Description
for SATB unaccompanied Alan Bullard's simple, uplifting setting of words by eighteenth-century writer and Calvinist minister Joseph Hart is perfectly suited to the Every Voice Rejoice series. The anthem is characterized by flexible rhythms that sensitively complement the metre of the text and a beautifully reflective set of Amens at its close.
About the Author
Alan Bullard was born in London and studied with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, and at Nottingham University. He enjoyed a successful career in music education; for many years he was Head of Composition at Colchester Institute, and is currently an examiner for ABRSM. He now devotes most of his time to composing, editing, and arranging. His music unfailingly appeals to both performers and audiences; he has written for all kinds of choirs, and instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras. Alan is a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums. His major publications include the four inspirational Oxford Flexible Choral Anthologies, Alan Bullard Anthems, and the five cantatas Wondrous Cross, O Come Emmanuel, A Light in the Stable, Psalmi Penitentiales, and Images of Peace. He and his wife Janet also write the Pianoworks series for the older beginner.
Reviews
It is perfect for quick learning and enjoyable singing, even if basses may not like sitting on a D for the first eight bars, but it is important for the music that they are there! Ranges are in the middle of each voice: even the two soprano F sharps have an optional S2 alternative. I particularly liked the strong consecutive fifths and octaves for 'great is his power', returning in the final Amens. * James L. Montgomery, Sunday by Sunday (RSCM), December 2020 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193529601
Author Alan Bullard
Page Count 4
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 8g
About the Author
Alan Bullard was born in London and studied with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, and at Nottingham University. He enjoyed a successful career in music education; for many years he was Head of Composition at Colchester Institute, and is currently an examiner for ABRSM. He now devotes most of his time to composing, editing, and arranging. His music unfailingly appeals to both performers and audiences; he has written for all kinds of choirs, and instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras. Alan is a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums. His major publications include the four inspirational Oxford Flexible Choral Anthologies, Alan Bullard Anthems, and the five cantatas Wondrous Cross, O Come Emmanuel, A Light in the Stable, Psalmi Penitentiales, and Images of Peace. He and his wife Janet also write the Pianoworks series for the older beginner.
Reviews
It is perfect for quick learning and enjoyable singing, even if basses may not like sitting on a D for the first eight bars, but it is important for the music that they are there! Ranges are in the middle of each voice: even the two soprano F sharps have an optional S2 alternative. I particularly liked the strong consecutive fifths and octaves for 'great is his power', returning in the final Amens. * James L. Montgomery, Sunday by Sunday (RSCM), December 2020 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193529601
Author Alan Bullard
Page Count 4
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 8g
