{"id":800,"date":"2024-08-18T08:29:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T08:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/?page_id=800"},"modified":"2025-10-30T08:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T08:33:13","slug":"composer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/welcome\/composer","title":{"rendered":"Composer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0173-1-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-834 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0173-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0173-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0173-1-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><b>News: <\/b><\/em>Jamie\u2019s setting of <em>Dust of Snow <\/em>to appear as first track in new release: <strong>The New Winter Songbook.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rebecca Lea and Caroline Jaya-Ratnam | The New Winter Songbook\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KiwnGWHNGZM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><b>News: <\/b><\/em>Jamie\u2019s choral work <em>Capybara! <\/em>wins audience prize in inaugural Nova Consort Composition Competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jamie W. Hall - Capybara! (Winner: Audience Prize)\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5KrOFOUsc0E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><b>News: <\/b><\/em>Jamie releases his second song cycle <em>Eight Wistful Songs <\/em>for solo baritone and piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eight Wistful Songs - Jamie W. Hall\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zj4k2Zmp4W8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commissions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie writes music that connects \u2014 to singers, audiences, and the stories they share. His works are crafted from a singer\u2019s perspective, balancing expressive beauty with practical understanding of what makes choral music feel natural and rewarding to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re seeking an intimate anthem for parish choir, a vibrant festival commission, or a large-scale concert work, Jamie brings empathy, professionalism, and imagination to every collaboration. His music speaks with warmth, clarity, and emotional honesty \u2014 creating pieces that choirs love to sing and listeners remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commissioning Jamie means partnering with an artist who listens deeply, writes with integrity, and believes wholeheartedly in the power of choral music to bring people together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born and raised in South Yorkshire\u2019s mining country, Jamie W. Hall grew up in a world far removed from choral and classical music. His musical journey began not in concert halls but through the joy of stage musicals \u2013 until university life, lived in the shadow of a cathedral spire, introduced him to the transformative sound of choral music. From his first encounter with Tallis\u2019&nbsp;<em>O Nata Lux<\/em>, he was captivated, and the path that would define his creative life was set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Jamie is celebrated for writing music that singers love to sing and audiences love to hear. Drawing on years of experience as a professional baritone with the BBC Singers, he composes with an instinctive understanding of the human voice \u2014 its colour, expressive potential, and need for beauty. His scores marry craftsmanship and emotional truth, balancing rich harmonic language with clarity and line, resulting in music that feels both sophisticated and deeply singable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie\u2019s portfolio spans a wide range of styles and forces: from works for world-class professional choirs to accessible and inspiring music for community and church ensembles. His acclaimed series of three-part (SAB) sacred pieces has become a lifeline for smaller choirs, demonstrating his commitment to inclusivity and the shared joy of choral singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through pieces such as&nbsp;<em>Sleep, My Jesu<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>O Nata Lux<\/em>, Jamie\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Choirs Against Cancer<\/em>&nbsp;project has raised over \u00a320,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, uniting choirs worldwide in music with purpose. His engaging presence online has built a global community of singers, conductors, and listeners who connect with his warmth, wit, and passion for the choral art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major current focus of Jamie\u2019s creative work is\u00a0<em>Eight Wistful Songs<\/em>, his acclaimed song cycle now being transformed into a large-scale 25 minute work for SATB choir and piano. Expanding the intimacy of the original solo songs into a rich choral tapestry, this ambitious project explores themes of nostalgia, tenderness, and the passage of time \u2014 weaving together lyricism, harmonic depth, and emotional candour. The cycle represents a bold evolution in Jamie\u2019s output, reaffirming his distinctive voice as both a composer and storyteller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie\u2019s music is published by Novello, Banks Music Publications, Encore, and Chichester Music Press, and has been performed and broadcast internationally by ensembles including ORA, Sonoro, The Choir of HM Tower of London, King\u2019s Junior Voices, Genesis Sixteen, The Queen\u2019s Six, and the BBC Singers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether writing for cathedral choirs or community voices, Jamie\u2019s work resonates with a rare combination of technical mastery, emotional connection, and genuine beauty \u2014 qualities that make his music both rewarding to perform and unforgettable to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Works <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concert Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Eight Wistful<\/em> Songs &#8211; for solo baritone and piano (Also available for high voice and piano)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sing My Name \u2013 <\/em>for solo high voice and mixed chorus. Text by Marianne L.A. James. (Also available for high voice and piano)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=9790708116820\">To Every Thing<\/a> \u2013 <\/em>for unaccompanied SATB choir. Text by Reuben Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ithaka Recalled \u2013 <\/em>for unaccompanied SATB choir. Text by Reuben Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=9790708047193\">Curiouser &amp; Curiouser!<\/a><\/em> \u2013 for upper voices and piano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carols<\/strong> &#8211; A sample score of Jamie\u2019s collected carols may be found <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1exLveLDyglhPVmjfZY3w8tscA97n2dWQ\/view?usp=drivesdk\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP401\">Silent Night<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP401\">As I Lay Upon A Night<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP401\">Jesu Sweet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP401\">O Little Town of Bethlehem<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP401\">Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP401\">Jesus Christ the Apple Tree<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP201\"><em>Christmas Bells \u2013 <\/em>2 equal voices + piano<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP216\"><em>In the Bleak Midwinter <\/em>\u2013 2 equal voices + piano<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP401\">Sleep, My Jesu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk\/three-voice-parts\/four-voice-parts\/lisas-carol-love-came-down-at-christmas\">Lisa\u2019s Carol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>O Nata Lux<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adam Lay Ybounden<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gold, Frankincense &amp; Myrrh<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Aardvark Carol<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adam Lay Ybounden &#8211; on a Welsh folk tune<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Balulalow<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Annunciation (text by John B. Tabb)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Lullay, My Liking<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Shepherds in the Field Abiding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works for Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=9790708047193\"><em>Curiouser &amp; Curiouser!<\/em> \u2013 for upper voices and piano<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP259\">Soul\u2019s Flight<\/a> \u2013 <\/em>for upper voices and piano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=CMP216\">In the Bleak Midwinter<\/a> <\/em>\u2013 2 equal voices + piano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hodie! \u2013 <\/em>2 equal voices + piano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Song<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dust of Snow<\/em> &#8211; for soprano and piano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Eight Wistful Songs &#8211; <\/em>for voice and piano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sing My Name &#8211; <\/em>for high voice and piano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sacred<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk\/three-voice-parts\/three-voice-parts\/the-great-chishill-motets-volume-1---holy-week\">The Great Chishill Motets Volume One:<\/a> Holy Week to Easter <\/em>\u2013 for SAB choir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk\/three-voice-parts\/three-voice-parts\/the-great-chishill-motets-volume-2---advent-to-candlemas\">The Great Chishill Motets Volume Two:<\/a> Advent to Candlemas <\/em>\u2013 for SAB choir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boosey.com\/shop\/prod\/Various-The-Novello-Book-of-Music-for-Lent-Easter\/2083594\">Easter Carol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/chichestermusicpress.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/chichestermusicpress.pl?chunk=scoreid&amp;ismn=9790708116783\">The Lord has Arisen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk\/three-voice-parts\/three-voice-parts\/for-the-fallen-45\">For the Fallen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Crossing the Bar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk\/three-voice-parts\/four-voice-parts\/o-nata-lux-satb\">O Nata Lux<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tantum Ergo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>O Salutaris Hostia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>O Sacrum Convivium<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ave Maria<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ubi Caritas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.encorepublications.com\/publications.shtml#hall_j\" target=\"_blank\">Preces &amp; Responses<\/a><\/em> &#8211; for the BBC Singers, published by Encore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Hymns<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Op.-30-Great-Chishill-with-text.pdf\">Great Chishill<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/jamiewhall.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Op.-34-Fender.pdf\">Fender<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commissions Jamie writes music that connects \u2014 to singers, audiences, and the stories they share. 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