COMPOSITIONS
Brian's compositional output is varied and wide-ranging, from the intimate to full scale orchestral works. They are frequently performed in cathedrals and concert halls across the country and further afield.
With over three decades experience of working in churches and cathedrals, Brian specialises in choral works and settings, sensitively writing for both amateur and professional groups.
Choral Works
Advent and Christmastide
People Look East, the Time is Near
Anthem for unaccompanied choir (SATB) Arrangement of Traditional Carol. (E/M)
The Lord at First Did Adam Make
An exciting arrangement of the traditional carol for unaccompanied SATB (with divisions) (M/D)
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
An arrangement of the Basque Carol, for Tenor Solo, SATB Choir and Organ. (M)
Adam Lay Ybounden
Christmas carol for unaccompanied choir (SATB) (E/M)
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
For Choir (SATB + Divisions) & Organ. (M/D)
A Babe is Born
For Choir (SATB + Divisions) & Organ. (M)
Lullaby My Jesus
Christmas carol for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions)
Text by Martin Luther (E)
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
Arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol for
unaccompanied choir (SAATB + Some divisions) (M)
The Word Became Flesh
Text from Gospel of John, for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) & Sop Solo. (M/D)
The Sewing Woman’s Carol
Christmas carol for small Chamber Orchestra, Mezzo Soprano, Organ and Choir. Text by Joyce Sears (E/M)
Love Came Down at Christmas
Christmas Carol for String Orchestra, Harp, Organ and Choir.
Text by Christina Rossetti (E/M)
Hush My Dear, Lie Still and Slumber
Christmas carol for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M/D)
Tribus Miraculis
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M)
When To The Temple Mary Went
Rich Eight Part Anthem (SSAATTBB) for unaccompanied choir (M/D)
Choral Works
General works and Upper/Mixed Voice works
Adoro Te Devote
Approachable anthem for choir and organ (SATB + Divisions). Based on plainsong hymn. (E/M)
At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners
Anthem for choir and organ (SATB + Divisions). Text by John Donne (M/D)
Ave Maria
For unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M)
Bogoroditse Djevo, Raduisya
Setting of text from Liturgy of Vespers (Church Slavonic)
For unaccompanied choir (SSAATTBBB) (D)
Cantate Domino
Motet, SATB + Divisions and Organ (E/M)
For the Fallen
Short Motet for Remembrance, SATB + Divisions.
Text by Laurence Binyon (M)
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
For SATB Choir & Organ. Also available for Equal Voices (SS) & Organ (E/M)
Holy is the True Light
Unaccompanied motet for thirteen voices (SSATB SSAATTBB), text from Salisbury Diurnal (D)
Short Motet for unaccompanied choir. (SATB) (E)
Never Weather Beaten Sail
Anthem for unaccompanied double choir (SATB SATB) (M/D)
Oculi Omnium No. 1
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M)
Oculi Omnium No. 2
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M)
O Taste and See
Motet choir (SATB) and Organ (E/M)
Te Lucis Ante Terminum
A fresh, new setting of the Hymn sung at Compline, in English -
for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (E/M)
The Palm of His Hand
For SATB Choir & Organ/Piano (M)
The Souls of the Righteous
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M/D)
Three Introits for Lyra Davidica:
My Beloved Spake, Prayer of King Henry VI, Locus Iste
Three short motets for unaccompanied choir (SATB) (E/M)
Three Spark Motets:
Praise Our God,
God, Who Set The World In Motion
Love Called for Light
Three motets for choir (SATB Divisions), Organ and Euphonium (M)
Commissioned and Composed for the Choir of St Mary's Church,
Saffron Walden. Text by Paula Griffiths.
View me Lord, a work of Thine
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M)
Equal/Upper Voices
A Song to Mary
English Paraphrase of Ave Maris Stella, and other texts (Latin/Slavonic).For Equal voices (with divisions) and Organ/Piano (E/M)
A Song of Praise
Texts from Psalms, and other texts. Latin/English. For Equal voices (with divisions) and Organ/Piano with optional Trumpet descant. (E/M)
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
For equal voices (SS) & Organ (E/M) Also available for SATB
O Taste and See
For unison voice and Organ. (arrangement of SATB version) (E/M)
These choral works are a varied range of pieces suitable for all types of choirs, and would certainly enrich your choral repertoire.
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Choral Works
Music for Lent, Passiontide & Eastertide, through to Trinity
Turn Thy Face From My Sins
Anthem for Lent, for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M)
Hosanna to the Son of David
Short anthem for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (E/M)
A New Commandment
Anthem for Maundy Thursday, for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions) (M)
Drop, Drop Slow Tears
Unaccompanied motet for SSAATTBB choir, text Phineas Fletcher.
Published by Boosey and Hawkes (2006) (D)
Ecce Lignum Crucis
Unaccompanied motet for Good Friday. Composed to go alongside Plainsong setting of Popule Meus (E/M)
Three Motets for Passiontide
Vinea Mea Electa
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions).
Text: 3rd of Nine Responsories at Matins on Good Friday. (D)
Tenebrae Factae Sunt
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions).
Text: 5th of Nine Responsories at Matins on Good Friday. (D)
O Vos Omnes
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions).
Text from Liturgy for Holy Saturday (D)
Motet for unaccompanied choir (SATB + Divisions)
Recorded by Lumen Chamber Choir on disk “Lumen de Lumine” (2018) (M)
Set Me as a Seal upon Thine heart
Unaccompanied motet for Tenor and Soprano soli, and choir (SATB + Divisions). Text from Song of Solomon (M)
For Love is Strong as Death
For Soprano Solo, Choir (SATB + Divisions) and Organ. Text from Song of Solomon (M/D)
Ego Sum Ressurectio Et Vitam
Short unaccompanied motet for Choir (SATB + Divisions) (E/M)
O Lord Arise into Thy Resting-Place
For Choir (SAATB) and Organ. Text from Psalm 132 (M/D)
Introit for Ascension Day, SATB + Organ (E/M)
Almighty and Eternal God
Motet for Trinity Sunday, SATB + Divsions and Organ (E/M)
Choral Works
Masses, Responsories and Canticles
Requiem
For Large Orchestra, Mezzo Soprano and Baritone Soli, Organ and Choir. Text: Missa Pro Defunctis, Book of Common Prayer and Isaac Watts. (D)
Pro Defunctis – a Short Requiem
A Setting of the Plainsong mass for the dead, harmonised and with organ part SATB + Organ. (M)
Mass of Saint Faith
A Setting of the Mass, in Latin, for Solo Countertenor or Baritone (M/D)
Missa Brevis “The Portsmouth Service”
For ATB & Organ. Composed for Choir of Portsmouth Cathedral. (M/D)
Te Deum and Jubilate Deo in G Major
For SATB Choir (+Divsions) and Organ. Commissioned and Composed for the Choir of Peel Cathedral, Isle of Man. (M/D)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: The First Service
Plainsong, with "Fa Burden" style verses - SATB Choir and Organ (E/M)
Keep Me As An Apple of An Eye
A setting of the Antiphon and Nunc Dimittis at Compline. For unaccompanied SATB choir (+ divisions) (D)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: The Third Service
For SS Soli, & SATB Choir (+ Divisions) Unaccompanied. (D)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: The Fourth Service
Based on Plainsong (with "Fa Burdens" Verses) - SATB Choir and Organ (E/M)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: The Fratton Service
SATB Choir and Organ (M/D)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis In G Major
SATB Choir and Organ (M)
Matin Responsory
Unaccompanied SATB Choir + Divisions. SSAATTB+SSAA version also available
Es ist ein Ros' Entsprungen & Matin Responsory
Unaccompanied Choir (SAATTB). Setting of the hymn by Michael Praetorius, with Responsory based on same. (E/M)
Preces & Responses, with Lord’s Prayer
For unaccompanied Male Voices (ATB). Also Version for SATB adapted for use in Church of Wales (M)
Preces & Responses Set 2: “Lyra Davidica”
For unaccompanied SATB Choir (M)
Further examples in the portfolio, including arrangements of hymns, psalms and other works, are also available on request.