Bob Chilcott: My Prayer: Mixed Choir: Vocal Score

Based on the ancient words of Psalm 100 and Prayer a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins this piece wonderfully combines public rejoicing with intimate personal praise.A medium scale concert work for Soprano or Tenor Solo supported by a full SATB choir and Brass Ensemble or Piano accompaniment. This deeply moving work reinforces Chilcott’s reputation as a composer of beautiful music with integrity.

Bob Chilcott: Thou Knowest Lord is for SATB and Organ small ensemble or Orchestra.With a restrained tempo and expressive harmonies this tender anthem sets an extract from the Book of Common Prayer that implores God to listen to our prayers. Originally published as the sixth movement in Chilcott's Requiem Thou knowest Lord contains a new Organ accompaniment specially prepared for this leaflet edition. OrchestrationOrchestra: 2 fl 2 ob 2 cl (B flat) 2 hn (F) 2 tpt (B flat) timp str Small ensemble: fl ob cl hn (F or E flat) timp org

for SATB and organ This setting of Psalm 139 by Chilcott is warm and mesmerizing. The chant-like texture and shifting tonalities impart the sensation of being entranced in prayer. The words offer respite as one is safe in the omnipresence of God. Tranquil yet powerful this work captures a sense of the total stillness after a storm.

For SSAATTBB unaccompanied this is a beautifully expressive piece based on Psalm 102 verse 1.