The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems, released by Oxford University Press Music on December 3, 2018, is a comprehensive collection of 26 accessible and varied choral pieces designed to cater to church choirs of all sizes. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, this album offers a rich tapestry of sacred music suitable for various occasions throughout the church year.
Compiled by Oxford University Press Music, this anthology features a diverse range of compositions that are both easy to learn and musically engaging. The tracks encompass a variety of vocal arrangements, including SA, SATB, and flexible scoring for different voice parts, making it an invaluable resource for choirs seeking versatility and accessibility. From traditional hymns to contemporary compositions, the album includes well-known pieces such as "Alleluia," "Ave Maria," and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You," as well as lesser-known gems like "A Prayer of St Columba" and "Spirit of God, Unseen as the Wind."
Whether you're a seasoned chorister or a newcomer to choral singing, The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems provides a wealth of material to enhance your musical repertoire. The album's flexible scoring allows for adaptability, ensuring that choirs of any size can find suitable pieces to perform. This collection is not just a compilation of songs but a testament to the enduring beauty of sacred choral music, offering a blend of traditional and modern compositions that will inspire and uplift both performers and audiences alike.
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Tracks
A Prayer of St Columba - SA, MenCecilia McDowall, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Christ the Lord is risen again! - SATBAlan Smith, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Before the ending of the day - SATBKerry Andrew, Traditional, J.M. Neale, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
We love the place, O God - SA, MenPaul Leddington Wright, H.W. Baker, W. Bullock, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Still small voice - SATBIan Assersohn, John Greenleaf Whittier, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
There is a green hill far away - SATBBob Chilcott, Cecil Frances Alexander, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind - Upper VoicesA.D. Miller, Richard M.S. Irwin, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
In my Heart - SATBAlan Bullard, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Ave Maria - SATBAlan Bullard, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Glory to the Lamb - SATBDavid Blackwell, Isaac Watts, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
May the road rise up to meet you - SATBEdmund Jolliffe, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
The Lord bless you and keep you - SA, MenAlan Bullard, Traditional, Johann Pachelbel, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Alive in me - SATBThomas Hewitt Jones, Matt Harvey, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Come, Lord Jesus - SA, MenOliver Tarney, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
O salutaris Hostia (O thou, the saving sacrifice) - Lower VoicesAlan Bullard, Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, St. Thomas Aquinas, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest - SA, MenMichael Bedford, Traditional, Edward Caswall, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Our Father - SATBAndrew Smith, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
God be in my head - SATBDavid Fawcett, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice! - SATBRussell Pascoe, Traditional, Mary E. Servoss, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Let all people praise you, Lord! - Lower VoicesAlan Bullard, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Take up your cross, the Saviour said - SATBRebecca Groom te Velde, Freeman Lewis, Charles William Everest, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Fill your hearts with joy and gladness - SATBSarah Quartel, Timothy Dudley-Smith, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
If ye love me - SA, MenMalcolm Archer, Traditional, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
Wise men seeking Jesus - SA, MenJonathan Willcocks, James T. East, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
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