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Written in 1978 for the choir of Clare College, Cambridge, this gentle, dreamy lullaby has gone on to become one of John Rutter's most popular carols. This complete set of parts includes the following...

This ethereal sacred anthem sets texts by David Warner exploring the transfigurative power of peace. Meditative and approachable, it is suitable for any time of the liturgical year, and the score incl...

This arrangement of 'O Jesulein süss', a chorale first written by German composer Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654) and later arranged and popularized by J. S. Bach, sets an English text translated by Percy...

percussion, or orchestra. Sing we now of Christmas is an arrangement of the early 16th-century French Christmas carol, Noël nouvelet. The music is familiar, approachable, dynamic, and engaging, and th...

This carol reflects on feelings of sorrow and uncertainty that arise during long, dark nights, while also pointing to the hope radiating from the promise of the Saviour's coming. With lyrics in both G...

This carol meditates on the Christmas message, with rhythmical features imitating sparks of hope for a brighter future in times of difficulty. Uplifting and expressive, the carol has lyrics in German...

This sparkling work draws together four well-known carols that reflect the joys of being together with friends and loved ones to celebrate the festive season, with hopes for brighter times ahead.

This solemn work sets a traditional Latin prayer lauding the Virgin Mary, with intense melodic lines that reflect the mystery of the immaculate conception. McDowall combines modal writing with harmoni...

A lively setting of the well-known macaronic Christmas text, this piece uses modal writing and a celebratory tambourine to lend a Medieval flavour to the setting, but the overall style is undoubtedly...

Christmas Child is a lyrical macaronic carol that encourages us to 'sing, rejoice at our Saviour's coming'. An orchestral accompaniment is available on hire/rental.

A delightful Christmas miniature, Waltz Carol is infused with Gallic charm and an air of festive wonder. Words on the angel's prophecy to Mary and the subsequent birth of Jesus are set to tenderly lil...

In this exuberant carol, Gordon Thornett gives a fresh twist to the words of the traditional English carol 'The first Nowell'. Easy, and with infectious rhythms and a catchy, hummable tune, this is a...

Orchestral material is available on hire.

A cantata for soprano, tenor, and baritone soloists, SATB choir, and orchestra. Words from the Gospels, the Vespers for Christmas Day, and other sources. All material is also available on hire.

Originally published in a version for mixed voices, this much-loved Rutter carol has now been adapted by the composer for performance by upper-voice choirs. This set contains the following parts: 4 x...

Zu 'Candlelight Carol' ließ sich John Rutter durch das Gemälde 'Nativity at Night' (ca. 1490) des niederländischen Malers Geertgen tot Sint Jans inspirieren, dessen Mittelpunkt die Mutterliebe der ers...

Set of parts for John Rutter's accompanied arrangement of Gruber's Silent Night. Please note that it is not compatible with the John Rutter Anniversary Edition arrangement of the carol (9780193407510)...

For SATB and small orchestra. Full score for John Rutter's highly original arrangement of the popular Christmas carol. The carol is available both as part of the Joy to the World collection and as an...

Full score for the brass ensemble version of Gordon Thornett's exuberant carol, Noel!

Complete set of parts for the brass ensemble version of Gordon Thornett's exuberant carol, Noel!

Dedicated to the Oxford Vaccine Team, Joseph's Carol sets words by the composer that recount the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph.

Dedicated to the Oxford Vaccine Team, Joseph's Carol sets words by the composer that recount the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph.

The upper-voice setting of the popular carol Mary's Lullaby has been orchestrated by the composer for chamber ensemble. This complete set of orchestral material includes the following string parts: 4...

Inspired by Geertgen's painting Nativity at Night, Candlelight Carol centres around the love of a mother on that first night in the stable. The orchestral material is compatible with both the SSATB an...

Full score for John Rutter's sprightly carol celebrating the piping of a shepherd boy on his way to Bethlehem.