The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems, released on December 3, 2018, under the Oxford University Press Music label, is a captivating collection of sacred choral works that showcase the versatility and beauty of flexible vocal arrangements. Spanning a duration of one hour and two minutes, this album offers a diverse range of pieces suitable for various vocal groupings, from soloists to full choirs, making it an invaluable resource for both amateur and professional ensembles.
Curated by Oxford University Press Music, this album features a rich tapestry of traditional and contemporary anthems, drawing from a variety of musical styles and historical periods. The tracklist includes well-known hymns and choral works such as "Christ the Lord is risen again!", "Ave Maria", and "The Lord bless you and keep you", as well as lesser-known gems like "Spirit of God, unseen as the wind" and "Wise men seeking Jesus".
Each piece in this collection is carefully selected to highlight the flexibility and adaptability of choral music, with arrangements that can be performed by different vocal combinations, including SA, SATB, and various divisions of men's and upper voices. This makes The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems an ideal choice for choirs looking to explore new repertoire or for directors seeking accessible and engaging pieces for their ensembles.
With its blend of familiar and innovative works, this album is a testament to the enduring power of choral music to inspire and uplift. Whether performed in a place of worship, concert hall, or community setting, the anthems in this collection are sure to resonate with audiences and performers 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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