Alan Bullard

Alan Bullard's A Light In The Stable tells the Christmas story through a blend of original settings and well-known carols and is suitable for both concert and church choirs. Scored for SATB with Organ or Piano accompaniment this piece can also be performed with a small Orchestra or Chamber group and there are parts for optional Vocal solos. The familiar Gospel words (which may be spoken sung or replaced with other appropriate readings) are interspersed with a range of new material including the lively Glory to God; Sing Lullaby in which Mary foreshadows the events of Jesus' life; and the reflective A Light forToday an evocation of the Nativity tableau. The audience/congregation are encouraged to join in for some carols and choir and listeners will delight in the new settings of familiar words. A wonderful companion to Bullard's Advent celebration O Come Emmanuel this work is perfect for anyone looking for a new take on familiar Christmas words and melodies.

This rich setting of an eighteenth-century poem for SATB and piano suggests the timeless calm of the night. Punctuated by tolling bells in the piano it builds to a grand climax before subsiding into peacefulness again. It is the first movement of the cantata 'Pictures of Night' (CE43) and it can stand on its own as a colourful concert item.

Alan Bullard's choral works are performed world-wide and many have been recorded and broadcast. He has a growing reputation for music that choirs enjoy performing and which speaks directly to audiences. The Colne Edition Choral Suites Series publishes a number of Bullard's extended unaccompanied choral works aimed primarily at the more experienced choirs.

From the Colne Edition Church Music Series Grace Be Unto You is a besutifuly reflective piece and easy anthem for Soprano and Alto Voices with optional Men written by Alan Bullard. Revised 2005.

Opening out from a lyrical exchange between unison lower and upper voices this anthem is based around a John Tauler poem rich in metaphorical language that reflects on the protagonist's relationship with the Lord. Contrasting textures and singable melodies make this a musically rewarding yet accessible anthem.

O Come Emmanuel is an Advent Celebration suitable for both church and concert choirs. It is based on the 7 Great 'O' Antiphons and fragments of the well-known plainsong hymn permeate the work. To these Bullard has added settings of a number of other Advent texts and hymns including the beautiful 'There is a rose-tree' a rousing setting of 'Chanticleer Carol' and new arrangements of 'Gabriel's Message' and 'Joy to the world!'. The work may be sung throughout by SATB choir or a range of soloists may take some of the lines. The accompaniment - for organ or piano or with small orchestra or chamber group - is equally flexible. A number of themovements make highly effective separate pieces and anthems. Written with the composer's long and practical experience O Come Emmanuel is a strikingly original work for Advent and Christmas that will enhance both liturgical celebrations and concert programmes at this time.For SATB and organ or piano or small orchestra or chamber group

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas.

This celebratory carol on the popular fifteenth-century text is full of Christmas cheer. Jaunty up-tempo and in 7/8-time it is an ideal opening for Christmas concerts and services.

Folk Song-A witty and enjoyable arrangement for SATB unaccompanied of this humorous English folk-song which has been the 'encore' in many choral concerts.

Paperback-Alan Bullard's Shepherds Guarding Your Flocks for SATB choir with Organ or Piano accompaniment.Shepherds Guarding Your Flocks is an expressive setting of a carol by Canon Matthew Woodward. Bullard skilfully conveys the text's wondrous and exultant narrative in a setting that will be accessible to a wide range of choirs.

No. 3 of At the Turn of the Year-A lively and original wassail for SS(S) and piano The strong no-nonsense tune breaks into canon while the brisk piano part propels the music to a joyous 'good cheer' ending. It is No. 3 of a suite of three songs 'At the Turn of the Year' depicting scenes of winter.

A lively setting in the gallery-carol tradition of words from an anonymous Dorset carol. For SATB with Piano or Organ accompaniment.

Four short poems of John Bunyan set for upper voices contrasting the brightness of The Peal of Bells with the sleepy slowness of The Snail and the expressive Sunset with the sprightly and witty Hen. For SSAA choir with piano part for rehearsal only.