Choral Works
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O Salutaris Hostia (2023) - Unaccompanied ATB (divisi.)
A communion motet written for the “New Music for St Pauls” Competition. The piece is written for ATB with divisi. making it ideal for small choirs of Choral Scholars, Vicars Choral, Lay clerks, or Chamber Choirs. The piece is short and easy to learn while maintaining a unique and evocative harmonic palette
Three Solemn Motets (2023) - Unaccompanied SATB Choir
Three unaccompanied motets, suitable for solemn occasions such as Lent, as well as general communion or offertory motets. Written to be extremely sight-readable and easy to perform with little rehearsal time.
1. Christus Factus Est 2. Ave Verum Corpus 3. Peccantem me quotidie
Music, When Soft Voices Die (2023) - SATB Choir and Piano
Written for the Leeds University Symphonic Choir, this is a short choral art song setting the words of P.B. Shelley
Four Communion Pieces (2023) - Flexible Forces, Unison Voices and Organ, with optional Tenor and Bass parts
Written for the Choirs of Leeds Cathedral
Created to be accessible for young voices, but impressive and exciting enough for older, more experienced singers.
O Panis Dulcissime 2. Ecce Panis Angelorum 3. Taste and See 4. O Sacrum Convivium
Mass of Saint Anne (2023) - Trebles and Organ
Mass of Saint Anne was written for the Diocese of Leeds Singing programme. It is a simple and tuneful setting with many memorable recurring themes and motifs which makes it easy to teach to young choirs and congregations. The setting perfectly captures the nature of the texts, with a triumphant and joyous Gloria, a mysterious Sanctus, and tender Agnus Dei making the piece perfect for uplifting and animating the liturgy!
Lighten Our Darkness (2024) - Unaccompanied SATB
A simple but compelling setting of a traditional Anglican collect by Thomas Cranmer. Written for David Falconer, Director of Music at St Georges Church, Belfast. The piece creates a reflective and moving sound world while skilfully maintaining a 4 part texture with very accessible and intuitive voice leading. Lighten Our Darkness is one of a series of pieces which Oliver Heath has written with aim of making new music engaging and accessible for choirs of all skill levels and sizes. The piece is simple enough to be quickly and effectively rehearsed by choirs of all levels, while engaging enough to satisfy the most experienced musicians!
