Table of Contents

Trumpet Tune ; Aria ; St Wilfrid's Suite - Procession, Gospel Fanfare, Offertory, Communion, Finale ; A Christmas Canon on 'Forest Green' ; Toccata on 'Veni Emmanuel'

About the Author

Andrew Carter was born in 1939 into a Leicestershire family of tower and handbell ringers. Following a music degree at the University of Leeds, he joined York Minster Choir, and was subsequently Director of Music at the Bar Convent Grammar School, where he achieved his first successes as a choir trainer. His wealth of experience of directing both mixed-voice and upper-voice choirs has given him a deep understanding of the voice, expressed by a lyricism and sense of drama underpinned by distinctive, often bitter-sweet harmonies. His vast collection of anthems and Christmas carols, together with a substantial number of large-scale choral works, have earned him a reputation as one of Britain's most respected contemporary choral composers.

Reviews

'This set of short and accessible pieces provides the organist with plenty of material to suit a variety of liturgical occasions ... Andrew Carter has written some superb music and this collection reflects the breadth of his enigmatic style.' David Baker, The Organ February 05