jubilant anthem for SATB voices and organ. The music sets the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins and George Herbert ("God's Grandeur" and "The Flower" respectively), as well as words from Revelation, culminating in a triumphant finale. A trumpet part is also available separately.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Composer: Howard Goodall

Commissioned by The Voices Foundation in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the ending of World War II, this most somber and dramatic piece uses texts from David Geraint Jones and William Shakespeare to chronicle the recollections and reflections of a soldier, which are not for the faint of heart. Thinking back on a more carefree past, the "speaker" assures his love that the future will again hold quiet and wonder. However, the price to be paid in between the past and the future is in blood and death. The soldier predicts poppies swaying over him as he lies freed of pain, yes, but also of passion. And he concludes, "Your peace is bought with mine, if but the echo of your laughter reaches me in hell."

Composer: Howard Goodall

Veni, Sancte Spiritus, composed by Howard Goodall for SATB choir, was commissioned by Tim Hastie-Smith for the meeting of the Headmasters and Headmistresses' Conference in 2008. The first performance was given by Dean Close Chamber Choir, conducted by Benjamin Nicholas, at the Conference Service in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008.

Composer: Howard Goodall

Originally conceived for the ensemble Enchanted Voices, these carols for SSA voices and organ (or piano) represent the composer's desire for the tunes and texts to be heard in a new and fresh way. Largely contemplative, sometimes set against a gently-undulating foundation, these work well for concert and church use. Sometimes ethereal, sometimes other-worldly, the pieces succeed in bringing together the ancient purity of the medieval past and the here and now. Duration 4:31

Composer: Howard Goodall