Christmas Candles
This is a lighthearted piece, my first ever commission! It was written for John Bayley and the Solihull Chandos Choir, and received its first performance on 14th December 2010 at […]
Gordon Thornett
Silent Night
No – this is not a new tune to these familiar words! I was asked by Michael Pohlenz, Director of Music at Wellshire Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado, to arrange […]
A Christmas Poem
Little lamb, who made thee?
This simple a cappella setting of Blake’s poem was written for the Sutton Coldfield Chamber Choir. Click on Little Lamb to see the vocal score. I can send a more […]
The Sleepy Shepherd Boy
This piece was also written for a specific group, the City of Birmingham Junior Youth Chorus, and their conductor, Shirley Court. It received its first performances at the CBSO Christmas […]
Majestic Ride
Fanfare in memory of Tony Wigram
A Children’s Suite for Christmas
New orchestral piece for holiday concerts: “A Children’s Suite for Christmas” Are you looking for something a little different for your Christmas concert this year? I’ve just completed a new […]
Festive Overture: The Joy of Christmas
This overture was commissioned by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and received five performances in Symphony Hall, Birmingham in December 2010. The following is a short programme note: The […]
In the Bleak Midwinter and Love came down at Christmas
These are new settings of two well known texts by Christina Rossetti. written in 2008, they were initially performed by Sutton Coldfield Chamber Choir, with piano accompaniment. However I was […]