Christ Is Born A Christmas cantata, which can either be performed as a continuous work or with interpolated biblical readings (45 mins) SATB chorus, soprano solo and organ (or piano) (also available orch: 2,1,2,1; 2,2,0,0; timp + 1 perc, strings) full score and orchestral material available for rental | Publisher: Roger Dean (Lorenz) Vocal Score: CC 122 Recording: CA 90 | Come Rejoicing A Christmas sequence, either for continuous musical performance or with added readings (30 mins) SATB chorus and organ (or piano) with optional brass Opt. brass: 3 tpts, 2 tbns - order no. PP355 | Publisher: Sacred Music Press (Lorenz) Vocal Score: CC130 Recording: CA110 | Festival of Lessons and Carols A sequence of new settings of familiar Christmas carols (40 mins). SATB chorus, soprano solo and organ (or piano) | Publisher: Roger Dean (Lorenz) Vocal score 65/1957R Recording 99/1769R | From Darkness to Light 'A Requiem of Hope' This work combines the traditional Latin words of the Requiem Mass with contemporary poetry by Ryland Baldwin. (26 mins). SATB chorus, baritone solo, brass (4tpts, horn, 2 tbns, tuba), timpani, 2 perc and organ. Alternative orch: 2,2,2,2; 4,2,3,1; timp+2 perc, strings) Commissioned by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Oratorio Chorus, first performed March 2003. | Publisher: Morning Star Music, vocal score: MSM-70-006 Recording RES 8048 | Gloria A vibrant setting in three contrasting movements of the Latin 'Gloria' text. (18 mins) SATB chorus, brass (2 tpts, horn, trbn, tba), timp+2 perc, organ (also available orch: 2,2,2,1; 2,2,2,1; timp + 2 perc, strings) Commissioned by Appleton West HS, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA, first performed 6th February 2001 | Publisher: Roger Dean (Lorenz) Vocal Score: 65/1932R Brass/percussion: 30/1685 Orchestral: 30/1686 Recording: PRCD 770 | A Great and Glorious Victory Commissioned to mark the bicentenary of the battle of Trafalgar, this work has a broader universal message of the triumph of humanity in times of adversity. Text is drawn from contemporary accounts of Trafalgar, hymns, the Book of Common Prayer and the Latin Requiem Mass. (33 mins) SATB chorus, tenor soloist and orchestra (3 tpts, timp, perc, strings, organ) – a perfect match with Haydn – Nelson Mass. Commissioned by Portsmouth Choral Union, 1st performed Nov 5th 2005 | Publisher: Prime Music, distributed in USA and Canada by MorningStar Music http://www.morningstarmusic.com/ vocal score PMVS 108. Recording PRCD 877 | Great Is The Glory A three-movement work, setting text from the Psalms (41 mins) SATB chorus, tenor solo and orchestra orch: 2/1,2,2,2; 4,2,3,1; timp + 1 perc, org (ad lib), strings full score and orchestral material available for rental Commissioned by the Chichester Festivities, first performed on 6th July 1991 | Publisher: Oxford University Press www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk Vocal Score: ISBN 0-19-338733-6 Available on rental from publisher's hire library. Recording (2nd movement: The Lord is my shepherd) PRCD 877 | Lux Perpetua Peace and Unity - texts drawn from a wide range of sources, with the compelling theme of the futility of conflict and the power of unity for mankind (30 mins) SATB chorus and orchestra (small solo parts for singers from within the choir) orch: 2,1,2,1; 2,2,0,0; timp + 2 perc, harp and strings Commissioned by Hinsdale Township High School District, Chicago, USA, first performed 23rd March 1999 | Publisher: Oxford University Press http://www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk/ Vocal Score: ISBN 0-19-338742-5 Recording: PRCD 770 | Magnificat  A setting in five contrasting movements of the Latin "Magnificat", with two additional fifteenth century English texts in praise of Mary (21 mins) SATB chorus, soprano solo, brass (4 tpts, 3 tbns, tuba), timpani, 2 perc and organ (alternative scoring for chamber orchestra - 2,1,2,1; 2,2,0,0; timp + 2 perc, strings) Commissioned by the Hickory Choral Society, North Carolina, USA, first performed 14th June 1997 | Publisher: Roger Dean (Lorenz) Vocal Score: 65/1861R Recording: PRCD 668 | My Hope is in Thee  A reflective and sensitive setting of the Latin 'Ave verum corpus' interpolating the words of John XXII (14 minutes) for SATB choir and strings (or organ) Commissioned by Portsmouth Grammar School, first performed November 2003 | Publisher: Prime Music .Vocal Score: PMVS 109. Full score and string parts available for rental. Recording: PRCD 887 | On This Day, Rejoice A Christmas sequence of English carols, which may be performed as a continuous musical composition or with the suggested readings inserted (c. 25 mins) SATB chorus, (opt. soprano solo) and organ optional flute/clarinet parts available | Publisher: Sacred Music Press (Lorenz) Vocal Score: 65/1027S Recording: 99/1057S | Riddle Of The World Texts are drawn from Shakespeare, Milton, Shirley and the Bible, the theme of the work being the relationship of Man with his Maker (28 mins) SATB chorus (with semi chorus), tenor and baritone solo and orchestra orch: 2,2,2,2; 2,2,0,0; timp, strings full score and orchestral material available for rental Commissioned by the Bedford Musical Society, first performed on 8th November 1986 | Publisher: Oxford University Press http://www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk/ Vocal Score: ISBN 0-19-338737-9 | Ring ye the bels  The text is adapted from the 16th century Epithalamion by Edmund Spenser, a colourful celebration of the power of music. (12 mins) SATB chorus and orchestra orch: 0,2,0,1; 0,2,0,0; timp + 1 perc, strings full score and orchestral material available for rental Commissioned by the Maidenhead Chamber Choir, first performed on 20th January 2001 | Publisher: Prime Music Vocal Score: PMVS103 Recording: PRCD 770 | The Risen Christ An Easter sequence of music and readings in the same tradition as Christmas lessons and carols. (41 mins) SATB and organ (41 mins) SATB and organ | Publisher: Roger Dean (Lorenz) Vocal Score: 55/1099R Recording: Lorenz 99/1928R | Sing Choirs of Heaven An Easter sequence of music with optional readings from biblical and other sources. (c.35 mins) SATB chorus and organ (or piano) Commissioned by the combined choirs of the Octagon, West Sussex, first performed 16th April 2000 | Publisher: Sacred Music Press (Lorenz) Vocal Score: 55/1059S Recording: CA110 | Sing Praises  A vibrant setting in three contrasting movements of texts drawn from the Psalms (18 mins) SATB chorus, brass, percussion and organ orch: 4 tpts, 3 tbns, tuba, timp + 1 perc, organ (also available orch: 2,2,2,2;4,2,3,1; timp + 1 perc, strings or can be performed with organ alone) full score and orchestral material available for rental Commissioned by the London Bach Choir, first performed on 18th December 1994 | Publisher: Oxford University Press Vocal Score: ISBN 0-19-338739-5 Recording: PRCD 641 | Voices Of Time A work in six movements, with "Voices" from the Bible, medieval Anglo-Saxon, Spenser, Blake and Byron (23 mins) SATB chorus, baritone solo and orchestra orch: 2,2,2,2; 2,2,0,0; timp (dbl side drum), strings full score and orchestral material available for rental Commissioned by the Portsmouth Choral Union, first performed on 18th October 1980 | Publisher: Oxford University Press Vocal Score: ISBN 0-19-338735-2 | Worcester Mass A setting of the "Missa Brevis" which is appropriate both for use within the church service or as a concert performance (25 mins) SATB and organ Commissioned by Worcester Three Choirs Festival, first performed on 19th August 1990 | Publisher: Oxford University Press Vocal Score: ISBN 0-19-351673-X |
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