This
catalogue lists most of Christopher Bowen's compositions and
arrangements to date.
Works which appear with a serial number (PMP 000) have
already been published by Pythagoras Music and are either for sale
or hire.
Works not accompanied by the serial number are in the process of
being published or are still in manuscript form.
Titles of works which have been performed appear on
a pale blue background:
Titles of works which have not been performed appear on a
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ORCHESTRAL WORKS
VOCAL & CHORAL WORKS with ORCHESTRA
INSTRUMENTAL WORKS
MUSIC THEATRE, POPULAR SONGS and ARRANGEMENTS
CHORAL WORKS
. . . SACRED MUSIC
. . . CHRISTMAS MUSICPMP 160
. . . Australian Christmas Carols
. . .
SECULAR MUSIC
CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS
. . . SACRED MUSIC
. . . CHRISTMAS MUSIC
. . . SECULAR MUSIC
CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS and ORCHESTRATIONS
ORCHESTRAL & INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENTS
OPERA for CHILDREN
EDITED WORKS for ORCHESTRA
EDITED WORKS for CHOIR
ORCHESTRAL WORKS
The following works are available for hire only.
Chorea - "a ring of dances"

|
(large orchestra)
2.1.2.2.2.1 4.2.3.1 perc. harp strings |
Incantations
|
(string orchestra) |
In memoriam
|
(solo violin and orchestra)
2.1.2.2.2 4.2.3 perc. harp. strings |
In the eye of the fire
|
(Fanfare for orchestra)
2.1.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 perc. strings |
Orchestral version
available
VOCAL & CHORAL WORKS with ORCHESTRA
The vocal scores of the following works are for
sale.
The full score and orchestral parts are available for
hire only.
A fragrance
flowing

|
(SATB choir, orchestra)
strings. oboe. harp |
PMP 070 |
Requiem "Liberdade"
|
(solo SATB, SATB choir, large orchestra)
2.1.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 perc. harp.cel.piano strings |
PMP 048 |
Songs of the nativity
|
(SATB choir, orchestra)
strings. harp |
PMP 079 |
That
virgin's child

|
(SATB choir, orchestra)
strings. organ |
PMP 081 |
This
endris night

|
(Solo soprano. tenor. bass, SATB
choir, orchestra)
strings. organ. harp |
PMP 082 |
Tras de un amoroso lance
(Full of hope I climbed the day)
|
(solo soprano, large orchestra)
2.1.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 perc. harp.cel.piano
strings |
PMP 202--- |
Triste, triste
|
(solo soprano, SATB choir,
orchestra)
2fl. 2cl. solo horn. harp.piano.organ.
perc. strings |
PMP 064 |
Democratie
|
(SATB choir,
orchestra)
0.2.0.2. 2.3.3. timp. perc. org. strings
|
PMP 157 |
Tenebrae
"Nine Responsories" |
(solo S.T.B, SATB choir, large orchestra)
2.2.2.2 2.2.3. tim. perc. harp. cel. org. strings |
PMP 181 |
O clap your hands
|
(SATB choir, organ, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones)
|
PMP 175 |
| Sweet silence after bells |
(SATB choir,piccolo, harp, celeste, strings, percussion) |
PMP 249 |
| Songs of the Heart |
(SATB choir, large orchestra)
2.1.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 perc. harp.cel.strings |
PMP 253 |
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INSTRUMENTAL WORKS
All works are available for
sale
|
Etude |
(clarinet
and piano)
PMP 207 |
|
Etude |
(solo violin)
PMP 206 |
|
In memoriam |
(violin and piano) PMP 204 |
|
Preludes |
(piano)
PMP 216 |
|
3 Rhythmic Etudes |
(piano)
PMP 208 |
String Quartet No.1 "Incantations"
|
(string quartet)s
PMP 199 |
|
String Quartet No.2 |
(string quartet)
PMP 229 |
| Bird of Paradise |
(flute,
clarinet & harp)
PMP 226 |
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MUSIC THEATRE & POPULAR SONGS & ARRANGEMENTS
These works are
unavailable at the moment
|
Nosferatu |
PMP 001 (in 3 Acts) |
| Casablanca |
(in 2 Acts) |
| Tango (unfinished) |
|
| "Titanic" Theme Song |
PMP 211 |
| Alto's Lament |
PMP 212 |
| You heard me calling |
PMP 228 |
| When you wish upon a star |
|
| The journey home |
|
| I still call Australia home (SSA) |
PMP 167 |
CHORAL WORKS
All of these choral works are
available for sale.
CHORAL WORKS . . . Sacred Music
All the following works are
for SATB Choir with organ or piano
accompaniment, unless otherwise
specified.
A
little prayer
 |
PMP 001 |
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An Irish blessing |
PMP 002 |
|
And in the mists of
eternity |
PMP 003 |
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All things bright and
beautiful |
PMP 004 |
|
Alleluia |
PMP 005 |
|
Before the ending of
the day |
PMP 006 |
|
Blessed be his name
forever |
PMP 007 |
|
Bread and wine, eternal
sign |
PMP 008 |
|
Children's Mass (SSA choir) |
PMP 009 |
|
Christ be with me |
PMP 010 |
|
Come my way, my truth,
my life |
PMP 011 |
|
Communion Mass |
PMP 012 |
|
Deus, Deus meus |
PMP 013 |
|
Draw nigh to God |
PMP 014 |
|
Enrich me, my Lord |
PMP 015 |
|
Evening song |
PMP 016 |
For
the beauty of the earth
 |
PMP 017 |
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Gloria in excelsis Deo |
PMP 018 |
|
Glory to thee, my God
this night |
PMP 019 |
|
God be in my head |
PMP 020 |
|
God became man |
PMP 021 |
|
Godhead here in hiding |
PMP 022 |
|
Help me Lord |
PMP 023 |
|
Herein is love |
PMP 024 |
|
Holy, holy, holy, Lord
God of hosts |
PMP 025 |
|
Hosanna |
PMP 026 |
|
I hear music in my soul |
PMP 027 |
|
I would find thee |
PMP 028 |
|
If any man will follow
me |
PMP 029 |
|
In praise of nature (SATB and SSA
versions) |
PMP 030 & PMP 031 |
|
In the beginning |
PMP 032 |
|
Jesus Christ the apple
tree |
PMP 033 |
|
Jesus, Lord, that
madest me |
PMP 034 |
|
Jesus said, "Fear not." |
PMP 035 |
|
Lord it belongs not to
my care |
PMP 036 |
|
The Lord is my shepherd |
PMP 037 |
|
Mass |
PMP 038 |
|
My eyes for beauty pine |
PMP 039 |
|
My soul doth magnify
the Lord |
PMP 040 |
|
My spirit sang all day |
PMP 041 |
|
O most merciful |
PMP 042 |
|
O praise God in his
holiness |
PMP 043 |
|
O send out thy light |
PMP 044 |
|
Our Father, who is in
heaven |
PMP 045 |
|
Perfect peace |
PMP 046 |
|
Pleasure it is |
PMP 047 |
|
Sing, sing to God |
PMP 049 |
|
Song of love and
reconciliation |
PMP 050 |
|
St. John's Amen
|
PMP 051 |
|
Suddenly afraid
(solo soprano, bass,
SATB choir) |
PMP 052 |
|
Sweet day |
PMP 053 |
|
Sweet infancy |
PMP 054 |
|
The Holy Spirit of the
Lord |
PMP 055 |
|
The isle of dreams |
PMP 056 |
|
The Lord bless you and
keep you |
PMP 057 |
|
The Lord is gracious
and merciful |
PMP 058 |
|
The night is come |
PMP 059 |
|
The silent night
|
PMP 060 |
|
This is the day |
PMP 061 |
|
Thou will keep him in
perfect peace |
PMP 062 |
|
Thy perfect love |
PMP 063 |
|
Veni creator spiritus |
PMP 065 |
|
We give thanks to you |
PMP 066 |
|
What wondrous love is
this? |
PMP 067 |
|
When Jesus wept |
PMP 068 |
|
While Christ lay dead |
PMP 069 |
| Child of the sun |
PMP 072 |
| God be in my head (2nd version) |
PMP 156 |
| Orana |
PMP 158 |
| The two trees |
PMP 164 |
| Psalm 89 (I will sing of the Lord's great love forever) |
PMP 168 |
| Alleluia (SAATBB) |
PMP 172 |
| O clap your hands |
PMP 175 |
| Seven last words on the cross |
PMP 213 |
| O sweet infancy (2nd version) |
PMP 214 |
| Prayer of betrothal |
PMP 217 |
| By the waters of Babylon (unfinished) |
PMP 225 |
| Lamentations of David (unfinished) |
PMP 227 |
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CHORAL WORKS . . .
Christmas Music
A
fragrance flowing
..Orchestral version available |
PMP 070 |
|
Dormi Jesu |
PMP 073 |
|
Lullay, lullay my
lytil child |
PMP 074 |
|
Patapan |
PMP 076 |
|
Personent hodie |
PMP 077 |
Songs of the
nativity Orchestral version
available
Individual songs available:
|
PMP 079 |
|
- In excelsis gloria
|
PMP 079a |
|
- Song of the nuns of
Chester |
PMP 079b |
|
- Children's song of
the nativity |
PMP 079c |
|
- Balulalow
|
PMP 079d |
|
- The birds |
PMP 079e |
|
- The world's desire |
PMP 079f |
|
- Torches
|
PMP 079g |
|
- I sing of a maiden
|
PMP 079h |
|
- Song of the crib
|
PMP 079i |
|
Sweet was the song |
PMP 080 |
That
virgin's child
Orchestral
version available |
PMP 081 |
This
endris night
(solo
soprano, tenor, bass, SATB
choir)
Orchestral version available
|
PMP 082 |
|
Wind through the
olive trees |
PMP 083 |
| Gabriel's message |
PMP 205 |
|
Australian
Christmas Carols |
|
|
A summer's child
is born today |
PMP 071 |
|
Child of the sun |
PMP 072 |
|
On this night of
gentle dreams |
PMP 075 |
|
Rejoice, rejoice |
PMP 078 |
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CHORAL WORKS . . .
Secular Music
|
A little child's
song |
(SATB and SSA
versions) |
PMP 084 & PMP 085 |
|
The letterbox cat |
(SATB and SSA
versions) |
PMP 086 & PMP 087 |
|
The owl and the
pussycat |
(SATB and SSA
versions) |
PMP 088 & PMP 089 |
| The two trees |
(SATB) a capella |
PMP 164 |
| Choral Fanfare (Orana, Orana) |
2 versions (SSAATTBB) a capella
(SATB) a capella |
PMP 245 |
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CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS
. . . Sacred Music
|
Blin' man stood on
de' way an' cried |
PMP 090 |
|
I never felt such
love |
PMP 091 |
|
5 Gellert Lieder (Beethoven) (organ
accompaniment) |
PMP 092 |
|
Panis angelicus (Franck) |
PMP 093 |
|
As I went down in the river to pray |
PMP 246 |
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CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS
. . . Christmas Music
|
Away in a manger |
PMP 094 |
5 Christmas songs (Cornelius)(solo
mezzo soprano or bass, SATB
choir) Orchestral version
available
Individual songs available: |
PMP 095 |
|
- The Christmas
tree |
PMP 095a |
|
- The shepherds |
PMP 095b |
|
- The kings |
PMP 095c |
|
- Christ, the
friend of children |
PMP 095d |
|
- The infant
Jesus |
PMP 095e |
|
Deck the halls
with boughs of holly
(a capella) |
PMP 096 |
|
Ding dong merrily
on high |
PMP 098 |
|
El Rorro (mexican
traditional) |
PMP 099 |
|
I saw three
ships |
PMP 100 |
Maria
Wiegenlied (Reger)
(solo soprano, SATB choir)
Orchestral version
available
|
PMP 101 |
|
Silent night |
PMP 102 |
|
Song to the
Christmas tree (Grieg) |
PMP 103 |
|
The infant King |
PMP 104 |
|
The little
drummer boy (SSA choir) |
PMP 105 |
We three Kings
Orchestral
version available |
PMP 106
|
| Do you hear what I hear? SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 134 |
| O come little children |
PMP 135 |
O holy night (Adam) Orchestral
version available
oboe, trumpet, harp, organ, strings |
PMP 136 |
| A Coventry Carol Orchestral
version available (strings, harp) |
PMP 138 |
| Wake you shepherds |
PMP 173 |
The evening star's shining (Es wird scho glei dumpa)
Orchestral version
available |
PMP 174 |
The Wexford Carol Orchestral version
available
(flute, oboe,harp, strings) |
PMP 187 |
The first Noel Orchestral version
available
(harp, strings) |
PMP 192 |
Entre le bouef Orchestral version
available
(flute,horn ,harp, strings) |
PMP 193 |
| The twelve days of Christmas |
PMP 241 |
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CHORAL
ARRANGEMENTS . . . Secular
Music
|
Greensleeves
Orchestral version
available |
PMP 108 |
Scarborough Fair
..Orchestral
version available |
PMP 107 |
|
So dig my
grave (Australian
folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 126 |
|
The girl
with the black velvet
band (Australian
folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 125 |
| Botany Bay
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 132 |
| Jacky, Jacky
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 141 |
| The streets of Forbes
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 143 |
| The death of Ben Hall
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 144 |
| The lost sailor
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 146 |
| The little fish
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 147 |
| The shearer's dream
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 148 |
| The Lachlan tigers
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 149 |
| Moreton Bay
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 150 |
| The ladies of Brisbane
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 151 |
| John Kanaka
(Australian folksong) a capella |
PMP 152 |
| The colonial widow
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 153 |
| Waltzing Matilda
(Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 159 |
| The dying stockman (Australian folksong) SATB piano accompaniment |
PMP 160 |
CHORAL
ARRANGEMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
The vocal scores of
the following works are for
sale.
The full scores and
orchestral parts are
available for hire only.
|
5 Christmas
songs |
(Cornelius)
2.2.2.2 4.2.3 perc.
strings |
PMP 095 |
|
Maria
Wiegenlied |
(Reger)
solo soprano. SATB
choir. harp. Strings
|
PMP 101 |
We three Kings
 |
(Hopkins)
SATB choir. Harp.
Organ. Oboe. Strings
|
PMP 106 |
| Ave Maria |
(Caccini)
SATB
choir. Strings |
PMP 142 |
| All through the night |
(Welsh traditional)
SSA choir. Harp. Oboe. Horn, Strings |
PMP 176 |
| Cantique de Jean Racine |
(Faure)
SATB
choir. horn, harp, strings |
PMP 177 |
| Requiem |
(Faure)
SATB
choir. soprano, baritone, horn, harp, organ, strings (2,2,2,2,1) |
PMP 178 |
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VOCAL
ARRANGEMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
The works
listed are available
for hire only.
5 Arie
antiche
Pieta signore!
O del mio dolce
ardor
Se florindo e
fedele
O nuit, de esse du
mystere
Danza, danza,
fanciulla gentile |
( mezzo
soprano and wind
octet) |
-- |
|
Die
heiligen drei
Koenige aus
Morgenland
(Richard
Strauss) |
(soprano and
orchestra)
strings & harp |
PMP 097 |
|
Die Nacht
(Richard
Strauss) |
(soprano and
orchestra)
2.2.2.2 4.2.3
harp. Strings
|
-- |
|
Greek
Folksongs
(Ravel) |
(soprano and
orchestra)
2.2.2.2 4.2
perc. harp.
strings
|
-- |
|
La
Captive
(Berlioz) |
soprano.
clarinet &
piano
|
-- |
9
Fruehe
Lieder
(Mahler)
Abloesung
im
Sommer
Fruehlingsmorgen
Hans und
Grete
Ich ging
mit Lust
durch
einen
gruenen
Wald
Phantasie
aus "Don
Juan"
Selbstgefuehl
Starke
Einbildungskraft
Um
schlimme
kinder
artig zu
machen
Zu
Strasbourg
auf der
Schanz |
(soprano
and
bass,
orchestra)
2.1.2.2.2
4.2.3
perc.
harp.
strings
|
-- |
Hai gia vinta la causa (Mozart)
from "Cosi fan tutte" |
(bass,
orchestra)
2.2.2.2 2.2. timp.
strings |
PMP 196 |
Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo (Mozart)
from "Cosi fan tutte" |
(bass,
orchestra)
0.2.0.2. 0.2. timp.
strings |
PMP 197 |
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ORCHESTRAL &
INSTRUMENTAL
ARRANGEMENTS, ORCHESTRATIONS
The
following
works
are
unavailable
at the
moment
Haendel
Variations
|
Brahms |
2.2.2.2
4.2.3
perc.
strings |
Overture
to
"Il
Barbiere
di
Siviglia"
|
Rossini |
Wind
quintet |
Five Folksongs
|
Vaughn Williams |
2.2.2.2
4.2.3
perc.
strings |
OPERA
for
CHILDREN
Abridged
versions
suitable
for
the
introduction
of
opera
to
children
The
following
works
are
unavailable
at
the
moment
| Magic Flute |
(Mozart) |
| Hansel und Gretel |
(Humperdinck) |
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EDITED WORKS for ORCHESTRA
March of the Priests
from "The Magic Flute" |
(Mozart) |
Orchestra
1.0.2.2.2.0.3. strings |
PMP 198 |
| Chaconne in G minor |
(Purcell) |
String Orchestra |
PMP 219 |
| Air |
(Bach) |
String Orchestra |
PMP 220 |
| Aquale 1 & 2 |
(Bruckner) |
3 Trombones |
PMP 224 |
|
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EDITED
WORKS
for
CHOIR
All
works
are
available
for
sale
| April is in my mistress' face |
(Morley) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 109 |
Ave Maria
|
(Gabrielli) |
SATB (a capella)
|
PMP 110 |
Ceda ogni altra stagion  |
(de Monte) |
SSATB (a capella)
|
PMP 111 |
| Chi la gagliarda |
(Donato) |
SATB (a capella)
|
PMP 112 |
| Come, come ye sons of art |
(Purcell) |
SATB (a capella)
|
PMP 122 |
| Contrapunto bestiale |
(Banchieri) |
SSATB (a capella)
|
PMP 114 |
| Da unten im Tale |
(Brahms) |
SSA (a capella)
|
PMP 115 |
| If music be the food of love |
(Purcell) |
SATB (a capella)
|
PMP 116 |
| In meinem Garten |
(Schumann) |
SSA (piano accompaniment)
|
PMP 117 |
| Panis angelicus |
(Lambollite) |
SSA & SATB (a capella)
(string orchestra also available) |
PMP 118 |
| Kyrie in D minor KV 341 |
(Mozart) |
SATB
(orchestra 2.2.2.2 4.2 1 strings organ)
|
PMP 119 |
| Come again |
(Dowland) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 120 |
| Fairest isle |
(Purcell) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 121 |
| Come,come ye sons of art |
(Purcell) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 122 |
| Thus nature rejoicing |
(Purcell) |
SATB (a capella)
|
PMP 123 |
The shepherd's farewell
(from "L'enfant du Christ) |
(Berlioz) |
SATB (piano accompaniment)
( orchestra also available) |
PMP 127 |
| Calme de nuits |
(Saint-Saens) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 130 |
| Mon couer se recommande a vous |
(French) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 131 |
| Veni Jesu |
(Cherubini) |
SATB (organ accompaniment)
|
PMP 133 |
| Chorales (from "St. John's Passion) |
(J.S. Bach) |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 139 |
| Christe adoramus te |
(Monteverdi) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 140 |
| Incipit lamentatio |
(Allegri) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 145 |
| Verstohlen geht der Mond auf |
(Brahms) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 154 |
| Zadok (from "Coronation Anthems") |
(Handel) |
SSAATBB (choral part only) |
PMP 155 |
| The little Organ Mass |
(Haydn) |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 161 |
| Choruses (from "Koenig Thamos") |
(Mozart) |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 162 |
| Excerpts from "Magic Flute") |
(Mozart) |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 163 |
| Miserere |
(Donizetti) |
SATB (choral part only)
( string orchestra also available) |
PMP 166 |
| Magnificat |
(Buxtehude) |
SATB (choral part only)
( string orchestra also available) |
PMP 169 |
| Cantata No.4 |
(J.S. Bach) |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 170 |
| Ecce sacerdos magnus |
(Bruckner) |
SATB (choral part only)
(3 trombones & organ also available) |
PMP 171 |
| Sanctus |
(Cherubini) |
SATB (organ accompaniment)
( string orchestra also available) |
PMP 182 |
| Pie Jesu |
(Cherubini) |
SATB (organ accompaniment)
( string orchestra also available) |
PMP 183 |
| Madrigal |
(Faure) |
SATB (piano accompaniment)
(string orchestra also available) |
PMP 184 |
| Ave verum |
(Saint-Saens) |
SATB (organ accompaniment)
( string orchestra also available) |
PMP 185 |
| Madrigal |
(d'Indy) |
SATB (piano accompaniment)
(harp,horn, string orchestra also available) |
PMP 186 |
| El Grillo |
|
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 188 |
| God is our refuge |
(Mozart) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 195 |
| Veni Domine |
(Mendelssohn) |
SSA (organ accompaniment)
( string orchestra also available) |
PMP 215 |
| Tollite Hostias |
(Saint-Saens) |
SATB (organ accompaniment)
( string orchestra also available) |
PMP 218 |
| Es sass ein schneeweiss Voegelein |
(Brahms) |
SATB (piano accompaniment) |
PMP 221 |
| Vergangen ist mir Glueck und Heil |
(Brahms) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 222 |
| Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen |
(Praetorius) |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 223 |
| Missa di Gloria |
(Puccini) |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 243 |
| Choruses (from "Messiah") |
(Handel) |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 244 |
| Panis Angelicus |
Saint-Saens |
SATB (organ accompaniment)
(string orchestra also available) |
PMP 247 |
| Les fleurs et les arbres |
Saint-Saens |
SATB (a capella) |
PMP 248 |
| O salutaris hostias |
Saint-Saens |
SATB (organ accompaniment) |
PMP 250 |
Meeresstille und Glűckliche
Fahrt |
Beethoven |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 251 |
| Songs of the Fleet |
Stanford |
SATB (choral part only) |
PMP 252 |
| Plaisir d'amour | Martini | SATB (piano accompaniment) | PMP 254 |
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