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This setting of a song from Act II of Shakespeare's As You Like It was originally published as part of Rutter's cycle When Icicles Hang. Here, it has been specially adapted for TTBB choir by the compo...

This profoundly beautiful setting by John Rutter of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514, has been specially adapted by the composer for tenors and basses.

This work was written around 1940, placing it near the beginning of a series of Clarke's late compositions. It both looks forward to her lean, linear, avowedly modern conceptions and backwards to work...

Ein leichtes Rock'n'Roll-Setting.

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...

This engagingly written piece sets the Lamentations of Jeremiah. The overlapping passages of music passed between the soloists and the choir create a dramatic effect, whilst the harmonic language give...

This richly expressive cantata sets five discrete texts, each reflecting a different aspect of Christmastide. The first movement sets a poem by Tennyson to an instantly memorable, eager melody. 'Good...

Originally published in Bob Chilcott Anthems 1, this setting of the well-known text is uplifting in spirit, with flowing melodies and a supportive organ accompaniment. It is also available in a versio...

The motet O magnum mysterium is not found in any of Morales's published works, but in three separate manuscripts in Valladolid, Madrid, and Toledo, which would indicate a certain popularity of this Ch...

A festal setting of this familiar tune, imposing and exciting but not difficult, with a few thrillingly unexpected harmonies and modulations. Score and parts for brass and percussion are available on...

This is the first movement of Gloria, here published as a separate choral leaflet. Either of the accompaniments for the full choral work can be used with Gloria 1.

This lively setting of the Venerable Bede's Christ is the morning star features all the hallmarks of McDowall's original and vibrant style. With rich harmonies, compelling modulations, and a flowing o...

This arrangement of Scarlatti's Sonata in E (K. 215), which was originally composed for keyboard, is restrained and melodic, as well as being stylish and approachable.

Words and music by John Rutter. The accompaniment for orchestra is available on hire and for sale. An accompaniment for brass is available on hire. Also in Carols for Choirs 4.

A setting of specially-written texts by children, the subject matter is the sun, the moon, and the stars. The songs are linked by spoken narration, resulting in a rich and vivid tapestry. Orchestral m...

The compositional style of this motet demonstrates word-painting and madrigal-like features. It opens with a duet that may reflect the word 'Duo' in the title, and the use of three voices at the start...

This popular march was first performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the coronation of King George VI in 1937 and, more recently, at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. This arrangeme...

A piano transcription, made by the composer himself, of the beautiful 'Nativity Carol'. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out, the transcription also in...

A piano transcription, made by the composer himself, of Rutter's well-known setting of this famous text. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out, the tran...

Vaughan Williams's famous romance for solo violin and orchestra is given new life in this beautiful arrangement, which features the original solo line as part of a string sextet. Perfect as a rehearsa...

More sweet than my refrain is a tender miniature for three-part choir set to the text of a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The motet features on the new Ars Nova Copenhagen recording, 'First Drop' (Cante...

Originally published in Jazz in Autumn, this is a lovely piece with swung semiquavers and expressive melodies with a relaxing feel.

This energetic setting of words by St Ambrose of Milan is a real showstopper. With pop-influences and a sparkling organ part, Young effortlessly fuses modern and traditional sound worlds, while change...