The latest 2012 Mascots film for which Thomas has written the soundtrack, called ‘Rainbow Rescue’, was recently launched in Odeon Cinemas in the UK, and on the 2012 site. More information here.

 Boosey & Hawkes have just launched their new Contemporary Choral Series – which contains Thomas’s choral anthem Oculi Omnium.

“Oculi Omnium’ was written during a visit to south-west France, and is a peaceful setting of the plainchant gradual taken from the Book of Psalms, Psalm 145 vv 14-15. Beginning and ending in C major, the work’s expressive melodic line creates a resoundingly comforting atmosphere. It won the Brasenose College Oxford Platnauer Grace competition, receiving a premiere by internationally-acclaimed vocal group Voces8 in Brasenose College Chapel on October 24, 2010.”

The sheet music for this title, performed by VOCES8 below, is available to purchase via the Boosey & Hawkes web shop here.  The recording below is from the album ‘Lady of the Lake’, which is available from Amazon, iTunes, and all good record stores.

Due to requests for further details of Thomas’s carols and recent seasonal music, here is a complete listing (correct as at 1 December 2011) with links to perusal scores, demo clips and recordings where available. Do get in touch if you require more information. Publisher contact information is listed below.

Wishing you a very warm festive season.

CHILD OF THE STABLE’S SECRET BIRTH  (OUP)  (words by Timothy Dudley-Smith)

“Due to popular demand, this tuneful carol is being made available as a separate choral publication. Setting a text by Timothy Dudley-Smith, the piece is characterized by a strong, memorable melody and warm harmonies. The choral leaflet preserves the flexible scoring of the original (first published in The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols), making it accessible to choirs of all types and sizes.”

Sheet Music ~ Youtube (with introduction by Thomas) ~ Recording ~ itunes ~ For ensemble version (hire) contact Iain MacKinlay music.hire.uk@oup.com

WALTZ CAROL  (OUP)

“A delightful Christmas miniature, Waltz Carol is infused with Gallic charm and an air of festive wonder. Words by the composer, recounting the angel’s prophecy to Mary and the subsequent birth of Jesus, are set to tenderly lilting melodies, with a Satie-inspired accompaniment and colourful harmonic touches. An enchanting addition to any service or concert during the Christmas season. An accompaniment for strings is available on hire/rental.”

Sheet Music ~ Youtube ~ VOCES8 EP (itunes) ~ Introduction by Thomas here ~ For ensemble version (hire) contact Iain MacKinlay music.hire.uk@oup.com

THE BABE IN GLORY CROWNED  (RSCM)

“If you are looking for that exciting last carol for your carol service or concert, this is it! This carol is great fun to sing, with undemanding part-writing, attractive melody, soaring last verse descant and an energetic accompaniment. This lovely carol will send them out with a smile.”

Sheet Music

IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER  (RSCM)

“This new setting of the classic Rosetti words, with a soulful melody and rich harmonies, is a worthy addition to the repertoire. The flexible writing means that both small choirs with limited resources and larger choirs will find much to get their teeth into and enjoy this deeply moving work.”

Sheet Music

WHAT CHILD IS THIS?  (as featured in OUP CAROLS FOR CHOIRS 5)

as featured in BBC Music Magazine Christmas 2011 edition!

Sheet Music (CFC5) ~ Youtube ~ Recording ~ itunes

NEW YEAR CAROL  (as featured in RSCM’s ‘AN EPIPHANY PROCESSION’)

‘a lilting beginning to a new year’

Sheet music

A CHRISTMAS CRACKER!

A seasonal orchestral romp through all the well-known carols.

“…it is Christmas Cracker by Thomas Hewitt Jones, former BBC Young Composer competition winner, that is the best of the various carol arrangements, bringing the CD to an appropriately rousing end.”

Read more here

Recording (Naxos) ~ itunes ~ Sheet Music (hire): email info@encorepublications.com

COMING SOON for 2012: an exciting set of brand new christmas material published by Edition Peters, with a new album by VOCES8 and the British Film Orchestra. More info soon.

For more information, please contact Thomas Hewitt Jones’s managers Charles and Cathy at mail@negusfancey.com

Internationally-acclaimed a cappella vocal ensemble VOCES8 has appointed Thomas as its ‘Composer in Residence’. The impeccably talented young group of singers is shaking up the choral world with its stylish musicality & dynamic performances. Currently working on several projects together, catch VOCES8 on Thomas’s scores to the 2012 Olympics Mascots films. Watch out for a new festive CD release, coming soon! http://www.voces8.com/