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This spirited carol gives a fresh take on the traditional Christmas text. The lively 7/8 metre, lilting upbeat rhythms, and contrasting textures are a real pleasure to sing, and perfectly express a se...

Orchestral material and the arrangement for women's voices are available on hire.

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...

This is a majestic setting of the popular hymn 'O God beyond all praising' to Holst's tune 'Thaxted', which is adapted from a theme in 'Jupiter' from The Planets. Wilberg's beautiful treatment of the...

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.

An exquisite setting of a love song by Sir Philip Sydney. Also available in versions for solo high version, SSAA, and SATB (from Iirthday Madrigals).

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.

Originally published in Piano Sketches Duets, Book 2, 'Rumba for Johann' is a pastiche on Bach's style with a rumba groove, offering a modern twist on a well-loved composer.

Processional bustles with cheerful positivity throughout, its rondo-like structure clarified by the memorability of its abundant melodies. The harmony is modal to begin with, but moves from this delib...

Full score for the classic Rutter anthem For the beauty of the earth.

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...

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...

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...

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...

The pianist Myra Hess (1890-1965) became indelibly associated with Bach after she began playing 'Jesu, joy' by ear in 1920. Her arrangement of the Adagio (offprinted here from OUP's Bach Transcription...

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...

Hill’s gentle setting of the well-known fifteenth-century English text flows through changing time signatures, with moments for solo soprano and tenor. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

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...