for SSATB (with divisions) and organ Following the recent release of a CD of Harry Bramma's church music, the Church Music Society is proud to publish this setting of words of St Augustine of Hippo, written for the Choir of St Martin's, Dorking, to mark the centenary of the birth of Dr William Cole.
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The well-known prayer by St Augustine of Hippo from his Confessions is set with great sensitivity for choir and organ by Harry Bramma, a past RSCM Director. The composer exploits the contrast between upper voices in four parts and men's voices; the straightforward organ part is integral to the anthem and registration instructions are detailed. Although the notes are not difficult to sing, this sensitive, gentle music requires excellent tuning from the singers. It would be effective in any church service, especially one with a theme of vocation, such as confirmation or ordination. * Gordon Appleton, Sunday by Sunday (RSCM), June 2014 *
Harry Bramma is an English composer, organist and teacher from Shipley, West Yorkshire. Bramma was educated at Bradford Grammar School where he was taught the organ, before reading theology and music at Pembroke College, Oxford in 1955, where he was organ scholar. Bramma taught music at King Edward VI School, Retford, in 1961, but shortly after was appointed Assistant Organist at Worcester Cathedral and Director of Music at the King's School, Worcester. In 1976 he became Organist and Director of Music at Southwark Cathedral, and he later served as Director of the Royal School of Church Music (1989-1998) and Director of Music at All Saints, Margaret St (1989-2004). Dr Bramma is a Vice-President of the Church Music Society.
