Hymns & Nonsecular

Meditation: It is Well With My Soul

ABOUT THIS PIECE: Cantatio are pleased to release this hymn meditation on the much-loved hymn by Adam D J Taylor. Commissioned by the world famous Wingates Band, this arrangement became a centrepiece of the band’s online presence during the COVID...

The Wanderer - Hymn Tune Arrangement

ABOUT THIS PIECE: Written for the Haydock Band in memory of their late president, Stan Gardner, this is a beautifully simple take on the hymn tune: Stella. The title comes from the words of often sung to this hymn, written by John Lingard: 'Pray for the...

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

ABOUT THIS PIECE: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence by Edward Bairstow is a setting of the ancient hymn text from the Liturgy of St. James, and embodies a profound sense of reverence and awe. Bairstow, a renowned composer and organist, served as...

Amid the Cold Of Winter- The Rose ("Es ist ein Ros entsprungen")

ABOUT THIS PIECE: Introduce a touch of elegance to your Christmas programme with Amid the Cold of Winter – The Rose, a beautiful arrangement of the traditional carol Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming)...

Bogoroditse Devo

ABOUT THIS PIECE: Bring the serene beauty of Rachmaninov’s Bogoroditse Devo to your next programme with this stunning arrangement. Taken from his All-Night Vigil (commonly known as the Vespers), this exquisite choral work is one of...

Mary Did You Know?

ABOUT THIS PIECE: Upon being asked to write a Christmas musical for his church, Mark Lowry penned a series of monologues based on Christmas Songs including a conversation with Mary about the birth and life of her Son, Jesus. Lowry worked on the lyrics...