John Smith
choral music composer
John Smith has had a long career in choral singing and music education. As a composer of choral compositions he values singability and an understanding of the human voice as a lyrical instrument.
John Smith's Compositions
An Hymne of Heavenly Love
SSAATB
A Setting of Edmund Spenser’s “An Hymne of Heavenly Love” for SATB with minimal divisi SSAATB by John Smith for the wedding of the composer’s son Robert Smith to Doreen Ndishabandi.
Angelus ad Virginem
SATB
Setting of the medieval carol “Angelus ad virginem” for SATB choir and organ by John Smith.
Ave Maria (introit)
SSAA
Ave Maria (full)
SSAATB
Te lucis ante terminum
SATB
A setting of the evening hymn Te lucis ante terminum by John Smith for SATB choir a capella.
Qui creavit coelum
SATB
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
SATB
This setting of the traditional spiritual is score for SATB with divisi and Soprano and Baritone soloists. It was arranged by John Smith in 2014 and premiered at the Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair.
Tantum Ergo
SATB
Ubi caritas et amor
SATB
This setting of Ubi Caritas et Amor is scored for SATB without divisi. It is suitable for parish church choir as a communion motet or occasional anthem. This setting was composed by John Smith in 2016 for the wedding of Laura Wadsworth and Archie Montgomery.