R. Portejoie

With a text by John Henry Newman, Lead, kindly Light is a short, moving piece perfectly suited for our current times. Step-like movement in the melody reflects the speaker seeking light in the darknes...

Also in 100 Carols for Choirs.

Settings of children's poems and nursery rhymes for unaccompanied SATB (with some divisi)

An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. There are four different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano, or SA...

Erster Satz des dreisätzigen Werkes für gemischten Chor SATB begleitet von Sinfonieorchester oder Blechbläser (4 Trompeten, 2 Posaunen, Bassposaune, Tuba), Percussion und Orgel. Alle Begleitsätze für...

An arrangement of Martin Luther's popular hymn Ein feste Burg, with the English translation by F.H. Hedge. Rutter arranges verses 1, 3, and 4, using J.S. Bach's harmonization for verse 2. An accompani...

In this arrangement of the hymn tune St Clement, traditional verses alternate with those newly arranged by John Rutter. The piece is part of a wider collection of hymn arrangements, which have been re...

This unison anthem, which may be useful for funeral services, has been reworked into a setting for SATB choir. The solo line introduces the piece with a solemn melody that reappears throughout the ant...

SATB, optional Bariton-Solo, Cello und Orgel/Streichorchester Dies ist ein melodiöses Epiphanie-Lied, das einen Text des Komponisten vertont. Die Gesangslinien sind reich und fließend, und die Orgel u...

Festival hymn with introductory fanfare for mixed choir, brass ensemble (4 trumpets, 2 trombones or 2 horns, bass trombone and optional tuba), timpani, percussion and organ. An alternative orchestral...

An incandescent setting of versicles and responses for Evensong. The music is haunting in its simplicity, supporting and illuminating the text to great effect. The second set includes an account of Th...

Grammy Gewinner 1974: Midnight Train To Georgia - hier in einem fantastischen Arrangement für Big Band!

The Latin text from the Ordinary of the Mass for mixed voices, brass (4 trumpets, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, tuba), percussion, and organ. An accompaniment for symphony orchestra without organ...

For SATB unaccompanied, with optional solo (or unison semi-chorus). This carol is also in Carols for Choirs 3 and 100 Carols for Choirs.

Dies ist eine einfache und sanfte Vertonung der beliebten amerikanischen Volkshymne. Rutter beginnt sanft mit den Sopranen in Begleitung von Klavier/Harfe in der ersten Strophe und erkundet eine Vielz...

Diese klassische Rutter-Hymne mit ihrer charaktervollen Klavier- oder Orchesterbegleitung sollte in keinem Chorrepertoire fehlen!

Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again, published as part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition. With an exciting introductory fanfare composed by Rutter, th...

For SATB (with divisions) and piano. This prayer for freedom was composed in 1990, in response to the demolition of the Berlin Wall and the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. An orchestral accompa...

For SATB with clarinet and organ, or clarinet, harp, and strings. A setting of words from Psalm 27 featuring a solo clarinet with various choral groupings. A clarinet part is included in the vocal sco...

John Rutter wrote this anthem for the dedication of the Herbert Howells memorial window in Gloucester Cathedral in 1992. The first section is full of mystical intensity, and, with its iridescent chrom...

John Rutter's Magnificat is a joyous celebration of the Virgin Mary, inspired by feast-day festivities in countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Following the example set by Bach, the Magni...