This major publication offers a ruminative resource for prayer or reflection on Christ's death. It has a structure that is similar to the Stations of the Cross, used for many centuries.

The book contains a selection of deeply felt but restrained prayers. These are interspersed with 15 descriptive organ pieces, which act as musical responses to the words, and range from meditative to more dramatic, harrowing moods.

Together, the prayers and music combine to provide a beautifully fresh perspective on Lenten themes.

VIA CRUCIS could be used as a focus for meditation or a contemplation of spiritual issues.

Printed music £10.95 (organ score), Read PDF preview

Richard Moore has performed Via Crucis at Guildford Cathedral, Listen

Sir Philip Ledger (1937–2012) was one of the most distinguished British musicians of his generation.

He was Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge, Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and a world-respected accompanist, conductor, and composer.

THE RISEN CHRIST portrays three appearances of the risen Christ. The first is to Mary Magdalene at Christ's tomb, the second to Cleopas and another disciple on the road to Emmaus, and the third to Simon Peter at the Sea of  Tiberias. On each of these occasions, he is at first unrecognised.

Words have been compiled from various sources including original texts by Philip Ledger, Robin Morrish, and Robert Woodings, plus extract from a poem by Olivia Ward Bush-Banks (1869–1944).

Ledger's engaging cantata with Easter carols is scored for soprano, tenor and baritone soli, SATB choir and either chamber ensemble (with organ), or orchestra (without organ), or organ.

Printed music £10.75 (vocal score), Read PDF preview

COULD THE SKY FORGET RAIN?

This is a new choral piece published in two editions: for SATB & piano; and for high voice & piano.

The thought-provoking words of the anthem have been written by the novelist, writer and broadcaster, Anne Atkins, who is a regular contributor to ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4.

The beautiful, warm, and lyrical music has been composed by Caroline Leighton. 

Printed music £2.50 (for both edition), Read PDF preview

Also available MARY IN THE GARDEN words & music by Caroline Leighton,

an anthem for two-part voices, Printed music £1.95, Read PDF preview

Prayer by Gill Rogers (1934–2019)

We pray for a renewal of our faith and that, in all the tensions and confusion of this present time, we may continue to trust in your name, and find your love in strength and peace. 

We pray that your Church may grow in faith, so that sharing Christ’s suffering and death, we may share in the glory of his resurrection. 

This lovely prayer has been set to music by

Olivia Sparkhall, creating a short anthem, A RENEWAL OF FAITH, for SATB and organ, suitable for Lent & Easter.

Printed music £2.50, Read PDF preview

Also available CRUCIFIXUS by Olivia Sparkhall, an anthem for SATB soli & SATB chorus, Printed music £2.95 Read PDF preview