Composed by Michael Thomas Andrews, premiered at the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music.
This contemporary choral setting of the Ascension Day Collect (“O God, the King of Glory…”) is written for SATB choir and is ideal for use in church services, concerts, or festivals. The anthem combines lyrical contemporary harmonies with a sense of liturgical reverence, making it suitable for choirs seeking modern sacred repertoire.
Performance history:
Premiered by the Old Royal Naval College Chapel Choir, Greenwich, in the historic Christopher Wren Chapel.
Conducted by Richard Tanner, Musical Director for BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service.
Product details:
Format: PDF (3 pages), Audio included
Forces: SATB Choir (Octavo edition)
Style: Christian, Contemporary, Sacred Choral Music
Text source: The Collect for Ascension Day (Book of Common Prayer):
O God, the king of glory, who hast exalted thy only son Jesus Christ with great triumph in heaven: we beseech thee, leave us not comfortless, but send thine Holy Ghost, to comfort us and exalt us to that place where Jesus Christ is gone before… Amen.
This anthem will suit church choirs, cathedral choirs, and professional or amateur ensembles looking for new sacred choral music with historical and liturgical depth. Perfect for services around Ascensiontide, Pentecost, and general festivals of praise.
Price includes licence for 10 copies. Please purchase additional bundles for larger choirs.
Composed by Michael Thomas Andrews, premiered at the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music.
This contemporary choral setting of the Ascension Day Collect (“O God, the King of Glory…”) is written for SATB choir and is ideal for use in church services, concerts, or festivals. The anthem combines lyrical contemporary harmonies with a sense of liturgical reverence, making it suitable for choirs seeking modern sacred repertoire.
Performance history:
Premiered by the Old Royal Naval College Chapel Choir, Greenwich, in the historic Christopher Wren Chapel.
Conducted by Richard Tanner, Musical Director for BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service.
Product details:
Format: PDF (3 pages), Audio included
Forces: SATB Choir (Octavo edition)
Style: Christian, Contemporary, Sacred Choral Music
Text source: The Collect for Ascension Day (Book of Common Prayer):
O God, the king of glory, who hast exalted thy only son Jesus Christ with great triumph in heaven: we beseech thee, leave us not comfortless, but send thine Holy Ghost, to comfort us and exalt us to that place where Jesus Christ is gone before… Amen.
This anthem will suit church choirs, cathedral choirs, and professional or amateur ensembles looking for new sacred choral music with historical and liturgical depth. Perfect for services around Ascensiontide, Pentecost, and general festivals of praise.
Price includes licence for 10 copies. Please purchase additional bundles for larger choirs.
