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One of Chilcott's best-loved carols is here arranged for solo voice and piano. The text, a beautiful poem by Clive Sansom narrating the experience of the shepherds drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus...

Exhibiting Chydenius's unique style, this contemplative ballad sets a wistful text by American lyrical poet Sara Teasdale. The close harmonies, persuasive melodies, and appealing syncopations in the v...

This work is an emotive setting of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116, a favourite text for weddings. The music ranges from passionate and optimistic to contemplative yet resolute. The closing couplet is a fusi...

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...

In this fast and energetic piece, Quartel sets her own text celebrating the joy of singing. The melody weaves in and out of the texture, supported by dynamic vocal accompaniment and rhythmically drive...

This sensitive arrangement of a well-known Yiddish folksong introduces singers to the harmonic characteristics of Yiddish music. Clapping and body percussion is employed to great effect, and a pronunc...

Chilcott's rare gift for crafting the most poignant and beguiling melodies is rarely more apparent than in his setting of this enchanting medieval poem. The style is akin to folk ballad, lyrical with...

Setting Christina Rossetti's poem 'Remember', this gentle piece was written in memory of the young people who lost their lives in the attack on Utøya, Norway in July 2011. Remember me will make a movi...

Voice on the Wind sets an inspiring text, written by the composer, about the empowerment of singing. With a catchy melody, imitative scat singing, and a driving hand drum accompaniment, this piece has...

This well-known, ever-popular Polish carol-lullaby has been set by Wilberg in a beautifully simple style, incorporating rich harmonies into the organ part. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Where Riches is Everlastingly' is one of the carols in the volume Bob Chilcott Carols. The instruments needed are congas (or bongos), shaker (or triangle), cowbell (or claves).

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'.

Music of Life is a vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop that describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal...

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...

These two enjoyable and easy songs use riddle texts from the 17th and 18th centuries that are both haunting and rich with imagery. Chilcott produces two charming and characterful miniatures that altho...

This delightful setting of the French carol is perfectly suited to open a service or concert with its spirited choral parts, energetic articulations, and quick glissandi in the organ. A new English tr...

As each voice enters the texture of a gently murmuring river gradually builds. A surprisingly easy transition into a more modal third verse adds direction and depth to this simple folk song. Orchestra...

In an upbeat march in 2/4 meter (the orchestral version starts with a snare drum) the choir lifts off in the bright key of D major. Lightly, and with lots of bounce, the voices celebrate the birth of...

McDowall's setting is optimistic and appealing, with charming interplay between the voices and piano. The inspirational words are by Marie Curie.

Orchestral material is available on hire.

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is both poignant and stirring. My heart be brave is an ideal choice for choirs looking to address issues of social justice in their programmi...

This beautiful anthem, set to words by Timothy Rees and the composer, celebrates God's all-encompassing love for mankind. The gentle melody introduced in verse 1 by the sopranos prevails throughout an...

Brooke's arrangement of this traditional sea shanty is invigorating and atmospheric. Changing voices will enjoy the theme of trains and ships in the text, as well as the boisterous call-and-response t...

A powerfully emotive setting that contrasts moments of reflection with declamatory exultation, Psalm 57 uses passages from the eponymous psalm in the King James translation. Written in 1972, it is ded...