An easy anthem for unison children's and/or SATB choir, with piano/organ or orchestra. This German translation of Look at the world is suitable for Harvest or for any occasion where God is praised for...
Eine äußerst ausdrucksstarke und gleichzeitig zart und tiefgründige Vertonung des biblischen Textes für Edward T. Chapman, den Musikdirektor der Highgate School, an der John Rutter Schüler war.
The Peacemakers ist dem Gedenken all derer gewidmet, die ihr Leben bei bewaffneten Konflikten verloren haben, besonders den unschuldigen Zivilisten. Als ich The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace für den Jah...
John Rutter's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24) is here included in the John Rutter Anniversary Edition, with an illuminating composer's note and useful performance hints.
With a text by the composer, this secular carol is a true celebration of all that we love about the festive season. An accompaniment for chamber orchestra is available on sale and on hire/rental.
Soli (STBar), gemischter Chor (SATB), Kinderchor und Orchester.
Part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition, this is a profoundly beautiful setting of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514.
In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint. Also available in versions for SA and TTBB v...
A moving, traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, and weaves a memorable melody, which he clothes in r...
From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this is an elegant arrangement of a traditional song that needs no introduction. Fred Weatherly's text is set here to rich vocal harmonies and supported by f...
British singer/songwriter Calum Scott has created this power ballad which transfers perfectly to the choral situation. Here is a chance for you and your singers to talk about the meaning of human love...
The accompaniment for strings and percussion is available for hire.
This is a simple and gentle setting of the popular American folk hymn. Beginning softly with the sopranos accompanied by piano/harp in the first verse, Rutter explores a wide variety of textures, buil...
An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. There are four different versions of the vocal parts: unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano or SATB...
Orchestral material is available on hire.
An arrangement of John Darwall's famous hymn tune with several versions of the accompaniment available: organ, or brass and organ, or full orchestra.
This gentle New Year carol was composed in celebration of the 80th birthday of HM The Queen. Instantly singable, and with the warm, tuneful lyricism so characteristic of John Rutter's music, the carol...
This classic Rutter anthem is essential repertoire for any choir. Orchestral material is available on sale and hire/rental. Also available in John Rutter Anthems and in a version for upper voices.
An easy rock and roll style setting.
Partitur = Klavierstimme
From the collection Anthems for SA and Men, 'I lift my eyes' is an original hymn setting by Bob Chilcott to a text by Timothy Dudley-Smith. Scored for SA & men with piano, this stirring piece is suita...
Chorpartitur mit Klavierbegleitung
A bright and optimistic benediction contrasting passages of unison writing with homophonic chordal sections. The piece builds to a triumphant conclusion.
Chydenius' fresh take on these well-known words from Cymbeline is full of charm, featuring wordless vocalizations that provide rhythmic drive and varied sections that propel the piece forward. Origina...
From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this is a beautiful unaccompanied arrangement of a popular Japanese children's song. With a text full of natural imagery and a folk-like pentatonic melody, '...
The Songs of Farewell have found a secure place in the repertoires of chamber choirs and ecclesiastical choral foundations. An offprint from Robert Quinney's critical edition of this fantastic work, t...
A collection of three Latin motets: 'Justorum animae', 'Coelos ascendit hodie', and 'Beati quorum via'. Originally published in A Stanford Anthology.
This setting of the Song of Songs is a fine example of Skempton's distinctive ability to distil and express the emotional essence of a text. Beautifully understated, and employing a straightforward to...
John Rutter's original setting of this popular Easter hymn is resplendent and celebratory, with frequent metre changes that give a fresh feel to these historic words.
The text Justus cor suum tradet is taken from Ecclesiasticus and is a Vespers antiphon for the Common of One Confessor. Compositional techniques such as word-painting and the exploration of a broad te...
From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this arrangement of 'The Skye Boat Song' is supported by a characterful piano part with nimble arpeggios and chord clusters, while the vocal parts rock gentl...
Also available in 100 Carols for Choirs.
From the collection Mack Wilberg Carols, this tender, gentle arrangement of the popular Austrian carol has two simple vocal lines (one for women and one for men), supported by a steady, rich piano acc...
There are two versions of the vocal parts - for two-part upper voices with piano or for SATB with organ. An orchestral accompaniment is also available for both versions. Words are from Corinthians 1:1...
Setting an original Latin text by the Venerable Bede intertwined with an English translation, this piece is homophonic and by turns ecstatic and calmly contemplative. It is particularly suitable for A...
The character who finds herself centre-stage in Guy Turner's delightful love-song Tequila Samba is neither eccentric nor larger than life, but the unwitting object of the author's admiration as she qu...
A simple setting of the Magnificat for SATB and organ with optional brass quintet (2 trumpets, horn, 2 trombones). The instrumental material is available on hire.
Scored for SATB and piano or organ, this is one of Chilcott's original settings of 'The Lord's Prayer', as published in the collection Bob Chilcott Anthems 2. It features a warm, heartfelt melody, and...
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...
This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement which pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. Also available in a version for SSA una...
Euromajdan und Revolution der Würde wurden die Bürgerproteste in der Ukraine genannt, die im November 2013 begannen und im Februar 2014 ihren blutigen Höhepunkt mit 80 Todesopfern fanden. Immer wieder...
A tender shoot ist eine neue Vertonung eines deutschen Gedichtes aus dem 15. Jahrhundert, gedichtet von Otto Goldschmidt und von William Bartholomew im 19. Jahrhundert ins Englische übersetzt. Die Ver...
Rutter's charming piece sets a secular text by the composer that emphasises the significance of music and harmony in an ephemeral world. A simple accompaniment figure in the piano provides the backdro...
This witty and enjoyable musical entertainment, based on the book by Kenneth Grahame, is for five soloists, narrator, SATB chorus, and instrumental ensemble. The main roles are written for adult singe...
This piece sets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found all around us. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic hand drum line, the buoyant 7/8 metre drives the piece forward. Lush harmonies...
The Cherubic Hymn' is a hidden gem from Rachmaninov's Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, perfect for Trinity Sunday. With flowing melodic lines, exquisite harmonies, and a contrasting second half, the re...
An unusual and dramatic anthem for SATB choir (with divisions) unaccompanied. The English verses, starting 'O sing unto the Lord a new song', are framed by the Latin first line 'Cantate Domino canticu...
In this arrangement of the hymn tune St Clement, traditional verses alternate with those newly arranged by John Rutter. The piece is part of a wider collection of hymn arrangements, which have been re...
This beautiful setting of verses from the psalms was commissioned by Westminster Abbey for the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton. It was first performed on 29 April 2011 b...
One of the most important pop songs of all time, this award-winning classic brought together some of the biggest names in the recording industry at that time for famine relief. Now, for the 25th Anniv...
Gemischter Chor (SABar) oder Kinderchor (SMezA) mit Streichquartett oder anderen Melodie-Instrumenten.
For soprano and tenor soli and unaccompanied mixed chorus.
Wilberg creates a tender, gentle atmosphere for this arrangement of the popular Austrian carol. The two simple vocal lines (one for women and one for men) are supported by a steady, rich piano duet ac...