Gordon Jacob (1895 - 1984)
Gordon Percival Septimus Jacob was born in Norwood, near London in 1895. Educated at Dulwich College and the Royal College of Music he studied composition with Stanford, theory with Howells and conducting under Adrian Boult. In 1926 he joined the staff of the RCM, where he was professor of composition, orchestration and theory until his retirement in 1966.
All of Gordon Jacob's compositions reveal a highly skilled craftsman at work. He wrote for most genres, but primarily orchestral, choral and chamber works. He was an authority on the subject of orchestral writing and his book Orchestral Technique (1931) is considered a standard textbook.
The accessibility of his music and his tremendous skill as an orchestrator and idiomatic instrumental writer, mean his music will be enjoyed by audiences and performers alike for many years to come.
Jacob titles published by Stainer & Bell
These titles can be ordered in our online shop where you will also find prices and further information. Rental works are available through our Hire Library.
Woodwind
Concerto for Bassoon, Strings & Percussion. [15'] Solo Bassoon, percussion (2) & Strings
Score & Parts (Rental Ref. HL112)
Trans. Bassoon & Piano (Ref. 2625)
Concerto for Flute & Strings. [22']
Score &
Parts (Rental Ref. HL113) Solo Flute & Strings
Trans. Flute
& Piano (Ref. 2626)
Concerto No. 1 for Oboe & Strings. [22' 30'']
Solo Oboe & Strings
Score & Parts (Rental Ref. HL115)
Trans. Oboe
& Piano (Ref. 2628)
Concerto No. 2 for Oboe & Orchestra. [22']
Solo Oboe, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets,
& Strings
Score & Parts (Rental Ref. HL116)
Trans.
Oboe & Piano (Ref. 2629)
Divertimento for Harmonica & String Quartet.
Score & Parts. Made to Order (Ref. AC34)
Inventions for Flute & Oboe, Three (Ref. H351)
Pieces in form of a Suite, Five. arr Harmonica
& String Orchestra [12'] Solo Harmonica & Strings
Score & Parts (Rental Ref. HL139)
Harmonica &
Piano (Ref. 2632)
Pieces for Two Oboes & Cor Anglais, Two. Score
& Parts (Ref. H220)
Rhapsody for Cor Anglais & Strings. trans Cor
Anglais/E flat Saxophone & Strings (Ref. H187)
Rhapsody for Cor Anglais (or E flat Saxophone) & Strings.
[9'] Score & Parts (Rental Ref. HL132)
Solo cor anglais, (or E flat saxophone) & Str(s) 8.8.6.6.4.
Brass
Concerto for Horn & Strings. [23'] Solo Horn & Strings
Score & Parts
(Rental Ref. HL114)
Trans. Horn &
Piano (Ref. 2627)
Concerto for Trombone & Orchestra. [18'] Solo Trombone, 2 flutes (one doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets,
2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, percussion (1) & Strings
Score & Parts (Rental Ref. HL117)
Trans. Trombone
& Piano (Ref. 2630)
Scherzo for Two Trumpets, Horn & Trombone.
Score and Parts (Ref. 2634)
Strings
Concerto for Violin & Strings. [20']
Solo Violin & Strings
Score and Parts (Rental Ref. HL118)
Concerto for Violoncello & Strings. [22'] Solo Violoncello & Strings
Score
and Parts (Rental Ref. HL119)
Elegy. Cello & Piano (Ref. 2235)
Prelude, Passacaglia & Fugue for Violin & Viola (Ref. H375)
Sonata for Cello and Piano (Ref. 2237)
Vocal & Choral
Begone dull care. SATB (Ref. W122)
Goodly Heritage, A. Cantata. SSA, Strings &
Piano [30'] (Rental Ref. HL125)
SSA Choir, piano & Str(s) 8.8.6.6.4.
Mother I will have a Husband. Solo Song. G major
(Ref. 1520)
Sea Song Suite SATB Choir; 2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets,
2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion
(2), organ & Strings
SATB & Orchestra [8'] (Rental Ref. HL134)
Orchestral
Fantasia on an Alleluia Hymn for Orchestra. [7'
30''] Score and Parts (Rental Ref. HL121)
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2
trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (1) & Strings
Fantasia on Traditional Tunes for Orchestra. [17'] Score
and Parts (Rental Ref. HL122)
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2
trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (2), harp & Strings
Festal March for Orchestra. [7'] Score and Parts (Rental
Ref. HL123)
3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 clarinets,
2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, harp, timpani,
percussion (2), glockenspiel, tubular bells & Strings
Festive Overture, A [6'] Score and Parts (Rental Ref. HL124)
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets,
3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (2) & Strings
Passacaglia on a Well-known Theme for Orchestra. [6' 30'']
Score and Parts (Rental Ref. HL130)
2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (1),
glockenspiel, bells, 2 harps & Strings
Prelude and Toccata for Orchestra. [12'] Score and Parts
(Rental Ref. HL131)
3 flutes (3rd doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, cor-anglais, 2 clarinets,
bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani,
percussion (2-5), xylophone, glockenspiel, 2 harps & Strings
Sinfonietta No. 1 for Small Orchestra. [12' 30'] Score
and Parts (Rental Ref. HL136)
2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling cor anglais),
2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, timpani,
percussion & Strings
Sinfonietta No. 3 for Orchestra. [20'] Score and Parts
(Rental Ref. HL137)
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, double bassoon, 4 horns,
3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (2), harp & Strings
Suite No. 1 in F for Small Orchestra. [13' 30''] Score
and Parts (Rental Ref. HL140)
flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone,
timpani, percussion (1), harp & Strings
Suite No. 2. Symphonic Suite for Orchestra. [22'] Score
and Parts (Rental Ref. HL142)
2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (2),
harp & Strings
Suite No. 3 for Orchestra. [22'] Score and Parts (Rental
Ref. HL141)
2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (2),
harp & Strings
Symphony No. 2 in C (Sinfonietta No.2).
[32'] Score and Parts (Rental Ref. HL143)
2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling cor anglais),
2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba,
timpani, percussion (2) & Strings
Variations on an Air of Henry Purcell for String Orchestra. [20'] Score and Parts (Rental Ref. HL368).
Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra. [23'] Score
and Parts (Rental Ref. HL146)
2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
double bassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani,
percussion (2), harp & Strings
From the Archives...
The following titles by Gordon Jacob are not in our current sales
catalogue, but are available to special order as authorised
photocopies through our archive library. They are now available
through our online shop.
Autumn. Unison song. (Ref. 44738)
The Babe so Sweet. SSA (Ref. 40121)
The Babe so Sweet. SATB (Ref. 51528)
Cam' ye by. Medium voice & piano (Ref. 30810)
Concerto for Cello & Strings. trans. Cello
and Piano (Ref. 49886a)
Concerto for Violin & Strings. trans. Violin
and Piano (Ref. 30818)
Dancing Cabman, The. Unison song. (Ref. 30809)
Dancing Doll (No.1 of 'Three Pieces') Piano (Ref. 53140)
Divertimento. Solo cello. (Ref. 30817)
Elves Dance, The. Unison Song. (Ref. 40126)
Evening Mood. Solo Piano. (Ref. 48349)
Fear no More. SATB. (Ref. 40123)
A Goodly Heritage. Women's voices. (Ref. 43699)
Helen of Kirconnell Baritone solo and piano (Ref. 30812)
Hunting Song. Part-song for male voices. (Ref. 40124)
Lily bright and shine-a. Unison Song. (Ref. 40125)
The Little Dancer. Violin and piano. (Ref. 30819)
Love is a sickness. SATB (Ref. 40119)
Love me not for comely grace. Voice and piano. (Ref. 30811)
Our Ancient Isle. Unison song for war-time. (Ref. 40122)
Rain after Drought (from 'A Goodly Heritage'). SA voices
and piano. (Ref. 51798)
Rondino. Cello and Piano. (Ref. 30816)
Sonata. Piano solo. (Ref. 49790)
Suite for four pipers. (Ref. 43239)
Tom Bowling (from 'Sea Song Suite'). TTBB. (Ref. 51269)
Tony O'. Unison Song. (Ref. 44741)
Under the Greenwood Tree (from 'A Goodly Heritage). SSA.
(Ref. 44742)
What shall we do with the drunken Sailor (from 'Sea Song
Suite'). Female, girls' or boys' voices. (Ref. 44743)
