Works
Recent Commissions
Recent commissions have included works for:
The Cornwall Organ and Choral Academy, Vocalis Chamber Choir, Harrogate Ladies’ College, Leeds Cathedral and a major organ cycle for organist, Simon Hogan.
Below you will find a list of Anthony’s compositions for choirs, soloists and ensembles listed in alphabetical order. Much of his music is available for performance.
Please feel free to preview scores below, and contact him via the contact page.
Choral and Vocal
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Adoremus in Aeternum (2022) - 4’ Flexible Forces (Upper and Lower Voices)
Designed in a strophic form for young voices.
Commissioned by the Diocese of Leeds Music Department for their Choral Festival 2022.
First performed by the combined choirs of the Diocese of Leeds conducted by Caius Lee, with David Grealy (organ).
Advent Responsory (2019) - 3’ SAATB
Designed for use during an Advent Carol Service or Procession.
Composed for the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate.
First performed by the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate conducted by the composer.
A short and simple setting.
Composed for the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate.
First performed by the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate conducted by the composer.
Collect in the Time of Plague and Sickness (2020) - 4’ SSATB and piano
A prayerful anthem written for an online ‘Come and Sing’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Composed for Caius Lee and the virtual choir of the Florence International Singing Programme.
First performed live by Morley Music Society, conducted by the composer.
arr. of ‘Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life’ by David Cooper (2020) - 2’ SATB divisi
An arrangement of the final section of David Cooper’s ‘Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life’ such that the piece may be sung unaccompanied throughout.
First performed by the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate conducted by the composer.
Dismissals for Preces and Responses (2020) - 1’ SATB divisi
Composed for Guy Turner and the St Michael’s Singers. See ‘Preces and Responses’.
First performed by the St Michael’s Singers at Southwell Minster, conducted by Guy Turner.
Easter Acclamations (2017) - 2’ SSATB and Organ
The plainsong gospel acclamations for Easter with a dramatic conclusion.
Composed for Christopher Rathbone and the Choir of St Margaret, Ilkley.
First performed by the Choir of St Margaret, Ilkley and Christopher Rathbone (Organ).
Four Mining Songs (2020) - 12’ Children’s Choir and Piano (Preview Score unavailable)
Commissioned by the Cornwall Organ and Choral Academy on behalf of the St Just Miners’ Chapel.
Texts taken from four primary school students who were winners of a poetry competition.
Go to the Child (2019) - 5’ SATB divisi
Shortlisted for the BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Christmas Carol Competition 2019.
First performed by the BBC Singers conducted by Bob Chilcott live on BBC Radio 3.
Listen here.
God Be in My Head (2016) - 3’ SATB divisi and soprano solo
A meditative and thickly scored setting.
First performed by the Choir of St Margaret, Ilkley conducted by Christopher Rathbone
In the Sound of Song (2022) - 3’ SALower Voices and Organ
Winner of the RSCM Harold Smart Memorial Composition Competition 2022, setting a text by Canon Dr Gordon Giles for RSCM Music Sunday 2023.
First performed by the Choir of Bradford Cathedral conducted by Graham Thorpe, with Ed Jones (organ). Watch here.
Hodie Christus Natus Est (2020) - 4’ Cantor, SATB divisi and organ
A contemporary arrangement of the plainsong designed to be sung in place of ‘Yea Lord We Greet Thee’ at Midnight Mass or Christmas Day in times of pandemic.
First performed on 24th December 2020 by the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate with Jonathan Finch (cantor), Anthony Gray (organ) conducted by Richard Mantle.
How Can I Keep from Singing? (2023) - 3’ SATB divisi and piano
A melodic and simple setting of a text composed by member of the Derventio choir, for their 50th anniversary celebrations. The piece was selected as the winner of their composition competition.
First performed on 24th June 2023 by Derventio Choir conducted by Alexander Binns
In The Sound of Song (2023) - 3’ SAMen and organ
A setting of poetry by Rev’d Canon Gordon Giles, chosen as the joint winner of the 2023 Harold Smart Memorial Composition Competition, by the Royal School of Church Music.
First performed in March by the Choir of Bradford Cathedral with Ed Jones (organ), conducted by Graham Thorpe
Watch here.
Jubilate Deo (2022) - 4’ Flexible Forces (Upper and Lower Voices)
Designed in a strophic form for young voices.
Commissioned by the Diocese of Leeds Music Department for their Choral Festival 2022.
First performed by the combined choirs of the Diocese of Leeds conducted by Caius Lee, with David Grealy (organ).
Jubilate Deo (2017) - 5’ SATB divisi and Organ
A playful and excitable setting. Reasonably difficult.
Composed for Simon Brown and the Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge.
First performed by the Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge conducted by Simon Brown, with David Warren (Organ).
Mass for Solo Cantor (2020) - 10’ Tenor or Baritone and Organ (Available in two different versions)
A setting of the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei for Solo Tenor and Organ. Reasonably difficult.
Composed for Jonathan Finch and the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate.
First performed in the original version for Tenor by Jonathan Finch with Anthony Gray (Organ) on Sunday 20th September 2020 at St WIlfrid, Harrogate.
Arranged in the version for baritone for Dominic Veall and Jonathan Eyre.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Carol Arrangement) - 3’ SSATB and Organ
An arrangement of the carol designed for use with congregation where verses are designated to lower voices, higher voices and choir only.
Composed for Simon Brown and the Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge.
First performed by the Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge conducted by Simon Brown, with Anthony Gray (Organ).
Preces and Responses (2019) - 7’ SATB divisi
Suitable for use during any Evensong service. Includes the Lord’s Prayer.
Composed for Simon Brown and the Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge.
First performed by the Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge conducted by Simon Brown.
Listen here.
See Amid the Winter’s Snow (Carol Arrangement) (2018) - 5’ SATB and Organ
An arrangement of the congregational carol designed for amateur choirs.
Composed for the Choir of the West Trent Benefice.
First performed by the Choir of the West Trent Benefice with Ben Mills (Organ) conducted by the composer.
St Wilfrid Missa Brevis (2020) - 8’ SATB
An ‘a capella’ setting using minimalist techniques and rhythmic vitality.
Composed for the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate.
First performed by the Choir of St Stephen, Gloucester Road conducted by Greg Drott.
Listen here.
Te Lucis Ante Terminum (2021) - 5’ SATB with divisi and two S solos
A setting of the Office Hymn for Compline which combines in a macaronic fashion with a ‘Compline Kolo’ from the Shehimo West Syriac Church.
Commissioned by Caius Lee and the Choir of St Catherine’s College, Cambridge.
Te Lucis Ante Terminum (after Thomas Tallis) (2022) - 2’ SATB
A setting of the Office Hymn for Compline paying homage to the fauxbourdon style in the setting of the same name by Thomas Tallis.
Commissioned by Caius Lee and the Florence International Singing Programme.
First performed by participants in the Florence International Singing Programme at St Mark’s English Church, 2022.
Three Introits (2020/21) - 2-3’ (ea.) SATB with divisi
Three short introits:
These Three Remain (1 Corinthians 13: 12b & 13). Composed for the wedding of Tia and David.
The Effect of Righteousness will be Peace (Isaiah 32: 2 & 16-18)
Set Me As a Seal (Song of Solomon 8: 6-7)
‘The Effect of Righteousness’ and ‘Set Me as a Seal’ first performed by the Choir of St Wilfrid, Harrogate, conducted by the composer.
Two Benediction Anthems (O Salutaris Hostia, and Tantum Ergo) (2016) - 5’ SATB
Two simple settings of the texts most often used during Benediction.
Composed for Christopher Rathbone and the Choir of St Margaret, Ilkley.
First performed by the Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge conducted by Richard Parkinson.
When Music Sounds (2024) - 5’ SSATBarB (Preview Score Unavailable)
A setting of Walter de la Mare’s poem.
Commissioned for Vocalis Chamber Choir for their 50th anniversary by conductor, Alexander Kyle
First performed by the Vocalis Chamber Choir with conductor Alexander Kyle on Saturday 6th July 2024.
Solo Instrumental
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An Wasserflüssen Babylon (2020) - 5’ Organ
A chorale prelude in a contemporary idiom.
Composed for Christopher Baczkowski.
First performed by Christopher Baczkowski on the organ of Queen’s College, Cambridge.
Listen here.
Prelude on 'Servant Song’ (2022) - 5’ Organ
A chorale prelude paying homage to a famous prelude by Francis Jackson, on his own tune, ‘East Acklam’.
Composed for Graham Thorpe
First performed by Graham Thorpe on the organ of Gloucester Cathedral.
Listen here.
Ensemble
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A Very Brexit Musical (with Molly Cook) (2017) - 90’ Stage Musical
A full stage show based on the trials and tribulations of the build-up to the 2016 referendum.
Co-created with Molly Cook, and performed at the Brickhouse Theatre, Cambridge 2017, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018.
Listen and read more here.
arr. of Capriol Suite (Peter Warlock) (2018) - 11’ Mixed Ensemble
An arrangement for an eclectic group of instruments with movements distributed to smaller ensembles.
Movement 5 (Pieds-en-l’air) works extremely effectively for solo organ as a voluntary or recital piece.
Arranged for the Robinson College Music Society May Week Concert.
For Lo, the Winter is Past (2017) - 6’ String Orchestra
An expansive piece including an extended fugato.
Composed for the University of Cambridge Music Tripos.
arr. of Lay All Your Love On Me (ABBA) (2018) - 5’ Theatre Ensemble and Pit Band
A glittering and somewhat ostentatious arrangement including hidden ABBA references…
Arranged for the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society Gala Night.
arr. of Prélude sur l’Introit de l’Épiphanie (Maurice Duruflé) (2016) - 3’ Brass Sextet
A simple arrangement of the organ prelude.
Psalm 58 (2016) - 10’ Mezzo-Soprano, Cello and Organ
An eclectic set of ideas and themes reflecting the idiosyncratic text.
Composed for Rhian Davies, Alex Maynard and David Warren.
First performed by Rhian Davies (Mezzo-Soprano), Alex Maynard (Cello) and David Warren (Organ).
Listen here.
arr. of Some Kinda Time from ‘Dogfight’ (Pasek and Paul) (2018) - 5’ Theatre Ensemble and Pit Band
A full-scale arrangement of the show tune.
Arranged for the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society Gala Night.
String Quartet No. 1 (2016) - 12’
In four multifarious movements united around one five-note sequence.
Grave-Con Moto-Presto-Andante
The Velvet Revolution (2017) - 7’ Wind Quintet
Based on the Czech folk song ‘Ach Synku, synku, domali jsi?’ used as a protest song during The Velvet Revolution in Prague in 1989.
Composed for the University of Cambridge Music Tripos.
First performed by Charlotte Eves (Flute), Rachel Becker (Oboe), Caroline Grint, (Clarinet), Moritz Grimm (Horn) and Siobhan Connellan (Bassoon).