DEREK HEALEY
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Musical Compositions ~ Complete Catalogue
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Choir Sacred
Anthems
Opus# | Title | Publisher | Year | Duration | |||
The Shepherd Boy's Song
An easy anthem suitable for a smaller choir | [ex-RSCM] Alex. Broude | 1963/ 1965/83 | 1' 30" | ||||
The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King
A vigorous anthem with an important organ part | 1965 | 2' | |||||
O God of Truth
A plainsong anthem, divides up into 3 parts - of a 'mystic' nature | [ex-G V Thompson] | 1966 | 4' | ||||
The Days of Man
An anthem in two sections, the first fatalistic, the second spiritually enlightened - not easy | [ex-Augsburg] | 1966/75 | 3' | ||||
O Trinity of Blessed Light
A gently moving anthem in 6/8, with v. 3 in canon; is suitable for evening | [ex-H W Gray] | 1968/76 | 2' | ||||
O King enthroned on High A general anthem suitable for a small choir: v. 1 unison, v. 2 solo , v. 3 (SATB) | [ex-Augsburg] | 1968/76 | 2' | ||||
There is one Body
A spiritual anthem for the adventurous choir, suitable for communion | [ex-GVT] | 1972/75 | 8' | ||||
In Flanders Fields
A quietly moving remembrance anthem, in folksong style | [ex-GVT] | 1974 | 5' | ||||
The Spacious Firmament
An extended anthem for the advanced choir - a important organ part | 1997 | 8' 30" | |||||
God be in my Head
A short easy anthem, suitable for a small choir or children's chorus |
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) www.ocp.org | 1998 | 1' 45" | ||||
The Royal Banners
A simple arrangement of the well known hymn, suitable for children's choir | 1998 | 3' 50" | |||||
Rejoice, O land
An energetic general anthem - not difficult | ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 1999 | 2' 15" | ||||
A Hymn of Glory
Healey has written a simply wonderful festival piece which, while useful for general purposes, is especially suited for the celebration of Ascension - Creator (March/April 2006) | ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing.com | 2000 | 3' 10" | ||||
Tell me, O Humble Grass
An easy children's anthem with extended piano interludes | 2001 | 4' 30" | |||||
Hosanna to the Son of David
A short introit for Palm Sunday | 2001 | 1' 10" | |||||
The Prayer of St. Francis
A melodic setting of this well know text with an important organ part | Paraclete Press www.paracletepress. com | 2001 | 5' | ||||
The White Dove
A simple anthem for two antiphonal soprano solos, choir and organ; suitable for the Baptism of Christ or general use |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 2003 | 3' 20" | ||||
He who drinks from my Mouth
A mystic communion anthem largely in unison; uses the octotonic scale | 2005 | 4' 20" | |||||
O Blessed Queen of Mercy
A calm, sensitive, anthem with medieval stylings and an important organ part; suitable for Marian feast days & Christmas |
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) www.ocp.org | 2005 | 4' 15" | ||||
Lift up your Hearts
A simple reoccurring melody, with a toccata-like organ accompaniment | 2005 | 2' 40" | |||||
For all Thy Saints, O Lord
A joyful anthem suitable for the choir of limited resources | OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) www.ocp.org | 2007 | 2' 30" | ||||
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Three Sacred Songs
| June 2008 | 12' 45" | ||||
The Garden A positive melodic setting of Isaac Watt's mystical text, with an importantorgan part. Suitable for Harvest, Rogationtide, Thanksgiving or for General use. Not difficult | Paraclete Press www.paracletepress. com | 2009 | 3' 20" | ||||
Draw Nigh, and Take the Body of the Lord
A setting of a well-known communion hymn text - not difficult | 2010 | 2' 45' | |||||
At Morn - at Noon - at Twilight dim
A Marian anthem, also suitable for Advent or a Carol Service |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 2010 | 2' 00" | ||||
Eternal Father, who Didst all Create
An easy anthem with an imposing opening and a quiet close | 2010 | 2' 47" | |||||
Hymn to the Queen of Heaven
A Marian Anthem with Medieval French styling's -- suitable for High School, Collegeor Church choirs |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 2011 | 3' 10" | ||||
Lord Jesus, think on me
An easy Lenten anthem in Shape-note style, with a strong close | 2011 | 3' 14" |
Carols
Opus# | Title | Publisher | Year | Duration |
Come Rejoicing
A simple setting of an ancient text, contains much unison writing. | 1953/2006 | 2' 36" | ||
When Christ was Born of Mary
A lively setting with medieval stylings | [ex-Augsburg] | 1954/75 | 1' 30" | |
As I Was A-Walking
A simple setting of folk-style words - needs a sensitive performance | [ex-Augsburg] | 1967/76 | 4' | |
A Virgin Pure
A feeling of calm pervades this carol with Celtic stylings. | GIA Publications,Inc. www.giamusic.com | 1980/97 | 2' 35" | |
The Nativity of Our Lord
A vigorous setting of this mystic text. | 1980/97 | 1' 45" | ||
From Our Happy Home
A rhythmic setting of the joyful, secular text |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 1980/97 | 2' 40" | |
Hark, how the Voice is Echoed 'round'
A setting in traditional English rural style, with a strong ending |
WB (Warner Brothers) www.sheetmusicplus. com | 1980/97 | 2' 40" | |
Sleep, Holy Babe
(A Carol in the manner of Delius) - lullaby with a little chromaticism, in Delian style | S&B | 1984/97 | 3' 35" | |
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Three Carols
The group of carols set to early Christmas texts makes use of various modes. They are suitable for Christmas, Innocents Day & Epiphany. | [ex-AMP] | 1984 | 11' |
A Maiden Mild
An extended setting of an early Renaissance English text. |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 1986/97 | 4' 45" | |
Sing with Joy A triumphant setting for an adventurous choir -- contains an important organ part | 1988/97 | 1' 50" | ||
Awake and Join the Cheerful Choir
A vigorous carol with an important organ part |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 1990/97 | 1' 50" | |
Ye Angels, whose Harmonious Strains
A short legato carol in the Phrygian mode -- ends with a strong final verse. | www.paracletepress. com | 1991/97 | 1' 30" | |
The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky
A gentle carol in the Dorian mode, suitable for Marian feast days |
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) www.ocp.org | 1997 | 2' 55" | |
It was so still, Lord
Evokes the world of the American Indian | 2003 | 4' | ||
The Virgin
A simple setting with an ad-lib. instrumental part for Christmas or Marian feast days | ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing.com | 2003 | 2' 35" | |
The Lord, he comes
A jovial setting reminiscent of the waites folk ensemble | ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing.com | 2003 | 2' | |
Hark, Shepherds how the Angels sing
Opens softly and builds up to a strong climax in the final verse | 2003 | 2' 40" | ||
When Shades of Night
An expressive legatiniso setting of an Advent text -- has some chromaticism | ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing.com | 2003 | 2'40" | |
While Shepherds in the Fields did Dwell
A carol in traditional idiom with organ/piano interludes -- not difficult | 1978/05 | 2' 40" | ||
Let Christians all with one Accord Rejoice
A jubilant piece with many rhythmic changes. | 1979/05 | 2' 10" | ||
The Miracle of the Cock
A challenging work written in the Gypsy Scale -- fairly dissonant | 1984/05 | 2' 30" | ||
Make we Joye nowe in the Fest
An extended setting in a vigorous medieval style | 1985/05 | 3' 35" | ||
Thou whose Birth on Earth
A calm setting of Swinburne's simple text | Paraclete Press www.paracletepress. com | 2005 | 2' 20" | |
The Lowly Child
A gentle, lilting, lullaby carol in 6/8 with short organ interludes -- suitable for the Nativity |
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) www.ocp.org | 2005 | 3' 20" | |
Two Christina Rossetti Carols
These contrasting settings are suitable for college or high school choirs, or if performed a cappella, for liturgical use. |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing.com | 2005/'08/'09 |
1) 2' 30" 2) 2'10" | |
Love came down at Christmas
An easy setting of the well-known poem: available in two versions |
ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing.com | 2005/2009 | 2' 15" | |
Rejoice, the Glorious Day is
Come A flowing carol in 6/8 with grateful melodic lines |
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) www.ocp.org | 2007 | 3'05" | |
Shepherds, Keeping Watch by Night
A calm setting of a folk text from Dorset. Organ, piano or harp may be used for accompaniment. Not difficult. | www.paracletepress.com | 2'45" | ||
Behold a Blessed Tender Babe |
2010 | 2' 42" |
Sacred - Longer works
Opus# | Title | Publisher | Year | Duration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Praise the Lord
A cantata in six movements whose character underlines the largely positive nature of Psalm 103 - suitable for University or semi- professional church choir | 1960/79 | 15' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Discendi, amor santo (Motet I)
A sectional work with virtuoso organ interludes; selected as the CBC's submission to the 1974 Roster | 1967 | 18' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Angelus Domini descendit de Caelo (Motet III)
A demanding sectional work written largely in the octotomic scale, the text describes the discovery of Jesus's empty tomb by Mary | 2002 | 8' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Fire of the Lord (Motet IV)
(Odes of Solomon - Founding Hospital Collection) - written for a semi or fully professional | 2004 | 5' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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O Magnum Mysterium (Motet V) Solo soprano, SATB, saxophone octet |
2007 | 5' 13" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Syracusan Motets (Traditional and DEH)
1) Tantum ergo Sacramentum 2) Guade et Laetare 3) Prex Sanctae Luciae 4) Paschae Prima Lux 5) Ave Regina Caelorum A Cappella settings of contrasting, traditional and modern Latin texts -- suitable for church or concert use. |
2008 | 14' 00" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A Mass for San Corrado
1) Preludio: in a forest near Piacenza 2) Kyrie Eleison 3) Credo 3) Credo 4) Sanctus 5) Benedictus 6) Elevation 7) Agnes Dei 8) Gloria in Excelsis 9) Ite Missa est, and Postludio in folk style |
2008 | 55' 00" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To the Ear of God: Five Prayers
1) Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit (St. Augustine) 2) O Lord Jesus Christ (St. Apollonius of Rome) 3) O God, who art the Author of Peace (Book of Common Prayer) 4) Alas, Dear Christ (St. Gregory Nazianzus) 5) Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ (St. Richard of Chichester) A Cappella settings of short prayers, suitable for Church or Concert use. | ECS (E.C.Schirmer) www.ECSpublishing. com | 2009 |
11' 30"
(3' 23")
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Missa Brevis: Santa Cecilia
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| 2011 |
19' 10" |
140
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A Posy for the Christ Child
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| 2014
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13' 27"
| 145 | Requiem |
Movements: 1) Requiem aeternam 2) Dies irae 3) Recordare 4) Domine Jesu (Offertorium) 5) Sanctus - Benedictus 6) Agnes Dei 7) Lux aeterna 8) Libera me 9) In Paradisum A concert setting of the complete Requiem Mass, including the Dies irae.
| 1999/2016/2021
| 44' 00" |
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Magnificat for Canterbury | A contemplative setting of the Evening canticle, a companion piece to the Nunc Dimittis below
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2017
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8' 10"
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152
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Nunc Dimittis for Canterbury | A contemplative setting of the Evening canticle, a companion piece to the Magnificat above
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2017
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4' 20"
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158
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Magnificat for Saint Martins
| An extended church setting of the latin Magnificat with several climatic sections.
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2019
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14’35”
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164
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Motets
| Movements: 1) Ave maris stella (Hail, O star that pointest) 2) Jesu nostra redemption (O Christ our Hope) 3) Jesu dulcis memoria (Jesu – the very thought is sweet) 4) Te lucis ante terminum (Before the ending of the day) 5) Christe qui lux et dies (O Christ, who art the light and day) 6) Splendor paternae gloriae (O splendour of God’s glory bright) These settings of well-known ancient texts, can be sung either in Latin or English. They were written to be sung individually, not as a set.
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2022
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23’
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