Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1088788 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Christmas,Classical,Folk,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #692997. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1088788). This piece is an original arrangement based on the wistful English folk melody 'Barbara Allen'. It takes the form of a 7-verse Epiphany carol, with introduction and coda, setting a poem by Laurie Twinam. The vocal line, for any solo voice or for unison voices, retains the folk tune contour throughout, within the range of low D to high D. Around this, the piano accompaniment weaves a set of characterful variations, as a commentary on each differing verse, which is always linked by a 2-bar 'turnaround'. The work explores aspects of both major and minor tonality, as well as modality (with the characteristic flattened seventh), thus working within and around the given folk idiom. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be on piano, or for organ if slightly adapted by the player. The 2-part SA and 4-part SATB versions of this piece, as well as the solo piano version (Variations on 'Barbara Allen') by the same composer are also available via Sheet Music Plus. Duration: 4 minutes. Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Medium-High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401788 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Christian,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #984972. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1401788). This catchy solo voice or unison voices version of the original three-part anthem with accompaniment, sets a text by Revd Canon Dr Gordon Giles, and was composed for the 2022 RSCM Harold Smart Anthem Competition. The work plays with alternating A minor and A major tonalities, with three verses exploring forms of textural variation. The imitative recurring chorus is also varied on each return. The coda gradually builds in dynamics, texture and pitch, in setting repetitions of the word 'Amen', leading to the final A minor climax. This anthem is also available in versions for three-part choir and for SA choir, both with accompaniment, as well as a piano solo version titled 'Lauda', all from SMP.Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998772 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Contemporary,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #5827855. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998772). This is a 3-verse celebratory harvest anthem with a text by Charles Wesley. It is an accessible, multi-purpose, joyful major key anthem (with slight chromaticisms). The work is also suitable for general worship outside of harvest, and in concerts. The text is in English. The piece is appropriate for unison choirs of any size and most standards, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be on organ or piano. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece by the composer, as well as a version for SA choir, are also available via Sheet Music Plus.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998769 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Advent,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Robert A. Howard #5800623. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998769). This is an original setting of the well-known Advent text, for use in worship or concerts at Christmas. It is an accessible 7-verse modal carol, featuring various textures and keys. Each verse modulates and the work comes full-circle by returning to the opening key, and verse, at the end. The result is a set of variations, with texturally varied accompaniment figures in the piano part in each verse. The piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment is quite pianistic but can be played on the organ. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece, as well as an easier solo/unison setting, by the same composer, are also available via Sheet Music Plus.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998847 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Advent,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #6198283. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998847). This is an accessible original setting of the traditional carol text, for use in advent worship and Christmas concerts. The work is a verse carol for solo voice or unison voices, repeating the same music (with different words) on each verse. The piece features some advanced, jazz-like harmonies in the accompaniment (for piano or organ), while the vocal melody remains highly singable. This carol is appropriate for any standard of voice or choir (of any size), including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998850 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Advent,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #6198291. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998850). This is an original setting of the well-known Advent text, for use in worship or concerts at Christmas. It is an accessible 6-verse modal carol, here in an easy unison/solo version which simply repeats the same music (with different words) on each verse. The work can be performed by a solo voice throughout. Alternatively, this vocal line can be sung by a unison choir of any voices (male or female), with optional solo verses, to be arranged as a choral director wishes. The piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be played on the piano or organ. The through-composed 4-part SATB version of this piece, as well as the through-composed flexible version for any voices, by the same composer, are also available via Sheet Music Plus.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998881 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Standards. Score. 6 pages. Robert A. Howard #6486861. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998881). This celebratory major-key anthem sets a prayer by Revd Canon Gordon Giles. The vocal lines are catchy and highly singable, based on recurring memorable phrases. It is written for a unison choir or solo singer and is suitable for performance by good (Parish) choirs and soloists. The accompaniment can be played on piano or organ and is relatively simple to play. The work is appropriate for most standards of choir/soloist, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs. The original 3-part (soprano, alto & unison lower voices (men)) version of this piece by the composer is also available via Sheet Music Plus, as well as a version for SA choir.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998831 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Contemporary,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #6129249. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998831). This is a lively, singable and catchy setting of the traditional words used at Choral Evensong. The piece features much syncopation in the jazz-like Magnificat, with its repetitive, minimalist accompaniment figures. Meanwhile, the hypnotic Nunc Dimittis repeats its key phrase several times, with increasing dynamics. Both movements end in the customary manner with the Gloria, which is based on the Magnificat's opening. The text is in English, adapted from Luke 1: 46-55 and Luke 2: 29-32. This work is appropriate for most standards of soloist or unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs. The accompaniment is for organ but can be adapted by a good pianist. The SATB version of the work is also available via Sheet Music Plus. The Gloria alone, in various versions, is available via SMP as 'Gloria Patri'.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998762 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Easter,Lent,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #5792649. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998762). This is an accessible setting of the Ave Verum Corpus, in Latin, as an alternative to famous and often-performed classics by Mozart and Elgar etc. For use on Good Friday, during Communion services, and in concert performances. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be on organ or piano. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece by the composer is also available via Sheet Music Plus, as well as a version for SA choir.

Choral Choir,Choral (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998813 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Advent,Christmas,Folk,Praise & Worship. 2 pages. Robert A. Howard #6083701. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998813). This is an original setting of a text commonly associated with a movement from Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, for use in worship or concerts at Christmas. It is an accessible 4-verse carol which uses modality and a lilting compound metre to convey rocking movement, within a folk style. Interest is provided by a contrasting duple feel on the last line, and a harmonic twist (picardy third) at the end of the verse (appropriately on the word 'surprise'). The piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment is quite pianistic but can be played/adapted on the organ. Versions for SATB choir, SA choir, and for solo voice, are also available via Sheet Music Plus.

Choral Choir,Choral (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998767 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Advent,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 2 pages. Robert A. Howard #5800621. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998767). This is a catchy, modal, folk-like carol for general use at Christmas, Advent and Epiphany, in worship or in concerts. The work is an accessible setting of the well-known 15th Century text, in English, as an alternative to other versions. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs. The first verse can be sung by any soloist (optional). The advanced accompaniment is best suited to piano but can be adapted for organ. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece by the composer, as well as versions for SA Choir, and for solo voice, are also available via Sheet Music Plus. Duration: 2 minutes.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998763 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Advent,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #5792657. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998763). This is a slow meditation of three varied verses that set repetitions of the single word 'alleluia', framed by isolated (solo) calls. It is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be on organ or piano. This piece is suitable for general use in a wide variety of contexts such as worship, weddings, concerts and even at funerals/vigils. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece by the composer is also available via Sheet Music Plus, as well as versions for SA choir, unaccompanied SATB choir, and solo piano/organ.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998768 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Easter,Lent,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. Robert A. Howard #5800625. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998768). This is a simple, accessible, six-verse (with refrain) modal setting of the (Good Friday) Reproaches for use in worship or concert. It is designed to be used with congregation if desirable (with them singing the repeated melody throughout). Variation is provided in each successive verse by simple textural change in the accompaniment. It is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be on organ or piano. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece by the composer is also available via Sheet Music Plus, as well as a version for SA choir.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998764 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #5792653. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998764). This is an accessible, multi-purpose, joyous, major key anthem, for general use in worship, weddings and concerts. The text is in English, adapted from Psalms 99 & 100. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be on organ or piano. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece, as well as a version for SA choir, are also available via Sheet Music Plus.

Medium-High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998896 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Advent,Lent,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 9 pages. Robert A. Howard #6697315. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998896). This is a meditative and reverential solo voice (or unison voices) setting of the 'Hail Mary' prayer in Latin, with piano (or organ) accompaniment. The piece unusually sets the familiar text within an aching minor key, in a slow tempo, and with generally quiet dynamics. A highly memorable, singable and repetitive main theme is supported by rippling arpeggios over a descending bass line. Within the rocking 6/8 time signature, an often modal accompaniment also features chains of gently warm seventh chords. The piece is appropriate for most standards of solo soprano or tenor. This Ave Maria, by the same composer, is also available from Sheet Music Plus in versions for SATB choir, and for SA choir.