Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

Offprinted from The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems, A Prayer of St Columba is an expressive and emotive anthem with appealing, arching melodies underpinned by a sparkling organ part.

The third movement of McDowall's powerful Da Vinci Requiem, this anthem is a compelling pairing of the 'Lacrimosa' text from the Missa pro defunctis with extracts from the Notebooks of Leonardo da Vin...

A Prayer of St Columba is an expressive and emotive anthem with appealing, arching melodies underpinned by a sparkling organ part. Also available in a version for SAB and organ or piano in The Oxford...

A Prayer of St Columba is an expressive and emotive anthem with appealing, arching melodies underpinned by a sparkling organ part. Also available in a version for SAB and organ or piano in . The Oxfor...

This joyful setting of Psalm 98 is a bright and celebratory anthem of praise. The intricate organ writing offsets emphatic statements from the choir full of melodic and harmonic interest while grounde...

This anthem commemorates the First World War. It sets a stark English text by Dr Joseph Spence which conveys the relentless hardship of life in the Trenches, alongside Latin words from Psalm 130, prov...

Written for the Choir of The Cathedral of St John, Albuquerque, Ash Wednesday sets typically fervent verses by Christina Rossetti. The vocal lines are mostly simple and affecting, with some highly ind...

He that dwelleth evokes Holst and Vaughan Williams in their more visionary modes. This is especially true of the opening and closing passages with their gently bitonal effect that surrounds the highly...

Density of light is an anthem that sets an evocative hymn by Thomas Troeger. The text is drawn from an Epiphany reading and explores the theme of the triumphing of light over darkness. The organ opens...

This celebratory anthem sets Psalm 100 'O be joyful in the Lord' from the Book of Common Prayer and uses organ flourishes, dancing vocal melodies, and lively articulation to emphasize the exultant mes...

This is a substantial setting of the canticles of Mary and Simeon, suitable for performance in both concert and liturgical settings. The choral writing features fugal counterpoint and a chromatic soun...

This is a substantial setting of the canticles of Mary and Simeon, suitable for performance in both concert and liturgical settings. The choral writing features fugal counterpoint and a chromatic soun...

The wind is my shepherd was commissioned by National Concerts for 'Canada at Carnegie' and premiered at Carnegie Hall in April 2023. The text, by Steven Heighton, is a secular rewriting of Psalm 23 'T...

Quartel's poignant setting of a text by Angier Brock invites us to reflect on how we receive the imago dei in others. Gentle and accessible, yet captivating throughout, this piece centres on themes of...

Eleanor Daley sets well-loved texts by George Herbert in this suite of three pieces. They may be performed separately as part of a church service, or together for an impressive concert piece. This sui...

This work started with the study of a manuscript kept at the Strasbourg University Library. This manuscript is a chorus for mixed voices written by Marie Jaëll and dedicated to her husband. In Steinse...

A new, fresh, rhythmic setting of the Latin 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' text. For a truly novel approach, add the percussion ensemble SoundPax, or use the SoundTrax CD which includes all the percussion p...

Gospel excitement! A popular 19th century hymn text is the inspiration for this lively, energetic anthem that swings with gospel fervor! The vocal texture is rich and full and will showcase your choir...

Little eyes are watching you. Be imitators of God. Inspired by Ephesians 5: 1-2, Ruth Elaine Schram has crafted a gentle yet powerful anthem that is especially appropriate for baptism, child or family...

Premiered in April of 2004 at Carnegie Hall, this exuberant festival piece by revered composer and conductor Sally K. Albrecht is not to be missed! Open your next concert with this majestic fanfare th...

This majestic piece is a glorious addition to choral concerts and festivals year round. Earlene's 6/8 setting of the Latin text is underscored by a full-sounding piano accompaniment that is not diffic...

This majestic piece is a glorious addition to choral concerts and festivals year round. Earlene's 6/8 setting of the Latin text is underscored by a full-sounding piano accompaniment that is not diffic...

This majestic piece is a glorious addition to choral concerts and festivals year round. Earlene's 6/8 setting of the Latin text is underscored by a full-sounding piano accompaniment that is not diffic...

A strong piano accompaniment drives the rhythms of this concert work featuring a combination English/Latin text and a brief speech choir section. Available in editions for any age group, this exciting...

A strong piano accompaniment drives the rhythms of this concert work featuring a combination English/Latin text and a brief speech choir section. Available in editions for any age group, this exciting...