Psalms, Canticles, and Hymns for Morning and Evening Prayer. Sacred. CD. GIA Publications #609. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CD-609).

SKU: GI.G-RCP57

Composed by Thomas Tomkins. Classical. 20 pages. GIA Publications #RCP57. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-RCP57).

Edited by Edward Tambling Thomas Tomkins wrote no fewer than seven services: three full and four verse settings. The first two full services, as numbered in the posthumous publication of ‘Musica Deo Sacra’ (1668), are straightforward settings in the central Elizabethan style. The First Service is in the major mode, and the Second Service in the minor: the Third Service is a radical departure in style from these settings and is presented as a ‘Great Service’ in homage to Tomkins’ ‘ancient and much reverenced master, William Byrd’. The Fourth and Fifth are verse services, and a further two are present only in manuscript sources: the Sixth Service received its first modern publication in this series (CP17), edited and reconstructed by Peter James. The Seventh to date is unpublished, and survives only in the form of an organ part, the vocal parts having been lost to history. This numbering system of one to seven is misleading, however, as it confuses the chronology of the compositions: some attempt to clarify this ordering is given in a table at the end of this edition in order to address this matter. Tomkins’ relatively late death places him well into the seventeenth century, at a time when musical fashions were changing and the Civil War was altering the course of British History. However, it is correct to describe him as ‘the last Elizabethan’, as his style remained conservative, as did the genres with which he worked and cultivated. ‘Musica Deo Sacra’ is supposed to have been supervised by his son Nathaniel, and collates much of Tomkins’ music not found in other sources. As such, it is a valuable resource for the material it contains, and is also a landmark in music publishing, in that it presents the first known printed organ book set in moveable type on two staves, an unrewarding process which seems to have caused considerable trouble for its printer, William Godbid. Even John Barnard in preparing his ‘First of Selected Church Musick’ (1641) did not go to the trouble of printing an organ part to supplement his vocal partbooks, instead providing his customers with a blank manuscript book into which the already ubiquitous organ parts could be copied by hand. As a result, Tomkins’ source as a whole contains a number of errors, but all of which can be corrected without distortion to the musical text, and the composer’s intention can be realised without too much difficulty.  In addition to the note on the ordering of the various services by Tomkins, I have endeavoured to give some brief information concerning the pitch of church music of this period with regards to the organ part, a subject much misunderstood and obfuscated by variously contradictory information.  It is hoped that this new edition of Tomkins’ First Evening Service will fill a need for short, attractive settings of the canticles for Evensong, furthering an appreciation of the music of the last great composer of the Renaissance era in Britain.

By Jan Michael Joncas. For SATB Chorus, Presider, Cantor, Organ accompaniment, and Trumpet in Bb. Music Collection. Sacred. Easy. 32 pages

SKU: GI.G-RCP46

From the Second Service. Composed by Adrian Batten. Royal School of Church Music. Sacred. 24 pages. GIA Publications #RCP46. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-RCP46).

(SATB)

SKU: HL.1115719

SATB chorus. Composed by Cheryl Frances-Hoad. Choral. Octavo. 20 pages. Duration 360 seconds. Chester Music #CH88251. Published by Chester Music (HL.1115719).

ISBN 9781705179789. UPC: 196288105688. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This six-minute setting of the Evening Canticles by Frances-Hoad is for mixed chorus a cappella. It was written by the composer with support from the 2021 Visiting Research Fellowship in the Creative Arts at Merton College, Oxford.

SATB and Organ. Composed by Nico Muhly. Choral. Octavo. 28 pages. Duration 540 seconds. Chester Music #SRO100236. Published by Chester Music

SATB chorus - intermediate

SKU: XC.HRMG2373

From Evening Canticles. Composed by Michael John Trotta. Michael John Trotta. Classical. Octavo. Hampton Roads Music Group LLC #HRMG2373. Published by Hampton Roads Music Group LLC (XC.HRMG2373).

UPC: 785147110354.

This expressive meditation is a cappella writing at its finest. This elegant work is an English setting of the prayer O Lord, lettest thy servant depart in peace. Thoughtfully-prepared suspensions and close harmonies that stay on the staff make this piece easy to learn and enjoyable to sing. (ca. 3.5 minutes).

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14043158

Composed by Brian Chapple. Choral. Classical. Octavo. 16 pages. Chester Music #CH82654. Published by Chester Music (HL.14043158).

8.25x11.75x0.055 inches.

Brian Chapple 's setting of the Evening Canticles, for SATB chorus and Organ.

Composed by Judith Bingham (1952-). For SATB choir, Organ. Modern, Choral. Vocal score. Composed 1995. Published by Edition Peters

C instrument 1, C instrument 2, flute, oboe, violin, cello - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-6401INST

Psalms, Canticles and Hymns for Liturgy of the Hours. Composed by Michael Mahler and Tony Alonso S.J. This edition: Instrument edition. Sacred. Instrumental part(s). 16 pages. GIA Publications #6401INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6401INST).

Scripture: Psalm 8, Psalm 27, Psalm 40, Psalm 51, Psalm 63, Psalm 66, Psalm 121, Psalm 131, Psalm 138, Psalm 141.

Music Source: Also, Lori True.

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14009581

Composed by Edwin H. Lemare. Music Sales America. Sacred. Choral Score. Music Sales #NOV440525. Published by Music Sales (HL.14009581).

Setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

Composed by Philip W. J. Stopford. For SATB choir divisi, Organ. Medium. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Composed by Gabriel Jackson (1962-). For SATB choir and organ. New Horizons. Vocal score. 36 pages. Duration 11 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14016736

Composed by Joseph Barnby. Music Sales America. Sacred. Choral Score. Music Sales #NOV953568. Published by Music Sales (HL.14016736).

A Setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: SU.80101152

For SATB Choir and Organ. Composed by David Warin Solomons. Vocal/Choral, Sacred Choral. Choral Octavo. Zimbel Press #80101152. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101152).

These unique and creative settings of the traditional evening canticles were written for the Voluntary Choir of Manchester Cathedral. The Magnificat is joyful, with a light, skipping accompaniment. The Nunc Dimittis is introspective and contrasts with the Magnificat. It makes use of the octatonic mode to create an atmosphere of slightly aching serenity. 24 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.

SAATB choir and organ

SKU: OU.9780193521926

Composed by Thomas Weelkes. Edited by David Wulstan. Arranged by Wulstan. This edition: TCM96R. Services and Canticles. Tudor Church Music. 28 pages. Oxford University Press #9780193521926. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193521926).

ISBN 9780193521926. 10 x 7 inches.

For SAATB and organ.

About Tudor Church Music

A series of superb anthems spanning one of the greatest periods of English music. The anthems reflect many styles ranging from simple four-part chordal anthems to elaborate motets. They cover all the main seasons and festivals of the Church's year together with many anthems for general use.

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14009579

Composed by Edwin H. Lemare. Music Sales America. Sacred. Book [Softcover]. Music Sales #NOV440434. Published by Music Sales (HL.14009579).

Setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14018862

Composed by Edwin H. Lemare. Music Sales America. Sacred. Book [Softcover]. Music Sales #NOV440489. Published by Music Sales (HL.14018862).

Setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

Composed by Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876). Edited by Peter Horton. Mixed Voices. Church Music Society Publications. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 20 pages. Duration 6.5'. Oxford University Press #9780193950290. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193950290).

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14016735

Composed by Joseph Barnby. Music Sales America. Sacred. Book [Softcover]. 20 pages. Music Sales #NOV440176. Published by Music Sales (HL.14016735).

6.75x9.75x0.113 inches.

A setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

SATB chorus - intermediate

SKU: XC.HRMG2372

From Evening Canticles. Composed by Michael John Trotta. Michael John Trotta. Classical. Octavo. Hampton Roads Music Group LLC #HRMG2372. Published by Hampton Roads Music Group LLC (XC.HRMG2372).

A joyful and soaring a cappella work, this English setting of My soul doth magnify the Lord is a wonderful way to show off the sound of your choir. Homorhythmic movement and careful voice leading make it easy to learn and enjoyable to sing. (ca. 4 minutes).

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14035527

Composed by Thomas Attwood Walmisley. Music Sales America. Sacred. Book [Softcover]. Music Sales #NOV950023. Published by Music Sales (HL.14035527).

A setting of the Evening Canticles for SSAATTBB Choir and Organ.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.14004169

Composed by Lennox Berkeley. Music Sales America. Classical, General Worship, Sacred. Choral Score. Composed 2002. 16 pages. Chester Music #CH55306. Published by Chester Music (HL.14004169).

UPC: 884088445843. 6.75x9.75x0.058 inches.

A setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ. Commissioned by the Southern Cathedrals Festival.

Choir

SKU: ST.EC19

Composed by Christopher Tye. Edited by John Morehen. Library Volumes. Edited by John Morehen. First published in 1977. Pages: 368. Format: A4 spiral-bound. Choral Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #EC19. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.EC19).

ISBN 9790220216978.

Ther e are particular problems of establishing authentic sources for much of Tye's music. Nonetheless, its high quality places him, with Taverner and Tallis, at the forefront of English 16th-century church music. This first volume of his work contains 15 full anthems, evening canticles, and his famous setting of texts from The Acts of the Apostles, dedicated to Edward VI.

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: HL.14016426

Composed by James Nares. Music Sales America. Sacred. Choral Score. Music Sales #NOV950048. Published by Music Sales (HL.14016426).

A setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

By Philip Wilby (1949-). For SATB chorus (SATB). Eboracum Choral Series. From ECS252 (Evening Canticles). Octavo. Published by Banks Music Publications