Dennis Armitage

A moving, traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, and weaves a memorable melody, which he clothes in r...

Off-printed from the complete William Walton Edition, this is one of three versions (the others are for SATB unaccompanied) on a text by Phineas Fletcher - 'Drop, drop slow tears'. The poignant chroma...

This impressive anthem is the second of two in which Michael Berkeley sets texts by Rowan Williams. First the sun, then the shadow uses words from his poem Emmaus, written in 2008. It was commissioned...

For SATB and piano or strings and harp. This gentle carol, set to a beautiful text by Elizabeth Jennings, reflects upon the birth of Christ and the coming New Year. In a simple setting, Chilcott perfe...

For SATB and piano or orchestra. With its evocative piano accompaniment, this piece is wonderfully understated and sincere, in keeping with the sentiment of the original, and is sure to raise a tear o...

For SATB and piano or orchestra. The story of the journey of Mary and Joseph to the stable in Bethlehem, set against a bleak winter landscape. An accompaniment for small orchestra is available on hire...

This is the fruit of a collaboration between the American poet and storyteller Brian Andreas and Bob Chilcott. It seeks to celebrate the essential good of humanity, expressed in the healing power of s...

Arranged for SAB Choir and Piano by Carl Strommen.

'Every Thing That Grows' ist ein bedeutendes und erbauliches Sonett von William Shakespeare, dem Bob Chilcott eine bezaubernde Melodie sowie eine fließenden Klavierbegleitung mit expressiven Zwischens...

The music is shared at first between the upper-voice and mixed choirs before they come together, the one a delicious counter-melody to the other. The music is quite simply beautiful, in keeping with t...

Every Thing That Grows is an meaningful and uplifting setting of Shakespeare's Sonnet 15. Chilcott employs captivating vocal lines, a flowing piano part, and expressive clarinet interludes to reflect...

A work on the subject of pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela, To the Field of Stars features a variety of texts on the nature of travel and worship. These are underpinned by evocative cello and perc...

This English folksong is a high-spirited, unaccompanied tune, great for a concert setting. Offprinted from Vaughan Williams for Choirs 2.

This choral work is among some of the finest of the late Tudor and Elizabethan periods and is here available in scholarly edition with a practical piano reduction.

For SATB choir, upper voice choir, piano duet, and optional percussion. This is a vibrant and varied choral cantata in five movements. Together the movements evoke a contemporary impression of London'...

For upper voices, SATB, and piano. The music is shared at first between the upper-voice and mixed choirs before they come together, the one a delicious counter-melody to the other. The music is quite...

Originally published in Sun, Moon, Sea, and Stars, 'She walks in beauty' sets the popular poem by Lord Byron. Coloured with chromatic inflections, this light ballad begins with a short, arched phrases...

This spirited carol gives a fresh take on the traditional Christmas text. The lively 7/8 metre, lilting upbeat rhythms, and contrasting textures are a real pleasure to sing, and perfectly express a se...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Anthems 2, 'Dear Lord and Father of mankind' is an original, lyrical setting of the familiar Whittier text, scored for SATB with piano or organ (and optional congregat...

The nine movements form a single choral work comprising seven pieces previously published separately and two new movements. A broad range of emotions all find their place with rich and varied musical...

This setting by Christopher Ouvry-Johns of verses from Robert Herrick's poem 'Litany to the Holy Spirit' for SATB and organ is suitable for Pentecost and for general use. The composer skillfully explo...

This is an energetic setting of a traditional text, with a memorable tune, attractive sequences and an exciting climax, all in a lilting swing. A version for upper voices is also available.