Old Meg 2

A setting of Keats' poem, Old Meg, she was a Gypsy. With a tiny bit of melodic plagiarism from Liszt.

When we two parted

A Romantic, passionate song by Byron.

My Heart is like a Singing Bird

A setting of a poem by Christina Rosetti written in the nineteenth century and very popular in anthologies.  For high voice. 

Let all the World

A setting of a well known hymn by George Herbert.  This is set in two parts for children.

Loveliest of Trees the Cherry Now

A famous a atmospheric poem by Lawrence Housman set for tenor.

It was a lover and his lass

A setting of the famous Shakespeare song for soprano and tenor, with a mildly cheeky slant

My Mother said

A setting of an old children's rhyme for soprano solo.

Breath on me, breath of God

This is a simple setting of well known words. It is intend to be used as an unaccompanied introit for a traditional service such as Evensong. It could be accompanied if a complete four part choir is not available.

Let all mortal flesh keep silence

This is sung by Kayleigh Conway-Jarrett, a young teacher

The words are from the Liturgy of St. James (Fourth century A.D.) translated by Gerald Moultrie (1829-85)

Here it's performed by mezzo soprano and organ. A version for sopranos, altos and men is also available.
 

Come unto me

A setting of some words from Matthew's Gospel for Four part church choir.
 

Blessed be the Lord

Another anthem, the words taken from Psalms for church choir.

How Precious

A short anthem written for my younger son's wedding. The words are from Psalm 36: verse 7 to 9

How precious is your loving mercy O God!
All mortal flesh shall take refuge
under the shadow of your wings

They shall be satisfied with the abundance of your house;
they shall drink from the river of your delights.

For with you is the well of life
and in your light shall we see light.

Ave Verum

This is a setting of an ancient prayer, well known to those of certain Christian traditions. This (obviously) is a setting for two high (female) voices and men. In the absence of a choir to sing it, it's presented with the electronic settings of general midi.

It is the Miller's daughter

A short song, words by Tennyson, from the long poem, 'The Miller's Daughter' for male voice.

I will give thanks

A short and relatively simple anthem for church choir. The writing assumes little performer experience.