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Music of Philip Stopford

Philip Stopford is a composer of choral music, conductor and organist from England. Philip began his musical career as a Chorister at Westminster Abbey under the direction of both Simon Preston and Martin Neary. After winning a major Music Scholarship to Bedford School, Philip composed a setting of the Responses which later won the Federation of Old Choristers' Composition Prize.

A Cappella Folios

Series Collections

SATB divisi

Philip Stopford: Choral Works

Review: In 'For The Beauty of the Earth,' 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. 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. The famous text of 'Tomorrow Will Be My Dancing Day' receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colorful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will surely delight! A new and simple arrangement of the famous prayer"God Be in My Head" joins the existing repertoire with rich harmony and strong melodic line. "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" - 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.

Songlist: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, If Ye Love Me, For the Beauty of the Earth, Jesus Christ, The Apple Tree, God Be In My Head

Individual Folios

SATB divisi

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Philip Stopford : Ave Verum

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.

Composer: Philip Stopford

Philip Stopford : If Ye Love Me

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.

Arranger: Philip Stopford

Gustav Holst : In the Bleak Midwinter

Echoing the setting of Gustav Holst, here is a new tune to some very familiar words with a new melody and a poignant, beautiful harmonization. May be performed with either piano or organ. Duration: ca. 4:20.

Composer: Gustav Holst

Philip Stopford : Once in Royal David's City

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.

Arranger: Philip Stopford

Philip Stopford : Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day

This famous text receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colorful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will surely delight!

Arranger: Philip Stopford

Philip Stopford : Wexford Carol

With music that flows steadily, the utterly beautiful Irish melody is adorned with simple and unobtrusive harmonies that enhance the true essence of the song as it unfolds through multiple verses in this setting for a cappella mixed voices.

Arranger: Philip Stopford