Novello MUSIC FOR ROYAL OCCASIONS - SATB
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Summary of This Score
Music for Royal Occasions brings together a selection of motets and anthems written for major royal events, from coronations to official celebrations. It includes highly anticipated classics such as Zadok the Priestby Handel and I Was Gladby Parry, alongside older pieces like I Was Gladby Purcell and the radiant Rejoice in the Lord alway. The collection also highlights works commissioned for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, notably Confortareby George Dyson, Let My Prayerby William Harris, and Behold, O God Our Defenderby Herbert Howells. Finally, two pieces associated with the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enrich the selection: Ubi Caritasby Paul Mealor and the expansive Blest Pair of Sirensby Hubert Parry. Designed for choirs, this volume combines solemnity, brilliance, and variety, and has been praised as "an inventive selection of festive music."
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various (George Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, Herbert Howells, Edward Elgar, William Harris, George Dyson, Thomas Attwood, Arthur Bliss, William Child, Paul Mealor, Anonymous) | Genre | Choral score collection (coronation and royal celebration music) |
| Instrumentation | Choir | Difficulty | Accessible |
Questions frequently asked
Which famous works are included in this SATB collection?
The selection notably includes Handel's Zadok the Priest, Parry's I was glad, and Rejoice in the Lord alway. I was glad by Purcell is also featured.
Does this score contain pieces related to the coronation of Elizabeth II?
Three works commissioned for this coronation are gathered here: Confortare by George Dyson, Let my prayer by William Harris, and Behold, O God our defender by Herbert Howells. They complete a program dedicated to major royal ceremonies. The collection also includes pieces by Edward Elgar, Thomas Attwood, Arthur Bliss, and William Child.
For which choral formation is Music for Royal Occasions intended?
The work is indicated for choir, with the SATB designation in its title.
What level of skill is required to sing the motets in this volume?
The announced difficulty level is accessible. This indication applies to a collection combining motets and anthems from various periods.
Are there works associated with the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?
Two scores related to this ceremony are present: Ubi caritas by Paul Mealor and Blest pair of sirens by Hubert Parry.
