Most of my music is published by Camden Music, London. Please visit their website
for complete details of their catalogue together with real audio demonstration sound files.
Parts for chamber orchestra are available on hire. (1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/1P.hp.cel/strings)
Away in a Manger is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
Parts for chamber orchestra are available on hire (1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/.1-1P.hp.cel/strings)
A new setting of this popular carol.
The Cherry Tree Carol has been recorded in its High Voice verasion with instrumental accompaniment.
See the recordings page for full details.
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The Cherry Tree Carol is recorded on Naxos 8.570793, Herald HAVPCD299 & Cantoris CRCD6075 (high voice)
A setting of the Magnificat & Nunc dimitis.
In preparation
Written in something of a minimalist style, Festive Frolic was written in 2006 to celebrate thirty years since the first biennial choral festival given by the London Borough of Redbridge at London's Royal Albert Hall. It was first performed in the hall under the title Festival Frolic and conducted by the composer.
Parts for orchestra and chorus are available on hire. (2.2.2.2/4.2.3.1/T.3P.2Kbd.org/strings)
Festive Frolic is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
A setting of Christmas words written for my friend, the soprano Julia Wilson-James
Parts for chamber orchestra are available on hire for both sets
(1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/T.2-3P.hp.pfd.cel/strings)
An atmospheric start by a solo voice leads to a dramatic last verse with just a hint of Hollywood!
Parts for chamber orchestra are available on hire. (1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/.hp.cel/strings)
O come, O come Emmanuel is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
A setting of the Preces & Responses (with Dismisal) with a original but approachable concept.
A new arrangement commissioned by Raymond Gubbay Ltd. for its annual nationwide Christmas festival.
It is performable by orchestra alone or with choir and/or audience and/or solo voice for the optional opening verse.
Parts for orchestra and SATB chorus are available on hire (2.2.2.2/4.3.2.1/.T.3P.(hp).strings)
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
Based on the slow movement of my Concertino for Celeste, this carol is also available with orchestral accompaniment. (1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/hp.cel/strings)
Sleep Sweet Babe! is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
A setting of words selected from Psalm 118 suitable for Easter or Festival use. This lively anthem, written for the choir of St.Edwards Church, Romford, is in a Samba style.
The Lord is my Strength and Song has been recorded on Redbridge RRCD1067. See the recordings page for full details.
1. Gabriel's Message
2. Rocking
3. Angels from the realms of glory
Parts for chamber orchestra are available on hire for both sets (1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/T.2-3P.hp.pfd.cel/strings)
Three Carols have been recorded with both the orchestral and instrumental accompaniments versions.
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Three Carols are recorded on Naxos 8.570793, Cantoris CRCD6075 (high voice) & Redbridge RRCD1067
Rocking has also been recorded on Herald HAVPCD299
THREE MORE CAROLS
for SATB (also SS), solo flute and keyboard accompaniment (or chamber orchestra)
1. The Coventry Carol
2. Silent Night
3. In Dulci Jubilo
Parts for chamber orchestra are available on hire for both sets (1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/T.2-3P.hp.pfd.cel/strings)
Three More Carols have been recorded with both the orchestral and instrumental accompaniments versions.
See the recordings page for full details.
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Three More Carols are recorded on Naxos 8.570793, Cantoris CRCD6075 (high voice) & Redbridge RRCD1067
High voice/SS arrangements (two equal parts) are also available for both sets.
The flute part, whilst necessary for performance, could be played by another, suitable instrument.
1. Crowns of Gold
2. It Came upon a Midnight Clear
These two short pieces are written for two, equal high voice parts. They have an oboe obbligato part which could be played by another instrument, if preferred. They are ideally suited to piano accompaniment. Crowns of Gold is in a catchy 7/8 time and It Came upon a Midnight Clear is in a Calypso style.
Two Michaelmas Carol Anthems have been recorded on Cantoris CRCD6075 & Redbridge RRCD1067.
See the recordings page for full details.
This arrangement was made for a performance in 2004 at London's Barbican Hall given by the choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle and the English Chamber Orchestra. Parts for chamber orchestra are available on hire.
(1.1.1.1/1.0.0.0/2P.hp(or pno)/strings)
It can also be performed with a more classical orchestra (0.2.1.1/2.0.0.0/1P.hp(or pno).org/strings)
We Three Kings of Orient Are is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
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Back to Bach is a suite of three pieces arranged/transcribed for solo piano and orchestra from the music of J.S. Bach
1. Preludium arranged from Cantata 29
This is an transcription of the Sinfonia from Cantata 29 "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir" (We thank you, Lord, we thank you).
The arrangement is scored for orchestra (2.2.2.1.contra/4.2.3.1/T.2P.Hp.strings) and solo piano.
2. Sinfonia arranged from Cantata 156
This is an arrangement of the Sinfonia from J.S. Bach's Cantata 156. It last about 3' 45" and was broadcast by the BBC Concert Orchestra under Barry Wordsworth as part of Friday Night is Music Night in September 2000.
The arrangement is scored for orchestra (2.1.ca.2.2(contra)/4.2.3.1/T.1P.Hp.strings) and solo piano.
3. Jig arranged from the Fugue a la Gigue
This transcription of the Gigue Fugue for organ is for solo piano and orchestra. It lasts about 3' 30" and was first broadcast in August 2001.
The arrangement is scored for orchestra (1.pic.1.ca.1.BCl.1.contra/4.2.3.1/T.3P.Hp.strings) and solo piano
Back to Bach is recorded by Roderick Elms on Dutton - CDLX7175
A lively trio for four! Written to conclude a recital for Ongar Music Club given by horn players Stephen Bell & Charlie Lines together with myself and my wife, Joanna Smith, at one piano.
A short Canzonetta lasting about 4' 25" in a slow, romantic style. The title refers to that etherial aura of lightness which can be seen from the sea just prior to dawn which is neither white nor dark - a sort of white translucence.
Its first performance was given by its dedicatee, Lynette Wynn, with the Elgar Chamber Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell in Eton College.
The piece is scored for chamber orchestra (0.ca.0.0/2.0.0.0/Hp.strings) and solo violin
Chiarore del Mare is recorded by Janice Graham on Dutton - CDLX7175
A short three movement piece designed to show off the versatility of the celeste. It is in a light style and scored for solo celeste, harp, flute, horn and strings. The work lasts just under 8 minutes and received its first performance in December 2001 at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios in London by the composer with the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Robin Stapleton. The performance was subsequently broadcast in January 2002 in a programme which included a variety of celeste solos making up a complete "Celestial Experience"!
The Concertino for Celeste is recorded by Roderick Elms on Dutton - CDLX7175
Lasting just over 6 minutes, Cygncopations is is two main sections, starting with a reflective and atmospheric Reverie and continuing with a lively Jig. It was written for the cor anglais player, Victoria Walpole, and first performed by her at the Mermaid Theatre, London on 11 July 2003, the performance broadcast live on BBC Radio.
Cygncopations is recorded by Victoria Walpole on Dutton - CDLX7175
ELEGIE
for solo piano
A short piano piece based on the famous Irish folk song "She moved through the Fair" and written in memory of my father.
It is also available in a version for piano and orchestra (2.1.ca.2.2(contra)/4.2.3.1/T.1P.Hp.strings)
Elegie is recorded by Roderick Elms on Dutton - CDLX7175
Fandango Fantástico was written in June 2002 to mark the wedding of Victoria Green and Stuart Nicholson who give the first performance on 14 July 2002 in Romford Parish Church.
The piece is also due for performance in a recital on 16 August 2002 in St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh given as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
My knowledge of the practicalities of the guitar is rudimentary and I am indebted to Carlos Bonell for his kind advice in the preparation of the guitar part.
It may be found useful, in performance, to employ some discreet amplification, especially if the organist is at some distance from the guitar. The piece lasts 4' 35".
Fandango Fantástico is recorded by Victoria Green & Stuart Nicholson on Dutton - CDLX7175
I wrote this piece as the cecessional for my wedding to Jo on 8th April 2007 in Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch in Essex.
The presence of so many keyboard instruments was too good an opportunity to pass up as well as some wonderful friends willing to play them!
FOUR SEASONAL NOCTURNES
for solo french horn and chamber orchestra
1. A Little Fall-ish (Horn Abroad)
2. The Horn in Winter (Le Cor en Hiver)
3. The Well Sprung Horn (Vorsprung durch Horntechnik)
4. Little Horn in the Sun (Sol' un Cornetto)
These four pieces (lasting some 13 minutes in total) were written for Stephen Bell, principal horn player of the BBC Concert Orchestra, and first broadcast by them on BBC Radio 2 between October 1998 and July 1999 conducted by Barry Wordsworth.
Orchestral material is available on hire (1.0.0.0/0.0.0.0/1P.hp.cel/strings).
Four Seasonal Nocturnes are now available for horn and piano and were premièred in this version at the British Horn Society's 1999 Horn Festival in London on 24 October 1999.
Four Seasonal Nocturnes are by Martin Owen recorded on Dutton - CDLX7175
This piece is scored for brass (4,3,2,1) with percussion, celeste and organ.
This short Christmas piece contains references to a number of carols. It has a slightly Latin American flavour to the middle section and ends in a 'grand manner'. It last about 1' 10" and received its first performance in The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester in December 2001 by the Hallé Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell.
The Fanfare ends in D major making it a suitable Prelude to a great many Christmas pieces starting in G!
Fanfare da Festa is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
A lively two minute encore in a jazzy and lyrical idiom. Written for the members of the Aurora Ensemble.
GAZELLE
for solo piano
A short elegie for piano written for my friend Dorcas.
It is also available in a version for piano and orchestra (0.0.0.0/1.0.0.0/.Hp.strings)
Gazelle is recorded by Roderick Elms on Dutton - CDLX7175
A short solo lasting about 3 minutes in a slow and thoughtful style. It was written for the young cor anglais player, Catherine Bell.
Il Cygnet is recorded by Victoria Walpole on Dutton - CDLX7175
Parts for organ and chamber orchestra are available on hire (0.0.0.0/2.0.0.0/org.strings)
Sleepeer's Wake! is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
Parts for organ and chamber orchestra are available on hire (0.0.0.0/2.0.0.0/org.strings)
Sheep May Safely Graze is recorded on Naxos 8.570793
TWELVE ASTROLOGICAL PRELUDES
for solo piano
These twelve preludes are the result of a challenge from a BBC producer following the writing of Aquarius as a short 'filler' for a recital - "just eleven to go" ...
The pieces are based upon two melodic strands and there is one in each of the twelve major keys. The character and style of each prelude alludes to certain character traits of its particular birth sign.
Each bears a printed descriptions of some general characteristics deemed to be associated with each sign.
The set starts with Capricorn and ends with Sagittarius, although a performance of the complete cycle could start at any point.
The standard of the pieces ranges from about Grade Six to Performers level.
TWO FESTIVE CARILLONS
for organ solo
1. Carillon Festivo
written for the wedding of my publisher! A lively postlude with a few semiquavers (16ths!) and lasting about 2' 30".
Carillon Festivo has been recorded by Stuart Nicholson on Redbridge RRCD1067. See the recordings page for full details.
2. Carillon da Festa
written for the 40th Birthday of my friend Deborah and lasting about 2' 30". Based upon the tune "Happy Birthday", there is an alternate ending depending upon how obvious you want the underlying theme to be!
This suite of seasonally influenced pieces was written to allow the organist an opportunity to shine in his/her own right and show off some of the features of this wonderful instrument.
The piece is scored for symphony orchestra (pic.1.2.1.B.cl.1.C.Fg/4.2.3.1/T.3P/Hp.strings) and solo organ.
Orchestral material is available on hire.
1. The Boar's Head, Coventry
A lively and dramatic dance movement based on the Coventry Carol which reaches a climax with references by way of the Boar's Head Carol. It affords many opportunities for the organist to display the power of the instrument,
2. Merry Gents
A rather satirically slow and lugubrious re-working of the melody for "God rest you merry, gentlemen". The organist is able to show off some of the more characterful sounds of the organ.
3. Wassailing in the Dark
The third movement was written for the BBC Concert Orchestra in its 50th anniversary year. It is based on the carol "Here we come a Wassailing".
Wassail Down the Wind is recorded by Stuart Nicholson on Naxos 8.570793