The Wounds was expertly composed by British composer James Whitbourn for SATB chorus Speaker Violin Cello and Organ. This selection includes the full Vocal score. Whitbourn's international reputation as a composer began very early on as a programme maker at the BBC.?The Wounds is intended as a devotional work and is best heard in the context of a liturgical event in - or close to - Passiontide.Each section continues from the previous one without pause to create a seamless whole.? James WhitbournIn the January/February 2015 edition of Choir & Organ Jeremy Summerly writes that 'the honesty anddirectness of the presentation of music and words...will be seriously appealing.'

Par WHITBOURN JAMES. This glorious collection of beautiful choral music by composer James Whitbourn includes fifteen short works drawn from his oeuvre from the first few years of the 21st century. Many of his greatest compositions are included in The Choral Collection, with many of the pieces working perfectly for seasonal performances, while also reflecting the many fruitful collaborations of Whitbourn's distinguished career. All works are arranged for SATB Choir. James Whitbourn has become renowned throughout the world for his acclaimed compositions and settings of numerous texts. He has been described as truly original and an innovator of contemporary British choral music, collaborating with people like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The former appears here, as A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu, a setting of one of the Archbishop's prayers. His arrangements and compositions for the King's College Choir have been universally critically acclaimed, with A Great And Mighty Wonder, Nunc Dimittis and Were You There? representing these hugely popular collaborations. Whitbourn has also had a very close relationship with the BBC since his beginnings as a composer, working with them on three pieces within The Choral Collection. Eternal Rest and Give Us The Wings Of Faith were both composed specifically for television broadcast, the former (in its orchestral form) was played for the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002. His longest work, for which he is most famous, is a setting of text from'the Diary of Anne Frank'. There Is No Speech Or Language comes from this work, taking its text from other sources, but that still maintain the beauty and tragedy of the wider piece. The Choral Collection of fifteen compositions by James Whitbourn is full of beautiful, haunting, uplifting and inspiring melodies for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment from one of the most treasured British choral composers. The brilliant choice of texts throughout is matched only by the sheer compositional skill of Whitbourn in evoking the emotions of the words in the musical form. Also included are suggestions for seasonal song use, a list of recordings, and fascinating song notes written by Whitbourn himself. The joy of choral singing is nowhere more evident than in a work by James Whitbourn, and performances of any piece within this collection is sure to be remembered for a long time to come./ Recueil / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

James Whitbourn's Beatus Vir for SSATB choir with a Piano accompaniment for rehersal. Commissioned for the Choir of St Matthew’s Church Northampton. First performed on StMatthew’s Day 21 September 2017 conducted by Justin Miller. 'With the wedding season soon to be upon church musicians James Whitbourn’s new five-minute wedding anthem  Set me as a seal upon thineheart deserves a warm welcome. It would be easy to learn quickly if rehearsal time is limited with vocal lines that are not demanding and helpfully supported by the organ. But the music itself has a haunting intense beauty thatis very special. Judge for yourself with the performance on YouTube that appears to have been made at the wedding for which it was written. St Matthew Northampton for which Walter Hussey commissioned so notably continues an enterprising music commissioning policy most recently with Whitbourn’s setting of Beatus Vir. The commission was for the feast day of St Matthew last September and the published score describes the text asbeing the Gradual for St Matthew. But that rather limits what is simply the first two verses of Psalm 112 and deserves to be sung throughout much of the church year. Forget Monteverdi and other lively settings of Beatus vir:here we have a contemplation on how blest is the person who trusts in the Lord. Despite a dramatic outburst on ‘potens in terra’ (‘mighty in the land’) the work ends as it began with an extended gentlesetting of the word ‘Beatus’.' - Sunday by Sunday

The Wounds was expertly composed by British composer James Whitbourn for SATB chorus Speaker Violin Cello and Organ. This selection include Cello Organ and Violin parts.James' international reputation as a composer began very early on as a programme maker at the BBC.?The Wounds is intended as a devotional work and is best heard in the context of a liturgical event in - orclose to - Passiontide. Each section continues from the previous one without pause to create a seamless whole.? James Whitbourn

Gratias Agimus Tibi is a work by James Whitbourn for Unaccompanied Voices (in any combination) with an optional 'Amen' for SATB Choir and Organ ad lib. A setting of Latin text by Nigel Palmer the workwas composed for the college grace of St Stephen's House Oxford. Please note that the lyrics are in Latin. A review in the June 2016 edition of Organist's Review says that 'this anthem would be ofgreat use for St Stephen's Day and any service that may focus on the Saints...Another enjoyable composition from James Whitbourn who is fast becoming a very important and original voice in the field of church music.'

The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems For Upper Voices is a wonderful collection and an invaluable resource for Upper Voice choirs who have the desire to sing a variety of beautiful anthems, but who have an unfortunately limited amount of rehearsal time. Selected and edited by David Hill, this collection includes anthems that are easy to learn, enjoyable to sing but also sound simply fantastic.Some works included in this collection are universally-loved, pieces like Ave Maria by Marcel Dupré, The Lord's Prayer by John Tavener and James Whitbourn's wonderful A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu. Despite the title of Short And Easy, these pieces are anything but mundane or tired, they are all exciting, versatile and enjoyable, making this collection perfect for any choir. The collection is an antidote to the fact that many choirs have to rehearse on a limited time, with limited resources. Learning from this collection is quick and efficient, but the songs don't compromise in beauty.With a range of styles, and settings for Eucharist and Evensong, this collection offers a carefully-chosen diversity for Upper Voice Choirs large and small. With James Davy's Sun Of My Soul, Philip Moore's Listen To The Song Of The Children and Elizabeth Poston's The Dormouse's Carol, the selection here is brilliant, including pieces for all occasions and events throughout the year. This makes Short And Easy Anthems indispensable for Upper Voice Choirs and directors who will instantly be able to draw from a wealth of songs that can be learnt quickly. The works here include simple unison settings, while most of them can be performed with some flexible scoring, allowing the music to be opened up to wider choirs.Featuring a vast number of anthems that can be learnt and sung quickly, The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems gives Upper Voice choirs a grand selection of songs that will prevent a reliance on the same ones. Whether your choir is large or small, the music contained within this collection is perfect for beautifully versatile melodies that can be learned very easily. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

The Voices Stilled (Agnus Dei) by James Whitbourn was commissioned by John Snelling and the Shipley Arts Festival (director Andrew Bernardi) and first performed on 14 July 2013 in Lancing College Chapel by theWestminster Williamson Voices (director James Jordan) choirs from across West Sussex and the Bernardi Chamber Orchestra with Bruce Martin (flute) conducted by the composer.

Christmas Carol for SATB choir and Organ.First performed December 12th 2010 in the Chapel of King’s College Cambridge by the choir of King’s College Cambridge conducted by Stephen Cleobury. James Whitbourn - Winter's Wait by musicroom

James Whitbourn's Veni Et Illumina is a work for SATB Choir SA Choir and Organ Accompaniment. Commissioned by the Cathedral Choral Society and J. Reilly Lewis Music Director the work was firstperformed in Washington National Cathedral Washington D.C. on 12th December 2015. A full performance lasts around 5 minutes. This is the Vocal Score.

The congregation part for the full scoring of James Whitbourn's Missa Carolae. Full Score available: CH71621.

James Whitbourn's Ada is a work for SATB Choir with Piano Accompaniment commissioned by Lord Lytton to mark the 200th anniversary of Ada Lovelace the mathematician who is widely regarded as the firstcomputer programmer. This is the Vocal Score and the work lasts around 5 minutes.

James Whitbourn's A Prayer Of Cardinal Newman for unaccompanied SATB Choir.This work was composed in 2012 for Penna A. Rose and the Princeton University Chapel Choir.A Piano reduction isincluded for rehearsal use only.

For SSA chorus and Piano.Commissioned by the Farnham Youth Choir and the Farnham Festival for the 50th anniversary of the Farnham Festival in 2011.First performed on the 26th March 2011 at Farnham Maltings Surreyby the Farnham Youth Choir conducted by David Vicor-Smith. James Whitbourn - Festival Alleluia by musicroom

The Alleluia Jubilate was written for the Choir Schools’ Association Conference and is therefore a creation for well-trained young musicians. The opening phrases in which the conductor separates the syllables with restsis particularly effective in cathedrals and spaces with long reverberation time.Contemporary British composer and conductor James Whitbourn an award-winning creator of Choral music film and television scores and works for theconcert hall may be best known for his largest composition the oratorio Annalies which sets words from The Diary of Anne Frank.