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Christopher Maxim composes in a variety of genres, but particularly specialises in choral, vocal and organ music. His music is performed as far afield as Germany, the USA and South Africa. Pieces have been included in the Annual Festival of New Organ Music (London, England), the Vale of Glamorgan Festival (Swansea, Wales), the Machynlleth Festival (Machynlleth, Wales), and on the Irish Recorder and Viol Course (Termonfechin, near Drogheda, Eire). |
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Chris's music is published by: In addition, a large number of Chris’s compositions are available online at sibeliusmusic.com. Toccata Nuptiale (published by Stainer & Bell), a light-hearted organ work based on the music hall ballad ‘Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do’, is regularly performed in concerts and at weddings, in the UK and abroad, and has been recorded by Andrew Wilson on the Regent label. It is currently included in the diploma syllabus of the London College of Music. |
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Chris welcomes commissions for new pieces. Recently completed commissions include The Peace of God; To God who Gives our Daily Bread (published by Allegro Music); The Jolly Shepherd (commissioned by St Margaret's, Lee, London and broacast on BBC radio by the Voluntary Choir of Derby Cathedral); Processional ; and O how amiable are thy dwellings (for the service to mark the 50th anniversary of the re-building of St Matthew's, Bethnal Green)
A number of Chris’s choral pieces have been featured in the British journal Organists’ Review; and some performances of Chris’s music can be heard on YouTube. Chris has an entry in A Directory of Composers for Organ. He holds the diplomas of FTCL in composition and FLCM in church music composition. Please use the links towards the top of this page to see lists of Chris’s compositions in various genres. Many of the pieces listed have links enabling the music to be purchased on line. Alternatively, to obtain bound copies of any scores, to obtain copies of unpublished works, or to commission a piece of music from Chris, please contact him via his PA. Direct links to selected publications: Choral Music A hymn tune and an arrangement are included in Multi-coloured Maze Organ Music
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