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Hewitt Jones, Thomas: Homeward Light. Unison Voices & Keyboard
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By
Thomas Hewitt Jones
Unison Voices & Organ (or Piano)
A companion piece to
Onward We Go
,
Homeward Light
is in many ways a reflection of friendship and admiration. It is the second of two Christmas songs written for Caroline Lenton-Ward and the choristers of St Stephen’s Church, South Dulwich, where my friend Oliver Lallemant is Director of Music, and where I spent many happy formative musical years. The text is by Gordon Giles, Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral, a friend and collaborator whose theological profundity helps us craft carols of elegance. The text of this carol expresses the elation felt by children who, having witnessed the nativity, are journeying home with new hope in their hearts. I deliberately imagined a soaring melody that I would myself have enjoyed singing as a child; judging from the joyful response of their YouTube performance, the children of St Stephen’s choir enjoyed singing it too!
– Thomas Hewitt Jones, November 2025
Homeward Light
may be performed by unison voices with organ or piano, or with organ or piano and additional flexible instrumental ensemble including any available upper strings and woodwind, plus optional cello, bass guitar or double bass, and percussion. A score and set of parts (Cat. No.
Y418
) is also available in print or download formats.
This title is available either as a printed edition (delivered by post) or as a licensed digital download (minimum 8 copies).
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