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This work is by turns joyous and reflective. Rich harmonies, shifting tonalities, and expressive melodies combine to evoke the changing moods explored within the text. The poignant Andante section giv...

This jubilant carol alternates between a homophonic refrain and verses where the melody is sung over an open-fifth drone. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

This important contemporary Requiem demonstrates Gabriel Jackson's gift for writing mesmerising choral music on a large scale. Combining sections of the traditional Requiem text with selected poems fr...

Spirited in tone, this anthem sets a text based on Psalm 148 that praises God's glory. Opening with an uplifting unison melody, the vocal parts gradually open out into jubilant harmonies, which are su...

This much-loved carol is one of the composer's earliest pieces and is presented here in German translation. The orchestral accompaniment is available on sale and on hire/rental.

Taken from Rutter's edition of Fauré's Requiem, this famous movement features both the original French words and an optional English text. John Rutter's complete edition of Fauré's Requiem (1893 ver...

The Christ-child combines an English text by G. K. Chesterton with Latin text from a sequence for Pentecost to depict the relationship between Mary and the Christ-child, accompanied by lydian-inflecte...

This beautiful and moving piece in seven sections combines text from the Ave maris stella antiphon and Psalms 26 and 106. Starting and finishing in a mood of peace and certainty, the work is structure...

A fluid melody and Carter's adroit harmonic interpretation of the traditional text combine to give his setting a unique expressive quality. The harp part (which includes all three carols in the set) i...

An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. Presented here in German translation. The orchestral accompaniment is available on hire/rental.

A simple, beautiful setting describing the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child, in which singers are encouraged to sign the words they are singing. Originally published in a versio...

The Missa Sanctae Margaretae is a stunning new setting of the Missa Brevis, showcasing Jackson's mesmerizing choral writing. Ideal for use in services and concerts.

Advent Antiphons is an exquisite concert setting of the Great O Antiphons. Chilcott's writing for double choir is masterful; he embroiders a beautifully-textured work in which echoes of plainchant com...

Road to Refuge contrasts pure harmonies with dissonant passages as Wallen draws comparisons between the nativity story and modern refugees. The rippling piano accompaniment and sudden changes in the v...

This contemplative setting of a text by Mary Coleridge sees open fifths blended with inverted chords, within a hushed dynamic palette. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

Harrap's Veni Creator Spiritus is an innovative yet accessible setting of the well-known Vespers hymn. A meditative rendering of the familiar plainchant is combined with a flexible lyricism, unusual h...

One of John Rutter's most popular carols, Star Carol is presented here in German translation. Orchestral accompaniments are available on sale and on hire/rental.

With a feeling of celebration, Bullard's setting of the well-known Psalm 100 is energetic and exciting. A spritely organ part supports bold statements in the vocal lines, while the middle section offe...

Francis Jackson's anthem 'Most glorious Lord of life' for SATB choir and organ was commissioned by the Edington Music Festival in 2009.

This short song was written for the 'NMC Songbook', a CD of contemporary vocal studies. A song of a romantic and wistful nature, Outside Fort Tregantle was first performed and recorded in August 2008...

This rustic and pretty carol features a winning melody of folk-like simplicity, which is developed over the course of four verses. The result is an up-beat carol that is easy, varied, and rewarding to...

This is an upbeat and joyful setting of the traditional hymn text. Combining a strong melody, some modal nuances, and a fanfare-like organ accompaniment, it's a rousing carol that would be the ideal c...

This exquisite miniature sets an intimate prayer by St Augustine of Hippo asking for God's grace to know and serve Him. Simple and homophonic it is infused with Jackson's characteristic passion and lu...

This affectionate love song sets words by American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Featuring a bright piano part, clever use of syncopation, and a powerful melody, this song is sure to become a favourite o...

With a characteristically memorable tune by Chilcott, Mid-winter is an easy and original setting of the well-known Rossetti text. Also available in versions for SATB, and upper voices.