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This gentle song is taken from the song cycle 'Songs for Seven Storeys', which Bob Chilcott wrote to celebrate the opening of the New Evelina Children's Hospital on London's South Bank. With a singabl...

This meditative anthem sets words from Isaiah. The overlapping phrases of the sopranos, which float above the sustained organ accompaniment, move gently to a warm climax in the central section. This i...

This joyful Lenten anthem sets George Herbert's well-known hymn 'King of glory, King of peace'. Chilcott skilfully weaves the hymn tune 'Gwalchmai', to which this hymn is commonly sung, into the middl...

This captivating carol with words by Kevin Crossley-Holland features satisfyingly rich harmonies and a rippling piano accompaniment that draws inspiration from the water imagery of the text. In the mo...

A chorus from Alexander's Feast.

Here is perfect material for youth choirs on the look-out for something that is both light-hearted and sophisticated. The delicious words of the original 17th-century love poem have been cleverly subv...

This is a glorious and luminescent setting of verses from Isaiah 60. Rutter captures perfectly the essence of the text, the music moving through bold determination to quiet reflection before coming to...

This is an artfully crafted setting of a beautiful poem by Matthew Meiklejohn. It is rich in contrasting material and many of the text's images are apparent in the music. The violin part contributes m...

Wilberg sets the Eleanor Farjeon text to the traditional Gaelic melody in 9/8 meter. Against a lightly bouncing accompaniment, the women and men alternate singing in unison, until they join in verse t...

A wonderful processional, Wilberg's Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella is a joyful carol. A catchy, brightly articulated countermelody distinguishes this from other settings. The women sing alone, then...

An original setting of this well-loved text, with a limpid tune and a gorgeous piano accompaniment, easily adaptable to the organ. An orchestration for two flutes, strings, and organ is available on h...

Joyful, exciting, and effective out of all proportion to its difficulty, this anthem will be particularly useful for musical dedications and concerts, and as an anthem of praise.

For SATB, 2 flutes, and harp or piano OR SATB, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, strings, harp or piano. A charming arrangement featuring flutes, this is perfect for even the smallest of choirs.

The folk-like tune is instantly compelling and memorable, the choral harmony rich and sweet, and the development almost overwhelmingly effective for all its simplicity. Effective as an anthem or as a...

Refreshing and moving, this arrangement is filled with strong harmonies, light suspensions, and beautiful dissonances. Instrumental material is available on hire.

This is the first piece in Wilberg's Dances to Life. The text speaks of the wonders of childhood, and the music is playful and dance-like, set mainly in 7/8. The choral writing is uncomplicated, and t...

This is the second piece in Wilberg's Dances to Life. The percussion simulates the solemn toll of the bells, calling the end to life.

For SATB, piano 4 hands and optional percussion (glockenspiel, vibraphone/suspended cymbal, bass drum). The third and final movement of Dances to Life. The vocal writing and keyboard accompaniment cre...

This setting of a fervent and uplifting text by Samuel Stennett is both direct and effortlessly melodic. The impression is one of great joy and freshness; an irresistible combination.

6 of the songs are for SATB, 3 for unison upper voices, and 2 for men's voices. The folk-songs may be performed individually, in groups, or as a complete suite.

This uplifting work by American composer Reginal Wright sets a text by the nineteenth-century poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy. The powerful words are sung to a memorable melody embellished with syncopation...

Sara Teasdale's poem about the three kings allows Sarah Quartel to create a haunting atmosphere in this folk-like carol for choir and piano. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.