At the age of 22 Weelkes was appointed organist at Winchester College where he remained for two or three years. He obtained his B. Mus. Degree from New College Oxford in 1602 and moved to Chichcester to take up the position of organist and informator choristarum (instructor of the choristers) at the Cathedral a post he held until his death. Thomas Weelkes is best known for his vocal music especially his madrigals and church music. He wrote more Anglican services than any other major composer of the time mostly for evensong. Many of his anthems are verse anthems which would have suited the small forces he was writing for at Chichester Cathedral.

Here is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to developing ensembles or groups with limited male singers. Purchase the Performance Kit and receive a code to access audio tracks online through My Library. The six works by Thomas Weelkes featuring optional percussion are: Come Let's Begin Four Arms Two Necks One Wreathing Late in My Rash Accounting The Nightingale Since Robin Hood Strike It Up Tabor.

From the Thomas Weelkes Ayeres or Phantasticke Spirites for three voices this sprightly dance-like piece is easily learned and delightful in performance. A wonderful concert opener it lends itself well to a processional with voices drum and otheroptional percussion.

Thomas Weelkes' When David Heard for SSAATB choir unaccompanied. David's lament at the death of Abosalom may have been composed to mark the death of Prince Henry heir to the English throne in 1612.

Together We Sing Series-Carefully crafted from the original madrigal for five voices by Thomas Weelkes Jill Gallina crafted this 3-part mixed edition that works well for young singers. A wonderful opportunity to introduce madrigal singing to youngervoices. Available: 3-Part Mixed. Duration: 2:09

Classics for Children Series-Thomas Weelkes' bright and happy madrigal is arranged as a smart 3-part mixed choral by Jill Gallina. Whilst Youthful Sports is perfect for younger voices learning a cappella singing and madrigal style. Available separately:3-part mixed a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:05.

These editions taken from the acclaimed Tudor Anthems anthology represent some of the most popular musical works from the volume. They include sacred works of various lengths and standards of difficulty for mixed voice choir accompanied and unaccompanied by an array of composers including Batten Byrd Gibbons Philips Sheppard Tallis Taverner and Weelkes. The works are prepared in an easily understood performing edition by Lionel Pike.

Par WEELKES THOMAS. SSATB Edited by E H Fellowes. Revised by Thurston Dart/ Répertoire / SATB

Par WEELKES THOMAS. SSATBB unaccomapanied Edited by David Brown, Walter Collins and Peter le Huray/ Répertoire / SATBB sans Accompagnement

Par WEELKES THOMAS. SSAATB unaccompanied Edited by David Brown, Walter Collins and Peter le Huray/ Répertoire / SSA ATB a Cappella