Melvin Berger

for unison upper voices and piano or organ 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 orchest...

for unison upper voices and piano or organ or lower strings, percussion, and harp A short, simple, but joyful piece that never raises its voice above piano.

This setting is faithful to the original folksong melody 'She's like the Swallow'. The straightforward piano part sets the mood, cleverly supports the voices, and helps illustrate the story of the tex...

For SS and piano. This is a highly effective setting in four linked movements of poems by Federico Garcia Lorca. The music suggests the sounds, colours, and atmosphere of the Andalusian landscape. Per...

This is a fresh and optimistic version of a nineteenth-century hymn set in a rock-gospel style. The results are uplifting.

For SS and piano. A charming and straightforward setting of a poetic text by Sabine Baring-Gould, this delightful carol is characterized by a simple and effective melody. The voices are in unison for...

One of Chilcott's earliest choral compositions, The Modern Man I Sing is a setting of three poems by Walt Whitman. Initially written for the Gustavus Choir, the leading Lutheran choir in Minnesota, it...

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...

From the King's Singers Edition Series, this beautiful arrangement is one of the King'singers favorite American folksong settings. Available for SATB, SSAA. Peformance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Eine der gefragtesten Volksliedvertonungen des King's Singers. Verfügbar: SATB.

Written for the BBC Last night of the Proms, this sensitive setting of the well-known Irish folk song does justice to the beauty of the original melody. Chilcott's harmonic subtleties add to the poign...

Ein bewegender, traditioneller irischer Segen, vertont mit Musik von großer Einfachheit und Schönheit. Chilcott fängt die Wärme und Aufrichtigkeit des Textes perfekt ein und webt eine einprägsame Melo...

Bob Chilcotts groovige und energiegeladene Bearbeitung des bekannten Spirituals besticht durch synkopierte Melodien und jazzige Harmonien, die vom Walking-Bass des Klaviers perfekt unterstützt werden.

In this beautiful, expressive arrangement, rich vocal harmonies and gentle syncopations combine with the flowing piano part to create an exquisite song, full of tenderness and resignation. Also in Spi...

Brimming with groove and energy, this is a terrific arrangement of the popular spiritual. Chilcott's syncopated melodies and jazzy harmonies are well supported by the piano accompaniment, which featur...

This beautiful setting of the Beatitudes from Matthew's gospel exemplifies the composer's skill and versatility in writing for mixed voices. He leads the choir smoothly through a range of keys and moo...

This beautiful setting of the Beatitudes from Matthew's gospel exemplifies the composer's skill and versatility in writing for mixed voices. He leads the choir smoothly through a range of keys and moo...

For SATB and piano. In this beautiful, expressive arrangement, rich vocal harmonies and gentle syncopations combine with the flowing piano part to create an exquisite song, full of tenderness and resi...

This short, punny piano suite was written in response to the Covid-19 lockdown and features Chilcott's celebrated jazz style in three movements: 'Bobbing along', 'Becky's Song' and 'Walking with Ollie...

Mit dieser jazzigen Theater-Suite bringt Bob Chilcott über Texte von Charles Bennett neuen Schwung in die Shakespeare-Charaktere Ophelia (aus 'Hamlet'), Caliban und Miranda (aus 'Der Sturm'). Im funki...

Mit dieser jazzigen Theater-Suite bringt Bob Chilcott über Texte von Charles Bennett neuen Schwung in die Shakespeare-Charaktere Ophelia (aus 'Hamlet'), Caliban und Miranda (aus 'Der Sturm'). Im funki...

In this jazzy setting of William Blake's Introduction to his Songs of Innoncence, Chilcott's extended harmonies and syncopated melodies bring new energy to the text, challenging the expectation of the...

In this jazzy setting of William Blake's Introduction to his Songs of Innoncence, Chilcott's extended harmonies and syncopated melodies bring new energy to the text, challenging the expectation of the...

Sing we and chant it sets the text of a well-known sixteenth-century madrigal of the same name by Thomas Morley in a jazz waltz style. Chilcott injects energy and fun into the piece through a quick th...

A delightful traditional English nonsense song from the King'singers Edition series. Available: SSAA, 2-Part, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.