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

This Introit setting of the Angel Gabriel’s speech to the Virgin Mary “Ave Maria” is scored for SSAA choir.

Ave Maria (full)

SSAATB

A setting of the full Ave Maria prayer by John Smith for SSAATB choir a capella.

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

“The song of the nuns of Chester” A Christmas Carol. A setting of the “Song of the nuns of Chester” by John Smith for SATB (with divisi) choir a capella.

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

A setting of the communion motet Tantum ergo by John Smith for SATB choir a capella.

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.

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.

This training video runs once through the whole anthem and then breaks down each individual voice part for ease of learning.

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Angelus ad Virginem​

SATB

Setting of the medieval carol “Angelus ad virginem” for SATB choir and organ by John Smith.

Ave Maria (introit)​

SSAA

This Introit setting of the Angel Gabriel’s speech to the Virgin Mary “Ave Maria” is scored for SSAA choir.

This training video runs once through the whole anthem and then breaks down each individual voice part for ease of learning.

Ave Maria (full prayer)​

SSAATB

A setting of the full Ave Maria prayer by John Smith for SSAATB choir a capella. This training video runs once through the whole anthem and then breaks down each individual voice part for ease of learning.

Te lucis ante terminum​

SATB

A setting of the evening hymn Te lucis ante terminum by John Smith for SATB choir a capella.

This training video runs once through the whole anthem and then breaks down each individual voice part for ease of learning.

Qui creavit coelum

SATB

“The song of the nuns of Chester” A Christmas Carol.

A setting of the “Song of the nuns of Chester” by John Smith for SATB (with divisi) choir a capella.

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

A setting of the communion motet Tantum ergo by John Smith for SATB choir a capella.

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.

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