| op 0 | A Child is born (trad, arr SATB, organ) 1980 The composer cannot remember where he found the original melody and words of this delightful carol, but is very happy to perform the perky arrangement with various choirs. It has been beautifully typeset and produced by Barry Jordan. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 0 | We three kings, carol arr SATB and organ 1998 This is a witty arrangement of the familiar Epiphany carol complete with a very lugubrious baritone solo for the third King and a splendidly over-the-top final verse with descant. It has been used almost every Epiphany since 1998 either at Meanwood or Ilkley! Now typeset by a frustrated bass! (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 0 | Preces and Responses 2nd set 2010 A useful setting of the responses for Mattins or Evensong with gentle organ accompaniment, for SATB + organ, and an alternative version for unison voices + organ is also available. Ist performance at the festal evensong at the end of the singing day at St Margaret's Ilkley on 16.x.10. Includes a setting of the Lord's Prayer and the final responses. Performed in Carlisle Cathedral at Choral Evensong by St Margaret's Choir on 7th September 2019. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 0 | Puer natus in Bethlehem An Arrangement for voice(s) and piano of a Mediaeval Latin carol, for the 2019 Rathbone Christmas card! (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 11 | Evening service for men's voices (T B) 1967 |
| op 13 | Communion service for men's voices (ATB) 1968 (arranged for SATB 1971) |
| op 18 | A new commandment, anthem (ATB or SATB + org) 1969 This straightforward setting of the words from St John's gospel and verses from the Song of songs was composed for the composer's own wedding in June 1969, and was first sung by the ATB chapel choir of St Catharine's College with Edward Higginbottom, organ, in Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge. There is a short baritone solo and an easy organ accompaniment. Now type-set by the composer in a version for Bar. solo and SATB with organ. First performance this century at St Margaret's Ilkley on October 25th 2015. Suitable as a Communion anthem, especially at a nuptial mass! (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 40 | Marlborough Mass (unison w . optional SATB) 1982 This very singable setting of the Mass (the movements of a sung eucharist, using the text of series 3, but compatible with Common Worship) was designed for the choir and congregation of Marlborough College Chapel. As well as Kyrie, Gloria (rather jazzy, known as the 'funky Gloria'), Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus, there are settings of the Lord's Prayer, Gospel responses, and Acclamations. Suitable for purely congregational use, but with sections using optional SATB parts for churches with choirs. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 42 | Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for trebles in G 1979/81 This is the 'First Service for Trebles', with a Magnificat added to the original free-standing Nunc Dimittis. It is tuneful and fairly easy, and was originally intended for the Choir of St Mary's School Calne under Steven Cowley. In 2017 it was arranged for SATB for the Choir of St Margaret's Ilkley under the title of 'A Short Evening Service' op 42B; and typeset (17.i.17). The original is also available in a typeset version (2022). (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 50 | Rex Splendens. motet for St Dunstan 1988 This motet for SATB and organ was composed for the choir of Marlborough College to mark Saint Dunstan's Millennium. |
| op 62 | The Advent of the Kingdom 1996 (SATB, organ) This Advent carol was written for the composer's first Carol Concert as Musical Director of the Morley Musical Society. It sets a poem by Louis MacNeice. It was typeset in 2014 for a performance in London by the Elysian Singers and Sam Laughton in December 2014. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 66 | Why so heavy, Oh my soul? (psalm 42) 1998 An anthem for SATB and organ (recorded by the Heritage Singers 2003), this is a straightforward setting of words from psalm 42. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 68 | Preserve us, O Lord, while waking 1998 Anthem for 2 part trebles and organ, now typeset (2022) |
| op 69 | 'This endris night' carol 1998 This catchy and singable carol has proved popular with the Morley Music Society, Bradford Chorale, Meanwood Parish Church choir, Leeds Parish church choir (who recorded it twice), and St Margaret's Ilkley choir. The words are Mediaeval. There is also a simplified version of this for unison or solo voice(s), which was typeset for the Draughton singers, and used on our Christmas card for 2021 (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 72 | Nunc natus est altissimus, carol for SATB and organ (recorded on Amphion CD PHI CD 503) This Carol of the Shepherds and the Angels, written in 1999, describing the encounter between the angels and the shepherds on Christmas night, was written for Leeds Parish Church Choir to sing at the dedication service for the glass Angel Screen in the Church in 1999. It was recorded in 2000 by the choir, for the Amphion CD 'This Endris Night', and again for an LPC CD issued by Foxglove Records, directed by Simon Lindley and accompanied by Jonathan Lilley (also 2000.) It was included in the Bradford RSCM Area Festival in Sept 2012 at St Margaret's Ilkley and again at St Margaret's for the 2012 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Mediaeval text is 'macaronic', half in Latin and half in English. (Pub. Banks) |
| op 74 | 'God is gone up', anthem for SATB and organ 1999 This short but exciting anthem is particularly suitable for Ascensiontide. The organ part requires a brilliant trumpet stop but is manageable on a 2-manual instrument. Regularly performed on or around Ascension Day at St Margaret's Ilkley. Recorded by St Margaret's Choir on September 21st 2019. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 75 | A Garland of Spirituals 1999 soprano solo, SATB and organ This is an arrangement of four spirituals (Peter go ring dem bells, Steal away, I got a robe, Deep river) to make a small 10 minute cantata. It was written for Victoria Sharp, and has been performed with the Morley Musical Society, the Bradford Chorale and the Castleford Choral Society. It is also available in an orchestral arrangement. |
| op 76 | The House of God 1999 This is a big festival anthem, suitable for the dedication festival of a church, or for the feast of the Trinity. It was written for the 150th anniversary of Holy Trinity Meanwood in 1999, and features solo parts for at least 5 trebles! The words are culled from all sorts of sources but eventually light on the words of the hymn 'Christ is made the sure foundation', at first tentatively, and eventually in a jubilant final verse with congregation, soprano descant and a splendid final 'Alleluia, amen'. A highlight is the exquisite duet for two trebles, 'This is thy palace, here Thy presence chamber: Here may Thy servants, at the mystic banquet, Daily adoring take Thy body broken, drink of Thy chalice.' The piece has been newly typeset by the composer for use at St Margaret's Ilkley and at Bolton Priory during 2014 (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 79 | Out of the Deep 2000 This anthem for SATB and organ was written for the choir of Meanwood parish church, and sets psalm 130. It dates from April 2000. Typeset in early 2016. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 81 | Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis 2000 (2nd service for Trebles for trebles and organ no 2 A useful if demanding setting (mostly in two parts) of the evening canticles written for the Leeds Parish Church trebles' canticle book in 2000 at the request of the Master of the Choristers, Simon Lindley: should be in the repertoire of every cathedral boys choir! (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 82 | Blessed be that Lady Bright 2000 A carol for SATB and organ. It was sung at the festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Margaret's Ilkley in 2010. Now type-set in preparation for its revival at the Nine Lessons and Carols in December 2015. Available as a pdf from rathbone.c@btinternet.com (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 87 | A Carol of Gifts 2001 A carol for SATB and organ, based on a lovely text by Micky Philp. The type-set edition by Barry Jordan has been taken over by Banks Music Publications. It was performed at the Nine Lessons and Carols at St Margaret's Ilkley in Dec 2013. (Pub. Banks) |
| op 92 | Requiem 2002 - 3 SATB and organ (recorded on Amphion CD PHI CD 505). The setting is suitable for church and cathedral choirs, and has been used liturgically several times (in Wakefield Cathedral, at Meanwood and in Ilkley), but is also suitable for performance by Choral Societies, and needs no soloists, just an organ for accompaniment. The Pie Jesu is very suitable as a stand-alone anthem for boys or girls choirs, and may also be done as a duet for two solo sopranos. (It is published separately by Banks of York.) The first performance, by the Bradford Chorale, was given in the United Reform church in Saltaire, with Stephen Power, organ. It was recorded in 2005 by St Peter's Singers in Leeds Parish Church, with Simon Lindley, organ. The Pie Jesu was recorded in early 2020 by two young choral scholars of St Margaret's Choir, Ilkley, for the CD 'God is gone up'. The 'Glimpses of Palestine' op 97 were composed as an optional series of interpolations into the Requiem, and were thus performed at Morley Central Methodist church in 2005. (Pub. BJM)Requiem aeternam Kyrie Domine Jesu Christe Sanctus and Benedictus Pie Jesu Agnus Dei Lux Aeterna Libera me In paradisum |
| op 92 | Pie Jesu 2002 2 trebles and organ op 92A. This is an extract from the Requiem op 92, and can be sung by two solo trebles, by two-part choir trebles, by soprano/alto soloists or by a female choir. It is available separately from Banks Music Publications, or as part of the complete Requiem from Barry Jordan Music. It can be heard sung by the full sopranos and altos of St Peter's Singers Leeds on the Amphion CD, 'Requiem', or by two young soloists from St Margaret's Choir ilkley on the CD called 'God is gone up'. (Pub. Banks) |
| op 98 | Meanwood Mass 1995/2004 SATB, congregation and organ. This is a useful congregational setting of the Mass, with rather more interesting parts for the SATB choir than the Marlborough Mass. The Gloria is another jaunty setting, though not quite as funky as its Marlborough counterpart! (Pub. BJM) |
| op 103 | Behold my servant 2005 SATB and organ This anthem was written for the ordination service in Ripon Cathedral in 2005 at which Isobel Rathbone was made Deacon. It was subsequently performed by the cathedral choir on several occasions, including a BBC Radio 3 broadcast of Choral Evensong. It is particularly suitable for Ordination, Confirmation and Installation services, but also for general use. The text is adapted from Isaiah. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 104 | Four Carols nos 1, 2 & 3 2005 SATB and organ/piano (1, 2 and 3) The Angel Gabriel (publ. BJM) King Herod and the Cock (There was a star)(unpublished) A Virgin most pure (unpublished)
The 4th of the set is an unaccompanied setting of 'Remember O thou man' which is published by BJM (Pub. BJM) |
| op 105 | A Nuptial Song 2006 SATB and organ, composed for Polly Rathbone's wedding to Nick Ward in July 2006. (Performers: the expanded choir of Meanwood Holy Trinity with Stephen Power, organ and Tom Rathbone, cello). It sets wonderful words from the Song of Songs (My beloved spake and said unto me) and would be suitable for any Summer evensong! The piece was performed three times in 2013, and recorded by the choir of St Margaret's Ilkley with Nadine Wharton (cello) and Christopher Rathbone (organ) on the CD 'The Power of Music'. Used twice in 2016 for more weddings! (Pub. BJM) |
| op 108 | Hymn to the Trinity (4 anthems for girls choirs) 2007 These four useful anthems (2 soprano parts with organ) are designed for girls choirs, but are suitable for boys or women's choirs or even soloists. The settings are: 1. Hymn to the Trinity (now available from Banks in the original version and in an arrangement for SATB and organ). The original version was recorded by Bradford Cathedral Choir on 'A Very Yorkshire Christmas' (from Clematis Records.) It was recommended by the RSCM as a suitable anthem in the issue of 'Sunday by Sunday' for Trinity Sunday 2013. 2. Come down O love divine 3. I will lift up mlne eyes unto the hills 4. O be joyful in the Lord (Jubilate) These three were typeset in 2022 by the composer. (Pub. Banks) |
| op 108 | Four Anthems for girls choir and organ The first of these is the Hymn to the Trinity, published by Banks in the original and in an arrangement for SATB and organ. This was recorded on 'A Very Yorkshire Christmas' by members of Bradford Cathedral Choir (Clematis Records) in 2011. The other three are newly typeset in 2022 by the composer: Come down O love divine (op 108 no 2) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills (Psalm 121, op 108 no 3) and Praise the Lord (Psalm 100, op 108 no 4)). (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 111 | Magnificat and nunc dimittis - St Peter's service 2008 This is an attractive setting of the evening canticles which was first sung in Bristol Cathedral by the Wheatsheaf Consort and has now entered the repertoire of the choir of Bradford Cathedral. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 115 | O Salutaris Hostia 2009 Anthem for Benediction or Communion, composed in October 2009 for the choir of St Margaret's, Ilkley, where it has been used 3 or 4 times a year ever since. Recorded by St Margaret's Choir on September 21st 2019. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 118 | God of New Beginnings 2011 Anthem for SATB choir and organ, a setting of a prayer by Canon Andrew Clitherow, Vicar of Lytham. First performed on Mothering Sunday, April 3rd 2011 at St Margaret's, Ilkley. This is easily performed by any choir, and effectively sets a fine text. It was recorded by St Margaret's Choir and SMS at St M's Ilkley in 2013 for the CD 'The Power of Music', and subsequently in September 2019 for the CD 'God is gone up'. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 119 | St Margaret's Service (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) 2011 A new setting of the evening canticles written especially for the choir of St Margaret's Ilkley, and first performed at evensong on St Margaret's Day 2011. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 121 | 'The Holy Boy', carol for SATB and organ 2012 A new setting of Herbert S Brown's poem inspired by John Ireland's piano piece, 'the Holy Boy', first performed at Midnight Mass 2012 at St Margaret's Ilkley, with Anthony Gray, organ, then at the Nine Lessons and Carols on 21.xii.14. (Pub. BJM) |
| op 130 | Easter: a carol of the Resurrection, SATB/Organ 2014 This is a substantial setting of charming Mediaeval words with copious Alleluias, and a quiet moment describing the scene in the garden with Mary Magdalene. It was first performed (with Anthony Gray, organ) at the Vigil Mass on Easter Eve 2015 at St Margaret's, Ilkley. Recorded by St Margaret's Choir in September 2019 for the CD called 'God is gone up'. Available now in type-set form (9 pages). (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 133 | Two short prayers - 2015 These two short anthems will be useful as introit or anthem for evensong, or similar occasions. The first is a setting of the RSCM Choristers' Prayer, 'Bless, O Lord, us thy servants... (with alternative words available for more general congregational use, as adapted as the MAP prayer at St Margaret's Ilkley). It can be performed with or without organ. The second is a rather more extended text by Christina Rosetti ('Tune me, O Lord, into one harmony...') which also uses musical metaphors. They were both composed and typeset in June 2015. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 138 | Prayer of St Richard of Chichester 2017 This short and tuneful anthem is a useful addition to the repertoire of modest church choirs. The text is the famous prayer by St Richard of Chichester, Bishop of Chichester from 1245 to 1253. It is set for SATB and organ. Recorded by St Margaret's Choir on 21st September 2019. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 139 | Two anthems to words by George Herbert 2018 Bitter-sweet is a short anthem, a setting of a short poem by George Herbert for choir and organ written in February 2018. My joy, my life, my crown is a setting of is a longer poem by Herbert, also set for SATB + organ. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 140 | Incarnation Nov. - Dec. 1918 Incarnation is a setting of a Latin mediaeval carol, roughly translated by Isobel Rathbone, and printed on the Rathbone Christmas card in December 2018. Originally for voice and piano, Christopher arranged it for SATB and organ for the 1919 service of Nine lessons and carols at St Margaret's Ilkley. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 145 | Christ our passover (Easter Anthems) 2020 This anthem is a setting of the Easter Anthems, suitable for Easter and the weeks between Easter and Ascension, and scored for SATB and Organ. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 147 | Mass for cantor and organ A short setting of the mass for post-lockdown services (solo voice + organ). the Kyrie is in Greek, the Gloria in English, and the Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus in Latin! (Pub. Typeset)Kyrie Gloria Sanctus/Benedictus Agnus Dei |
| op 150 | Nowel, nowel! (Out of your sleep arise and wake) This carol sets a text from c.1550, and was composed on 17th November 2020 for the annual Christmas card. There are four versions, voice and piano 4 verses and 3 verses, SATB and organ 4 verses and 3 verses (the last will be sung three times on 20th, 22nd and 25th December at St Margaret's Ilkley. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 152d | 'Guiseley' - hymn tune 2012 A new hymn tune for Cardinal Newman's hymn 'Firmly I believe and truly' (February 2012) with optional last verse descant. |
| op 152 | Jerusalem, my happy home (arr. SATB/ org.) 2019 Recorded by St Margaret's Choir on 21st September. This is a straightforward arrangement for choir and organ of the hymn, using H.Irons's hymn-tune 'Southwell', as played by the Minster bells 3 times a day. There are 4 verses, the 2nd is for high voices, the third for TB: the last has a soprano descant. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 152 | Five hymn-anthems These easy anthems are each based on a hymn, and set the words and their tune to a similar pattern of four part, SA and TB verses and a final descant + unison verse, with a supportive organ part which links the verses with simple interludes. They are Southwell (Jerusalem, my happy home), Dundee (The race that long in darkness), Mercy (Blake's To mercy pity truth and love) and Guisely (Newman's Firmly I believe and truly) The last two tunes were composed by CBR in 1977 and 2012. Southwell appears on the CD God is gone up, sung by St Margaret's Choir with CBR, organ. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 152 | Dundee: Hymn-tune anthem on 'The race that long in darkness This was written for the third Sunday of Advent 2020 (on 7.xii.20) and first sung at the Mass for December 13th. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 152 | Mercy - hymn-anthem on the composer's own hymn tune of 1977 Four verses of the hymn 'To Mercy, Pity, Truth and Love', words by Blake, tune written by CBR in 1977 at Marlborough for Peter Hardman. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 155 | Veni Redemptor gentium - Christmas motet This Advent/Christmas motet, to a Latin text by St Ambrose, was composed in the first two days of 2022 and typeset over the next two days. The words are set to modal music for SATB choir and organ. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 156 | Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (alternatim) An easy setting to be used alongside Burgon's Nunc Dimittis (solo soprano, trumpet and organ. Alternating straightforward unison passages with four part harmony sections. SATB + organ. (Pub. Typeset) |
| op 158 | A boy is born This short setting of Isaiah was printed in the family Christmas card in December 2022, in the original version for voice and piano. There is also a version for SATB and organ which will no doubt appear in the Lessons and Carols at St Margaret's in 2023. (Pub. Typeset) |