CHORAL MUSIC COMPOSED BY MATT FINCH

Matt has written lots of choral works.  He was brought up in a village church choir in Cookham, and sang through for the school choir.  So much of his music has a foundation that comes from Sacred Choral Music.

You can buy copies of most of his music here through Sheet Music Direct

SILENT NIGHT
- A JAZZ SUITE OF CAROLS
This 45 minute suite of Chirstmas Carols was composed for choir, and Jazz Sextet.  However, many of the carols have since be rearranged for just piano and choir.

FOLKSONG SUITE
The suite of folksongs from around Europe was performed by a small jazz quartet and Cantamus Choir in the Wiltshire Music Centre.  A number of the folksongs have been published, including this SATB arrangement of My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean.

WITH WANDERING AWE
This carol was composed in 2022 and jointly won the Sir David Willcocks Carol Competition held by the London Bach Choir.  The carol was selected from over 150 entries from all over the world.  Matt also performed this carol in Bath with his choir - Horizons

O SING UNTO THE LORD
This Anthem was composed in 2001 to celebrate a new Organ in Colerne, Bath.  This SATB & Organ arrangement is available to purchase here.  This was recorded by Emma Bullett and Phil Styles as part of a lock down project called "Choral Classics" with RunBySingers Holidays.

STARS START TO SHOW
This SATB arrangement of lyrics by Matt Finch features a piano ostinato throughout.  It is an easy piece to sing, and would fit a concert programme as it does not "sound like it comes from a musical" -  but it does sets up a real tranquil mood.  It's from a musical Silly Billy (another musical that Matt has not finished yet!)

THE SPACIOUS FIRMAMENT ON HIGH
This short anthem was composed for Oli Finch to sing (Matt's son).  However, it would make a beautiful short anthem for unison choir.  The score is available to buy here

JUST AS I AM
This SATB acappella composition of the famous text "Just as I am" is sung by Matt singing all four parts.  The score is available to buy here

THE WATER IS WIDE
This two part folk song has a rippling piano accompaniment.  It's quite simple to sing as it's almost a round.  A score can be purchased here