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The Island Itself is a setting of the poem Homage to Omey by Irish poet, Joan McBreen. The imagery of the sea conveyed in the text is reflected through lilting, syncopated rhythms. The melody is suppo...

This is an evocative setting of the Rudyard Kipling jungle poem 'Now Chil the kite brings home the night'.

This exciting work for choir and solo violin draws its title from Edward Winslow's 1624 chronicles, Good Newes from New England, in which he describes the Mayflower Pilgrims' settlement in the New Wor...

This is an unusual setting of the text, in that after an ethereal opening, a contralto/mezzo-soprano soloist sings the Magnificat text while the female chorus interpolates with other texts in praise o...

This anthem is set to a text by the 10th-century Sufi mystic, Al-Junaid. For the most part, the mood is intimate and introspective; intertwining, whispered melodies, sometimes in free time, alternate...

This melody is most commonly heard in the United States, and includes Rutter's own arrangement of the sixth and final verse. Orchestral scores and parts are also available on hire. Offprinted from the...

The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a stylistic piano part, and an optional bass and drum kit part, it will...

Ingegneri's setting of Estote fortes in bello alternates between declamatory homophonic sections and imitative contrapuntal writing, culminating in a dance-like and joyful finale of 'alleluia' stateme...

A short upbeat anthem, Cantate Domino sets words from Psalms 9, 95, and 97 and features contrasting styles, optional clapping, and an optional verse in French.

Phoenix is a series of interlinked, contrasting sections - by turns elegiac, radiant, and menacing - culminating in a luminous cantilena for the four melody instruments against densely clustered chord...

Full score and set of parts for John Rutter's I too shall walk to Bethlehem. This set contains the following parts: 2 x fl, 1 x ob, 2 x cl, 1 x bsn, 2 x hn, 1 x hp, 4 x vln I, 4 x vln II, 3 x vla, 2 x...

The Compass uses evocative imagery to describe how feelings of being lost and adrift can be assuaged by journeying towards self-acceptance and positive change. A characterful four-note motif punctuate...

A festive introit.

The music is dynamic, with some funky writing for the piano, and builds to a fabulous climax where several themes are deftly combined together. A great piece to end a concert.

Setting a popular text paraphrased from the Song of Solomon, this is an uplifting anthem ideal for Easter services. The work contains expressive word painting, with moments of intensity alongside phra...

This strong and well-crafted composition is built on Shaker texts. All sections of the text are set to melodies of contrasting character. These are then combined at the end to thrilling effect before...

This three-movement work is an upbeat and optimistic expression of curiosity and growth. With lyrics by the composer, the work features a supportive piano part and a characterful violin part, with uni...

This is a charming set of eight short movements, beautifully and intelligently setting some of Shakespeare's best-loved words. Ideal for upper voice choirs looking for something interesting and access...

Cantata for women's chorus with orchestra, or strings and piano. A cantata of sixteen charming folk song settings in seasonal groupings. Material is available on hire.

For upper voices and piano or orchestra. These three choruses are extracted from the anthology Opera Choruses. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Part of the cantata, Folk Songs of the Four Seasons.. Instrumental material is available on hire.

This jubilant and uplifting carol is sure to become a classic. The memorable melodies have a dance-like quality, and the bell-like piano part adds festive sparkle. Coupling the familiar words with les...