Free Stuff
The music here is presented as free examples of the quality of the typesetting and academic rigour of Ancient Groove Music editions. They may be freely downloaded and printed for use by individuals and choirs, but further distribution requires permission.
Nolo mortem peccatoris: A Carol, suitable for Advent or Christmas, by Ben Byram-Wigfield for SATB.
Terra tremuit by William Byrd (1542 - 1623). A short SSATB motet for Easter Day.
Almighty God, by Thomas Ford (1580 - 1648). A new edition of this well-known piece, showing how the original varies from most modern editions.
Adoramus te, by Antonio Lotti (1667 - 1740). Short motet for SATB.
Pange lingua, by Antonio Lotti (1667 - 1740). Hymn setting for SATB.
Vere languores, by Antonio Lotti (1667 - 1740). Short motet for ATB.
See the complete catalogue of music by Lotti.
Eheu! Sustulerent Dominum meum by Thomas Morley (1557 - 1603). An edition of the motet, written as a compositional example in A Plain & Easy Introduction to Practical Music, 1597.
Nolo mortem peccatoris by Thomas Morley (1557 - 1603). See the essay about this piece.
Oculi omnium by Charles Wood (1866 - 1926). A short motet for SATB, unaccompanied.
Expectans expectavi by Charles Wood (1866 - 1926). A short motet for SATB and organ.
Sheet Music. An A4 sheet, printed with 15 staves. For you to write your own music.
BOOKS
The Praise of Music, 1586, Anon. A highly informative book, published anonymously in 1586, detailing the history, mythology, virtue, and necessity of music, particularly exploring arguments in favour of having music as part of church services. Edited into modern English by Ben Byram-Wigfield. 105pp. 138 x 205mm.
Also available printed on quality text paper, hand bound in cloth.
The Play of Wit and Science, c.1540, John Redford (d.1547) A morality play, performed by the choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral at Henry VIII's court. In order to marry the beautiful Science, Wit must overcome the charms of Idleness and slay the giant of Tediousness. He is aided by Diligence, Instruction and Study. Edited with critical notes by Ben Byram-Wigfield. 46pp. 148 x 210mm
Also available printed and bound using quality paper.
Allegri's Miserere: A Quest for the Holy Grail? A more thorough and detailed version of the essay that appears on this website, including musical examples. Written by Ben Byram-Wigfield. 27pp. 148 x 210mm.
Reasons to persuade everyone to learn to sing by William Byrd (1542-1623). Well-known advice on the benefits of singing from the Elizabethan master.
SOFTWARE
Easter Day: A small application that calculates the date of Easter and all associated moveable feasts for any given year. Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or greater.
© 2009 Ben Byram-Wigfield