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This setting by Christopher Ouvry-Johns of verses from Robert Herrick's poem 'Litany to the Holy Spirit' for SATB and organ is suitable for Pentecost and for general use. The composer skillfully explo...

This is an energetic setting of a traditional text, with a memorable tune, attractive sequences and an exciting climax, all in a lilting swing. A version for upper voices is also available.

For upper voices, SATB, and piano or orchestra The Seeds of Stars is a resplendent setting of a philosophical text by Charles Bennett. The rippling piano part provides a shimmering accompaniment to ra...

Setting a text by Charles Bennett, 'The White Field' presents a dreamlike scene in which blackbirds plant songs in the cold earth and await the growth of their music. Chilcott's melodies echo through...

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...

The Seeds of Stars is a resplendent setting of a philosophical text by Charles Bennett. The rippling piano part provides a shimmering accompaniment to radiant and expressive vocal lines.

Setting a text by Charles Bennett, The White Field presents a dreamlike scene in which blackbirds plant songs in the cold earth and await the growth of their music. Chilcott's melodies echo through th...

Words from Cantata no. 147.

This work is based on the traditional modes/scales of Armenia. 'Duduk' is the name of the Armenian oboe that is normally accompanied by drones. Erkoreka cleverly creates the illusion of the drone's pr...

This uplifting work celebrates the pursuit, and eventual discovery, of water. Imbued with rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable melodies, it will leave both choir and audience feeling...

Orchestration: fl, cl, hn, timp, glock, marimba, hp, pno, vc, db Neunsätziges Werk, das Ober- und gemischte Chöre vereint Zusammenarbeit zwischen Bob Chilcott und Charles Bennett Optionen für die Beg...

Setting vivid poems by Kate Wakeling, this work is a powerful exploration of the theme of ice. The lively first movement depicts the bustling frost fairs of 1684, with repeated patterns imitating the...

Dreisätziges Werk, mit einem Sopransolo im zweiten Satz Erforscht Themen wie Trauer, Verlust und Hoffnung auf eine bessere Zukunft Texte von Sarojini Naidu und Seán Street Keyboardauszug in der Gesan...

In this poignant three-movement work, McDowall sets texts by Indian political activist and poet Sarojini Naidu and frequent collaborator Seán Street. With the exquisite beauty of birdsong at its heart...

This new vocal-score edition was published to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, in June 1953. First performed as the new Queen processed out of Westminster Abbey, Walton's...

This is a sensitive and uplifting setting of a text by Geraldine Atkinson, who tragically died aged 24. The reflective nature of the music makes it particularly suitable for memorials. This piece is s...

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...

This powerful anthem was first performed at St Paul's Cathedral, and is dedicated to victims of torture and those working for their release. With expansive melodies which echo between the vocal lines...

Conceived as a set, these eight songs are drawn from several Chinese regions. In this new arrangement the music has been refashioned for Western instruments, with stylistic bowing and fingering. Suita...

Inspired by Geertgen's painting Nativity at Night, Candlelight Carol centres around the love of a mother on that first night in the stable. This carol is available in its original version for mixed vo...

This arrangement for SATB chorus and piano has been created from two sources: a version for unison voices and piano, and A Song of Thanksgiving. Offprinted from Vaughan Williams for Choirs 2.

For SATBs, solo voice, piano, and percussion A brilliant choral celebration of seven American legends (Phillis Wheatley, George Washington, Jenny Lind, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Clyde William Thornbaugh,...

For SATB, flute, and piano. The flute part is printed in the vocal score. There is also an arrangement of this carol for SA, flute, and piano.

This beautiful and much-loved Somerset folk-song was originally from No. 2 of Five Traditional Songs arranged for mixed choir by John Rutter. Offprinted from John Rutter Choral Works for TTBB choirs.

Unison and SATB choirs, and piano/organ. This is an accessible piece that is both rich and moving. The unison line, which can be sung by a junior choir, has some short sections needing simple divisi.