Sequence for St. Wulfstan by Tarik B'regan: a conductor's analysis

This document provides an in-depth examination of the Sequence for St. Wulfstan, a set of six a cappella motets by Tarik ORegan and presents relevant biographical information of the composer, such as time spent in Morocco and Algeria as a child and his introduction and immersion into choral music at Oxford and Cambridge. Influences on ORegans compositional style are also discussed, including jazz, rock and roll, al-Andalusian music, Renaissance choral music, and Balinese gamelan, along with non-representational art such as mosaics, which he experienced during his time in North Africa. Historical information about the Portiforium of St. Wulfstan, the text source for the Sequence, is also included, discussing the contents and original use of the manuscript and ORegans relationship with it. A list of the choral works of Tarik ORegan is appended to this document, as is an interview with him, conducted by the author.