Encore Publications

Our newsletter this month offers suggestions for new choral pieces including ‘Steadfast in Love’ by @ArchbishopSarah (words) and Sarah MacDonald (music), as well as items for Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Trinity. Find out more: conta.cc/41sAloF

Fantastic to see my new mass setting (available through @encorepubs) mentioned in this month’s edition of @ChoirandOrgan. “Tightly disciplined” and “refreshing to see simple, yet effective, 4-part writing incorporating many elements of polyphony” - I’ll take that! 🎶✨

We support and encourage the singing of carols at Easter, not just at Christmas. Here’s one by John Bertalot. Read a preview copy: bit.ly/4rqIqWi

New publication: Sans Day Carol, Norfolk folk tune arranged by June Nixon for mixed voices & organ, suitable for Easter and Christmas. Read a preview copy: bit.ly/4s5aQoZ

Charlotte Baskerville's new Mass is published and on sale. The imaginative setting for SATB is suitable for Women Composer Sunday, as well as other times and seasons of the Church year.

Sung Eucharist and Farewell to the Bishop of London, Sat. 17 Jan., 5pm, at St Paul’s Cathedral, featuring the first performance of ‘Steadfast in Love’, an introit for S solo, SATB, words by Bishop Sarah Mullally & music by Sarah MacDonald. Read the score: bit.ly/3KB3cmg

Published today: Steadfast in Love, an introit for S solo, SATB, words by Bishop Sarah Mullally (@OfficeofABC) and music by Sarah MacDonald. Preview the score: bit.ly/3KB3cmg

Happy New Year. Thank you for your support in past years, helping us to get to where we are and to hope for the future. Do read our recent newsletter as you plan ahead for 2026: conta.cc/3YH2W8q

#9L&C at King’s: Rutter’s ‘Dormi, Jesu!’ first featured in the 1999 #9L&C at King’s. This year will be its fourth performance in the service. Find out more: bit.ly/3YGlfur

Berlioz’s carol ‘The shepherds' farewell’ first featured in the 1931 #9L&C at King’s. It was heard again in 2014 and it is a most beautiful choice for this year, creating a quiet mood to draw in listeners. Find out more: bit.ly/3YGlfur