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

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.

Tantum Ergo

SATB

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

Qui creavit coelum “Song of the Nuns of Chester”

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.

Te Lucis Ante Terminum

SATB

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

Ave Maria

SSAATB

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

Ave Maria (Angel Gabriel)

SSAA

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

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. preview

John Smith

choral music composer

John Smith's Compositions

Ubi Caritas Et Amor

Tantum Ergo

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Qui creavit coelum “Song of the Nuns of Chester”

Te Lucis Ante Terminum

Ave Maria

Ave Maria (Angel Gabriel)

An Hymne of Heavenly Love

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