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Philip has been composing choral music since 1996, mainly for the choirs he was directing. At Oxford, the Keble Missa Brevis was composed for the College Choir and premiered at the service of Corporate Communion in the Chapel followed by formal dinner with visitors from the Keble Parishes. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree and the Keble Canticles (first performed in York Minster) were also written for the College Choir, and the Hymn to the Creator for the final service of Chaplain John Davies. At Chester Cathedral, Philip composed God be in my head (2000) and A child is born in Bethlehem for the Cathedral Nave Choir. If ye love me and The King of love my shepherd is were composed for the main Cathedral Choir. During this time, Philip also composed the Te Deum (for choir and orchestra) for the Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers 50th Anniversary Concert. The wedding anthem Come down O love divine was written for Hazel and Geoff, associated with Chester Cathedral. |
Philip Stopford : Choral Works In 'For The Beauty of the Earth,' such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to seven, the music is designed to lift the hearts of all that perform and hear it. A new work for a new day. Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis, and taking words from the gospel of John, 'If Ye Love Me' is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. Rich harmonies will resonate in your performance space, enveloping your listeners with a tapestry of sound. The famous text of 'Tomorrow Will Be My Dancing Day' receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colorful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will surely delight! A new and simple arrangement of the famous prayer"God Be in My Head" joins the existing repertoire with rich harmony and strong melodic line. "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" - soft, expressive and thought provoking phrasing shape this lovely setting for unaccompanied voices. With an interesting use of the 5/8 time signature, the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly. Songlist: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, If Ye Love Me, For the Beauty of the Earth, Jesus Christ, The Apple Tree, God Be In My Head ![]() |
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A lilting Christmas benediction that will fill every heart with the joy of the season! Displaying the exquisite choral style of Philip Stopford, this work is ideal for both concert and worship. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Composer: Philip Stopford
A lilting Christmas benediction that will fill every heart with the joy of the season! Displaying the exquisite choral style of Philip Stopford, this work is ideal for both concert and worship. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Composer: Philip Stopford
The saplings grow through summer from spring. My love gave them roots and now gives them wings. The warm text enhances the beautiful music of this touching anthem that is a wonderful choice for Mothers Day and other special tributes. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 1:25
Composer: Philip Stopford
The saplings grow through summer from spring. My love gave them roots and now gives them wings. The warm text enhances the beautiful music of this touching anthem that is a wonderful choice for Mothers Day and other special tributes. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 1:25
Composer: Philip Stopford
The famous English hymn celebrates the wonders of nature and God's blessings, and this flowing setting by Philip Stopford perfectly portrays the gentle spirit of the text. Available separately: SATB, SA. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Composer: Philip Stopford
The famous English hymn celebrates the wonders of nature and God's blessings, and this flowing setting by Philip Stopford perfectly portrays the gentle spirit of the text. Available separately: SATB, SA. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Composer: Philip Stopford
A lyrical setting with superb, flowing melodic lines, this simple and classic work will enhance the sound and performance of any choir and uplift every listener!
Composer: Philip Stopford
Stopford's Ave Verum is scored for SATB divisi a cappella, but is simple and effective. With sustained and powerfully intense harmony, this motet is beautifully crafted and measured. Duration: ca. 3:30.
Composer: Philip Stopford
This timeless hymn is presented here in this masterfully crafted arrangement by Philip Stopford. Dynamic and color contrasts make it a pleasure to sing and hear. The flute obbligato adds a special color and flair to the performance. Duration: ca. 4:35.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
With a sweet melody, gentle rocking feel and luscious harmony, this simple carol is a pure delight for Christmas services and concerts. Wonderfully accessible for school, church, community and professional choirs!
Composer: Philip Stopford
Written for double chorus, this is nevertheless an accessible setting for mixed choirs of the popular carol with fresh and interesting choral textures. Infused with colorful and playful elements, it is ideal for high school, community choirs and churches. Your audience will be filled with seasonal spirit!
Arranger: Philip Stopford
Such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to seven, the music is designed to lift the hearts of all that perform and hear it. A new work for a new day.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
Such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. The music is designed to lift the hearts of all who perform and hear it. A new work for a new day.Available separately: SAATTBB a cappella and SSA accompanied. Duration: ca. 3:50
Composer: Philip Stopford
Featuring invigorating vocal lines and a brilliant keyboard accompaniment, this exuberant work will be a welcome addition to any festival program! Easily learned and dramatic in performance, it is ideal for both concert and worship. Available: SATB. Duration: ca: 3:00.
Composer: Philip Stopford
A brilliant and spirited a cappella setting of the traditional Celtic carol for mixed voices and flute that will be tremendously fun to sing and a joyful addition to Christmas programs of all types.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
This setting of the famous Psalm 121 text is gentle, thoughtful and tuneful, and is a beautiful anthem at a service, a concert, or for a special occasion. Rich sonorities and lovely arched phrases make it a joy to sing!
Composer: Philip Stopford
Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis, and taking words from the gospel of John, If Ye Love Me is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. Rich harmonies will resonate in your performance space, enveloping your listeners with a tapestry of sound.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
The treasured May the road rise to meet you text is warmly set for mixed voices and piano (or organ) by Belfast Cathedral composer Philip Stopford. A perfect concert or service benediction! Duration: ca. 2:15.
Composer: Philip Stopford
Soft, expressive and thought provoking phrasing shape this lovely setting for unaccompanied voices. With an interesting use of the 5/8 time signature, the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
This setting of Psalm 100 absolutely sparkles with joy! With a buoyant feeling of one throughout, the English choral tradition is clearly evident as the music vividly portrays the text whether declamatory or lyrical. Written for organ, the colorful accompaniment is easily adaptable to piano.
Composer: Philip Stopford
With the voices singing love, love... the music descends on the listener as if from above, just as the Christ Child was born on earth as the ultimate gift of love. This gentle short work for unaccompanied voices uses the treasured Christina Rossetti text.
Arranger: Philip Stopford | Composer: Christina Rossetti
The words from the 15th century are newly composed into a lilting carol-anthem of great simplicity, and in just four parts. An optional fifth part enters towards the end with a glorious descant. This is a gem, and you will love it!
Composer: Philip Stopford
Written for the choir at St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, this familiar Gaelic melody, sung by soprano voices, is accompanied by alto, tenor, and bass voices along with a flowing flute part. Overlapping vocal parts and flute interjections allow for a blossoming choral texture.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
The Psalm 100 text sparkles with radiance in this brilliant setting featuring buoyant vocals and soaring phrases over the lively organ accompaniment. Ideal for performances in churches or other resonant performance spaces, this is a marvelous and accessible opener!
Composer: Philip Stopford
The Psalm 100 text sparkles with radiance in this brilliant setting featuring buoyant vocals and soaring phrases over the lively organ accompaniment. Ideal for performances in churches or other resonant performance spaces, this is a marvelous and accessible opener!
Composer: Philip Stopford
Traditionally used as the opening hymn for the service of Nine Lessons and Carols, this a cappella setting opens with the traditional treble solo, followed by 4-part treble, then mixed and finally a fully voiced and glorious concluding verse with descant.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
A celebration of Christmas joy, this exciting work features bright rhythms, unexpected sequences and joyful tunes. For SATB and Organ. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Composer: Philip Stopford
This lovely and lyrical carol setting will create a peaceful and reflective moment in your concert. With flute (part included) and organ. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30
Arranger: Philip Stopford | Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber
Originally written as a solo work, this unison setting for treble voices and organ depicts Mary standing at the foot of the cross. In the music, the falling phrases represent Mary's weeping - and the rising phrases, her grief and great sadness of heart.
Composer: Philip Stopford
This unaccompanied arrangement is ideal for caroling and other venues where no keyboard is available. It is in a part song style with varying choral textures during verses and linking passages between. The last verse culminates in a fabulous full choir section with an uplifting ending. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20Available separately: SATB a cappella.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
An absolutely stunning setting of the familiar blessing! The purity of the vocal lines transition seamlessly through several key centers, building to a soaring high point before gently receding to the quiet and peaceful amen.
Composer: Philip Stopford
Uses: Christmas, Concert Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 This West Indies Christmas carol is often arranged, but this new treatment is touched by the special artistry of Philip Stopford. Celebratory in spirit and enjoyable to sing, this adaptation is sure to be a favorite with choirs and audiences alike. Great for high school choirs, college, church, or even community choruses, this cheerful carol is easy to program and would make a great closer for your holiday program.
Arranger: Philip Stopford | Country: Caribbean
Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Epiphany Scripture: I Kings 8:57; John 3:16; Luke 11:2 Reverberating with subtle nuance, this artful set of breathtaking sacred texts is essential repertoire for the a cappella choir. Like a delicate watercolor of sounds these pieces offer a study in tonal purity and harmonic clarity. The set includes: God Be in My Head, God So Loved the World, and The Lord's Prayer.
Composer: Philip Stopford
This famous text receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colorful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will surely delight!
Arranger: Philip Stopford
Scored for SATB and organ, this is a beautiful and intense musical description of the journey of the Magi to the stable in Bethlehem. The opening suggests a long, tedious camel ride following the star and builds through to a glorious finale.Available separately: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.
Arranger: Philip Stopford | Composer: Jonathan Larson | Lyricist: Jonathan Larson | Musical: Rent
With music that flows steadily, the utterly beautiful Irish melody is adorned with simple and unobtrusive harmonies that enhance the true essence of the song as it unfolds through multiple verses in this setting for a cappella mixed voices.
Arranger: Philip Stopford
A lovely setting of the Robert Herrick poem will showcase the sound and expressiveness of your mixed chorus in Christmas concerts or any time of year. An excellent concert theme or opener.
Composer: Philip Stopford
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