R. Portejoie

This hauntingly beautiful piece, arranged for flute and piano by the composer, is extracted from Rutter's large-scale work Visions. The expressive solo line features long phrases and a quasi-improvise...

As Joseph was a-walking is a beautifully serene and atmospheric setting of traditional words on the prophecy of Christ's birth as told to Joseph by an angel. With rich harmonies, striking chromatic mo...

An unaccompanied motet dedicated to Hubert Parry, setting text by the English poet John Skelton (c.1463-1529).

A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate Schoo...

This optimistic piece is characterized by catchy, singable melodies and a syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal and piano writing. The text was co-written by the composer and the vocal percussionist...

Instrumentation for Down by the riverside: 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, drum kit (trap set), piano, harp (optional), and strings. This set contains the following string parts: 4x vln I, 4x vln II, 3...

The string accompaniment is available on hire and for sale.

An organ duet - quite a rare thing - based on the theme 'O Filii et Filiae', a traditional 15th-century melody. The faster variations use a toccata-like figuration, and the more peaceful ones make use...

This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment. It is a...

This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment. It is a...

This heartwarming song, setting words by the composer, has a rich, satisfying melody that befits the sentiment of the text: 'music is a gift that enriches the soul and lasts a lifetime'.

This edition of Parry's renowned anthem presents the 1911 version prepared by the composer for George V's coronation. Rutter's fascinating editorial preface provides contextual notes and informative p...

Composed in 1977, this triumphant setting of words from Psalms 136 and 67 is now published for the first time following the rediscovery of the lost manuscript. Rutter's early style is reminiscent of B...

This fun choral work is all about sport and participation. Each movement celebrates a different sport, and words by the composer provide an entertaining narrative of each event.

By the lone seashore is an unaccompanied part-song set at a slow tempo to reflect mourning and sadness. The plethora of semitones and lilting triple metre imitate the rocking of the waves along the sh...

A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate Schoo...

This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment. The tex...

This anthem was commissioned for the Enthronement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, in March 2013. The vocal lines are simple, flowing, and em...

Set of parts for John Rutter's joyful, sprightly carol Rejoice and sing!, which has been offprinted from Sir David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols.

Originally published as the fifth movement in the large-scale work The Gift of Life, this is a pleasingly optimistic anthem in Rutter's gloriously uplifting style.