John Rutter Noten für Chor und Instrumente

The instrumental material is available on hire/rental. A different arrangement, not compatible with the instrumental accompaniment, for SSAA and piano (opt.) is only in Carols for Choirs 4.

Opening with a simplicity and innocence created by the unison theme, this anthem's textures gradually evolve as the other voices make their entries. This German translation of ust as I am is offprinte...

This is a vibrant and rhythmic Christmas carol based on an anonymous 15th-century text. The modal feel and lively rhythms lend this carol a medieval character which will delight singers and audiences...

Orchestral material is available on hire.

This tender carol sets an affecting text by Christina Rossetti that tells the story of Jesus's birth. In classic McDowall style, the setting explores a variety of choral textures and is interspersed w...

For SATB choir and piano or small orchestra. A cycle of six choral settings of Elizabethan poetry by Campion, Herrick, Middleton, Shakespeare, and others. Orchestral material is available on hire.

A cycle of choral settings with words by Campion, Shakespeare, and anon. for SATB (with tenor solo) and small orchestra. Full scores and orchestral parts are available on hire. Good ale and Blow, blow...

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This lyrical and charming setting of 'Now the Green Blade Riseth' from The Oxford Book of Carols depicts the pastoral images describing Christ's Resurrection with a gentle folksong-like tune and simpl...

Both the texts, an anonymous one from the 14th century and one attributed to Pope Clement XI, are prayers. Very simple choral sections, using sustained drones, alternate with more florid solos. The mu...

This is Stanford's extended Latin setting of this text, written in 1918 and acknowledged as its composer's finest a cappella choral work.

This joyful and richly expressive choral cantata is a setting of what is often thought of as a Thanksgiving psalm or a psalm in praise of Harvest time. From its atmospheric opening through to its upbe...

This unusual and highly effective choral cantata in five sections uses poems which are a celebration of how the living spirit of the drum is brought alive. This is an exuberant and rhythmic work, and...

With an evocative but little-known text by Richard Crashaw, this is a lovely, gentle anthem suitable for many occasions. The music opens with a wistful soprano melody, and following the insistence of...

Bob Chilcott's solemn yet uplifting Requiem sets words from the 'Missa pro defunctis' and the Book of Common Prayer giving a new slant on established texts. Requiem is an elegy for the modern day. The...

A sparkling, joyous, celebratory piece for upper voices, suitable for a wide variety of secular and sacred occasions. Originally written for a school choir, it is equally effective with adult singers.

Setting a text by Elizabeth Barratt Browning, this thoughtful and evocative piece compares a dying relationship with the changing of the seasons from summer to winter. Also available in versions for s...

Dieser optimistische Chorsatz im erhebenden Kompositionsstil von John Rutter ist Teil des fünfsätzigen Chorwerkes 'The Gift of Life' ('Das Geschenk des Lebens') mit Texten, die die Dankbarkeit des Kom...

Instrumental parts available on hire

This is a lilting arrangement of a traditional Mexican lullaby, based on the well-known Sandman myth. It was originally published for SAB voices in SongStream 2: An American Journey and may be sung in...

This poignant motet 'based on a traditional Negro melody' from the composer's personal collection sets a well-known hymn by Henry Hart Milman. The unknown pentatonic melody is reminiscent of a spiritu...

A highly original and effective concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis in which the various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles. The characterful piano accompaniment can be played as written...