SKU: GI.G-RAB74
The four anthems shortlisted for the King James Bible Composition Competition, including the winning entry by Christopher Totney, The mystery of Christ. Also includes: Let thine heart keep my commandments by Owain Park Sing, O heavens by Andrew-John Bethke, and Thou art worthy, O Lord by Thomas Hewitt Jones.
SKU: GI.G-RS40
The publication in 1611 of the King James Bible, the 'authorized version', was a landmark event in English history that has reverberated down the centuries. This festival service seeks to trace through history the place of the Bible in Christian life and worship, as well as celebrating the effect the King James Bible has had on generations of Christians since its publication. The festival service is in five parts, each reflecting on a particular phase in the story of the Bible's translation and use: The Early Church A Bible in Every Church Appointed to be Read in Churches Into all the World According to the Latest Translation  It includes a varied selection of hymns and worship songs, readings and anthems, including some specially written for this festival. Includes works by:  Philip Wilby David Ogden Thomas Hewitt Jones The Taizé Community Stuart Towned  as well as music by Attwood, Batten, Handel and Mendelssohn.
SKU: GI.G-9897
ISBN 9780854022809.
This book provides a comprehensive collection of 30 anthems by 23 composers, for church and school choirs. It includes specially commissioned anthems by established composers including Philip Moore, Richard Shephard and Philip Wilby, as well as works by such newer writers as Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, Owain Park, Ghislaine Reece Trapp, Amy Summers and Toby Young. There are also some new arrangements of classics such as Brother James’ Air and John Rutter’s A Gaelic Blessing. Popular RSCM composers Thomas Hewitt Jones, Piers Maxim, Sarah MacDonald, Peter Nardone and Geoff Weaver have also contributed new works. Many of the pieces have been tried and tested by choirs in worship. They employ a wide range of interesting and inspiring texts that echo the themes of the Sunday readings, as well as familiar words that have been given a new lease of life by inventive and imaginative settings. No choir will feel short-changed by these three-part settings. Each composer has set about creating something original rather than reducing existing material. Many of the pieces are flexible so they can comfortably be sung by smaller groups. The organ parts are straightforward and can be also be played on the piano.
