Oxford University Press Sheet Music

Inspired by the simple directness of William Chatterton Dix's vivid text, the composer explores the breadth of the choral canvas in this expressive carol, which is also available in a version for uppe...

Originally published in The Ivy and the Holly, this setting of Antiphon to Mary is full of sustained and beautifully expressive melodies supported by an atmospheric organ part, creating a mesmerizing...

From the collection Anthems for SA and Men, 'Bless to me this day' is a tranquil piece by Cecilia McDowall scored for SA & men with piano/organ. The text is 'The Journey Prayer' from the Celtic compen...

From the collection Anthems for SA and Men, 'Alleluia, sing to Jesus!' is a fresh, joyful setting by Alan Smith of the familiar text by William Chatterton Dix. Scored for SA & men with organ, it featu...

From the collection Mack Wilberg Anthems, 'King of glory, King of peace' is Wilberg's triumphal setting of a text by George Herbert, scored for SATB and organ. Featuring leaping, fanfare-like motifs,...

Originally published in John Gardner Carols, this lively arrangement of 'How bright the Morning Star does shine' approaches the well-known melody with an intricate fugal texture and baroque-inspired m...

Originally published in John Gardner Carols, this is an atmospheric setting of the well-known text, with gentle, rocking melodies, and beautifully ethereal harmonies. Also available as the second piec...

First published in New Oxford Easy Anthem Book, this is a flowing anthem with a contrasting middle section and a supportive organ accompaniment, setting a text from the Book of Joel. It is suitable fo...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Anthems 2, 'Love Divine' is Chilcott's original setting of the familiar text by Charles Wesley. Scored for SATB and organ, it features an expressive melody and interwe...

Adapted from the edition in A Purcell Anthology, this anthem for The Ascension of the Lord bears all the hallmarks of Purcell's style. Features optional organ accompaniment and a contrasting middle se...

From the collection Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs, this prayer for the feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is in the style of plainsong and features a flexible time signature.

This is a witty and ingenious work, scored for three-part upper voices (either unaccompanied or with instruments doubling the voices). The three riddles each explore ideas of balance and symmetry, whe...

Score and parts of the instrumental version are available on hire.

Orchestral score and parts are available on hire

Setting a text by Elizabeth Barratt Browning, this thoughtful and evocative piece compares a dying relationship with the changing of the seasons from summer to winter. Also available in versions for s...

Anthem for SATB (with baritone soloist or semi-chorus) and organ or orchestra. Also in Anthems for Choirs 1.

Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection Eight Christmas Carols Set 1.

Inspired by the simple directness of William Chatterton Dix's vivid text, the composer explores the breadth of the choral canvas in this expressive carol, which is also available in a version for mixe...

One of the last anthems written by Stanford before his death, this is a sophisticated setting of Watt's well-known text. The opening theme is transformed in several ways, with a touch of gravitas befo...

Spirited and full of colour, this celebratory anthem is filled with clever interplay between the SATB soloists and the choir, with the weaving textures creating rich, powerful harmonies. Originally pu...

This delightful anthem (with organ) by Louisa Bagot was performed at St George's Chapel, Windsor, and Canterbury Cathedral during the 19th century. It contains verses for SAB and SATB, a Bass aria, an...

This setting of verses from John 7 imaginatively depicts the 'rivers of living water' and the contrasting 'parched land' in episodic form, providing musical structure, variety, colour, and atmosphere....

Inspired by Geertgen's painting Nativity at Night, Candlelight Carol centres around the love of a mother on that first night in the stable. Presented here in German translation. The orchestral accompa...