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A Catherine Blessing
Commissioned by All Hallows’ School, Brisbane, the text for this work is adapted from the writings of Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy order: “may God’s mercy bless and protect us all.” A versatile Taizé-style chant, suitable for use in a range of liturgical services. Peaceful and contemplative.
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After Love
This poignant text by American early-20th century poet, Sara Teasdale, has been set by Timothy Sherlock in a folk-jazz style. A great concert selection for upper secondary school and adult female choruses, the sadness of the melodic lines match the reflective words that mourn a love lost. Add a pizzicato string bass to the texture to create a contemporary folk-jazz feel. Your singers will love this piece!
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Ave Maria
This setting of the Latin prayer, Hail Mary, is perfect for skilled SSA choirs wishing to perform contemporary, sacred, art music repertoire. Influenced by the a cappella choral music of Bartok and Kodály, this piece features gorgeous dissonances and a varied dynamic range. A beautiful setting – sure to be a favourite with both secondary school and adult choirs.
SSA | $55.00 Sheet Music -
Colours
Inspired by the natural beauty of Lord Howe Island (Australia’s answer to the Galapagos Islands), Timothy has composed this exciting work for skilled treble choir. Over a funk-style piano accompaniment, the singers exclaim the colours of the fish – “silver, a splash of blue, neon-coloured indigo!” With its layered vocal parts and funky piano groove, your singers will love performing this number! Try some coloured lighting and choralography for a great concert opener!
SSA , piano accompaniment | $55.00 Sheet Music -
Dona Nobis Pacem
Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant us peace) is a contemplative, reflective piece for SSA choir and piano with a Latin text. With contrasting sections in G minor and G major and long sustained phrases, this peaceful work is perfect for developed middle school choirs. Suitable for use in liturgy, reflections and commemorative services. Also available as an SAB arrangement.
SA | $55.00 Sheet Music -
Evening Prayer
An accompanied setting of the traditional prayer before sleep, with new words by Timothy Sherlock. Great for the development of sustained phrases and as a slow contrast piece for middle school choirs. Sing it in unison or with accompaniment vocal parts.
SSA , piano accompaniment | $55.00 Sheet Music -
How Do I Love Thee?
Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s much-loved sonnet is set here for three part female chorus with piano accompaniment. The harmonies are very much inspired by French impressionism with sumptuous 9th chords and the gentle shifts from major to minor. Secondary school and adult choirs have enjoyed performing this piece since it was composed in 1994, and it has become a favourite piece for wedding ceremonies. Optional string quartet accompaniment is also available upon request. Arranged for SATB, as well.
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Peace
With a text by American early-20th century poet, Sara Teasdale, Peace has an uplifting feeling of serenity. Luscious 3-part harmonies are supported by the pop ballad style accompaniment. A great repertoire choice for skilled SSA choirs looking for a pop-classical cross-over item in their repertoire.
SSA , piano accompaniment | $55.00 Sheet Music -
Salve Regina
This Latin setting of the Marian prayer, Hail Holy Queen, is a great choice for skilled SSA choirs wishing to perform contemporary, sacred, art music repertoire. With a style and harmonic sense reflective of the a cappella choral works of Poulenc, this is a fresh, accessible and contemporary work that is sure to impress both your singers and their audiences.
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Snowflake Symphony
A whimsical original song featuring canon, echo, repetition and so many opportunities for expressive singing! Starting with a unison melody, this piece builds into a three-part ode to the snowflake. “One of a kind, each one made of the perfect design, crystals chiming in time to make this Snowflake Symphony!” Orchestral backing track available.
Primary School Songs | $55.00 Sheet Music -
So Let Us Sing!
Commissioned for the 2017 Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) ChoralFest, this inspirational work for SAB choir features a legato verse and refrain providing young singers with the opportunity to sing full phrases in legato style. After the second refrain, the piece moves into a gospel-style call and response section giving opportunities for small group or soloists to be featured. Building to a strong gospel ending, So Let Us Sing! is a perfect selection for speech and award nights, graduation services and choral concerts of all kinds. Optional drum kit and string bass parts, available.
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The Nightingale Call
This piece started life as a three part canon for equal voices and has now been transformed into an SSA art song for choir and piano. Over the centuries, the nightingale’s alluring call has been the subject of poems, songs and folk tales. In this treatment, the singers become nightingales singing a repeated birdcall under an Impressionistic piano accompaniment. With so much scope for expression and possibilities for adding a nightingale whistle, this piece is sure to enchant your singers and audiences.
High School Choir Songs | $55.00 Sheet Music -
The Suscipe of Catherine McAuley
Catherine McAuley was the Irish founder of the Sisters of Mercy order and her Suscipe prayer is revered by Mercy schools and institutions across the world. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of All Hallows’ School in Brisbane, Timothy Sherlock composed this setting of the prayer for SSA choir and piano. Optional string quartet accompaniment is also available.
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Through The Eyes Of Mercy accompaniment MP3
This accompaniment MP3 features a light orchestration of piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, glockenspiel and strings for Through The Eyes Of Mercy. It is a perfect solution for ensembles without an accompanist or for use by vocal soloists.
Choral Music | $40.00 Sheet Music -
Through The Eyes Of Mercy conductor’s score and orchestral parts
This light orchestration to accompany Through The Eyes Of Mercy is scored for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, glockenspiel, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello and double bass.
SAB | $30.00 Sheet Music -
Through The Eyes Of Mercy SSA
Featuring biblical quotations from Micah 6:8 and Matthew 25: 35 – 40, this uplifting hymn is perfect for any liturgy or mass with a community outreach or social justice theme. Available as SSA, SAB with optional light orchestration and accompaniment MP3.
Sacred , sacred | $55.00 Sheet Music