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'This is a life-saver if you conduct a choir of the only-one-80-year-old-tenor or men-only-at-Christmas sort . . .' Music Teacher

The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems

A complete resource for every church choir

Paperback

Forces or Category: Flexible forces

Oxford Flexible Anthologies

Perfect for small choirs, young choirs, choirs with few men, choirs just starting out, and choirs with limited rehearsal time
More than 60 flexibly scored anthems, including many new pieces
Accessible keyboard accompaniments, suitable for organ or piano
Comprehensive coverage of the church year
New arrangements of favourite anthems in flexible scorings
Wide range of styles, from the Renaissance to the present day
Available in paperback and spiral-bound editions
A perfect companion to The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book

'This is a life-saver if you conduct a choir of the only-one-80-year-old-tenor or men-only-at-Christmas sort . . .' Music Teacher

The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems

A complete resource for every church choir

Paperback

Description

The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems is the perfect resource for church choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With complete coverage of the Church's year, this is a must-have collection for all church choirs.

'This is a life-saver if you conduct a choir of the only-one-80-year-old-tenor or men-only-at-Christmas sort . . .' Music Teacher

The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems

A complete resource for every church choir

Paperback

Edited by Alan Bullard

Oxford Flexible Anthologies

A Clare Benediction, John Rutter
A Prayer of St Richard of Chichester, L. J. White
Alleluia, William Boyce
Author of life divine, Cecilia McDowall
Be still for the presence of the Lord, David Evans arr. Richard Shephard
Bread of the world, Scottish Trad. arr. Alan Bullard
Brightest and best, Malcolm Archer
Christ is the world's true light, W. K. Stanton
Christ the Lord is risen again, Richard Shephard
Christians shout for joy and gladness, J. S. Bach
Come down, O love divine, Hilary Tadman-Robins
Creator of the Stars, plainsong arr. John Scott
Drop, drop slow tears, Kerry Andrew
Evening Service in C, Frank Henry Shera
Fairest Lord Jesus, Martin How
Gabriel to Mary came, 14th cent. Irish arr. Alan Bullard
Give thanks to God, Botswanan Trad. arr. Alan Bullard
God be in my head, Armstrong Gibbs
God in mine eternity, Alan Bullard
God so loved the world, Alan Bullard
God that madest earth and heaven, Welsh Trad. arr. David Thorne
Hail, Virgin Mary (Ave Maria), Franz Liszt
Hark, the glad sound, David Thorne
Harvest Carol, Ian Ray
He is risen, Cecil Cope
Hide not thy face, Richard Farrant
Holy, holy, holy, Holy is the Lord, Franz Schubert arr. Alan Bullard
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty, Alan Smith
Hosanna to the Son of David, Georg Philipp Telemann
Irish Blessing, Bob Chilcott
Jesu, Lamb of God, Redeemer (Ave verum corpus), Edward Elgar
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, English Trad. arr. Alan Bullard
Jubilate (Let us praise you), W. A. Mozart
Lamb of God (Agnus Dei), Samuel Webbe
Let all mortal flesh keep silence, Stephen Cleobury
Like the murmur of the dove's song, Alan Smith
Lord, in thy mercy, Felix Mendelssohn
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C, F. H. Shera
Never weather-beaten sail, Thomas Campion arr. Alan Bullard
Now the green blade riseth, French Trad. arr. Alan Bullard
O Breath of life, English Trad. arr. Alan Bullard
O for a closer walk with God, Charles Villiers Stanford
O God of mercy, Simon Lole
O God, your goodness, Ludwig van Beethoven
O praise God in his holiness, John Weldon
Panis angelicus, César Franck
Peace between nations, Christopher Wiggins
Pie Jesu, Gabriel Fauré
Praise to the Trinity, Hildegard of Bingen
Psalm 150, Bob Chilcott
Rejoice in the Lord always, Christopher Wiggins
Shout for joy, African Trad. arr. Alan Bullard
Star of Wonder, Alan Bullard
The eternal gifts of Christ the King, Guidetti/Henry G. Ley
The Heavens sing praises to God, Ludwig van Beethoven
The Lord ascendeth, Michael Praetorius
The Lord bless you and keep you, John Rutter
The Lord's my Shepherd, Bob Chilcott
The Peace of God, Alan Bullard
The True and Living Bread, David Blackwell
There is no rose, Andrew Smith
Thou visitest the earth, Maurice Greene
To be a Pilgrim, Nick Burt
Were you there?, American spiritual arr. Peter Hunt
Where all charity and love are (Ubi caritas), arr. Alan Bullard
Wondrous cross, Philip Wilby

'This is a life-saver if you conduct a choir of the only-one-80-year-old-tenor or men-only-at-Christmas sort . . .' Music Teacher

The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems

A complete resource for every church choir

Paperback

Edited by Alan Bullard

Oxford Flexible Anthologies

Composer Information

Edited by Alan Bullard (b.1947)

Alan Bullard was born in London and studied with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, and at Nottingham University. He enjoyed a successful career in music education; for many years he was Head of Composition at Colchester Institute, and is currently an examiner for ABRSM. He now devotes most of his time to composing, editing, and arranging. His music unfailingly appeals to both performers and audiences; he has written for all kinds of choirs, and instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras. Alan is a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums. His major publications include the four inspirational Oxford Flexible Choral Anthologies, Alan Bullard Anthems, and the five cantatas Wondrous Cross, O Come Emmanuel, A Light in the Stable, Psalmi Penitentiales, and Images of Peace. He and his wife Janet also write the Pianoworks series for the older beginner.

Alan Bullard's website

'This is a life-saver if you conduct a choir of the only-one-80-year-old-tenor or men-only-at-Christmas sort . . .' Music Teacher

The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems

A complete resource for every church choir

Paperback

Edited by Alan Bullard

Oxford Flexible Anthologies

Reviews and Awards

"I do recommend this book very highly to organists and choirmasters of all levels, for OUP's collection has something for everybody and at the price is a real bargain. It can genuinely claim to be "a complete resource for every church choir"." - The Organ, March 08

"The main question with this book is why no one has thought to do this before . . . This is a book that could transform your choir's repertoire and is well worth the price. OUP should be congratulated." - Jonathan Wikeley, The Singer, June 06

"The groups that will benefit most from this book are the myriad parish church and school choirs up and down the country who often struggle for numbers or voice parts . . . this is a life-saver if you conduct a choir of the only-one-80-year-old-tenor or men-only-at-Christmas sort . . . This book will surely become a staple for choirs throughout the country." - Jonathan Wikeley, Music Teacher March 08

'This is a life-saver if you conduct a choir of the only-one-80-year-old-tenor or men-only-at-Christmas sort . . .' Music Teacher