Clive Osgood
Clive Osgood studied Music at Bangor University and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Musicology at Cardiff University. After teacher training in London, he spent a year as an organ scholar at Salisbury Cathedral. More recently he completed a second Master’s degree, this time in Composition, at the University of Surrey.
His written output includes a variety of music for choirs, orchestras and chamber ensembles. Choral music constitutes the largest part of his work and he has a particular interest in church music.
Clive’s music is in the classical tradition, injected with elements of jazz harmony and the rhythmic vitality of Latin American music. His Hodie Christus natus est was joint winner of the Sir David Willcocks Carol Competition, 2024.
Clive is currently the Director of Music and Organist at the Parish Church of St Bartholomew’s in Haslemere, Surrey, and teaches music at Reed’s School, Cobham. He is heavily involved with amateur music-making within his local community, directing and accompanying various choirs as well as playing in chamber groups.
He has released five albums to date, with more due for release soon.
Solo and Duo
Cello Sonata in C (2006)
cello and piano - 13'
1. Allegro (3'55"); 2. Lento tranquillo (5'57"); 3. Allegro vivace (3'47")
Flute Sonata (2004)
flute and piano - 9'33"
1. Allegro spirito (2'24"); 2. Andante cantabile (4'44"); 3. Con moto (2'25")
Piano Sonata in C (2020)
solo piano - 11'
1. Allegro (3'55"); 2. Andante cantabile (2'37"); 3. Allegro (1'33").
Seven Scenes from Alice in Wonderland (2020)
solo piano - 15'
1. Prelude - Down the Rabbit Hole (3'19"); 2. Caucus Race (0'59"); 3. Father William Song (Advice from a Caterpillar) (2'06"); 4. A Mad Tea Party (1'31"); 5. 'Off with his Head' (1'57"); 6. The Sad Mock Turtle (2'43"); 7. The Trial/Awakening (3'01").
Songs of Solitude (2020)
solo piano - 9'
1. Andante con Moto (3'12"); 2. Allegro appassionato (2'32"); 3. Adagio (3'51").
Chamber
Incidental Music from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (2017)
string quartet - 5'44"
1. Overture (1'48"); 2. Nocturne (2'45"); 3. Bergamask (1'11").
Piano Quartet in C (2018)
piano, violin, viola and cello - 20'
1. Prelude (2'09"); 2. Menuetto (3'20"); 3. Sarabande (6'16"); 4. Gigue (1'38").
Piano Trio in G (2013)
violin, cello and piano - 13'57"
1.Allegro giocoso (5'04"); 2. Romanza (4'54"); 3. Finale (3'59").
Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp (2025)
flute, viola and harp - c. 10'
Sonata for Flute, Violin, Cello and Piano (2011)
duration 5'50"
String Quartet in A minor (2023)
string quartet - 12'33"
1. Allegro vivace (4'53"); 2. Adagio (3'17"); 3. Allegro moderato (4'23").
Tresillo (2008)
piano quintet - 4'30"
Mixed Choir a Cappella
Adam lay ybounden (2021)
mixed choir a cappella - 1'22"
Ave verum (2018)
SSAATTBB choir a cappella - 2'30"
Commissioned by Robert Lewis.
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Ave verum - extract
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life (2005)
Soprano solo and SATB choir a cappella - 3'
Introit for Advent.
Text George Herbert.
Commissioned by Llandaff Parish.
Text George Herbert.
Commissioned by Llandaff Parish.
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Come my Way, my Truth, my Life - extract
Coventry Carol (2019)
SATB choir a cappella - 2'
Hodie Christus natus est (2024)
SATB choir a cappella - 2'
Joint winner of the Sir David Willcocks Carol Competition, 2024.
In Excelsis Gloria (2024)
SATB choir a cappella - 2'40"
Miserere mei (2012)
Soprano solo and SSAATTBB choir a cappella - 6'
Commissioned by the Lewes Singers.
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Miserere mei - extract
Sir Christemas (2017)
SATB choir a cappella - 2'
Three Folksong Arrangements (2024)
1. The Crystal Spring; 2. Spanish Ladies; 3. The Drowned Lover
mixed choir a cappella - 10'30"
Three Shakespeare Songs (2008)
1. Blow, blow, thou winter wind; 2. Under the greenwood tree; 3. It was a lover and his lass
mixed choir a cappella - 12'25"
Mixed Choir and Accompaniment
Alleluia! A new work is come on hand (2016)
SATB choir and piano - 3'
Finalist in the BBC Radio 3 Carol Competition 2016.
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Alleluia! A new work is come on hand - extract
Brightest and Best (2018)
Soprano solo, SATB choir and piano - 3'
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Brightest and Best - extract
Beatus Vir (2017)
Soprano solo, SSAATTBB choir and strings - 6'
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Beatus Vir - extract
Dixit Dominus (2014)
SATB choir and strings - 15'
Commissioned by the Haslemere Singers.
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i. Dixit Dominus - extract
ii. Virgam virtutis - extract
iii. Tecum principium - extract
iv. Tu es sacerdos - extract
v. Dominus a dextris - extract
vi. De torrente - extract
Hymn to the Word (2011)
Mixed choir, strings, horns and harp - 8'
Commissioned by Haslemere Festival.
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Hymn to the Word - extract
Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy's Sake (2018)
SATB choir and piano - 3'
Commissioned by Excelsis Chamber Choir.
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Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy's Sake - extract
Magnificat (2023)
soprano solo, SATB choir and orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani/snare drum, strings (min. 3.3.2.2.1) - 25'
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i. Magnificat, anima mea (Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Amy Carson, Robert Lewis)
ii. Et exultavit spiritus (Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Amy Carson, Robert Lewis)
iii. Quia respexit (Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Amy Carson, Robert Lewis)
iv. Et misericordia (Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Amy Carson, Robert Lewis)
v. Fecit potentiam (Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Amy Carson, Robert Lewis)
vi. Esurientes implevit (Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Amy Carson, Robert Lewis)
vii. Suscepit Israel - Gloria (Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Amy Carson, Robert Lewis)
My Heart is like a Singing Bird (2025)
mixed choir and piano - 3'
text Christina Rossetti.
Rejoice in the Lord
SATB choir, oboe, piano and strings (min. 4.3.2.2.1)
Sinfonia Cantiones (2023)
mixed choir and orchestra - 10'
Songs from Three Counties (2015)
1. All Things are Quite Silent; 2. The Privateer; 3. The Royal Oak; 4. The Mermaid; 5. The Ship in Distress.
mixed choir and orchestra - 17'31"
Stabat Mater (2009)
soprano, tenor and bass soli, mixed choir, piano and strings - 33'
The Peace of God (2012)
SATB choir and piano - 2'30"
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The Peace of God - extract
The Peace of God - ii. - extract
Recordings
Dixit Dominus; Come My Way, My Truth, My Life; Beatus Vir; Alleluia! A New Work; Hymn to the Word; The Peace of God; Ave Verum; Brightest and Best; Miserere mei; Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy's Sake; Rejoice in the Lord Alway; The Peace of God (Arr. for Choir & Strings)
Excelsis, London Mozart Players, Robert Lewis (conductor).
Clive Osgood: Sacred Choral Music.
Convivium Records CR049.
Convivium Records CR049.
Magnificat
Excelsis, Amy Carson (soprano), London Mozart Players, Robert Lewis (conductor).
Clive Osgood: Magnificat.
Convivium Records CR093.
Convivium Records CR093.
String Quartet in A Minor; Piano Quartet in C; Incidental music from 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'; Piano Trio in G; Sonata for Flute, Violin, Cello and Piano; Tresillo; Cello Sonata in C; Flute Sonata
Tippett Quartet (string quartet), John Mills, Jeremy Isaac, Lydia Lowndes-Northcott, Bozidar Vukotic, Lynn Arnold, Lisa Friend
Clive Osgood: Chamber Works.
Convivium Records CR096.
Convivium Records CR096.
Three Shakespeare Songs
Sofia Vokalensemble, Bengt Ollen.
Clive Osgood: Three Shakespeare Songs.
Convivium Records CVI092.
Convivium Records CVI092.
Stabat Mater
Mark Wilde, Rupert Gough (conductor), Grace Davidson (soprano), Julian Empett, Jack Liebeck (violin) Royal Holloway Choir, London Mozart Players
Clive Osgood: Stabat Mater.
Convivium Records CR104.
Convivium Records CR104.
Three Folksong Arrangements
Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton (conductor)
Clive Osgood: English Folksongs.
Convivium Records CR105.
Convivium Records CR105.
Hodie Christus natus est
Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton (conductor)
Clive Osgood: Christmas Collection.
Convivium Records CR106.
Convivium Records CR106.
Address
United Music Publishing
71 Chedburgh Road,Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP29 5QU.