Gabriel Jackson

Not no faceless Angel is a beautifully reflective work. The themes of loss and love are articulated through expressive melodic lines and touching imagery.

Spring Rounds is a significant work that is rich in variety and orchestral colours. Jackson has selected texts by a multiplicity of authors from the seventeenth-century poet Thomas Carew to contemporary writer Billy Collins to create a profound and interesting reflection on the titular season.

This is a setting of the words used to conclude a communion service: 'The Mass is ended thanks be to God.' The tenor's heraldic opening leads into the highly rhythmic 'Deo Gratias' section. Ideal for the end of a festal or celebratory Mass.

For SSATB (with divisions) unaccompanied. This setting of a poem by William Blake is evocative and appealing. Jackson ingeniously offsets simple pure harmonies against moments of chromaticism to create beautiful fresh music which perfectly captures the essence of the words.New Horizons showcases the wealth of exciting innovative and occasionally challenging choral music being written today. It encompasses the whole gamut of small-scale choral genres both secular and sacred and includes pieces for upper-voice and mixed choirs. With titles by some of the most accomplished choral composers active in Great Britain and abroad the series introduces new repertoireand fresh talent to a broad spectrum of choirs.New Horizons features composers with growing reputations for quality composition reflecting a strong individual voice. The series is continually expanding and should be the first place to look for attractive and performable contemporary choral music.

Written in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Tallis Scholars this joyful and virtuosic antiphon captures a sense of both jubilation and devotion in keeping with the spirit of the anniversary.

Gabriel Jackson's Vox Clara Ecce Intonat for SATB (with divisions) and soprano Saxophone.Setting the original Latin text of the hymn better known as 'Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding' Jackson creates an Advent piece of beautiful stillness. The largely homophonic Choral parts with a soloist supplying a gentle contrapuntal line are contrasted with light and graceful interjections from the Saxophone. The result is a quietly moving piece ideally suited for a reflective moment during an Advent service.

Gabriel Jackson's Creator Of The Stars Of Night for SATB and Organ.This mellifluous Advent setting opens in a still and contemplative mood reminiscent of plainsong before a thrilling section heralded by the first entry of the organ. The piece finishes as it began - a perfect Advent blend of meditation and drama.

Commissioned by The Maryland State Boychoir in 2017 this striking Christmas piece sets a famous text by Ben Jonson. Jackson's attractive and largely diatonic harmonies combine with vivid word-setting deft manipulations of texture and a colourful organ part to create a mood of gentle rapture with a central section that explores more conflicted atmospheres.

Jackson's Holy Is The True Light sets a text translated from the Salisbury Diurnal that emphasizes the solace of faith in times of conflict. The fluid changes in time and key signatures and effective division of voices create a strong musical impression of serenity and strength.

This piece stems from an ongoing partnership between the composer and the writer Richard George Elliott. The profound sentiments expressed in Elliot's poem about the firmament are evoked by Jackson's use of colourful shimmering textures and an underlying sense of spaciousness. An impressive concert work this is complex but utterly compelling choral writing.

SATB with divisions. This important Requiem demonstrates the composer's gift for writing mesmerising large-scale choral music - a unique sublime work.

For SATB (with divisions) unaccompaniedThis atmospheric piece sets a haunting secular text by Doris Kareva. In style it is contemplative with a clear expansive melody and Jackson skilfully conjures up a sense of the undulations of a ship at sea through the lilting lines of the accompanying voices. This piece is an ideal choice for choirs looking for something unique and memorable for their next concert.

Gabriel Jackson's Seven Advent Antiphons for SATB choir with divisions unaccompanied.These attractive settings of the ancient Latin Advent Antiphons will be of interest to any choir seeking imaginative material for Advent or Christmas performances. Within a largely diatonic style Jackson deploys rich and varied harmonies and the music traverses a wide canvas between contemplative stillness and bursts of rhythmic energy.

For SATB unaccompanied.This anthem sets the Oculi omnium gradual to still reflective music. Including sections of plainchant alongside richer textures and close harmonics it is a beautiful piece that will appeal to a range of mixed-voice choirs. A non-singing translation of the words is included.